Abu Dhabi has no shortage of ways to make the most of your weekend. Whether you’re after something new on the dining scene, a family-friendly day out, or just an excuse to explore somewhere different, here’s our pick of things to do in the capital this weekend.
Barbossa is the required reset you need to officially start your weekend. Let’s be real, after a gruelling Q4 work week, or any week where you’re running on caffeine and autopilot, the last thing you want is to drag yourself out in 'smart casuals' for a polite, quiet Saturday outing. I certainly don't, at least not always. That's precisely why Barbossa's Saturday brunch on the Yas Bay Waterfront is the glorious, much-needed exception.
Another weekend, another chance to make the most of Abu Dhabi’s endless energy. The city’s in full swing, offering something for every kind of mood.
Abu Dhabi is buzzing with new experiences to try. This weekend's lineup promises plenty of ways to unwind, explore and make the most of your time in the capital.
Check out the best of what the capital has to offer this week.
Abu Dhabi’s social scene is shaping up nicely and we’re loving it. With beachside brunches, live music and plenty of ways to unwind. Here’s what to add to your plans.
Looking for plans this week? From new brunches, afterparties and hands-on workshops, this list is packed with ways to fill your calendar. Here’s where to eat, drink and explore over the coming few days.
I recently visited Strawfire, the restaurant by Chef Ross Shonhan, which opened in 2024 at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi.
Strawfire takes its name and philosophy from warayaki, a style of Japanese cooking over straw flames. Chef Ross first came across the method during his travels to Shikoku Island in southern Japan, where rice straw is used to infuse a distinctive campfire flavour. Traditionally reserved for a few regional dishes, Strawfire takes the technique further, using it to bring out character in a wider range of ingredients.
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