TimeOut Abu Dhabi – April 24, 2019

50 things to do

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36

Chuckle until your sides hurt

at The Laughter Factory

These monthly gigs are always a barrel of

laughs, and Jason Manford, Lee Mack and

Jack Whitehall are just some of the huge

names who have appeared on the comedy

tour over the years. Taking place at the Park

Rotana, it’s the perfect excuse to gather your

friends and forget about your worries for a

night. Grab a seat early, just make sure you’re

not right down the front or the joke could well

be on you.

O Dhs140 (early bird), Dhs160 (general). Park Rotana

Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area, http://www.800tickets.com

37

Marvel at the beauty of The

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

This is one of the world’s largest mosques and

arguably Abu Dhabi’s most iconic attraction.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is so stunning

it will take your breath away, and it can hold

up to 40,000 worshippers at one time. To

experience it properly you can join one of the

free tours which take place several times a

day and are run by local guides with a wealth

of knowledge and friendly demeanour.

O Free. Open Sat-Thu 9am-10pm; Fri 4.30pm-10pm.

Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 419 1919).

38

Dine on a helipad at The St.

Regis Abu Dhabi

Glamorous, Áashy and extravagant are all

words you might use to describe the capital of

the UAE. But few things are more ‘Abu Dhabi’

then dining on a helipad. The Helipad Sunset

Suppers at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi let you

dine 255 metres up in the air, and there’s

even a saxophonist up there to entertain you

as you take in the amazing views of the city.

O Monthly. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers,

West Corniche (02 694 4553).

39

Work off those brunches at

TrainYAS at Yas Marina Circuit

You can run, walk or cycle your way around

Yas Marina Circuit for free every Sunday and

Tuesday evening, while Wednesday night

hosts a special ladies-only session. There

are 400 bikes available to rent for free and

regular water stations along the track. With

pumping music and friendly vibes, it’s a super

fun way of getting in your weekly cardio and

experiencing this awesome race track,

which hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

every November.

O Free. Sun, Tue & Wed 6pm-10pm. Yas Marina Circuit,

Yas Island, http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com (02 659 9800).

Shay Madhboot

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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