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Time Out Abu Dhabi
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's new island will include a 10km fitness track, a beach club and a five-star resort
Abu Dhabi's newest island is coming and it's no regular island. Fahid Island, located between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, has now been formally introduced to the public and we have one word: wow. Set to open in 2029, when phase one of the project is set to be complete, it will include amenities like a 10km running and cycling track, a beach club, a five-star resort and a pedestrian shopping street. Fahid Island has been designed with wellness in mind, with plenty of footpaths connecting all corners of its 2.7 million sqm, designed to get residents and visitors' steps up. While some amenities will be reserved for residents, the general public will be able to access its Berm Park, a 10km wellness and fitness corridor with running tracks and three cycling routes, as well as the 4.6km of beaches and a beach club. Then there's Coral Drive, Abu Dhabi's answer to LA's Rodeo Drive – a shopping destination meant to be walked, not driven through. No shops have been announced yet but we're expecting a high-low mix of big names. The island was also designed to maximise the time Abu Dhabians can spend outdoors throughout the year. To make sure your walks along the island aren't insufferable once the heat kicks in, they're making sure there's enough shade everywhere (from trees but also fabricated shade) and drinking water fountains throughout. Plus, the materials used for the floors will absorb less heat, a move pets will certainly welcome. In fact, Fahid Island is the world's first Fitwel-certified island, a certification that looks at how communities are built to promote and build health. As a self-contained island, Fahid will also have a prestigious British school joining the grounds (which is yet to be announced), a mosque, a waterside fitness centre and a promenade for drinks and bites with sea views. Want to move in? Join the club. The first phase of the project, the Fahid Beach Residences, will be made up of seven mid-rise buildings, with 65 apartments each. They start at Dhs3.5 million for a one-bedroom apartment and will go on sale soon, although an exact date is yet to be announced. Considering how quickly the Abu Dhabi market has been moving, we wouldn't be surprised if this one sells out in a day as well… More Abu Dhabi real estate These are the most popular places to buy and rent in Abu Dhabi right now No gatekeeping round here Modon's Muheira towers on Reem Island sell out on launch day This is pretty cool A new village in Abu Dhabi completely sold out in 24 hours A little slice of Tuscany right in the capital
Time Out Abu Dhabi
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
You can now buy a 24k gold kunafa chocolate bar in Abu Dhabi
Us Abu Dhabians like the finer things in life so it's only right we're getting… a 24k gold kunafa chocolate bar. Yes, you read that right. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has unveiled its new Conrad Chocolate Bar, which offers four new (and very exciting) flavours of the popular kunafa chocolate that's been going viral all over the world. Created by the hotel's executive pastry chef Sumeda, they're all priced at Dhs125. There's the opulent 24-karat gold pistachio kunafa, but also three others: Arabic coffee toffee with caramelised pistachio kunafa Lotus kunafa with crushed pistachio Black cookies in yuzu chocolate with pistachio Kunafa And as if that wasn't luxurious enough, five chocolate bars have a golden ticket hidden inside that will get you some pretty exciting perks. One lucky winner will get a one-night stay for two with breakfast at the hotel, which just happens to be one of the best hotels in Abu Dhabi. Famous for its 74th-floor observation deck (which you can visit even if you're not staying in the hotel), it's a five-star hotel that's perfect for staycationing like royalty. Another golden ticket winner will get to experience a tailor-made chocolate-tasting journey paired with fine teas at Lobby Lounge. For the chocoholics, there are also signature chocolate-inspired drinks at Ray's Bar; an authentic Zeppole al Cioccolato experience at SOLE and a private chocolate masterclass with executive pastry chef Sumeda, the genius behind the new chocolate bars. So how can you get your hands on one of these bars and potentially win one of the golden tickets? Head to Conrad Etihad Towers, where you can purchase the exclusive treats from the hotel's Lobby Lounge. Race you there? Dhs125. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche Street, @conradetihadtowers (02 811 5555). More things to do in Abu Dhabi Everything happening in Abu Dhabi in 2025 From new openings to big events, this is shaping up to be quite a year It's official: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is returning for a second edition with some huge names Wow, look at this line-up Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted
Time Out Abu Dhabi
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi was ranked as one of the top cultural cities in the world
We all know some cities are absolute stunners when it comes to food, while others boast killer transport systems and walkable neighbourhoods. But when it comes to culture – the art, the theatre, the after-dark gallery raves and poetry slams in unexpected places – which cities are truly smashing it? To get to the bottom of it, Time Out surveyed a whopping 18,500 locals across the globe to get the inside scoop on the culture scenes in their hometowns. They revealed how good – and how affordable – the art and culture offering is where they live. Then, to really narrow it down, Time Out asked the global network of Time Out editors and culture writers to weigh in on the best of the best. The result? A list of the top 20 cultural powerhouses in the world right now, and yes – spoiler alert – Abu Dhabi made the cut. Here's the official list of the best cultural spots across the globe: Paris Florence Edinburgh Mexico city Sydney Barcelona Chicago Lisbon Hanoi Cape town Beijing Tbilisi Jakarta Delhi Medellin Amsterdam Marrakech Vienna Prague Abu Dhabi Coming in at number 20, is Abu Dhabi and according to Mariana Cerqueira, Editor of Time Out Abu Dhabi, 'The culture scene in Abu Dhabi is levelling up – big time.' She's not exaggerating. There's teamLab Phenomena, the dazzling new immersive experience from Japan's famed digital art collective, freshly opened on Saadiyat Island. The Louvre Abu Dhabi continues to wow with globally curated exhibitions – right now, it's 'Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power,' a striking collaboration with Paris's Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac. Then there's what's still to come: the long-anticipated openings of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and the Natural History Museum are just around the corner, promising to cement the Saadiyat Cultural District as one of the most significant arts destinations in the world. Want something a little edgier? Head to MiZa, a buzzing new neighbourhood where emerging artists and creators are bringing the energy. Stop by 421 Arts Campus for exhibitions, performances and creative workshops, and check out The Alley for art-forward pop-ups and vibey supper clubs. And for a truly showstopping cultural celebration, locals picked the Sheikh Zayed Festival as their number one. We're talking Arab pop stars, folk dance shows, majestic fireworks, sporting competitions, and a drone show so massive it could probably be seen from space. In the survey, 86 percent of Abu Dhabians rated their cultural scene as top-notch, and 67 percent applauded its affordability. It's a big win for a city that's putting serious investment – and serious imagination – into its creative future. More in Abu Dhabi… Everything happening in Abu Dhabi in 2025 From new openings to big events, this is shaping up to be quite a year It's official: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is returning for a second edition with some huge names Wow, look at this line-up The 2025 concert line-up in Abu Dhabi just keeps getting better and better So many big names coming to the capital
