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Summer Activities in Abu Dhabi
Top Summer Activities to Enjoy in Abu Dhabi
Summer means well-planned holidays and spontaneous getaways. With kids enjoying a long break from school and your schedule being lighter, you can turn your thoughts towards doing something fun this season!
Fortunately, Abu Dhabi offers a variety of activities and experiences perfect for the warm season. Whether you’re planning a week-long vacation with your family or a weekend with friends, you’ll have an easy time thinking of great things to do here. From thrilling theme parks and beautiful beaches to delicious dining and art exploration, you can enjoy the best summer experiences here.
Fortunately, Abu Dhabi offers a variety of activities and experiences perfect for the warm season. Whether you’re planning a week-long vacation with your family or a weekend with friends, you’ll have an easy time thinking of great things to do here. From thrilling theme parks and beautiful beaches to delicious dining and art exploration, you can enjoy the best summer experiences here.
Top Recommendations for What to Do in Abu Dhabi This Summer
If you’re thinking about what to do in Abu Dhabi in the summer, below are our top suggestions:
Enjoy Thrilling Water Slides & Rides
Going on fun water slides and rides is always a fun thing to do during the warm season. These theme park attractions are perfect for cooling you down while giving you an adrenaline rush.
Yas Waterworld on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is the emirate's largest aquatic theme park, packed with exciting water slides and rides for all ages. Experience Dawwama, the world's largest six-person tornado water coaster, or take on Liwa Loop, the region's first freefall drop water slide, for an adrenaline rush!
Don't Miss These Exciting Rides and Slides!
Unwind and Soak in Yas Waterworld’s Relaxing Attractions!
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi also boasts several attractions that let you relax while getting a good soak.
Relax At Chill Water Park Attractions
Choose a sunbed at the Amwaj wave pool and chill out as you watch the fascinating waves and guests having fun. If you want to unwind in luxury, rent an Al Waha cabana, which comes with comfy loungers, complimentary towels, a mini fridge, a safe for your valuables, and VIP butler service.
Ladies Day
Yas Waterworld brings the ultimate ladies-only event this summer! Yas Ladies, every Friday until November, from 1 PM to 10 PM, the park is exclusively open to women, offering full privacy with an all-female staff. Women can enjoy all the rides and experiences, and boys under eight are welcome too!
Abu Dhabi: A Foodie’s Paradise with Endless Culinary Experiences!
You can find every type of cuisine and dining experience throughout the city.
Go On a Food Crawl
Yas Waterworld offers a range of dining options. Enjoy mouthwatering burgers, pizzas, barbecue wings, salads, and pasta at Dana’s Diner and Salma’s Snack Shack. For something cool, grab a lemonade, fruit juice, or ice cream from Skinny’s Frozen Treat.
Yas Island’s Top Restaurants
Yas Island’s top restaurants make it easy for you to go on different culinary journeys. Indulge in delectable Italian fare at Amici or Cipriani. If you’re craving Asian food, reserve a table at Jing Asia, Akiba Dori or Zeera by Buddha-Bar. For authentic and fusion Arabian dishes, head to Ana Restaurant, Dish Dash, or Ishtar.
Make the Most of Your Summer
Since you have plenty of free time this summer, go park hopping in Abu Dhabi.
Go Park Hopping
Aside from Yas Waterworld, Yas Island is home to three other must-visit theme parks – Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and SeaWord Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Conquer New Heights
If you want to add more thrilling adventures to your summer itinerary, drop by CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is the city’s premier adventure hub, featuring the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber, which is 104 feet tall and 32 feet wide.
CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Tackle indoor climbing on five walls, including the SUMMYT™, the region's tallest climbing wall. Each wall offers varying heights, difficulty levels, and routes to help you reach your personal climbing goals.
Your Summer Guide to Abu Dhabi's Cultural Treasures
This summer, expand your knowledge of local and global art and culture by visiting Abu Dhabi’s well-known cultural attractions.
Experience Art And Culture
Visit Qasr Al Watan, the Palace of the Nation. The majestic palace is the official seat of the President of the UAE and houses a collection of valuable artifacts showcasing the country’s fascinating culture, history and heritage.
The main attraction at Qasr Al Watan is The Great Hall, showcasing stunning traditional Arabian architecture. From there, explore the Qasr Al Watan Library, home to over 50,000 books on Arabian scholarship, and the Presidential Gifts Hall, featuring prized diplomatic gifts.
Other zones you can explore at Qasr Al Watan
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi offers a unique art and cultural experience this summer. The region’s first 'universal museum' features hundreds of valuable art pieces showcasing ancient villages, civilizations, religions, and empires. It also hosts captivating seasonal exhibitions.
Explore Yas Waterworld Offers
Summer flies by when you're having fun! Make the most of it by adding these experiences to your itinerary. Discover our budget-friendly, perk-filled tickets today.
Effortless Transport Across Yas Island
Getting around Yas Island and beyond has never been easier with Yas Express! Our complimentary luxury shuttle bus service operates across all Emirates to Yas Island and provides convenient transport between attractions on the island.
Contact us
For assistance, please get in touch with us through Yas Concierge, call us from 9:00am - 7:00pm GST (Gulf Standard Time) on 600 511115 (within UAE) or (+971) 2 496 8000 (Outside UAE) or send us an email.