Day: December 30, 2024

New year, same great options… If you’re a regular reader of What’s On, you’ll have learned by now that there’s always a ton of great things and experiences to look forward to in the UAE capital. And as we close out 2024, here are 6 things to do in Abu Dhabi this week. Watch a
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أعلنت مجموعة أدنيك عن تعاونها مع “مجلس التوازن” بصفته شريكاً استراتيجياً لتنظيم النسخة الأكبر والاضخم من معرضي الدفاع More…

Could we have another reason to begin 2025 on a happy note? Last year, Abu Dhabi Mobility (formerly the Integrated Transport Centre) announced that motorists in the city would be able to enjoy free parking (Mawaqif) on New Year’s Day 2024, and if you planned to use the Mussafah M-18 truck parking lot, you could’ve
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53 minutes of magic in the making… On Tuesday December 31, Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi will take New Year’s Eve celebrations to unparalleled heights with a stunning 53-minute non-stop fireworks display, complemented by a breathtaking drone show and cultural performances. Promising a blend of technology, tradition, and Guinness World Record-breaking ambition,
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New restaurants, comedy gigs, and the little case of that Coldplay gig…  With the new year and new month fast approaching, there’s no better time to get your diary filled up. Start the year strong with a brunch at Zuma, or bookmark one of the upcoming Saadiyat Nights gigs for an evening of music under
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The year that was… 2025 is less than two days away, and while the year past has flown by in a flash, that got us thinking: what were its biggest moments? Here are 10 memorable moments in Abu Dhabi from 2024.  The capital welcomes the stunning Zayed International Airport After a long wait, Abu Dhabi’s
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Looks like we’re in for a pleasant one… The weather forecast for New Year’s Eve in Dubai and the other emirates is looking like it’s going to be a nice one. A dry and sunny night has been forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) so those looking to head out for the celebrations
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The UAE’s biggest hits of 2024… ‘That’ Dubai chocolate The fame of the viral ‘Dubai’ chocolate reached even the most farthest corners of the world, from Europe to India and beyond. The FIX chocolate bar was first launched in 2021, but went global in 2024. Videos of chunky bars of chocolate stuffed with pistachio-kunafa-goodness were
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