Things to do for Diwali in Abu Dhabi | The ADR Guide
Diwali is just around the corner, and there’s plenty happening in Abu Dhabi, from festive dinners and sweet treats, to shopping offers, traditional puja ceremonies, and hotel deals. Here’s our pick of things to do for Diwali in Abu Dhabi.
DINING | HOTELS | SHOPPING | CULTURAL | EXPERIENCES
Dining
Diwali chaats at Jannah Hotels & Resorts
Pani puri, masala puri, and chana chaat are on the menu at Jannah Hotels & Resorts this Diwali, alongside spicy buttermilk and chaat sodas. The Diwali chaat menu will be available at Mogadore Lounge at Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel and Olive Tree Restaurant at Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments from 8 to 10 November, so you can drop in for a quick snack or order a couple of chaats to share.
Where: Mogadore Lounge, Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel, or Olive Tree Restaurant, Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi
When: 8 - 10 November 2026Time: 7:00 am - 10:30 pm
Price: AED 55 for one chaat and one Diwali drink, or AED 75 for two chaats and two Diwali drinks.
More info here
Diwali Spice Market at Graphos Social Kitchen
Bring the family along to Graphos Social Kitchen’s Diwali Spice Market on Sunday, 8 November, and work your way through a buffet of Indian dishes. The restaurant at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island has 10 live cooking stations, so there’s a range of food to try as you make your way around the spread.
Where: Graphos Social Kitchen, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
When: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Price: AED 180 with soft bevvies or AED 240 with house bevvies.
Reservations: 02 208 6900 or dineatgraphos@hilton.com
More info here
Diwali Utsav at Namak, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Delhi foodies, Namak’s Diwali Delight Dinner on Saturday, 7 November, has street food classics, tandoor specialities, regional curries, plus traditional Indian sweets and savouries on the menu. While you enjoy your meal, Sujata Singh Nath will keep the evening going with live Bollywood classics.
Where: Namak, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
When: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmPrice: AED 189 per adult. Children aged 7 to 12 pay AED 75, while children aged 0 to 6 dine free, with a limit of two children per family.
Diwali dinner at Sevilla Restaurant, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa
Head over to Sevilla Restaurant for a Diwali feast with a view of the Arabian Sea on Sunday, 8 November. Fill your plate with Indian curries, aromatic biryanis, sizzling tandoori specialities, freshly baked breads, and traditional sweets at the evening buffet. Children aged 5 to 12 get 50% off, while those under five eat free.
Where: Sevilla Restaurant, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
When: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Time: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pmPrice: AED 190 per person
Reservations: WhatsApp +971 56 545 0274 or email fbsecretary.alraha@danathotels.com
Diwali dinner at Balcon Lounge & Terrace, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Take your Diwali celebrations outdoors with dinner at Balcon Lounge & Terrace on Saturday, 7 November. The poolside venue is serving a festive buffet with three packages to choose from depending on your budget. Children aged 6 to 12 dine for AED 75, while those under six eat free.
Where: Balcon Lounge & Terrace, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
When: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Price: AED 275 for the soft package, AED 375 for the house package, or AED 599 for the premium package. AED 75 for children aged 6 to 12, while children under six dine free
Reservations: Call 056 515 3388 or email AbuDhabi.Dine@southernsun.com
Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi
Street food, mithai, and a Diwali feast are on the menu at Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi on Sunday, 8 November. The Diwali Mela will feature live Indian street food stations, festive mains, sweets and special souvenirs.
There’s also a Diwali Mithai Box for AED 150, available to order throughout October if you want to take some Indian sweets home.
Where: Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
When: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Time: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Price: AED 299 with soft beverages; AED 499 with house beverages
Mithai box: AED 150
Reservations: Call +971 2 690 7999 or email moauh-restaurants@mohg.com
Diwali dinner at Printania Restaurant
Printania Restaurant at Royal Rose Abu Dhabi is hosting a Diwali dinner on 7 and 8 November. Savour classic Indian dishes, from samosas and paneer, to biryani and traditional sweets, as you celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Where: Printania Restaurant, Royal Rose Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
When: 7 and 8 November 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Reservations: 02 588 9950 or 056 525 6520
More info here
Hotel deals
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Spend a few days of the Diwali break at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, with a private beach, pools and an aqua park with water slides, and a wave pool for the kids. There’s also the Rixy Kids Club to keep younger ones busy, while you can try sushi and teppanyaki at Aja, Italian dishes at L’Olivo or a buffet at Turquoise. If you fancy some time to yourself, Anjana Spa has a traditional Turkish hammam for a steam bath and a snow room for a cool-down.
The Diwali deal: 25% off a two-night stay, with complimentary stays for children under 12.
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi Resort
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi Resort has plenty to keep you occupied over a Diwali break, from its private beach and outdoor pools to tennis courts, a football pitch, and fitness facilities. There’s a spa with a traditional Moroccan hammam, too, while dining options include Captain’s Arms, a British-style pub, and several other restaurants. The resort is also a short walk from Abu Dhabi Mall, so you’re close to the city’s shops and restaurants.
