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What's On Abu Dhabi

WHAT'S ON LOCK IN RETURN

The country’s best staycation deal returns to the brilliant Fairmont Bab Al Bahr...

3 mins

Keeping it real

Flash Entertainment continues its Regional Artist Spotlight initiative by showcasing our most talented stars. Next up: Layla Kardan

4 mins

Eat Your Heart Out

Where to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Abu Dhabi.

3 mins

One Hand, One Heart

Are you a Jet or a Shark? Get ready to choose as the award-winning adaptation of history’s most famous star-crossed lovers, West Side Story, comes to Dubai.

1 min

Our Man On The Radio Is Embracing His Festive Feels

Confession time. I watched Love Actually to get myself in the mood for the festive season.

2 mins

Talking Tunes With - Tarek Yamani

The self-taught Lebanese jazz pianist on his upcoming performance, influences and love of heavy metal.

2 mins

Our Man On The Radio Doesn't Want To Talk

Any regular reader of my column will know that I suffer from a number of mental ailments that fall under the category of ‘Issues my father and men of his generation don’t believe in’.

2 mins

Meet Some Monsters

The Monstersaurus comes alive on stage this month

2 mins

Become A Jiu-Jitsu Master

Become A Jiu-Jitsu Master

2 mins

Tashas - A New Cafe Concept Opens in Al Bateen

What do you get if you mix South African cuisine with Arabic and Mediterranean dishes, influences and décor? Tashas, a new high-end café in Al Bateen. Originally launched 12 years ago by South African Natasha Sideris, the Abu Dhabi branch is the first in the capital and will likely ruffle a few feathers among the city’s café scene, because Tashas is a cut above most we’ve visited in the capital.

1 min

Fogo de Brazil

Does this new churrascaria at the Souk make the cut?

2 mins

Behind the Scenes With Ali Mostafa

The Emirati-Brit director on his postapocalyptic flick The Worthy.

2 mins

Street9

A new café in the heart of Al Forsan Village

2 mins

The Rooftop

A new pool bar opens in Al Ain

1 min

Pedal Power

A new women’s cycling team is off to school to find young talent

1 min

Shoot To Thrill

The Middle East’s biggest paintball arena opened earlier this year. And the best news? It’s located in Abu Dhabi

1 min

Argan And Honey Hydration

Does this sweet session at the Rosewood’s Sense Spa really banish dry skin?

1 min

Olive Tree

Some quirky dishes can be found in Al Ain

2 mins

Parmigiana

The Sofitel closes one Italian, and replaces it with another

2 mins

Are You Ready For La Perle?

Tickets to Dragone’s aqua show up the road in Dubai are on sale now

1 min

Say Namaste To Salim-sulaiman

Bollywood superstars to perform a musical extravaganza at Emirates Palace

1 min

Our Radio Star Loses His Wallet And His Marbles

I’m celebrating my 12th year in the UAE this month. 

2 mins

There's A Time And Place For Everything...

A couple of weeks ago I was in the supermarket, having my wallet drained, and, as usual, my children were ignoring global obesity statistics whilst filling our trolley with enough chocolate to make Willy Wonka blush.

2 mins

The Bear Necessities

Goldilocks, porridge and ballet are coming to the capital

2 mins

Calvin Harris: Ten Things You Need To Know About The DJ

The British dance guru headlines on Thursday November 23

1 min

Berri's

Celebs love the LA branch of this café, but will you love the new one in Al Muneera?

2 mins

Waterlemon

Another new café opens in Al Bateen

2 mins

Elevaete Your Fitness

Dana Miskulnig and Tanvi Malik hope to empower women with their new UAE-based activewear line

2 mins

The Grill

A new steakhouse opens in a new hotel in Khalifa City.

2 mins

Parker's

A pop-up that won’t just let anyone in.

2 mins

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What's On Abu Dhabi Magazine Description:

Launched more than 35 years ago, What’s On was the UAE’s first ever magazine and is now the leader in its field; when it comes to living life in the UAE there is no better guide. From the big events, to the must-do parties, to the best burgers in town, What’s On has it all. Quite simply, if it’s on, it’s in – it’s your essential guide to life in the Emirates.