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6 Not-to-Be-Missed Summer Activities in Abu Dhabi
Top Things to Do in Abu Dhabi During Summer
Summer in Abu Dhabi is a great time for well-planned holidays and spur-of-the-moment getaways. With your children enjoying a long break from school and your schedule being a little less hectic during this time, 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 joining an impromptu weekend getaway with your friends, you’ll have an easy time thinking of great things to do here.
From enjoying fun, unique theme park rides and relaxing at gorgeous beaches to indulging in amazing eats and exploring art, you can make the most of the warm season with the best summer activities in Abu Dhabi.
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 joining an impromptu weekend getaway with your friends, you’ll have an easy time thinking of great things to do here.
From enjoying fun, unique theme park rides and relaxing at gorgeous beaches to indulging in amazing eats and exploring art, you can make the most of the warm season with the best summer activities in Abu Dhabi.
Our Top Suggestions on What to Do in Abu Dhabi in the Summer
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 also boasts Abu Dhabi summer activities 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 more privacy between rides, rent an Al Waha cabana, which comes with comfy loungers, complimentary towels, a mini fridge, a safe, and VIP butler service.
Ladies Day
Yas Waterworld also has a special seasonal offer for ladies, giving female guests the opportunity to enjoy the park in greater privacy with an all-female operations team. Event dates, hours, admission conditions, and age rules can change each season, so check the latest Yas Ladies announcement before planning your visit.
Abu Dhabi: A Foodie’s Paradise with Endless Culinary Experiences!
You can find every type of cuisine and dining experience throughout the city. Yas Waterworld is located on Yas Island, which is Abu Dhabi’s top leisure and entertainment hub. As such, it boasts numerous dining spots, perfect for a food crawl this summer.
Go On a Food Crawl
While at Yas Waterworld, indulge in mouthwatering burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, barbecue wings, salads, and pasta at Dana’s Diner and Salma’s Snack Shack. If you want something cool and refreshing, grab a lemonade, fruit juice or ice cream cone 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. You can explore global flavors at destinations such as Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Marina, Yas Mall, and the island’s hotels, with choices ranging from Italian and Asian cuisine to Indian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Check Yas Island’s latest dining directory before deciding where to go in Abu Dhabi during summer, as restaurant lineups may change.
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.
Explore More with a Yas Island Multi-Park Ticket
If you want to explore more than one attraction, opt for the Yas Island multi-park experience. Flexible ticket options let you choose how many of the four theme parks you want to visit and explore them across the permitted validity period.
Conquer New Heights
If you want to add more thrilling adventures to your summer itinerary, drop by CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The city’s premier adventure hub, featuring the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber, which is 104 feet tall and 32 feet wide.
As one of the best places to visit in Abu Dhabi in summer, CLYMB lets you enjoy indoor skydiving individually or with your group. It’s an exhilarating, gravity-defying activity that suits first-time flyers as well as more experienced adventurers.
As one of the best places to visit in Abu Dhabi in summer, CLYMB lets you enjoy indoor skydiving individually or with your group. It’s an exhilarating, gravity-defying activity that suits first-time flyers as well as more experienced adventurers.
CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Tackle indoor rock climbing at one of the five walls, including the SUMMYT™, the region's tallest climbing wall in the region. 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 working presidential palace and cultural landmark houses a collection of valuable artifacts showcasing the country’s fascinating culture, history and heritage.
The palace’s main attraction is The Great Hall, the starting point of the tour, which features eye-catching traditional Arabian architecture and artistry. From here, you can explore the Qasr Al Watan Library, which houses over 50,000 books about Arabian scholarship, and the Presidential Gifts Hall, an exhibit displaying treasured diplomatic gifts received by the country.
Other zones you can explore at Qasr Al Watan
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi is another place where you can immerse yourself in art and culture this summer. The region’s first “universal museum” houses hundreds of valuable art pieces highlighting life in ancient villages, former great powers, universal religions, civilizations and empires. The museum also features fascinating exhibitions that change seasonally.
Explore Yas Waterworld Offers
Summer in Abu Dhabi can be packed with water rides, indoor adventures, memorable meals, and cultural discoveries. Add a mix of these experiences to your itinerary to enjoy the season with family or friends.
Make Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi the refreshing centerpiece of your summer plans. Explore the latest Yas Waterworld offers to discover budget-friendly and perk-filled passes.
Make Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi the refreshing centerpiece of your summer plans. Explore the latest Yas Waterworld offers to discover budget-friendly and perk-filled passes.
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.