TimeOut Abu Dhabi – April 24, 2019

50 things to do

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element at Wadi Adventure. This adventurous

waterpark really does have it all. You can

navigate your way through the world’s longest

man-made white water rafting, and even have

a go at surÀng and wakeboarding. Or, if you

prefer being up in the air for your adrenaline-

fuelled activities, you can have a go on the

aerial obstacle. This includes a two-storey

airpark, zip line, climbing wall and giant swing.

O Dhs65 (adult entry). Open daily 11am-7pm. Al Ain

(03 781 8422).

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Get creative at

Warehouse 421

Ultra-cool creative hub Warehouse 421 was

built by renovating two former industrial

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Take a walk in Umm Al

Emarat Park

As one of the largest and oldest parks in the

city, this green space is home to an animal

barn, amphitheatre, botanical garden,

children’s garden and many other wonderful

features. Take a picnic, go for a jog or just

enjoy meandering awhile as you enjoy the

beautiful scenery.

O Dhs5. Open daily 8am-midnight. Umm Al Emarat Park,

15th Street, Mushrif Area (02 666 9559).

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Country rock night at Viewz

Always wanted to ride a mechanical

bull? Of course you have. Well, not everything

has to be so cutting edge, trendy and grown-

up in the capital, sometimes you just want to

let your hair down and have a laugh. When it

comes to that, Viewz offers some of the silliest

nights out around. The regular Country Rock

Nights are a brilliant excuse to let off some

steam. There’s live music drinks, drinks deals

and of course, a mechanical bull (named

Bully) to try and tame on the Àrst Thursday of

every month.

O Open noon-4am. Level 17, Cristal Hotel, Zayed the

First Street, Madinat Zayed (02 652 0000).

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Go white water rafting at

Wadi Adventure

If you’re into water sports, you’ll be in your

warehouses in the Mina Zayed area of Abu

Dhabi. Since opening in November 2015,

it has hosted numerous exhibitions and

showcased the work of so many talented

local and regional artists and designers.

There’s also a calender of special events

such as talks, workshops, Àlm screenings

and performances.

O Prices vary. Open Tue-Sun 10am-8pm. Mina Zayed

(02 676 8803).

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Team up with Batman at

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

This theme park is 1.53million square feet of

sheer pleasure, with 29 rides set in six distinct

zones. Some of the highlights include

Yas Movies in the Park

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

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