Discover the best events, dining, and culture in Abu Dhabi. From art exhibitions to desert safaris, here's what's happening.
This Week’s Five Picks
🏎️ Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: The ultimate motorsport finale. Witness history as drivers battle under the lights at Yas Marina Circuit in the last race of the F1 season. A full weekend of practice, qualifying, and the main event awaits.
Fri 5 – Sun 7 Dec | Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island (Outdoor) | Ticketed
🎤 Post Malone & Metallica: Two nights, two legends. Your F1 ticket unlocks Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Catch Post Malone's genre-bending hits on Friday, and rock icons Metallica on Saturday at Etihad Park.
Fri 5 & Sat 6 Dec, Evening | Etihad Park, Yas Island (Outdoor) | F1 Ticket Required
🎤 Katy Perry Live: The grand finale concert. Global pop superstar Katy Perry closes the weekend with a spectacular performance of her greatest hits, promising a dazzling show of colour and energy on Sunday night [1].
Sun 7 Dec, Evening | Etihad Park, Yas Island (Outdoor) | F1 Ticket Required
💡 Manar Abu Dhabi: Escape the F1 frenzy and explore a different kind of spectacle. This free, city-wide light art exhibition transforms Abu Dhabi's landscapes into a breathtaking open-air gallery after sunset [2].
Daily, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Across Abu Dhabi (Outdoor) | Free
🎪 Fontana Circus: A perfect family alternative. Head to Marina Mall for a classic big-top experience with acrobats, clowns, and a magical water circus that will entertain all ages [2].
Daily, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Marina Mall (Indoor) | From AED 104
The Practical Details
Weather: Sunny and pleasant. Highs of 28°C, lows of 22°C. Zero chance of rain. Winds will be light to moderate [3].
Prayer Times (Fri): Fajr 5:31 AM | Dhuhr 12:18 PM | Asr 3:19 PM | Maghrib 5:35 PM | Isha 7:05 PM [4].
Traffic: Expect heavy congestion on and around Yas Island all weekend. Plan your travel accordingly.
Darb Tolls: Free of charge on Saturday and Sunday.
Yas Island Theme Parks Tickets - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™.
Best Offers and Prices Buy Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World™ tickets at the official Platinumlist.net site. Get the best offer to Yas Island Theme Parks with ticket prices starting from 100.95 USD.
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