The school holidays may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to stop. After days spent getting back into the swing of lessons and alarms, youngsters could use a little distraction.
Luckily for kids and young adults in the city, Abu Dhabi is serving up plenty of reasons to put the pencils down and head out for some fun. Offering theme-park adventures, cinema trips, free treats, and a family brunch, these back-to-school offers are perfect for giving the younger ones a well-deserved break.
Backpack-to-School at VOX Cinemas & Snow Abu Dhabi
Sometimes the best way to escape school is to disappear into a movie. VOX Cinemas is making that possible with its Backpack-to-School Entertainment Passes, priced from just AED 129.
The Abu Dhabi offer includes a cinema visit with access to Snow Abu Dhabi, and a back-to-school goodie bag. The pass is available to purchase until 14 September, whilst the VOX cinema element is valid for 60 days after purchase and the Snow Abu Dhabi visit can be used until 30 November 2026.
For further information, visit Back to School | VOX Cinemas UAE.
Grand Family Brunch Back-to-School Edition at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
If there’s one thing guaranteed to get the family out of the house, it’s brunch. And this time, parents are very much invited.
Sahha at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi is hosting a special Grand Family Brunch: Back-to-School Edition on 13 September from 1.00 PM to 4.00 PM.
This family-friendly afternoon is packed with food and entertainment, giving everyone a chance to celebrate making it through the first stretch of the new school year.
Prices start from AED 320 per adult and AED 160 per child (Ages 6-11).
For further information, visit Grand Family Brunch | Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi.
Back-to-School Offer at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
School might be back, but that doesn’t mean the superheroes have disappeared. Over at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates NBD cardholders can enjoy 30% off single-day tickets as part of its Back-to-School promotion.
The offer is available until the end of the month, with families having an even better reason to head to Yas Island for a day surrounded by some of the kids’ favourite characters and rides.
For further information, visit Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi | Back-to-School Offer.
Kids Eat Free at The Coffee Club UAE
There’s no denying that feeding hungry children can feel like a full-time job. The good news is that The Coffee Club has a little something to make the equation easier.
Its Kids Eat Free promotion gives children aged 12 and under a complimentary kids’ meal when mum or dad orders a main that is over AED 50. The promotion is designed as a back-to-school treat, making it a handy option for families looking for an easy meal after school.
One less lunch to pack. One less meal to think about. Everybody wins.
For further information, visit Back-to-Routine at The Coffee Club.
Free Mango Softie at SALT
Nothing says “well done for surviving the first week back” quite like ice cream. SALT is giving students a reason to head over for a cool treat, with a free Mango Softie available from 31 August to 7 September.
Students can claim the offer by arriving in their school uniform, whilst university students can show a valid ID. Students can also enjoy 15% off at SALT until the end of 2026.
If the homework has already become a bit much, a mango softie should help.
For further information, visit SALT | Back-to-School Week.
Back-to-School Sugar Cookie Set at Maison Aliza
For a smaller sweet escape, Maison Aliza has launched a Back-to-School Sugar Cookie Set for just AED 25. An easy little treat after a busy school day, it adds extra excitement when coming back from last period.
You can pick one up as an after-school surprise, a reward for getting through the first week, or simply because cookies don’t really need an excuse.
For further information, visit Maison Aliza Cookie Set.
Free Hot Chocolate at Tim Hortons
The school run can be exhausting for everyone, so a little post-school pick-me-up never hurts. At Tim Hortons, order a medium or large beverage and your little one can enjoy a hot chocolate on the house.
It’s a simple offer, but one that could turn a routine coffee stop into something the kids actually look forward to.
For further information, visit the Tim Hortons Free Hot Chocolate page.
The return to school doesn’t have to mean the end of spontaneous family days and after-school treats. Abu Dhabi has plenty of ways to break up the routine, a chance to put the pencils away, round up the kids, and make the most of a little back-to-school fun.
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