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Al Etihad
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Eight family-friendly summer adventures in Abu Dhabi
22 July 2025 12:02 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)From creative camps to heritage crafts and thrilling theme park escapes, Abu Dhabi is packed with ways to keep little ones engaged and families amused all summer long. Whether you are planning a weekend break or a full summer getaway, the emirate's family-friendly offers make it easy to create cherished memories, without travelling far from home. Here are some of the top experiences to enjoy this summer: 1. Yas Island where 'Kids Go Free' 'Totally Recommended' by kids themselves, Yas Island's Kids Go Free offer, running until September 30, is your ticket to endless family fun. For every paying adult, one child under the age of 12 stays, plays, and dines for free at participating hotels and Otolo Homes. With access to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, every day promises new adventures, all within easy reach. 2. Reach for the stars at Louvre Abu Dhabi's summer space camp From July 1 until August 1, young explorers are invited to train like astronauts through creativity. Taking place at the Children's Museum at Louvre Abu Dhabi, this immersive space-themed camp builds life skills through art, encouraging teamwork, leadership, and imagination, inspired by the Picturing the Cosmos adventure. 3. Discover the world through senses at 421's Summer Club At 421's Summer Club, nature becomes a classroom designed to help children connect deeper with their environment and each other. The programme takes a sensory-led approach, encouraging exploration through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The result is an immersive week of creative learning and mindful fun. Children aged between 5 and 8 can attend the week of July 7 and those between 9 and 11 years old can attend the week of July 14. 4. Experience hands-on heritage at Al Hosn's summer programmes This summer, the Al Hosn site brings creativity and culture together with two family-focused offerings. At the Cultural Foundation, young visitors aged 6 to 14 can sculpt, paint, and craft their way through ceramics and pottery classes from July 7-22, while the House of Artisans invites kids to connect with Emirati heritage through hands-on activities celebrating local craftsmanship from July 14-31. 5. Dive into discovery at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental's Kids Palace Camp At Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, the Kids Palace becomes a world of its own from July 7 until September 5. Built around five enriching themes – sustainability, culinary arts, creativity, well-being, and exploration – the summer programme is designed to nurture well-rounded growth in an elegant, inspiring setting. 6. Express yourself at Manarat Al Saadiyat's Art Studio Summer Camp From July 7 until August 22, children aged 6 to 12 can join the Art Studio's week-long camp led by the centre's expert instructors. With themed projects and daily activities designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence, this programme is ideal for budding artists ready to explore their imagination in colour. 7. Inspire young chefs at École Ducasse's Culinary Summer Camp Located inside the Cultural Foundation, culinary institute École Ducasse's hands-on cooking camp from July 2 until August 23 is perfect for young foodies aged 6 and up. Across themed weeks, kids will learn to make cookies, tarts, Emirati dishes, and global favourites. With small groups and expert guidance, young chefs will build confidence in the kitchen while creating something delicious. 8. Explore arts and crafts at Al Qattara Arts Centre Located in Al Ain, this arts-focused summer camp is the perfect spot for some hands-on fun. From June 30 until July 10, the camp offers two daily sessions packed with creativity, from origami and balloon painting to soap carving and Arabic calligraphy. Set within Al Qattara's charming cultural space, it's an exciting introduction to art and design in a welcoming environment for children aged 4 to 12.
Al Etihad
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
‘Totally Recommended' Abu Dhabi adventures the whole family can enjoy this summer
22 July 2025 00:11 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)If you're spending the summer in the UAE while other families are jetsetting abroad, don't feel like you're missing Dhabi has plenty of staycation options for the whole creative camps to heritage crafts and thrilling theme parks, the city is packed with activities to keep little ones engaged all summer are some of Experience Abu Dhabi's 'Totally Recommended' campaign attractions: Al Hosn's Summer ProgrammesExperience hands-on heritage at Al Hosn site, where creativity meets culture with family-focused offerings. The House of Artisans invites kids to connect with Emirati heritage through activities celebrating local craftsmanship until July 31. Art Studio Summer CampExpress yourself at Manarat Al Saadiyat's Art Studio Summer Camp, running until August 22. Children aged 6 to 12 can join the Art Studio's week-long camp led by the centre's expert instructors. With themed projects and daily activities designed to encourage creativity, collaboration and confidence, this programme is ideal for budding artists ready to explore their imagination in colour. Louvre Abu Dhabi's Summer Space CampReach for the stars at Louvre Abu Dhabi's Summer Space Camp, running until August 1. At the camp, young explorers are invited to train like astronauts. Taking place at the Children's Museum at Louvre Abu Dhabi, this immersive space-themed camp builds life skills through art, encouraging teamwork, leadership and imagination, inspired by the Picturing the Cosmos adventure. Culinary Summer CampLocated