TimeOut Abu Dhabi – April 24, 2019

50 things to do

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O Ladies’ night: Dhs55 (free-Áowing sparkling). Mon

7.30pm-1am. Open Sat-Wed 5pm-1am, Thu 5pm-3am,

Fri noon-3am. Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

(02 656 2000).

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Get a sweat on at Hudayriat

Island

The newcomer on Abu Dhabi’s beach scene

has been open since 2018. Hudayriat Island

spans a massive 3,000 acres, and the 600

metre-long beach is the perfect place for

a weekend chill out. But there’s plenty for

Àtness fanatics, too. You can explore the

island by taking on the 5km and 10km

running and cycling tracks, and rent bikes for

Dhs50 an hour. The jet ski slipways also make

it a top spot for the capital’s thrill-seekers

(there are plenty of you out there but if eating

is more your thing, check out the food trucks.

O Free. Open daily 8am-7pm. Hudayriat Island.

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Indulge at La Cava’s grape

and cheese night

There’s something about the ritual of grape

and cheese that just sends everyone into

a frenzy of excitement, and the grape and

cheese night at La Cava has become a much-

loved tradition here in the capital. Featuring

more than 15 different types of grape

(including red, white, pink and sparkling), the

deal is available every evening. It also gives

you access to the incredible selection of

cheeses, and whether you like your fromages

a bit blue and smelly, mild and creamy,

smoked or super sharp, you’ll Ànd it all

amongst this decadent spread at this cracking

venue on Al Maryah Island.

O Dhs150. Daily 7pm-9pm & 9pm-11pm. Rosewood

Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).

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Celebrate civilisation at

Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Louvre art gallery deÀnitely has the wow

factor. The beautiful building is amazing in

itself, and it houses artefacts and pieces of

art from all over the world sitting together side

by side. You’ll Ànd everything from Egyptian

relics to paintings by Andy Warhol. Recently

named as one of the Seven Urban Wonders

of the World by Hilton Hotels and Resorts, you

don’t have to be a trendy hipster to appreciate

Louvre Abu Dhabi

probably getting to hold one of the falcons and

get a picture with it.

O Tours are held daily at 10am and 2pm. Dhs

(adults), Dhs60 (children). Sweihan Road, Al Shamkha,

http://www.falconhospital.com (02 575 5155).

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Ride the world’s fastest

rollercoaster at Ferrari World

Abu Dhabi

Love rollercoasters? Well then you have to

check out Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Formula

Rossa is the fastest rollercoaster on the

planet, and the adrenaline-pumping attraction

reaches dizzying heights of 52 metres and

incredible speeds of 240km per hour. But

there are also lots of gentler experiences to be

had, with rides for young children, a soft-play

area and a junior race school experience all

found in this huge indoor theme park. You

don’t have to be fanatical about cars to have a

great day here.

O Dhs295 (single day ticket). Open daily 10am-8pm.

Yas Island (600 511 115).

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Mingle at Filini Garden

Overlooking Yas Links, visiting this

classy restaurant offers far more than just the

opportunity to critique the nearby golfers. The

garden-like setting is put together brilliantly,

with plenty of opportunities for photos by the

trailing vines and cute vintage bicycles. The

Italian dishes are beautifully presented and

sophisticated, while the ladies’ night on a

Monday offers free-Áowing sparkling grape

for less than Dhs60 and 50 percent off food.

Music is provided by a saxophonist or from

funky DJs and it’s always packed out with

a stylish and fun-loving crowd. You should

deÀnitely join them.

Filini Garden

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