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Ramadan is expected to start on Monday, April 12 and will run until Tuesday, May 11, depending on the sighting of the moon…
During Ramadan, iftar is the meal served at sunset to break the long day of fasting (the word literally means ‘break fast’). Things may be different this time around but hotels and restaurants are celebrating with all the safety measures in place.
Even if you’re not fasting, anyone is welcome to come along and experience iftar and it’s a wonderful way to get into the spirit of the holy month.
Here is our round-up of iftars in Abu Dhabi
What’s On at Abu Dhabi’s new beach club…
There’s a new beachfront leisure destination on the western end of Abu Dhabi’s Corniche.
You’ll find West Bay Abu Dhabi opposite the Sheraton, and within the beach club grounds there’s a gym and pool that are already open, a kids club that’s following soon and a brand new diner with dreamy uninterrupted sea views.
The Cove at West Bay.
You’d be forgiven for confusing it with the recently launched Cove Beach Makers District on Al Reem Island, but these are two distinct destinations and we’ll just have to accept that there’s going to be a few intense conversations with taxi drivers on this subject for the next short while.
8 great things to do in Abu Dhabi over the Christmas weekend
Christmas is finally here…
Got your turkey prepared, sweets ordered and have the gifts wrapped up and placed under the Christmas tree? Great! You’re still only halfway there if you don’t have your Christmas day plans sorted. And of course, we’re here to help!
Take a look at some of the things you can do if the December 25 page of your diary is still empty. We’ve also thrown in some non-festive things you can do as well.
So, don your Santa hat and take a look at some of the great things do in Abu Dhabi over the Christmas weekend
The Department of Tourism and Antiquities of Umm Al Quwain is currently preparing for the official inauguration of the beach. Public facilities are being constructed, including swings and thatched sun shades, while there will also be sporting activities available at the site.
The beach offers gorgeous vistas of mangrove trees and biodiversity in the region, which authorities are keen on preserving.
This will be the second mangrove destination to open in the UAE this year, following the launch of Abu Dhabi’s Jubail Mangrove Park in January.
Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi residents also have another beachfront destination to look forward to this month. Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Corniche has recently announced the opening of The Cove – a laid-back restaurant and lounge located to the west of the Corniche at West Bay Abu Dhabi – that will open to the public on Thursday, December 24.