Things to do for Father's Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi
UAE Father's Day is Saturday June 21 and European Father's Day was Sunday June 15, but whichever day you observe, there are plenty of things to do in celebration of the big guy.
Whether it's your children's father you're celebrating or your own Pops – it's time to start making some plans to celebrate the man of the house.
Get ready for these wicked activities, meals and deals for Dads in the capital.
Top meals out for Dads
Gents' night at Lock Stock & Barrel
Want to take dad out for a drink or meal over the weekend? Head there on a Friday from 8pm to 11pm and get unlimited food and drinks for only Dhs200. A perfect excuse to take papa out on the town and boogie to some live music.
Dhs200. Weds 8pm-11pm. Yas Bay Waterfront. solutions-leisure.com, (04 423 8308).
Give him a real treat at Ryba
Looking for a simply delicious restaurant to try with dad? Ryba is the Time Out Abu Dhabi 2025 award-winning brainchild of Faisal Emirati chef Mohamed Alharmoodi and it is not one to miss.
Having opened its doors towards the tail end of last year, this no-frills eatery at Souq al Mina is an oceanic extravaganza of the freshest catch, from succulent shrimp and crab to flaky fish and lobster cooked to your liking. Take Pops, it's giving The Old Man and the Sea.
Unlicensed. Mina Zayed, @ryba.ae (02 584 5645).
Get fancy at Butcher & Still
Credit: Butcher & Still
If your dad has been a particularly good boy this year, treat him to an absolutely scrumptious steak. It was our top pick for the best steakhouse in Abu Dhabi last year. you'll find this swanky steakhouse – which is inspired by 1920s steakhouses in Chicago – at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, so be sure to dress up for dinner.
Licensed. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, @butcherandstill (02 333 2444).
Father's Day 2024 activities
Bowling at Khalifa International Bowling Centre
This bowling alley at Zayed Sports City has a monster 40 lanes, making it the perfect place to get the whole family together for Father's Day. You'll never have long to wait to throw down a strike (or slam one into the gutter).
The bowling alley is used by the national team, and it has even hosted the World Bowling Championship in days past, so the facilities are excellent. There are also ping pong tables and arcade games to hop on to if the pins aren't falling your way.
Open daily noon-midnight. Zayed Sports City (02 403 4200).
Jump around together at BOUNCE
Some papas are really just big kids, so if that sounds like your dad, you could think about going to BOUNCE for Father's Day. This trampoline park is ideal for anyone who can't sit still. Plot a course through the springy arena and have a family competition to see who can bounce the highest.
From Dhs90. Open Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight. Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, bounce.ae.
Padel tennis at Lets Padel Academy
Padel is really popular right now and it's the perfect sport to play with Dad on Father's Day in Abu Dhabi as it's pretty accommodating to all levels. Lets Padel Academy is located out in Mussafah and is a massive indoor padel facility. Grab a racket and get ready to crush the competition (Dads, look out).
From Dhs215. Open daily, 7am-1am. Mussaffah, letspadelacademy.com (02 666 2241).
Pool Day at Al Maya Island
Jump on board a boat and head to this gorgeous island for Father's Day. It's just a ten-minute jaunt from the mainland and is the ideal place to take dad for a soak in the sun, dance to some DJ beats and fun by the pool.
Dhs200 (weekdays), Dhs250 (weekends and public holidays, Dhs100 redeemable), free for ladies before 3pm. Open Sun-Fri, 10am-8pm, almayauae.com (02 667 7777).
Have a Father's Day wellcation
Credit: Al Raha Beach Hotel
Treat Dad to a full day of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation with the exclusive Father's Day WellCation by Wellbeings Holistic Healing. Available all June long, this luxurious wellness experience includes a 30-minute massage, traditional hammam ritual, oxygen therapy, infrared sauna, and full access to steam, sauna, jacuzzi, and the hydra massage pool. After some deep relaxation, Dad can refuel with a hearty buffet lunch at Sevilla and enjoy access to the beach and pool.
Dhs599. Available daily throughout June. Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, (058 583 0457).
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