What’s On Lock-In: A staycation that practically pays for itself
Step into the best weekend in Abu Dhabi with the brilliant What’s On Lock-In staycation experience at InterContinental Abu Dhabi on October 3 and 4. It’s been a hectic return to everyday life, with a month of back-to-school, office hours, long meetings and deadlines galore. So, we’ve packaged up exactly what you and the family […]

It’s been a hectic return to everyday life, with a month of back-to-school, office hours, long meetings and deadlines galore. So, we’ve packaged up exactly what you and the family need to reset before the craziness of Q4 begins. The What’s On Lock-In staycation is back at InterContinental Abu Dhabi on October 3 and 4, with a one-night package priced at Dhs899 for two adults and two children under 12, including brunch, an after-party and breakfast. We’ve gone a step further to make sure you get your money’s worth on the stay with maximised fun and relaxation for both the adults and kids. This edition sees upto Dhs1000 in returns on your stay through gifting and activations. Here’s what you can expect: By girl math standards, this staycation practically pays for itself. Book your stay here. Here’s a full breakdown on what your weekend with us looks like. From check-in to when your head hits the pillow at night for a peaceful sleep, here’s everything we have planned on the first day of the What’s On Lock-In at InterContinental Abu Dhabi. Check-in opens at 10am, exclusively at the Club Lounge. From 10am to 12.30pm, guests can take part in the What’s On orientation and partner activations before the main event begins. Expect fun games by Prison Island, an exhilarating driving simulator from Redbull, a beading workshop by FoscART and more.
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