Kick off 2026 with rooftop vibes, Latin brunch, surf, art, and adrenaline-fueled fun things to do across Abu Dhabi
Looking for ways to kick off the new year with a bang? From rooftop vibes and Latin brunches to heart-racing thrills, Abu Dhabi has you covered. Here’s your weekend guide of things to do, packed with sun, fun, and a little bit of adrenaline.
Chill by the pool at WET Deck
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Soak up the rooftop vibes at W Hotel Yas Island. Sunbeds, cocktails, light bites, and DJs spinning all day make it perfect for friends or couples.
Location: W Hotel, Yas Island
Time: 12:00 to 20:00
Cost: Dhs150 per person, redeemable as food and beverage credit
Contact: (02) 656 0000
Explore teamLab Phenomena
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Step into a world of immersive art at Saadiyat Cultural District. New installations “Massless Suns and Dark Suns” and “Megaliths in the Roots Garden” give you fresh reasons to wander, touch, and move through creativity.
Location: Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island
Time: 10:00 to 22:00
Cost: Dhs150
Contact: (060) 056 5566
Run & Reformer Weekend Flow
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Start your Saturday with a 75-minute mix of outdoor running and Reformer Pilates. Build strength, improve alignment, and feel ready for the week ahead. Beginners welcome.
Location: Hudayriyat Island & Serene Flow Fitness Studio, 321 Sports
Time: 07:00 to 08:15
Cost: Members Dhs80; Non-members Dhs120
Contact: (052) 539 7170
Brunch at Barbossa
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Take brunch outdoors with a waterfront view at Yas Bay. Latin vibes, live DJs, cocktails, and a menu full of flavour-packed favourites from tacos to lamb barbacoa. Finish strong with house-made Tres Leches.
Location: The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island
Time: 13:00 to 17:00
Cost: Soft Dhs249; House Dhs399; Champagne Dhs599
Contact: (050) 185 8068
Get your adrenaline fix at CLYMB Abu Dhabi
Climb the world’s tallest indoor wall or float in the region’s first indoor skydiving chamber. Fun for kids and adults who love a challenge.
Location: Yas Island
Time: Friday 12:00 to 22:00; Saturday–Sunday 11:00 to 22:00
Cost: Climbing from Dhs120; Flying from Dhs235
Contact: (060) 051 1115
Spend the day at Kai Beach
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Relax by the sand, enjoy the sun, and make the most of a weekend day pass with food credit.
Location: Kai Beach, Saadiyat Island
Time: 07:00 to 19:00
Cost: Dhs225 with Dhs100 redeemable
Contact: (050) 283 5795
Surf and chill at Ilios Surf Break
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Catch beginner waves or hang poolside with drinks and bites. Live entertainment keeps the vibes high while you ride, relax, or just soak it all in.
Location: Surf Abu Dhabi & Ilios Beach Club, Hudayriyat Island
Time: Fridays, 12:00 to 18:00; Wave sessions 12:00 to 14:00
Cost: Surfing + drinks and bites Dhs550
Contact: hello@surfabudhabi.com
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