With Ramadan in Abu Dhabi officially starting today, Wednesday, 18th February, residents and visitors have plenty of things to do in Ramadan over the next four weeks. From Iftar gatherings to spiritual concerts, Abu Dhabi has it all covered, and you won’t want to miss out.
Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque attracts many of the faithful, and tourists experience the best things to do during Ramadan in Abu Dhabi. It becomes a central hub for daily visitors, with special Iftar tents, taraweeh, and tahajjud prayers taking place.
It’s an incredible, picturesque sight as it rises gracefully against Abu Dhabi’s skyline.
The atmosphere is deeply spiritual, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a place that stays with you.
Visitors are welcome to explore the mosque during Ramadan, but access may be limited around Iftar times as certain areas are reserved for worshippers breaking their fast.
- Timings: Sunday – Thursday (9.00 AM – 6.00 PM & 9.30 PM – 1.00 AM) | Friday (2.30 PM – 6.00 PM & 9.30 PM – 1.00 AM)
Book an Iftar Dining Experience
There are many great Iftar options to choose from in the city during the period. Ramadan in Abu Dhabi is as much about togetherness as it is about great food. Iftars in Abu Dhabi are special gatherings, and everyone is welcome.
Whether it be booking a premium Iftar option or booking a more accessible, unique Iftar experience, there will be venues and locations that cater to everyone.
Timings: Iftar begins after sunset
Book a Suhoor Dining Experience
isFollowing the Iftar meal is a Suhoor dining experience. Abu Dhabi again offer Suhoor options across the city as the pre-dawn meal plays an integral part before the day’s fast.
Many venues and locations offer Suhoor dining experiences, and there are plenty to choose from as togetherness and spiritual gatherings continue through the evening.
Timings: Suhoor is the meal eaten before dawn
‘Ramadan Nights at the Park’
Hosted at Umm Al Emarat Park, ‘Ramadan Nights at the Park’ is bringing a month-long programme of Iftar experiences, community markets, and cultural activities to one of the capital’s most loved green spaces.
‘Ramadan Nights at the Park’ offers one of Abu Dhabi’s most welcoming and community-focused ways to celebrate the season.
Timings: Open Daily (10:00 AM – 2:00 AM – last entry 1:00 AM)
Visit Yas Bay Waterfront Nights
Yas Bay are embracing the spirit of the season by inviting all to a curated programme of experiences. The community will be able to enjoy waterfront strolls, live weekend performances, and pre-Iftar wellness sessions.
The area is built for connecting with friends, enjoying a quiet moment before Iftar, or bringing the little ones for play with the family.
Timings: Starting on the 19th February
Echoes of Fez at the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Renowned Moroccan vocalist Noureddine Tahiri will be playing a spiritual concert at the Louvre this Ramadan. The performance is characterised by intricate vocal lines, collective harmonies, and a reflective atmosphere attuned to the spirit of Ramadan.
This evocative concert invites audiences to join Noureddine Tahiri on an immersive musical journey that honours tradition and shared cultural memory during this special period.
Timings: 1st March 2026
These events and gatherings are just a small number of things to do in Abu Dhabi for Ramadan, but most certainly worth it when embracing the holy month.
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