What’s On has a full list of all the things to do for the weekend in Abu Dhabi, including workshops, deals, sports, entertainment and new openings.

Thursday June 1

Bayn: The In-Between exhibition

A lot has happened to the UAE since it was formed 45 years ago – and a group of artists have tried to sum up the nation’s incredible transformation at Bayn: The In-Between, an exhibition at Warehouse421 in Mina Port. The exhibition at the capital’s art hub features pieces by nine Arab talents from the region.
Until June 18
Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, Tue to Sun 10am to 8pm, free. Taxi: Warehouse421 next to COOP in Mina Zayed. warehouse421.ae
Night brunch at Boa

Brunch moves to the evening during the Holy Month at the city’s Hollywood import. Boa also has a supper club offer running on Thursdays and Fridays and small bites are included in the price.
Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, Thur and Fri 7.30pm to 11pm, Dhs295 to Dhs495 brunch, Dhs245 supper club. Tel: (02) 6411500. Taxi: Eastern Mangroves Promenade. boaabudhabi.ae
#MoveThisRamadan at the Four Seasons
The Four Seasons is hosting free fitness classes for those of you wanting to exercise during the Holy Month. The 45-minute #MoveThisRamadan sessions take place every Thursday evening.
It’s a full-body stretching class aiming to improve flexibility and detoxify.
June 1, 8, 15, 22
Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Thur 6pm, free but advanced booking required. Tel: (02) 3332222. Taxi: Four Seasons. fourseasons.com
HIIT it up at the Mangroves
Fitness fanatics know about the benefits of high-intensity interval training – it’s all about the
afterburn. Put simply, get your heart pounding and you’ll not only burn plenty of calories while at the class, but they’ll continue to burn away while you sleep that evening. Try a class this evening at the Eastern Mangroves’ hotel.
Eastern Mangroves Hotel And Spa By Anantara, Salam Street, Abu Dhabi, Thur 8pm to 8.45pm, Dhs68. Tel: (02) 6561000 Taxi: Eastern Mangroves. abu-dhabi.anantara.com
Visit an art souq

Etihad Modern Art Gallery’s annual art souq and exhibition returns for a fourth year, giving you the chance to buy pieces by local talents including Emirati Taqwa Alnaqbi.

Until July 27
Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, Sat to Thur 10am to 10pm. Tel: (02) 6210145. Taxi: opposite Al Bateen Mall. etihadmodernart.com
The Qasr Al Hosn Story

Check out an exhibition about the history of Abu Dhabi, in the oldest building on the main island.
Until December 31
Qasr Al Hosn, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, 9am to 8pm, free. Taxi: Qasr Al Hosn Fort on Hamdan Street. qasralhosn.ae
Bounce daily at, er, Bounce

Abu Dhabi’s trampoline park has a special offer running during Ramadan – for Dhs299, you can use the trampolines every day during the Holy Month. Pay Dhs499 and you can also use Bounce’s zipline and Super Slide. The standard Dhs299 is also available at the Al Ain branch.
Marina Mall, Breakwater, Abu Dhabi, Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thur and Fri 10am to midnight, Dhs299. Tel: (04) 3211400. Taxi: Marina Mall. bounce.ae

Friday June 2

Ramadan fare at Al Seef Village Mall

You’ll find around 30 pop-up stalls here and food outlets at La Loupe’s Ramadan fare, serving Emirati, Middle Eastern and Western dishes for iftar.
Al Seef Village Mall, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, Fri from 7pm, free. Taxi: Al Seef Village Mall. facebook.com/laloupeauh
Rudy Rahme art exhibition

See paintings and sculptures by the respected Lebanese artist throughout Ramadan and the Eid weekend.
Le Royal Méridien, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, daily 9am to 10pm, free. Tel: (02) 6950517. Taxi: Le Royal Méridien. leroyalmeridienabudhabi.com
Learn about art

