Things to do in Abu Dhabi: The ADR Week with Anna Torrez - 23 September 2024
Travel through Marrakech, Bordeaux vineyards, comics, forests and more this week in the capital.
Monday, 23 September
Jump into an Imaginative World of Comics
Emirati comics are set to come to life at the Manarat Al Saadiyat Terrace with the opening of the Emirati Comics Exhibition. Running until Saturday, 12 October, this exhibition showcases the talent of 21 Emirati artists who are shaping the future of storytelling through comics and illustration. This exhibition celebrates the creativity and innovation within the Emirati comics movement. Emirati comics offer a unique lens into Gulf culture, featuring local characters, recognisable props, and familiar landscapes that set them apart from global influences. Alongside displays of captivating artwork, visitors can participate in a dynamic programme of workshops, artist talks, and explore stalls brimming with unique merchandise and designs created by the illustrators.
When: Through 12 October, every day, 10 AM - 8 PM
Where: Manarat Al Saadiyat
For bookings and further information, call +9712 6575 800, email manaratalsaadiyat@dctabudhabi.ae or visit https://manaratalsaadiyat.ae/
Tuesday, 24 September
Find Some Comic Relief at Ting Irie
Join Ting Irie and Funeral Home Comedy for their first anniversary comedy show this week! With a lively atmosphere and DJ after the comics finish up, your whole night is set. Cover charge is AED 95 which includes two free drinks.
When: Every other Tuesday, 8 to 11 PM
Where: Ting Irie, Mamsha al Saadiyat
Price: AED 95 with two drinks included
For bookings and further information, call +971 2 886 7786, email info@tingirie.com or visit https://tingirie.com/
Wednesday, 25 September
Travel to Marrakech with Bushra by Buddha-Bar
Don’t have time to take a quick trip to Morocco? You're in luck because Wednesdays at Bushra by Buddha-Bar are Marrakech Nights. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with a live DJ spinning tunes to keep you dancing all night long. Be sure to stay to see the belly dance show that adds an extra touch of excitement to the evening. Ladies can indulge in three free beverages from 7 PM to 11 PM.
When: Wednesdays
Where: Bushra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront
Price: Ladies get three free drinks form 7 to 11 PM
For bookings and further information, call +971 50 601 1195, or visit https://www.bushra-abudhabi.com/
Thursday, 26 September
Immerse Yourself in the Way of the Forest at 421 Colombo scope
Way of the Forest is a traveling edition of the arts festival Colomboscope that converges
artistic pathways to rekindle knowledge of interdependence, custodianship, and restorative
practices across rainforests, wilderness, mountain cultivations, and riverine wetlands. Taking over Galleries 1 and 2 inside 421 Arts Campus in Abu Dhabi, it invites deschooling – movingfrom the curriculum of plunder, reckless supremacy and extinction, to embrace active listening beyond the human sensorium. This exhibition is a study of our eroding ecological histories, of lost environmental wisdoms, monstrous developmental agendas, and ghosts of extraction. It endeavors to plot legacies of colonization of resources and minds that operate in disguise. Within mutating landscapes, artists question who owns forest lands, who gets displaced, and who is restricted from sites marked for conservation. This exhibition is curated by Hit Man Gurung (artist and curator), Natasha Ginwala (Artistic Director,Colomboscope), Sheelasha Rajbhandari (artist and curator), Sarker Protick (artist and curator) with Vidhi Todi (assistant curator,Colomboscope 2024). Way of the Forest is the 8th edition of the COLOMBOSCOPE festival held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 19 to 28, 2024. This iteration of the festival has been adapted to reach audiences in the UAE, and and marks the second year of partnership between 421 Arts Campus and Colomboscope.
When: Until 29 December, open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 8 PM
Where: 421
For bookings and further information, call +971 2 676 8803, or visit https://www.421.online/whats-on/way-of-the-forest-/
Friday, 27 September
Enjoy an Indulgent French Date Night at La Cava
You already took a trip to Morocco this week, now travel to the South of France for a romantic date night at La Cava where you’ll journey through the vineyards of Bordeaux without stepping foot on a plane. The underground wine cellar of Rosewood Abu Dhabi is offering short or long journeys through French vintages with a sommelier guiding the way. Through the tasting you’ll learn about the history and production of Bordeaux wines. The short journey features two glasses of wine and the long journey offers five flights of wine. Each trip is complemented by a selection of well paired cheeses.
When: Through 30 September, daily from 6 PM - 1 Am
Where: La Cava, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Price: Short Journey, AED 98; Long Journey, AED 198
For bookings and further information, call +971 2 813 5550, email abudhabi@rosewoodhotels.com or visit https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/abu-dhabi/dining/la-cava
Saturday, 28 September
Have a Multi - Park Weekend Out on Yas Island
Grab your kiddos and take advantage of Yas Island’s 50% off deal! Guests can explore four Yas Island parks for just AED 169 per park, or AED 675 for all four. This multi-park ticket allows visitors to explore Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™ and SeaWorld® Yas Island. If checking out more than one park in a day seems like too much, no worries, guests have the flexibility to visit all four parks within six days of their first visit. To make visiting even more convenient, Yas Island offers a free shuttle bus service from various locations across the UAE, including Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Ajman and more. Guests can easily hop on a bus from a nearby location to enjoy a hassle-free trip to the destination. For further information on the shuttle bus services please click here.
Where: Yas Island
Price: AED 675 per person
For bookings and further information, visit https://www.yasisland.com/en/things-to-do/theme-parks
Sunday, 29 September
Rejuvenate at Al Wathba
It’s been a long week. Treat yourself to Al Wathba’s exclusive summer rejuvenation treatment featuring a soothing 50-minute aloe vera oil massage followed by a refreshing cold stone face massage, designed to leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized.
When: Until 30 September, daily form 11 AM - 10 PM
Where: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Price: AED 500 per person (For 60 minutes treatment)
For bookings and further information, call +971 2 204 4553, email spa.alwathba@luxurycollection.com or visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/auhlc-al-wathba-a-luxury-collection-desert-resort-and-spa-abu-dhabi/overview/
