7 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: September 18 to 20
Abu Dhabi is packed with fun things to do this weekend, here’s our top 7 picks.
Weekend vibes are here once again and if you’re looking for something fun and different to do in Abu Dhabi, look no farther. From unlimited breakfast, to spending a whole day out in Batman lore for free, here’s 7 of the best things to to in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Get smart at quiz night
Lock, Stock & Barrel Abu Dhabi hosts a free-to-enter quiz night with Risky Quizness every Friday night.
The evening offers up to Dhs3000 in prizes, with fast-paced rounds based on general knowledge, pop culture, sports and more. The quiz format includes fun twists and physical games. To make the best of your time, get there while happy hour still lasts. This is a night you’ll keep coming back for.
The space books out fast, so secure your table here.
When: Every Friday | 8pm
Where: Lock, Stock & Barrel Abu Dhabi
Price: Free entry | Drinks at happy hour prices till 8pm
Contact: @lockstockabudhabi
Enjoy a slow morning at Jubail Mangrove Park
This is where Abu Dhabi slows down. The boardwalk winds quietly through mangroves while birds flit overhead and kids start asking real questions about nature. It is calm, grounding and surprisingly magical. A reset button disguised as a walk.
When: 7am to 9pm
Where: Jubail Island
Price: Dhs15 (adults) and Dhs10 (children) | Additional experiences can be booked here.
Contact: (02 546 8341)
Batman Day at Kinokuniya Galleria Mall
Gotham is coming to Abu Dhabi this September 19, with a full day of Batman-themed activities at the city’s store. The programme kicks off at 10am with free comics, followed by board game demos at noon and a beginner-friendly comic drawing session at 4pm. The main event takes place at 6pm, with a Batman comic trivia tournament. Registration starts at 3.30pm and spaces are limited, so brush up on your comic book knowledge. The questions will focus strictly on the Batman comics, rather than the films, series or animated adaptations.
When: September 19, 10am to 6pm
Where: Kinokuniya Galleria Mall
Price: Free
Contact: @bookskinokuniyauae
Visit three museums in Abu Dhabi for free
Visitors and residents in Abu Dhabi can get access to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and the Natural History Museum till September 29 for free with their Abu Dhabi International Book Fair pass – which is also free. All you have to do to redeem the offer is register for a free pass to Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which runs until September 18.
When: Until September 29. Museum timings apply
Where: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and the Natural History Museum
Price: Free
A weekend-only donut drop at Lucky 2000
Lucky 2000 is serving up a special late-night breakfast this weekend, with its Breakfast at Osama’s doughnut and soft serve pop-up running from 7pm to 10pm on September 18, 19 and 20. Expect brown butter maple doughnuts paired with Earl Grey soft serve, alongside some of Lucky 2000’s signature doughnut flavours.
When: September 18, 19 and 20 | 7pm to 10pm
Where: Lucky 2000, 22 Al Mutqin St, Mina Abu Dhabi
Price: Dhs50 for two
Contact: @luckytwothousand
Test your knowledge at Harry Potter trivia night
Put your Hogwarts knowledge to the test at DNA Board Games Cafe’s Harry Potter Trivia Night on September 19. The quiz will focus on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, so brush up on your spells, characters and wizarding world history. The event starts at 8pm, with tickets priced at AED60 including one drink.
When: September 19, 8pm
Where: DNA Board Games Cafe
Price: Dhs60
Contact: @eat.play.dna
Try a new unlimited breakfast at Peet’s Coffee
Peet’s Coffee is serving up an unlimited breakfast for Dhs69, with a selection of breakfast dishes and coffee available at its branches across Abu Dhabi. Expect plenty of egg and protein-packed options, alongside lighter choices and something sweet to finish.
When: Daily, 8am to 1pm, until September 30.
Where: Guardian Tower, Al Ain Tower, Madinati, MBZ, Dalma Mall and Al Qana, Abu Dhabi.
Price: AED69 for adults, AED49 for children under 10.
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