If you’re wondering what to do in Abu Dhabi this week, consider this your sign to open your diary and get planning. The capital is kicking off September with a seriously varied line-up, featuring one of the region’s biggest pop culture events and a PAW Patrol adventure for the little ones.
There’s also the return of a French dining experience, a back-to-school brunch for the whole family, LEGO creations to discover, classic cinema under the stars, and a Friday night made for gathering the girls.
Interested? Here’s what’s happening around Abu Dhabi this week.
Abu Dhabi Comic Con 2026
Start with the big one. Abu Dhabi Comic Con 2026 is taking over the capital from Friday, bringing three days of comics, cosplay, gaming, entertainment, and plenty of pop culture chaos to the city.
The biggest news: John Cena is heading down there also. The Hollywood and WWE star will be one of the main stars at the convention, giving fans the chance to get up close to one of the biggest names on the guest list.
For further information and to get your tickets, visit Middle East Film & Comic Con | MEFCC 2026.
Dates: 11 – 13 September 2026
Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
PAW Patrol Live at the Etihad Arena
Calling all mini adventurers: PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite is coming to the Etihad Arena.
This live stage show brings everyone’s favourite rescue pups, including Marshall and Chase, in a family-friendly production packed with action and plenty of opportunities for younger fans to join in.
It’s a great way to earn some brownie points this weekend.
For further information and to get your tickets, visit Paw Patrol Live Abu Dhabi.
Dates: 11 – 13 September 2026
Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
A New French Chapter at Bord Eau
Time to make dinner a little more special this week. Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri has welcomed a new season of contemporary French cuisine, with acclaimed chef Nicolas Isnard bringing his inventive take on classic French flavours to Abu Dhabi.
The scintillating menu puts a modern spin on familiar dishes, including a playful take on the famous French onion soup featuring onion ice cream. Guests can also indulge in pan-fried foie gras and roasted Canadian lobster, followed by a truffle-inspired tiramisu.
For further details and to book your table, visit A New Season at Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard.
Location: Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
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. Sahha at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi is hosting a special Grand Family Brunch: Back-to-School Edition this weekend from 1.00 PM to 4.00 PM with plenty on offer.
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.
For further information and to book your table, visit Grand Family Brunch -Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi.
Date: 13 September 2026
Location: Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences
LEGO Gets a Natural History Makeover
Two things that sound like they shouldn’t necessarily go together actually make perfect sense: LEGO and dinosaurs. At the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, ‘LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory’ invites visitors to see the natural world through LEGO creations, making for a fun addition to a museum day.
It’s a great shout for families, giving younger visitors another way to engage with the museum’s themes whilst discovering what can be built, brick by brick. There is also an opportunity to be part of history, with all visitors invited to build the world’s largest LEGO brick prehistoric mammal.
For further information and to book your table, visit Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.
Location: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Friday Night, Western Style
Fancy swapping the latest blockbuster for something a little more old-school? Cinema Space at Manarat Al Saadiyat is showing The Searchers on Friday night. If you’re a John Wayne fan, a western obsessive, or simply someone who likes their cinema with a healthy dose of old Hollywood drama, this one is for you.
The 1956 classic stars John Wayne as Ethan Edwards and is widely regarded as one of the defining westerns of its era. For some nostalgia and amazing cinema, this is your Friday night sorted.
For further information and bookings, visit Cinema Space.
Date: 11 September 2026
Location: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Gather The Girls For Blush Fridays
Friday is also calling for a more traditional kind of outing. Blush Fridays at The Lean, Andaz Capital Gate is all about getting the girls together for an afternoon by the pool before the weekend properly gets going.
If your ideal Friday involves sunshine, rooftop views, drinks, and catching up with your favourite people, this is a pretty easy sell. Pipe up on the group chat and make a day of it this Friday.
For further information, visit The Lean Sip & Dip | Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi.
Date: 11 September 2026
Location: Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi
Saturday Brunch at Flavours
And because one brunch is clearly not enough for Abu Dhabi this week, Flavours Restaurant at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort is part of the weekend action.
The Saturday brunch is another easy option if you’re looking to turn the weekend into a leisurely afternoon of good food, which includes fresh delicious fresh seafood and sizzling meats.
For further information about the brunch, contact [email protected].
Date: 12 September 2026
Location: Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Abu Dhabi has plenty going on this week, and with the summer heat slowly easing and September properly getting underway, it feels like the city is finally waking back up. All that’s left is to decide what’s making it onto your calendar.
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