All The Fun Things To Do In Abu Dhabi This Weekend!

Get ready for a weekend packed with fun in Abu Dhabi! Whether you want to relax or explore, the city has lots of great activities to enjoy. Here’s a list to inspire you!

Celebrate women gamers at the Girls Game Gala

The Girls Game Gala is hitting Abu Dhabi with fierce VALORANT tournaments and inspiring talks celebrating women in gaming. Enjoy wellness tips on breast cancer awareness and vibrant cultural experiences that spark creativity. Let’s level up and celebrate the passion, power and creativity of women gamers because here, we’re Empowered! Register here.

Note: Attendance for this event is open to women only.

When: October 24,5-10PM
Where: Pixoul Gaming, Al Qana Walk – Rabdan
Price: Free registration

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Join the run supporting breast cancer awareness

Run, have fun and support a great cause at the NMC October Zoo Run at Al Ain Zoo! Choose from 1km, 2.5km, or 5km races… There’s something for everyone. Celebrate 50 years of NMC Healthcare while raising breast cancer awareness and snag a medal, T-shirt and free zoo entry.

When: October 25, 7-10AM
Where: Al Ain Zoo
Price: Free registration

Soak in the stunning desert skies of Abu Dhabi

Cosmic Glow: A Stargazing Series takes you to observe distant planets and galaxies through powerful telescopes and try hands-on activities like UV painting and silk-screening inspired by Arab astronomy. Enjoy astrophotography sessions, glowing drumming circles and a Night Archaeology Tour exploring ancient ruins by moonlight.

Fun tip: Glow up in your brightest neon or UV gear and light up the desert like a cosmic superstar!

When: October 25, 6:30-10:30PM
Where: Jebel Hafit Desert Park
Price: Starting AED 199

Explore the rich world of art through Ala Younis’ eyes

Ala Younis: Past of a Temporal Universe shows 20 years of her work, mixing old photos, buildings and personal stories to explore history and daily life. You’ll see cool things like drawings, films, mosaics and more… Some made just for this show, others from her past projects.

When: Till January 18
Where: The Art Gallery at NYU Abu Dhabi
Price: Free

Pump up your fitness game on Hudayriyat Island

Discover Abu Dhabi’s go-to spot for fitness lovers! Cruise along scenic cycling trails, smash it on the tennis courts and enjoy top-notch sports facilities… all for free! Hudayriyat Island is your ultimate playground to stay active and have a blast right in the city’s heart.

Where: Hudayriyat Island
Price: Free

Ride the wind as a guest of the GKA Kite World Tour

Abu Dhabi is hosting the GKA Kite World Tour for the first time at Fahid Island from October 25 to November 2, 2025. This epic event, part of a nine-day watersports festival, brings together top kiteboarders, wingfoilers, and surf foilers for some serious action. Expect fun for all with watersports clinics, tasty local food, live shows and a buzzing athletes’ village.

Over 30,000 fans will join the excitement on the shores of Fahid Island. Abu Dhabi is clearly leveling up as a go-to spot for world-class sports and adventure!

When: October 25 to November 2
Where: Fahid Island