6 awesome things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: September 11 to 14
Habibi, come to the capital for some fun…
We’ve hit the middle of September, and how quickly at that. Like every other week, this week is a myriad of fun, with potential road trips, all-you-can-eat Japanese, culture and more. A thoroughly shaken bag, in the best way possible.
Here are 6 exciting things to do in Abu Dhabi this week.
Monday, September 11
Indulge in happy hour at Up & Below
Up & Below has a great 50 per cent off deal going daily, from 3pm to 9pm. A full six hours of beverages at half price at this lofty Caribbean-themed bar and lounge sounds pretty sweet to us. The deal is available daily.
Up & Below, Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center, daily 3pm to midnight. Tel: (052) 914 1207, @courtyardabudhabi
Tuesday, September 12
Catch some Rugby World Cup action at Appaloosa
For as little as Dhs25, you can enjoy house beverages and an a la carte menu, which includes delicious sharing platters, tasty tacos and juicy burgers. Catch the games on herculean high-definition screens, both indoors and outdoors, and cheer your favourite teams on as they go head to head, with plenty of fuel to keep you going.
Appaloosa, Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Khalifa City A, Mon to Fri 12am to 3am, Sat and Sun 10am to 3am. Tel: (0)2 201 4131, @marriottalforsan
Wednesday, September 13
Immerse yourself in some culture with Letters of Light at the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Witness the roots of monotheism at this showcase of sacred texts of the three Abrahamic religions. Ancient manuscripts of significance and artefacts from the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and Musée du Louvre are all part of the exhibit, on display throughout September. You don’t want to miss this.
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Tues to Thurs, 10am to 6.30pm, Friday to Sunday, 10am to 8.30pm, Tel: (600) 565 566, @louvreabudhabi
Chow down on some fried chicken with Al Baik
There’s a brand new outpost of the much-loved fried chicken spot in Al Ain Mall, and just to refresh your memory and celebrate this new opening, you can head over to the new branch and get stuck into a hearty meal. All you need is one excuse, and all is forgiven.
Al Baik, Al Ain Mall, Othman Bin Affan Street, Central District, Tel: (0)3 766 3322. @albaikuae
Thursday, September 14
Get your Japanese cuisine fix at The Foundry
Japanese Night at The Foundry is all about sushi, soups, tempura, cheesecake and more. Indulge in this all-you-can-eat haven from 7pm to 10pm for only Dhs189 with soft drinks, and Dhs289 with house beverages. Thursday post-work dinner scenes sorted, but get your bookings in.
The Foundry, Al Zahiyah, Thursdays, 7pm to 10pm, starts at Dhs189, Tel: (0)2 818 4888, @thefoundry.ad
Take a speedy road trip to Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve
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A bit of natural history for you, and quite a spectacular bit at that. The Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve is located 45 kilometres outside Abu Dhabi city and is home to more than 1,700 fossil dunes. The dystopian-esque stone structures were formed with the force of wind and sediment deposits over four million years, according to experts. The reserve itself is visitor-friendly, with trails, benches, shading, light and sound shows and an amphitheatre.
Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve, Al Wathba, daily, 8am to 8pm, Tel: (0) 55 110 2124, ead.gov.ae
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