Things to do in Abu Dhabi this week | The ADR Week: 25 - 31 May

Shweta Srikanth
May 24
3 min read

There’s plenty happening around the capital this week, and we’ve pulled together a few things worth adding to your calendar. From creative workshops and midweek bites to cultural performances, family days out, brunches and beach mornings, there’s a lot to explore across Abu Dhabi over the next few days.

Monday 25 May

Eid-Themed Cookie Decoration

Something creative to start the week? Pop over to Nayzak Café at the Natural History Museum for a cookie decoration workshop.

Just drop in anytime and decorate nature-inspired cookie shapes with your little ones between exploring the museum.

Where: Nayzak Café, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

When: Running until Sunday, 31 May 2026

Time: All day

Price: AED 55 for two cookies

Registration: Drop-in sessions

Tuesday 26 May

CHUNK Bakehouse now live in Abu Dhabi

The UAE dessert brand CHUNK can now satisfy your dessert cravings featuring everything from its viral dreamcakes to cookies.

On the menu are Chocolate and Kinder Choco Dreamcake, Dreamcookies like Lotus and Tiramisu. Get it delivered now across Al Reem, Saadiyat, Al Raha, Al Rawdah and nearby areas via major delivery platforms and CHUNK's online platform.

Where: CHUNK Bakehouse

When: 22 May, 2026 onwards

Wednesday 27 May

Midweek unlimited wings at Captain’s Arms Pub

Craving wings? Head to Captain’s Arms Pub for your weekly pub catch-up with unlimited crispy wings and two drinks on the side.

Where: Captain’s Arms Pub, Le Méridien Abu Dhabi Resort

When: Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Time: 12:30 pm to 11 pm

Price: AED 99 with 2 drinks

Reserve your spot: https://www.marriott.com/offers/le-meridien-abu-dhabi-resort-unlimited-wings-off-225903/auhmd-le-meridien-abu-dhabi-resort

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Thursday 28 May

SUSHISAMBA’s Thursday Club

Fancy a sushi dinner? SUSHISAMBA has just dropped two new signatures to its Thursday dinner scene.

Thursday Club: You’re looking at a set menu, two hours of free-flowing drinks, music running through the night and dishes like seabream seviche, anticuchos, and sushi moriawase.

Taste of Samba instead is a four-course tasting menu that brings together Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine with wagyu rolls, tiraditos, black cod, and desserts.

Where: SUSHISAMBA, Conrad, Etihad Towers

When: Thursday, 28 May 2026

Time: 6 pm onwards

Price: AED 470 per person (Thursday Club) | AED 350 per person (Taste of Samba)

Book your spot here: https://www.sushisamba.com/abu-dhabi/whats-on/thursday-club

Friday 29 May

Rain in the Zoo returns this Eid at Emirates Park Zoo & Resort

Cool off this summer at Emirates Park Zoo & Resort with water slides, splash zones, animal presentations, and activities happening across the park all day.

Also stop by Zoo Square for water activities, live animal presentations, and don’t forget to listen out for the special jingle around the zoo for surprise giveaways and offers.

Where: Emirates Park Zoo & Resort, Al Bahyah

When: Running until Sunday, 31 May 2026

Price: AED 85

Book your spot: https://emiratesparkzooandresort.com/ticket/?cid=1542

Saturday 30 May

Baloo’s Laid Back Brunch at Millennium Al Rawdah

Head to Baloo’s this Saturday for food, sport, and pool time running side by side.

You can expect a spread of Braai, BBQ, potjie, carvery, fish and chips, cold cuts, salads, desserts, plus a make-your-own cocktail station.

There’s DJs, live music, and catch the URC and Premier League on big screens plus access to the pool and a mix of arcade games, pool tables, sandpit areas, and play zones throughout.

Where: Baloo's Social Bar and Grill, Millennium Al Rawdah

When: Saturday, 30 May 2026

Time: 1 pm - 5 pm

Price: AED 249 | Soft AED 169 | Kids AED 49 | Under 6 free

Book your spot: +971 52 839 3585 / info@baloos.ae