Welcome to our weekly guide to family events happening over the next 7 days! We hope you’re all enjoying the Spring break. There’s lots going on this weekend, so you’ll have plenty of options to choose from to keep little ones entertained. Some highlights include the Springfest offer at Yas Waterworld, the Spring Festival at Yas Mall and the Al Ain Oasis events.
Al Ain Oasis Events
Al Ain Oasis
Until 15 April
Al Ain Oasis will host a diverse range of programmes, including a seasonal farmer’s market, hands-on arts and handicraft workshops set amidst the palm trees, storytelling, outdoor films and a year-round photography programme. The Oasis will also offer visitors a chance to view traditional Emirati performances in the Plaza area.
Taking audiences back in time to explore the hidden treasures of Al Ain, Travels Through Our Traditions, will serve as a bridge between cultures, where groups are invited to spend time with Emirati women in their homes and farms to discuss different ways of life, and experience Emirati culture first hand.
Creating a picture of Al Ain’s past communities, My Old House Bus Tours visit old homes, oases, historical and cultural sites of Al Ain, accompanied by archaeologists and conservators from TCA Abu Dhabi.
Yas Mall Spring Festival
Yas Mall
Daily, Until 7 April
Following the success of last year’s Spring Festival, Yas Mall will be bringing the most anticipated family fun event, back to the heart of Yas Island until April 7.
Hosting its popular guest’s fashion show for the second year in a row, Yas Mall is inviting its families and younger guests to be discovered whilst enjoying the most exciting experience of the year. Kids who were successful in their audition to take part in show will have the chance to strut down the runway – showcasing the latest spring / summer trends from leading retailers.
Autism Charity Polo Match
Ganthoot Racing & Polo Club
7 April
A charity polo exhibition game open to the public is held for the welfare of children at the Autism Centre. A donation shall be raised by H.H. Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the autism center in Abu Dhabi as part of the event.
UpMarket at Saadiyat Beach Club
Saadiyat Beach Club
Every Tuesday
9am – 2pm
Ladies day at Saadiyat Beach Club just got better with a free beachside yoga class with Bodytree Studio at 9am.
Follow this with the new breakfast menu poolside then a spot of shopping from the fabulous Pop-up Shops at upMarket and you have yourself the perfect day out!!
Don’t forget ladies day rate of AED125 lets you stay all day and enjoy beach and pool access.
Easter Eggstravaganza Brunch
Beach Rotana
16 April
Book your table now! Join The Beach Rotana on Sunday, April 16 for an afternoon of Easter activities; you’ll be spoilt for choice and flavours with the best international dishes from Essence, Benihana and Brauhaus.
The fun starts at 12.30pm and runs until 3.30pm, and there will be plenty of activities for the kids and an Easter egg hunt lead by our special guest the Easter Bunny.
AED 280* inclusive of soft beverages
AED 390* inclusive of house beverages
AED 140* children 6-12 years old
Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship 2017
IPIC Arena, Zayed Sports City
10-23 April
Held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship will welcome back the world’s elite to the recognized ‘home of Jiu-Jitsu’ for two weeks of gripping competition. More than 7,000 competitors from over 100 countries will descend on Abu Dhabi to fight it out for world titles and a prize fund of up to AED 3 million.
The championship is open to all and is free to attend across the two weeks.
Springfest at Yas Waterworld
Yas Waterworld
Until 15 April
Spring your way to family fun in Abu Dhabi.
Family fun blooms at Yas Waterworld this spring, as we transform the park into your family’s springiest destination in town!
Debuting this year at the world’s only Emirati-themed park, we’ve prepared a list of exciting daily activities that’s sure to give you and your family a one-of-a-kind adventure.
Our Yalla Competitions
We’ve got two exciting competitions running at the moment, so make sure you enter both! The first is a lovely competition with Ripe Organic! We’ve got 10 family boxes to give away to 10 lucky winners! Hurry and enter if you haven’t already as the closing date is 8 April . If shows are your thing, then make sure you enter our fantastic competition with the Blue Man Group! The award-winning show will arrive at the du Forum on April 18-22, and promises to be a great evening for all the family. We’ve got 3 pairs of tickets to give away to 3 lucky winners. See our home page for all the details. *terms and conditions apply.