inside the Cultural Foundation, culinary institute École Ducasse's is hosting a hands-on cooking camp until August 23. The camp is perfect for young foodies aged 6 and up. Across themed weeks, kids will learn to make cookies, tarts, Emirati dishes and global favourites. With small groups and expert guidance, young chefs will build confidence in the kitchen while creating delicious treats. Kids Go Free on Yas IslandOn Yas Island, the 'Kids Go Free' offer, running until 30 September, is your ticket to endless family fun. For every paying adult, one child under the age of 12 stays, plays and dines for free at participating hotels and Otolo Homes. With access to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, every day promises new adventures. Kids Palace CampDive into a world of discovery at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental's Kids Palace Camp, running until September 5. Built around five enriching themes - sustainability, culinary arts, creativity, wellbeing and exploration - the summer programme is designed to nurture well-rounded growth in an elegant, inspiring setting. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
The National
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Things to do in the UAE this week, from Chinese New Year to Kayan Wellness Festival
It's a particularly busy week for UAE residents with the return of annual celebrations, events and festivals, including Chinese New Year and the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. In Abu Dhabi, Al Hosn is hosting a heritage-focused event and there's also a three-day wellness meet-up. Here, The National rounds up seven things to do around the Emirates, from January 27 to February 2. Head to Al Hosn cultural site in Abu Dhabi for a dose of Emirati heritage. The venue is celebrating Al Hosn Festival with a packed programme running until February 9. Souqs, children's workshops, traditional shows and art exhibitions are on the cards, spread across three zones: heritage, crafts and community. Food and drinks spots are also available via a handful of pop-ups from home-grown and up-and-coming brands such as Flat Burger, Munch, Noodle Box and Hotdog Bar. Daily, 4pm-11pm; from Dh35; until February 9; Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi; 02 697 6400 Chinese restaurant Zheng He's at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam is celebrating Chinese New Year with a curated menu courtesy of chef Wong Lian You. Highlights include cod, egg white dumplings, poached clay pot chicken with Sichuan pepper sauce and hand-rolled vegetarian rice rolls. The menu is available until February 9 and the restaurant will host a lion dance troupe, performing against the backdrop of Burj Al Arab, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Other Chinese New Year-themed menus in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are available here. Daily, 12.30pm-10.30pm; a la carte; February 9; Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai; 800 323232 Literary buffs can head to InterContinental Dubai Festival City for the return of the annual Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The event gathers award-winning writers and speakers to conduct author talks, panel discussions and workshops. Among the renowned names attending is American writer and physician Abraham Verghese, whose 2023 novel The Covenant of Water was selected as part of Oprah's Book Club and was in The New York Times bestseller list for 37 weeks. Other names on the agenda include Booker Prize-nominated Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma, Emmy Award-winning journalist Hala Gorani, Tanzanian-British novelist and academic Abdulrazak Gurnah and Palestinian chef and cookbook author Fadi Kattan. Some events are free of charge, and others go up to Dh2,000 per person. Times vary, beginning on Wednesday and running until Monday; Dubai Festival City; 054 349 8508 RollDXB will be at City Centre Al Zahia in Sharjah until the end of February. The pop-up indoor rink is open to all skill levels and will feature special events, themed nights and dynamic classes for children and adults. Monday to Wednesday, 10am-10pm, Thursday to Sunday, 10am-midnight; from Dh90; until February 28; Al Zahia, Sharjah; 058 006 868 A supper club at the Afghan restaurant Kishmish in Dar Wasl Mall will run under the theme Tahchin Nights. Tahchin, derived from the Farsi words tah (bottom) and chin (to layer), is a rice cake made with yoghurt, saffron and aromatic spices. The crust is made crispy by scorching, while the layers are traditionally filled with chicken or meat. The restaurant's chef-founder Iman Nazemi will showcase her roots by creating different tahchin dishes, including the traditional saffron-infused tachchin with barberries, almonds and pistachios, as well as one layered with chicken in a saffron-onion gravy. Friday, from 7.30pm; Dh195 per person; Al Wasl Road, Dubai; 050 426 1663 Global wellness experts will be taking to the shores of Fahid Island in Abu Dhabi for Kayan Wellness Festival. Talks and immersive wellness sessions will be part of the programme. Big-name guests include renowned biohacker and human biologist Gary Brecka, acclaimed therapist and author Marisa Peer and physician and holistic thought leader Zach Bush. Guests can visit the body zone for workshops and fitness sessions, while the soul space will feature meditation and sound healing. Friday to Sunday, from 10am; from Dh75; Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi; Make Sunday family day at the Grand Picnic at Safa Park, where there will be displays of stunning and quirky cars and motorbikes, as well as live music and a host of food and drinks pop-ups. A series of other car-related activities will be held on-site, too, including themed arts and crafts for children, as well as live demos. Sunday, 10am-6pm; free; Safa Park, Dubai;
