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Time Out Abu Dhabi
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Things to do for Father's Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi
Father's Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi is almost here. Wondering what to do with dad on the big day? We're rounding up all the best things to do with dads in the capital. 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. (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, @ (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, 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, (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, (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). Treats for Father's Day 2024 Want to take dad out to dinner somewhere new? There are plenty of new restaurant openings for you to explore with your favourite guy. Did you enjoy finding things to do for Father's day 2024? You might also like… You might also like… 11 best date night ideas in Abu Dhabi (and they're not all dinner) Think outside the box (yes, helicopters are involved) 21 brilliant beach and pool day passes in Abu Dhabi Grab your SPF, because it's time to tan Abu Dhabi's best restaurants 2024: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 12 fantastic road trips across the GCC Fill up the tank and go
What's On
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
This is the only guide you need to Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed
Bring a bottle or two of water and dress coolly, or better yet, get behind the wheel so you can cruise around – it's going to take you the better part of a day, or more, to explore Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed. A port-side development that's been around for over four decades, Mina Zayed is the UAE capital's expansive hub for trade, commerce and logistics. But the longer vision is to transform this waterside spot into a lifestyle and entertainment destination, and it's already well on its way. Although a good bit of the area remains under development, parts continue to emerge as fun spots for casual coffees or creative afternoons. Images: supplied What's On at Mina Zayed? Shop Begin at Souq Al Mina, where a smattering of restaurants line both sides of the walkway, bringing both local and international fare to you, as well as little retail shops, wellness and leisure spaces, and dessert delights. The sprawling promenade is beautifully lit up after sundown, allowing you to envision how the area will look while the weather is still nice in the evenings. It's sure to make for an ideal day out by the sea, with mighty trading vessels providing the ideal backdrop. Eat For dining, prepare to queue at What's On Abu Dhabi's Homegrown Restaurant of the Year, Marmellata, the product of a father-son-duo serving up some of the best pies in the city. There's also super seafood eat, Ryba, our Highly Commended Seafood Restaurant in 2025, almost synonymous with the nearby fish market. Balkan flavours cooked with love await at the quaint Kuzina 22, while Asyak Grill presents a menu of super-sized grills designed to share, in typical Middle Eastern fashion. Of course, no Abu Dhabi destination is complete without a collection of coffee shops – so enjoy a fresh brew at Instagrammable Amongst Few, slick Roof specialty coffee shop, or artisanal gelateria, Crafts But there's more than just dining to discover. A visit to Min'na offers you the opportunity to explore a handpicked collection of textiles, jewellery and crafts, and then there's Hubel Ceramics, a ceramic studio where you can get creative with expert-led workshops, and even a wellness studio – Sacral Grounds – where you can find your zen with yoga, pilates and meditation. Then there's a lovely collection of independent boutiques like APS, creators of handmade soaps and candles; Flowerina, responsible for stunning floral arrangements; and Woods, a by-appointment store that creates custom home furnishings. Explore A 30-minute stroll down the development, an indicator of how vast the redevelopment plan is, your final destination for the tour is the Fish Market, a bustling seafood hub that we've heard plenty about. But before we reach it, we chance upon a plant souk. Lines of shops, over 30 that we can count within seconds, are filled with lush greenery burgeoning out of their premises and storekeepers seated outside in plastic chairs, ready to haggle. The plant souk has everything you need to keep your plants, yard or gardens in optimal shape, with fertilizer, tools, decorative and vegetative plants, grasses, pots and more on offer. We recommend visiting during before dusk to enjoy the colours in all their splendour. Among a multitude of other developments, Mina Zayed also includes the famed fruit and vegetable market, considered one of the mainstays of the development. This destination has some of the best selections of fruits and vegetables in the capital, with apples, onions, oranges and other favourites ready and ripe for the picking from exporters belonging to North Africa, India and Asia. We finally arrive at the Fish Market, which is the most populated spot of our tour even minutes from closing for the night. Walking in, we're greeted with the scent of fresh catch, including fresh crabs, mussels, Shari, Hamour, Chanad and other varieties native to the local waters. There are separate cleaning and weighing areas, with customers lined up to watch their purchase being cleaned, portioned and packaged for purchase. In addition to the seafood on sale, the fish market also stocks numerous seafood-based sauces, preserves, fish salt and marinated products to accentuate your omega-3 packed meal. What does the future hold? Only last December, Mina Zayed hosted iconic Italian vessel Amerigo Vespucci at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, which is also host to several popular cruise liners during the cooler months. Regarding the development itself, we're certain there's an abundance more for you to see and do. Our interest builds in tandem with the growing development that is Mina Zayed, a spot to explore and learn more about, particularly in the cooler months. Keep close to it all, at @souqalminaad
