Things to do in Abu Dhabi for Emirati Women’s Day 2026
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Emirati Women’s Day falls on Friday, 28 August, and there are plenty of ways to mark the occasion across Abu Dhabi this weekend.
From a free burger and a special dessert by an award-winning Emirati chef to art workshops, live music and a ladies-only run, here are some of the events worth knowing about.
Get a free burger at The Little Fox
The Little Fox at Al Qana is giving away free burgers to the first 30 Emirati women who visit the food truck from 10am on Friday.
Just make sure you head down early, as the offer is first come, first served.
When: Friday, 28 August, from 10am
Where: The Little Fox, Al Qana
Price: Free burger for the first 30 Emirati women
Try Chef Sahar’s Emirati-inspired dessert at Café Ginori
Award-winning Emirati chef Sahar Parham Al Awadhi has teamed up with Café Ginori at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort for a special culinary collaboration.
Chef Sahar has put an Emirati spin on the classic Italian Torta della Nonna, creating Torta't Mama, flavoured with cardamom, saffron and rose.
Even better, you don't have to squeeze it in on Emirati Women's Day itself. The dessert will be available exclusively at Café Ginori for one month.
When: From 28 August, available for one month
Where: Café Ginori, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Bookings: +971 2 498 8443
Get creative at Manarat Al Saadiyat
The Art Studio at Manarat Al Saadiyat is putting on a two-day Emirati Women's Day celebration on 28 and 29 August.
There'll be special workshops, artist drop-ins and creative activities for all ages, alongside a special Emirati Women's Day menu.
When: Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August
Where: Art Studio, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island
Sing along at a ladies-only Tarab night
Grab the girls because Cultural Foundation is hosting a special women-only edition of Riahiyat for Emirati Women's Day.
Led by Tunisian artist Lamia Riahi and featuring The Arab Choir Ladies alongside a live band, the interactive evening will take you through some of the Arab world's best-loved songs. And this isn't really a sit-back-and-watch kind of concert. The audience is encouraged to sing along and become part of the performance.
When: Friday, 28 August, 8pm
Where: Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi
Price: From AED 350
Age: 6+
Spend the weekend at Zayed National Museum
Zayed National Museum is celebrating its first Emirati Women's Day with three days of special programming from 28 to 30 August.
There is plenty going on, including Talli and Khous workshops, date-based cooking sessions with Emirati chef Abeer Allouz, perfume-making and performances by Emirati female musicians. There's also a Women of the Nation tour exploring the stories of women who have helped shape Emirati society.
When: Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August
Where: Zayed National Museum, Saadiyat Cultural District
Lace up for the Ferrari World Ladies Run
The celebrations continue on Sunday with the return of the Ladies Run at Ferrari World Yas Island.
The women-only event takes place entirely indoors, with the air-conditioned course running through Ferrari World, Yas Mall and the Italian Village. Choose between 2.5km, 5km and 10km distances, so you don't need to be a serious runner to join in.
When: Sunday, 30 August; check-in from 6am
Where: Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Price: From AED 85
