With your family and friends coming back for the holidays, it’s time to kinda opt *out* of the tourist-y visits, and to check out these things to do in Abu Dhabi this December. With the weather being sublime, it’s the perfect time to be out and about. From festivals to pop-ups, and even seeing some furry friends (!!) this year is unmissable.
Scroll down to check out our list of things to do in Abu Dhabi this December…
Things to do in Abu Dhabi this December…
Ped adoption at W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Us 🤝 Pets. In collaboration with local dogs and cat shelters in Abu Dhabi, W Abu Dhabi is inviting everyone to an adoption day so that these adorable animals can find a home of their own this festive season. Festiva Tails isn’t just the most wholesome event ever, but it’ll also have seasonal treats and pet-friendly activities. When we say the *whole* family can be included, we mean the whooooole family (plus a possible furry friend).
When: Saturday, December 23rd, 5 PM to 7 PM
Where: W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Price: Free Entry
Ninive’s pop-up at Liwa Village
The Middle Eastern and North African restaurant also known as the Home of 100 Stories, Ninive, is coming to the capital of the UAE. Liwa’s desert is about to be introduced to some culinary excellence with this Dubai-fave restaurant’s inclusion. Identical decor, vibes, and menu will be at the pop-up in Liwa Village, but the views in the desert will be that of the night starry sky.
When: December 8th – 31st
Where: Liwa Village, Liwa Desert
Christmas-themed candlelight concerts
A perfect festive date night? We’ve just found it. Candlelight concerts, one of our more elegant things to do in Abu Dhabi-pick, is heading to the city for one night only. This is one of our favourite (many) things to do in Abu Dhabi this December. All your ultimate holiday movies’ soundtrack hits will be played for this unforgettable experience, from Love Actually to Home Alone.
When: December 15th
Where: Emirates Palace
Price: Prices start at Dhs200
Find tickets here.
BLAST Premier World Final
Gamer girls and boys, can we have your attention please (!!) BLAST are prepping to invite anyone and everyone who loves gaming to watch the season finale Counter-Strike competition. With 1 million dollars of prize money at stake, e-sports professionals will be going head to head in some pretty intense matches.
When: December 16th and 17th
Where: Etihad Arena
Price: Dhs160
Find tickets here.
MOTN Abu Dhabi 2023
These things to do in Abu Dhabi just keep getting better and better. MOTN 2023 is back this year with some amazing performances, activities, and food stalls (ofc). SO many great Arab artists will be gracing the various Zones for MOTN this year, and the rest of the festival is never short on other fun activities to do. There’s a thrill, amuse, indulge, and entertainment zone – so you know we’re deffo going to grab our friends to check them all out in Abu Dhabi this December.
When: December 8th – 31st
Where: Abu Dhabi Corniche
Prices: Dhs 30 online, Dhs 35 at the door, Dhs150 for a day pass