Looking for plans in the capital this week? From family-friendly exhibitions and hands-on creative workshops to unlimited pizza nights and elegant dining experiences, Abu Dhabi has a packed lineup of activities to suit all ages and interests.
Here are six things to add to your diary between July 20 and 23.
Discover a new children’s exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched a new exhibition for children: A Board Game Adventure. Designed for ages four to 12, it invites little ones to discover, play and learn through an immersive journey into the world of board games. The display features 24 artworks and artefacts highlighting the rich history of board games, tracing how games have been created, adapted and shared across cultures and regions.
The three thematic sections turn the children’s museum into a life-size game environment, while the courtyard extends the experience with large-scale, hands-on activities and workshops. Visitors can also see iconic artworks, including Portrait of William and Penelope Welby Playing Chess (1769) by Francis Cotes, alongside historical games such as Mancala, one of the oldest games in the world, and the ancient Egyptian Mehen (Snake Game), a rare surviving example of this early game.
Where: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6.30pm (until 8.30pm on weekends)
Contact: 600 565 566, louvreabudhabi.ae
Catch the extended Team Looney Tunes activation
The Galleria Al Maryah Island has extended its popular Team Looney Tunes activation until Wednesday, July 22, giving families extra time to enjoy the high-energy experience. Expect live entertainment, interactive games and the chance to meet and snap photos with favourite Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Lola Bunny.
Access to the activity zone is available with every Dhs250 spend at participating stores within The Galleria.
Where: South Link Bridge, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Until July 22, 2pm to 10pm
Contact: 02 493 7400, @thegalleriauae
Get creative at Lush summer workshops
If you’re a fan of Lush, the beauty brand’s summer camps are back with hands-on workshops running every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Designed for teens and children, the sessions give young creatives the chance to make their own bath bombs, custom slime and more, alongside karaoke and games.
Slime making, interactive games and fresh product activities run from 12pm to 1pm, while product kit making and party games take place from 3pm to 4pm. Tickets cost Dhs50 per person per hour and include handmade Lush products worth Dhs50 to Dhs100 to take home.
Where: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Marina Mall, Al Jimi Mall, Bawadi Mall, City Centre Al Zahia
When: Timings vary
Cost: Dhs50 per session
Contact: @lushmiddleeast
Enjoy unlimited pizza at Antonia Trattoria
For a midweek feast, head to Antonia Trattoria at Al Zeina on Monday. From 6pm to 9pm, the Italian restaurant is serving unlimited pizzas, along with a glass of house wine or beer, for Dhs85 per person.
Where: Antonia Trattoria, Al Zeina, Complex, Block C, Abu Dhabi
When: Monday, 6pm to 9pm
Cost: Dhs85 per person
Contact: @antonia.uae
Book an evening of award-winning Chinese cuisine at Shang Palace
Shang Palace is offering a dragon-inspired dining experience that pairs award-winning Chinese cuisine with an indulgent dim sum feast. Diners can enjoy unlimited handcrafted dim sum, including lobster dumplings, soup of the day and signature dishes such as wok-fried XO prawns and smoked beef short ribs, created by Master Chef Luo Ming Hui.
The experience ends on a sweet note with dessert, and a Gongfu Tea Ceremony is available only on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The full experience costs Dhs169 per person for food only. Book your spot here.
Shang Palace won Favourite Fine Dining Asian Restaurant at our dubai-lifestyle.ae Abu Dhabi Awards 2026.
Where: Shang Palace, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
When: Daily until September 30, 6pm to 8pm
Cost: Dhs169 per person (food only)
Contact: @shangpalacead
Treat yourself to afternoon tea at Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi
Round off the week with an elegant afternoon tea at Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi, available daily from 3pm to 6pm. The Parisian-inspired venue offers a tempting mix of sweet and savoury bites, from tiramisu chocolate cups, carrot cake and hazelnut cannoli to chocolate éclairs and apple crumble.
Savoury selections include a falafel slider and a croissant filled with cucumber and feta cream. The experience is priced at Dhs350 per couple with a hot beverage, or Dhs450 per couple with a glass of champagne.
Where: Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Daily 3pm to 6pm
Cost: Dhs350 per couple with hot beverage, Dhs450 per couple with glass of champagne
Contact: @fouquets.abudhabi
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