What's On Abu Dhabi

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Stay cool…We hate stating the obvious, but it’s starting to reach oven temperatures in Dubai (and the UAE). If you prefer to not be a roasted chicken, here is a handy list of indoor activities in Dubai. Here are 63 great indoor activities in Dubai to avoid the sun Get snap-happy at Dubai’s largest 3D trick art museum. There are tons of different artworks that, when you pose for a picture with them, create a cool optical illusion.

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Alice Holtham

Stretch out your summer days with these outdoor sunrise and sunset experiences across the city…Inject a little adrenaline-fuelled fun into your morning with wakeboarding (or wakesurfing), enjoying the early morning light from the frothy surf of the Arabian Gulf. Wake Dubai has long offered instructor-led and independent-led sessions, making it suitable for beginners and seasoned surfers.

2 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Save those dirhams… It’s a new yearm and if one of your New Year’s resolution is to save a little extra in 2025, this list of free things to do in Dubai will surely help. From checking out Old Dubai to going for a drive to the desert, here are some of the best things you can do in Dubai for free. Here are 30 things you can do in Dubai for freeOne of the best free things to do in Dubai is head to Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.

3 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Mamma Mia! Here we go again…Whether you grew up belting out Dancing Queen or discovered ABBA’s top tunes through TikTok, there’s no denying it: their music is absolute magic. And for you fans here in the UAE, it’s time to sing, dance, and celebrate as the iconic musical, Mamma Mia! is coming to Abu Dhabi. It is set to dazzle audiences from June 11 to 22 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

3 days ago | whatson.ae | Aarti Saundalkar

Get a taste of the royal lifestyle…It’s no secret that there are a number of gorgeous palaces in the UAE. Home to the royals and their families, most of them are hidden behind tall gates, walls and trees leaving passersby wondering what actually awaits inside.