There’s Some Seriously Cool Events Happening In Abu Dhabi This Weekend
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi never fails to keep residents entertained all week long with thrilling events! This week you could be part of the swimming action at the 15the FINA World Swimming Championship, learn about music at the Berklee Abu Dhabi Music Summit, or chill with hot cocoa at the Winter Wonderland!
Whatever you want to do this weekend, Abu Dhabi has got you covered from now until December ends!
Learn, watch, and listen as Abu Dhabi takes you on a journey for the soul this weekend
Be part of the glory at the FINA World Swimming Championships
The 2021 global sports calendar was definitely excellent this year but it’s about to end with a bang as the 15th FINA World Swimming Champions is set to take place! They’re welcoming the world’s best ‘short course’ swimmer, fresh from the Olympic Games for a 25m swimming race.
If you’re not watching the swimming action in the Arena, then definitely you’ll want to catch the aquatics display in Yas Bay with the FINA high Diving Qualifiers. The FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2021, a brand-new Open Water Swimming Mixed Relay and a FINA Diving Team Exhibition are sure to wow the crowd.
The interactive Market Place guarantees hours of fun with family-friendly entertainment, cultural learning experience, and surely delish food!
Dates and times: December 16 until December 21 and find the schedule here!
Weekend at The Oasis just launched and you’re invited!
Welcome to the Oasis! It celebrates Al Ain Oasis as one of the inscribed sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in the Al Ain Region.
They’ve got a variety of traditional, cultural, and entertainment activities to kick start the celebrations! And to really take it up a notch, a number of artistic and educational workshops will be taking place for families and friends of all ages to enjoy. The history of Al Ain Oasis is incredible which started over 4,000 years ago.
Dates and timing: December 16 – 18 from 4pm – 10pm
For more info call +971 3 711 8251 or email at alainoasis@dctabudhabi.ae
The Berklee Abu Dhabi Music Summit is one for the music lovers
The Berklee Abu Dhabi Music Summit gathers music professionals, artists and enthusiasts for a lively and educational discussion! The summit will focus on nurturing the next generation of composers, songwriters, performers, and industry experts through a concert, discussions, panel sessions and workshops so they could get the chance to have life-changing opportunities.
Attending the event are inspirational leaders, artists and experts of the industry from companies like Wave, SPlice, Anghami, Dolby and more. The multi-award-winning instrumentalist, singer, arranger, composer and producer, Jacob Collier will also attend the summit.
Take this opportunity to learn from the best vocalists and connect with superstar vocal coach Raz Kenedy.
Dates and timings:
- An Evening with Jacob Collier: December 16 from 8pm – 10pm
- Berklee Abu Dhabi Music Summit Day of Panels: December 17 from 2pm – 9pm
- Raz Kennedy Vocal Boot Camp Day: December 18 from 3pm – 8pm
The Winter Wonderland at Al Maryah Island is a must-visit
It doesn’t get that cold in Abu Dhabi but the annual Winter Wonderland over at Maryah Island will give you the crisp, cool vibe. Rejoice as the activities include making slimes and bath bombs, decorating gingerbread houses, and playing all your favourite funfair games.
The youngsters will particularly enjoy the live and theatrical performances, Santa’s Grotto, sliding in the slope parks, and going through the Narnia-themed maze! There are also lots of other activities for the little ones but be sure to get some energy at the festive food and beverages kiosks.
When? Dec 9 – Dec 23, from 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Where? Al Maryah Island Promenade
The Mother of the National Festival has a jam-packed schedule with lots to see
When we say MOTN has a lot going on for their 5th edition, we mean it! They’ve got world-class international and local artists, awesome installations, luxury retail experiences, and activities for all ages! MOTN is sectioned off in Inspire Space, Thrill Zone, Food Hub, Music Arena, Shopping District, and Amusement Park.
The Inspire Space has rooms that are designed by UAE-based artists and they’ll take you through an adventurous journey through the past 50 years of the UAE. They’ve got rooms like the Funhouse, manga and cosplayers special, and a Dessert Museum.
Say hello to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Paw Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer within the Amusement Park.
And as for the Food Hub, sculptor Daniel Popper will be curating a one-of-a-kind installation that aligns with the sustainability theme!
For more information, click here and for the concert performing artists and new activations, click here
When? December 09 – 18, from 4pm – 12am and 2pm – 12am on weekends.
Where? Abu Dhabi Corniche!