Head to Saadiyat Island for The Creative Act, a series of free drop-in art classes. There are sessions every Friday during June and July.
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, Fri 2pm to 6pm, free. Tel: (800) 555. Taxi: Manarat Al Saadiyat. saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae
Get fit at the mall
Hold the front page: you can get some exercise while visiting a shopping centre, and we don’t just mean from all that walking. Marina Mall is hosting two evening fitness events this month. The first is a boot camp, running daily at 8pm – visitors to the mall can take part in a series of exercises and if they do well at them, they can have a crack at The Unique Challenge, an obstacle course that has been set up in the mall’s main exhibition area. There’s a Dhs10 fee to take part in the activities, which will be donated to a local autism centre.
Marina Mall, Breakwater, Abu Dhabi, daily 8pm, Dhs10. Tel: (800) 6623. Taxi: Marina Mall. marinamall.ae
Drive away boredom at Yas Kart Zone

The Formula 1 season finalé in Abu Dhabi famously takes place as the sun goes down (it’s the only night time race on the sport’s calendar) and Yas Marina Circuit is hosting evening sessions on its go-karting track this Ramadan. Essential kit such as helmets, gloves and overalls are included in the price.
Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, daily 8pm to 2am, Dhs55 to Dhs110. Tel: (800) 927. Taxi: Yas Marina Circuit. yasmarinacircuit.com

Saturday June 3

Take in a collage

UAE artists are exhibiting collages at the Al Qattara Arts Centre this month in the emirate’s Garden City.
Until June 15

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Sat to Thur 8am to 9pm, Fri 4pm to 9pm, free. Tel: (03) 7118225. Taxi: near Al Ain Sports Club. visitabudhabi.ae
Light up the mall
Take part in a lamp-making workshop at WTC this month – your creation will be used to decorate the mall for Ramadan.
World Trade Center Mall, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, Thur, Fri, Sat, 4pm to 8pm, free. Tel: (02) 5082400. Taxi: World Trade Center Mall. wtcad.ae
Visit the Ramadan and Eid festival
Head to Adnec to take in some shopping (think traditional Arabic dresses and jewellery), Arabic food, toys and games at this annual exhibition celebrating the Holy Month. Some 500 vendors have taken part in previous years and it’s the perfect way to learn more about this important time of the year.
Until June 28
Adnec, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi, 6pm to 1am. Tel: (02) 4446900. Taxi: Adnec. adnec.ae
Tennis lessons for rookies at ZSC
Zayed Sports City Academy is hosting adult evening tennis lessons for newbies during the Holy Month.
Until June 13
Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Thur 10pm to 11pm, Dhs600 for six sessions. Tel: (02) 4034222. Taxi: Zayed Sports City. zsc.ae
Look up at the stars
Did you know that Abu Dhabi has an observatory? You’ll find it near Al Wathba’s cycle and camel racetracks (it’s on Google Maps) and it’s open three days a week to the public. Stargazers can peer at the night sky through a variety of different-sized telescopes and you can also camp there – they’ll supply the tents and campfires.
Al Sadeem Observatory, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, Tue, Thur and Sat, 6pm to 4am, Dhs75. Tel: (056) 3138222. Taxi: Al Wathba, near camel track and stables. alsadeemastronomy.ae
See Abu Dhabi in a different light

Australian talent Des Spencer started his professional career as an artist in the late 1980s and his work has been displayed all over the UAE. His pieces are currently on display in the nation’s capital and the exhibition has a local theme running through it. Particular highlights include his Formula One racing car acrylic paintings, plus his colour images of camels and tranquil desert landscapes.
Hyatt Capital Gate, Al Sarafat, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Sat, free. Tel: (02) 5961234. Taxi: Next to Adnec. abudhabi.capitalgate.hyatt.com
Watch the rugby at McGettigan’s

Planning on watching the British & Irish Lions rugby tour this month? You can watch all the games taking place in New Zealand at Al Raha outlet McGettigan’s this month. Starting today with the match against New Zealand, the Irish spot has a special menu featuring country-themed burgers.
Until July 8
Al Raha Beach Hotel, Al Raha, Abu Dhabi, daily 5.30pm to 3am, Dhs99. Tel: (02) 6524333. Taxi: Al Raha Beach Hotel. mcgettigans.com
See The Railway Children

Cinema Space are showing the classic 1970s kids’ movie starring Jenny Agutter about a British family who downsize and move to the countryside after their father is arrested under mysterious circumstances.
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 11am, free. Taxi: Manarat Al Saadiyat. cinemaspace-losingsightofshore.splashthat.com