8 things to expect in Abu Dhabi in September

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Alternative ladies’ nights, big brunches and gigantic concert duos…

Abu Dhabi is back in business and if you didn’t know it already, this list of top events is here to prove it. From a new fitness studio to restaurant openings, unique ladies’ nights and mega concerts, here are 8 things to expect in Abu Dhabi this September.

From September 3: Sweat it out in a world-class fitness studio

Self-proclaimed as the “best workout in the world”, Barry’s has now landed in Abu Dhabi, with its first fitness studio in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, now located in the Galleria Mall. HIIT classes held in their famous Red Room (with a low red-light rave vibe, which makes everyone look good) can burn up to 1,000 calories in one session. Here, your workout is split by intermittent switches between floor work and the treadmill, resulting in a complete physical focus. They also offer LIFT classes, a slower 50-minute flex session that focuses on “building muscle mass and focusing on form.” You’ll also find women-only classes, themed classes, live DJ classes, and bookable challenges on Barry’s super handy app.

Barry’s, The Island Galleria Al Maryah. Tel: (02) 582 0755, @barrysuae

September 8: Gather your gang for a girls’ night out

For women who think they’ve exhausted all the deals in town, how about trying on something a little different for the size? Put a new twist on girls’ night out and get ready for girls’ night out at Clymb Abu Dhabi. Taking place on Thursday, September 8, get ready for an adrenaline rush as you conquer an indoor skydive, where you’ll soar above the ground while twisting, spinning, and even flipping through the air. Everything happens in complete privacy and with an all-female staff.

Clymb Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday September 8, 235 Dhs for two flights. Such. : (600) 511 115, clymbabudhabi.com

Throughout the month of September: taste refined sweets at Cipriani Dolci

Dubai Mall’s go-to restaurant has landed in Abu Dhabi, bringing a touch of Venetian charm to Marina Mall. A luxurious take on the Italian Pasticceria, diners can look forward to decadent dishes like torta di cioccolato, freshly whipped to order ice cream, lemon tart, tiramisu and more. A staple of any Cipriani is the vanilla meringue cake, so we can’t wait to dig our spoons into this all-time Abu Dhabi dessert. But in addition to satisfying your sweet tooth, the Cipriani Dolci menu offers a range of savory dishes for a meatier meal, including baked tagliolini, scampi alla Carlina and Seppioline a Tecia.

Cipriani Dolci, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. @ciprianidolci

September 9 to October 4: Gather your muggle friends for a magical experience

From September 9, shoppers visiting the Abu Dhabi Mall will be able to experience a bit of the magic of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “Celebrate Hogwarts” is an interactive Harry Potter-themed experience, offering opportunities to take Snapes, ahem, snaps against some of the saga’s most memorable settings – there’s the full, unabashed Escherian majesty of the grand staircase of Hogwarts, a common room, the infamous Hagrid Hut, The Forbidden Forest, and even a recreation of the iconic Hogwarts Express train, exiting platforms 9 and 3/4.

Celebrate Hogwarts, Abu Dhabi Mall, daily 12pm-9pm, September 9-October 4. abudhabi-mall.com

September 10: Enjoy the sounds of some of K-Pop’s top stars

abu dhabi kpop festival

Do you like Korean music? Then you will be delighted to learn that a huge Korean music festival is taking place at the Eithad Arena in September. The event is called Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi and will see 10 of Korea’s biggest musical sensations take to the stage for just one night on Saturday, September 10. Headliners are ZICO and Loco, but fans will also enjoy live performances from P1Harmony, Sik-K, DJ Woogie, GOT7 member Jay B, Peakboy, The Rose, Paul Kim and DVWN.

Hyperound Fest Abu Dhabi, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Saturday September 10, from 215 Dhs. @hyperound.ae

Saturdays in September: Fill your boots at a BIG brunch

brunches in abu dhabi garage

Garage’s popular BIG multi-cuisine brunch is back at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Garage is the upscale restaurant at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island overlooking the iconic Yas Marina Circuit. It includes five distinct areas, each with its own culinary focus. It’s like having brunch at five different restaurants simultaneously. With Asian options, Levantine cuisine, meat feasts, mezes, Japanese-Peruvian, and ‘pies from the van’, enjoy cold drinks from the exclusive ‘Tap On Wheels’ cart while the resident DJ creates the perfect atmosphere for brunch. Go BIG or go home, indeed.

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 279 Dhs with soft drinks, 379 Dhs with house drinks and 529 Dhs with bubbles. Tel: (0)2 656 0000. @wabudhabi

September 10 and 11: Embark around the Louvre Abu Dhabi

kayak louvre abu dhabi

One of the best things about Louvre Abu Dhabi is that the exterior is as much a work of art as the interior. What if there was a way to see the Louvre in a whole new light? A whole new way for your eyes to soak up this masterpiece of dome design and all the glorious geometric eccentricity of the building’s main structure. Seahawk offers regular kayak tours of the large museum/art gallery, but once a month (lunar) you can do it on a full moon. The next possible time is the weekend of September 10 and 11 – Saturday and Sunday will offer departures at 7.30pm and 9pm. All at the price of 126 Dhs.

Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on September 10 and 11, 126 Dhs. Tel: (02) 673 6688, sea-hawk.ae

September 29: Sing at a Westlife concert

Boyband fans are in for a treat in September, when famous Irish boyband Westlife perform for the first time in Abu Dhabi. The Irish boy band of four travel to the capital on Thursday September 29 and perform at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Tickets are on sale now and are priced at Dhs199. Buy them at livenation.me and ticketmaster.ae

Westlife presents The Wild Dreams Tour, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Thursday September 29. livenation.me

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