The Diwali deal: Up to 20% off your stay.
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
With views over the harbour and the Arabian Gulf, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche puts you right by the waterfront. The 280-room hotel has a spa, swimming pool and several dining options, while Club Millésime offers complimentary food and drinks in an executive lounge for guests staying in club rooms and suites. It’s also close to the Corniche, so you can head out for a walk along the waterfront.
The Diwali deal: Get 20% off the best available room rate when you book by 5 November 2026 using code DIWALI25. The offer is valid for stays from 6 to 12 November 2026.
Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort
If you fancy a few days by the sea over Diwali, Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort sits on Abu Dhabi’s western coast, with an 800-metre private beach, a pool, and dining spots. Tides serves international dishes throughout the day, including themed buffet nights, while Zaitoun specialises in Italian food, from pizzas and pastas to fish and meat dishes. There’s also the Body & Soul Spa, sports facilities and beachfront villas and chalets.
The Diwali deal: Stay in a Deluxe Sea View Room from AED 499, including breakfast for two adults and two children under six. You’ll also get complimentary access to the pool, beach, and recreational facilities, plus 20% off food and drinks and spa and massage treatments. The offer is valid from 6 to 8 November 2026.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Al Ain
Make the drive to Al Ain and check into Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, where you’ll find three outdoor pools, a Cobra waterslide, and tennis courts. There’s Italian food at Paco’s and Arabic grills at Makani Café, while Al Ain Oasis and Al Ain Palace Museum are both a short drive away if you want to explore beyond the hotel.
The Diwali deal: Get up to 20% off your stay.
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
At W Abu Dhabi, you’ll be staying right above the iconic Yas Marina Circuit, with rooms overlooking the racetrack or marina. The hotel has two outdoor pools and a W Kids Club for the kids, while dining options include Garage for international cuisine, Brooklyn Chop House for Chinese dishes and steakhouse classics, and Pappas Taverna for your Greek food cravings. Yas Mall and the island’s theme parks are also a short drive away.
The Diwali deal: Get 25% off your stay, with complimentary breakfast for up to two people per room.
The offer is valid for stays from 8 to 14 November 2026.
Shopping and gifting
WTC Abu Dhabi
A little Diwali shopping could win you more than you bargained for. Spend AED 200 or more at WTC Abu Dhabi until 8 November and try your luck at the Light Up Your Luck activation, where AED 100,000 worth of Aldar Gift Cards are up for grabs. Bring the kids along, too, for henna and kids’ workshops, with a special family workshop available when you spend AED 600 or more.
Where: WTC Abu Dhabi
When: Running until Sunday, 8 November 2026
How it works: Spend at least AED 200, register online, and upload your receipts. Then visit the activation area, pick your lucky diya, and see if it lights up to win an Aldar Gift Card.
More info here
Bikanervala
Bikanervala has a range of festive sweet boxes in 600g, 750g, 800g, and 1kg sizes. You’ll find everything from Kaju Kesar Burfi and Badam Laddu, to Kaju Roll and Khoya Pista Burfi, with each box offering a different mix of mithai.
Browse the collection here
Kibsons
Kibsons is filling its Diwali shelves with sweets, chocolates, cakes, and a few gifts for the festive season. Pick up a box of assorted Diwali sweets, try the Diwali kunafa box with 30 pieces, or go all out with a Diwali-themed cake. There are also decorative diyas, marigold garlands, and gift hampers if you’re putting together something for the occasion. rice. You can also grab the essentials for your Diwali cooking, from spices and lentils to ghee and basmati rice.
Browse the collection here
Floward
At Floward, you can pick Diwali gifts ranging from boxes of mithai and chocolates to festive cakes and flowers. MyGovindas has Kaju Katli boxes for AED 140 and assorted zero-sugar sweets for AED 210, while NJD’s collection includes a Laddo’s and Truffles Gift Box for AED 160 and Diwali-themed cakes for AED 210. If you want to send a little more than sweets, there are gift sets that pair mithai with flowers, as well as boxes of dry fruits and nuts.
Browse the collection here
Cultural celebrations
Diwali celebrations at BAPS Hindu Mandir
Head to BAPS Hindu Mandir from 6 to 10 November for puja ceremonies, cultural performances, and the Maha Annakut Darshan. You can tune in to the Dhanteras Pujan webcast on Friday, 6 November, or visit over the weekend for cultural performances, Hanuman Puja and Ganga Aarti at Swaminarayan Ghat.
The celebrations continue on Sunday, 8 November, with hourly aarti at the Mandir, followed by Diwali Puja (Chopada Pujan) at 6:30 pm. The Maha Annakut Darshan runs from Sunday to Tuesday, 8 to 10 November, giving you three days to visit.
Where: BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi
More info here
Experiences
Patterns of Light workshop at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Mark Diwali with a hands-on sun-printing workshop at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Using pressed flowers, leaves, and transparent materials, you’ll explore how light reveals patterns, shapes and textures found in nature, bringing together science and creative expression.
Where: Museum Gallery Corridors, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
When: Friday to Sunday, 6 to 8 November 2026
Time: 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm
More info here
