9 super fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: August 21 to 23

We know it’s still Thursday, but that Friday feeling is just way too contagious. We’ve already got our weekend hats on so we scoured the city and found the best things to do from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23. Nothing says Friday better than some free food. Al Qana Drive Thru has got your cravings covered. All you have to do is show up in your car and line up in front of your favourite restaurant on the lot. Struggle with making a decision on what to get? We’ve put together a list of all the restaurants participating in the deal and what they’re giving away. Have a look and set your mind on what you’d like to get before you arrive. When: Friday, 4pm onwards Where: Al Qana Drive Thru Price: Free Contact: @alqana_ae A post shared by Bawabat Al Sharq mall (@bawabatalsharqmall) If you’re in Baniyas and the kids are getting bored, head over to Bawabat Al Sharq Mall for immersive programmes where learning, imagination and family fun come together under one roof. The theme is ‘Big Dreams Take Flight’, so expect high-flying entertainment to power up your back to school shopping. When: August 21 to 30; 4:00pm to 10:00pm Where: Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Baniyas East Price: Free Contact: @bawabatalsharqmall This newly opened contemporary Emirati restaurant at Dalma Mall reimagines the flavours of the Emirates for the modern day eater. Gather your friends and family for a weekend catch-up while exploring a cuisine that has fed this nation for decades. When: Daily; 10:00am to 12:00am Where: Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi Price: Average of Dhs200 for two Contact: @ana.restaurant