News you might have missed this week in Abu Dhabi | 10 June 2026

The city’s calendar is packed with everything from new regional art exhibitions and staycation offers to family activities and local retail deals. Here is your quick look at the top things to do in Abu Dhabi this week.

Elbotik’s limited-edition Stronger Than MS socks collection

If you've been to Manarat Al Saadiyat or the Al Hosn festival, you’ve likely seen the work of Elbotik. Operating out of M39 Studios in Mina Zayed, the homegrown creative studio is known for mixing UAE pop culture and heritage into graphic, narrative-driven merchandise.

They’ve introduced a limited-edition socks box titled the Stronger Than MS package to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

It’s essentially a condition known to disrupt the body's internal signalling, and the premium cotton socks reference this with custom text such as Signal Error. Human Still Online and Unstoppable (MS or Not), a thoughtful way to bring a complex cause into daily wear through local design.

Price: AED 125

Buy your pair here 

Complimentary theme park entry for UAE frontliners this June

Yas Island is opening its doors to all UAE frontline personnel - for free this June. It is a small gesture of gratitude for their dedication, bravery, and everything they do to keep the nation safe. 

Running until June 30, 2026, serving personnel from the UAE Police, Civil Defence, Ministry of Interior, and Ministry of Defence can get complimentary entry to Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, and SeaWorld. Plus, they'll take up to three guests, so they can bring family or friends along. 

To get the free tickets, pre-register through the Homat Alwatan mobile app.

Taste of summer experience at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Planning a staycation? Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental’s summer offer might be worth a look. Book a stay for at least three nights, and take advantage of up to 20% off the room rate plus a free upgrade to the next room category. Breakfast is sorted for two adults and two kids, and you also enjoy daily lunch or dinner at their selected spots. 

If you want to make it more of a foodie escape, you can upgrade to some of the hotel's premium dining venues for an additional charge of up to AED 150 per person. 

Book your stay here

Line Investments’ summer super sale

There’s an annual summer sale across 12 malls in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, running from now until 28 June 2026.

Shops are slashing prices by up to 90% for the rest of the month, and a spend of AED 200 or more gets you into a raffle to win one of four Chevrolet Captiva PHEV hybrid cars or one of 50 Novotel staycations. Bin Hamoodah Auto is also setting up car displays where you can test-drive the new hybrid on-site and stand a chance to walk away with a brand new iPhone.

With football fever building ahead of the FIFA World Cup, you can head over to free interactive football zones from 12 June to 5 July 2026. You can check out physical games and skills challenges with the family completely free, with no minimum spend required to join in.

For more details head here

Kid Koala’s Space Cadet movie screening

Head to NYU Abu Dhabi to catch a screening of Space Cadet, a dialogue-free animated film that follows the journey of a loyal guardian robot and the young astronaut he helped raise. Based on Kid Koala’s award-winning graphic novel, it is a beautiful blend of music, illustration and storytelling, featuring an original score by Kid Koala alongside songs by Karen O and Martha Wainwright.  

Where: The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi

When: Sunday, 14 June 2026

Time: 3:00 pm

Price: From AED 15

Reserve your spot here

The World of Studio Ghibli exhibition 

Studio Ghibli fans can step into a cool exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat which brings the legendary animation house to life through 16 massive sets handcrafted by Japanese artists, allowing you to walk straight into the films. You can wait in the rain with Totoro, wander through Howl’s Moving Castle, plus hop aboard the iconic sea railway from Spirited Away. 

The exclusive audio trail shares real production insights and behind-the-scenes secrets directly from the studio's history. You can also pose for photos with your favourite characters inside the sets, join in-gallery activities, and explore interactive spaces built around Studio Ghibli’s core themes of nature, magic, and empathy.

When: Opening Date - 4 June 2027

Where: Manarat Al Saadiyat

Tickets: Starting from 125 AED (Kids under 3 enter free!)

Duration: 60 to 90 minutes

Book your spot here