ramadan in abu dhabi - What's On https://whatson.ae/tag/ramadan-in-abu-dhabi/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:14:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Ramadan Nights at Umm Al Emarat Park returns for Ramadan in Abu Dhabi https://whatson.ae/2026/02/ramadan-nights-at-umm-al-emarat-park-returns-for-ramadan-in-abu-dhabi/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:14:31 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=381468 Experience Ramadan in Abu Dhabi with Iftar cannons, live oud music, pop-up markets and family activities at Umm Al Emarat Park Ramadan in Abu Dhabi settles gently over the lawns of Umm Al Emarat Park this month as Ramadan Nights at the Park returns for a full programme of family-friendly gatherings. After a successful debut […]

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]]> The fast and the fitness: Expert tips for maintaining your gym goals in Ramadan https://whatson.ae/2026/02/the-fast-and-the-fitness-expert-tips-for-maintaining-your-gym-goals-in-ramadan/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:37 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=339956 A fitness guide for those fasting in Ramadan… Ramadan is a time of deep spirituality, reflection and respect – a month when Muslims around the world choose to forgo food and drink in the daylight hours. And whilst the demands that fasting places on your body might make your usual workout routine untenable, you don’t […]

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]]> UAE announces reduced working hours for Ramadan 2026 https://whatson.ae/2026/02/uae-announces-reduced-working-hours-for-ramadan-2026/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:49 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=379959 Authorities announce timing changes ahead of the holy month During Ramadan, there are a number of changes to expect, including reduced working hours for both the private and the public sectors. An update has just been announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources for the public sector. الهيئة الاتحادية للموارد البشرية الحكومية تعلن ساعات العمل […]

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]]> New to the UAE? Here’s everything you need to know about Ramadan https://whatson.ae/2026/02/ramadan-guide-uae/ https://whatson.ae/2026/02/ramadan-guide-uae/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:26:07 +0000 http://whatson.ae/dubai/?p=45686 Wondering what it all means? Here’s what you need to know about this special time of the year.

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2026/02/ramadan-guide-uae/feed/ 1 53 iftars in Abu Dhabi to try this Ramadan 2025 https://whatson.ae/2025/03/iftars-in-abu-dhabi-ramadan-2025/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:21:04 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=339418 From gourmet set menus to lavish spreads of Arabic and international fare… Looking out for spots to celebrate iftar in Abu Dhabi? During Ramadan, iftar is the meal served at sunset to break the long day of fasting (the word means “break fast”). Friends and families often gather together for this meal, and many hotels […]

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]]> All the changes to expect during Ramadan in the UAE https://whatson.ae/2025/02/what-are-the-changes-to-expect-during-ramadan-in-the-uae/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:50:18 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=336646 The Holy Month of Ramadan is upon us… Ramadan in the UAE: According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society, ‘The crescent moon of the month of Ramadan 1446 AH will be born on Friday, February 28, 2025.’ This means that, astronomically, Ramadan 2025 in the UAE will […]

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]]> The best iftars in Abu Dhabi for Ramadan 2024 https://whatson.ae/2024/03/best-iftars-in-abu-dhabi-for-ramadan-2024/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:37:42 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=299723 From sumptuous set menus to traditional buffets with live music…  During Ramadan 2024, iftar in Abu Dhabi is the meal served at sunset to break the long day of fasting (the word literally means ‘break fast’). Even if you’re not fasting, iftars are a great entry point for learning and sharing in how others experience this […]

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]]> The Ramadan Arcade returns to Manarat Al Saadiyat this March https://whatson.ae/2024/03/ramadan-arcade-manarat-al-saadiyat-abu-dhabi-2024/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:51:34 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=303058 Games, art, and mates, what’s not to love… There’s plenty you can get up to in Abu Dhabi over the Holy Month, from iftars to activations around the city, and now you have one more activity to add to your list: the Ramadan Arcade at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Now in its sixth edition, the fun […]

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]]> UAE Moon Sighting Committee to meet on Sunday to announce Ramadan https://whatson.ae/2024/03/uae-moon-sighting-committee-to-meet-on-sunday-to-announce-ramadan/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:04:19 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=302106 The Holy Month is expected to begin on Monday…  The official UAE Moon Sighting Committee will meet on the evening of Sunday, March 10 to indicate the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan 2024. The first day of Ramadan is dependent on the sighting of the new crescent moon. Although we will have to […]

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]]> 56 unmissable Abu Dhabi iftars for Ramadan 2023 https://whatson.ae/2023/04/the-ultimate-guide-to-iftars-in-abu-dhabi-during-ramadan-2023/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:30:00 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=264145 Just the very best ways to break your fast in the capital… During Ramadan, iftar is the meal served at sunset to break the long day of fasting (the word literally means ‘break fast’). You’ll find a rich variety of iftar opportunities scattered across the city over the Holy Month, each with their own unique […]

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]]> Yas Bay Ramadan Night Market will begin tomorrow https://whatson.ae/2022/04/yas-bay-ramadan-night-market-will-begin-tomorrow/ https://whatson.ae/2022/04/yas-bay-ramadan-night-market-will-begin-tomorrow/#respond Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:42:31 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=228320 Yas Bay Waterfront Nights will include a market, oud player and festive decor… Already home to so much top-drawer leisure activities, the Yas Bay Waterfront has announced that it will launch a special ‘Waterfront Nights’ series from tomorrow, Thursday April 14. And of course, it’s completely free to enter. Decked out with festive-inspired decorations, the […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2022/04/yas-bay-ramadan-night-market-will-begin-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Experience the wonder of Ramadan at Yas Plaza Hotels from just Dhs120 https://whatson.ae/2022/04/experience-the-wonder-of-ramadan-at-yas-plaza-hotels-from-just-dhs120/ https://whatson.ae/2022/04/experience-the-wonder-of-ramadan-at-yas-plaza-hotels-from-just-dhs120/#respond Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:05:57 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=227888 Sponsored: Some of the finest Holy Month hospitality, Yas Island has to offer… Between the trinity of Yas Plaza Hotels — Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Yas Island, and Yas Island Rotana — there’s an entire world of gastronomic and leisure time allure to explore. And their collection of great value […]

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