Emirati Women’s Day officially arrives on Friday, but in Abu Dhabi, there’s no reason to limit the celebrations to just one day. This year, the capital is turning the occasion into something closer to a month-long moment, running from 28 August until early September.
With creative workshops, cultural experiences, fitness challenges, and a little well-deserved self-care to experience and enjoy, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the remarkable women who continue to shape life in the UAE.
Create, Sip and Flow at Jubail Mangrove Park
If you fancy combining cake, matcha, and a workout, ‘Create, Sip and Flow’ at Jubail Mangrove Park is bringing all three together on August 28.
The women-focused afternoon starts with a mini cake-decorating session, followed by a refreshing matcha break, before participants roll out their mats for a 50-minute guided sculpt session.
It’s a fun excuse to get together, move your body, and enjoy the mangroves with a few sweet treats thrown in.
For further information, visit Emirati Women’s Day Event Abu Dhabi | Jubail Mangrove Park.
Location: Jubail Mangrove Park, Al Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental’s Complimentary Workshops
Heritage and creativity come together beautifully at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, where a three-day programme of complimentary workshops takes place from 28 August to 30 August.
The opening day features a Hind Al Oud Karat Oud Workshop exploring the traditions and craftsmanship behind oud, followed by floral arrangement sessions with Reine de Roses. Attendees can also enjoy dates and Arabic coffee whilst soaking up the atmosphere.
For further information, visit moauh-restaurants@mohg.com.
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi
Tea, Paint and Create at Conrad Etihad Towers
If your perfect afternoon involves getting creative with something delicious nearby, ‘Tea, Paint and Create’ is one for the diary.
Taking place on 29 August at the Conrad, the experience pairs a guided painting workshop with afternoon tea, giving guests the chance to create their own artwork to take home. No artistic credentials needed, just your creativity.
For further information, contact +971 2 811 5888.
Location: Etihad Towers, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
Get creative at Manarat Al Saadiyat
Art is also firmly on the Emirati Women’s Day agenda at Manarat Al Saadiyat, offering workshops suitable for all ages and all artistic abilities.
The Art Studio celebration offers another opportunity to get hands-on in one of Abu Dhabi’s best-known creative spaces, making it a fitting way to celebrate women through imagination, expression and shared experiences.
For further information, visit Manarat Al Saadiyat.
Location: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Cultural District, Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Celebrate Women’s Stories at Zayed National Museum
For something with real cultural depth, Zayed National Museum is hosting a three-day Emirati Women’s Day programme from 28 August to 30 August.
Offering traditional craft workshops, artisan demonstrations, food and fragrance experiences, and also live performances by Emirati musicians, this insightful experience shines a light on women whose contributions have helped shape Emirati society across generations.
The museum’s Women of the Nation tour will also be running until 26 September.
For further information, visit Zayed National Museum.
Location: Zayed National Museum, Cultural District, Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Join The Ladies Run at Ferrari World
Ready to swap your best weekend shoes for running trainers? The Ladies Run at Ferrari World on 30 August will bring together women for an energetic celebration of movement and commitment.
If you’re there to challenge yourself, run with friends, or want to soak up some Yas Island atmosphere, it’s a brilliant way to close out the weekend on a high.
For further information, visit Ladies Run 2026 | Ferrari World.
Location: Ferrari World, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Sing along at Riahiyat with Lamia Riahi
For a night with plenty of soul, Riahiyat brings its immersive ladies-only Tarab experience to the city on 28 August.
Led by Tunisian artist Lamia Riahi, the evening is designed to share a musical experience rather than one you watch from your seat, with the live band offering plenty of opportunities to sing along.
For further information, visit Riahiyat with Lamia Riahi.
Location: Cultural Foundation, Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi
Celebrate With a Pilates Reset
If slowing down is more your style, top-tier Pilates packages are on offer at Breathe Wellness Studio at the St. Regis, Saadiyat Island.
Available for three days, this is another reason to put your wellbeing first with 20% off class packs. Sometimes, celebrating means making time for yourself too.
For further information, contact saadiyat@breathe-studio.com.
Location: The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
With the long weekend fast approaching, all that’s left to do now is gather your favourite people, try something new, and make a little more time to celebrate the achievements, creativity and strength of women across the UAE.
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