Abu Dhabi

Cinematic Experience

Open-air waterpark cinema under the night sky. Sit back and relax in beach chairs or inflatable tubes and watch movies at the Amwaj Wave Pool, Yas Waterworld. At 6pm, e very Thursday and Friday until December 28. Sundowner tickets from 4pm for Dh125, and movie screening tickets are available from 6pm for Dh55, children under three enter free. + yaswaterworld.com

Year of Zayed Art Exhibit

Exhibition by Annabelle Smith Bigno, showcasing different paintings about Abu Dhabi, its landmarks and history as well as the UAE heritage brought about by the leadership of Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father. At Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, until December 8.

Emirates Palace

The Abu Dhabi hotel is decorated in colours of the UAE flag to mark the National Day. Emirates Palace is hosting attractions inside the hotel, including a display of seven kinds of dates, the chance to see the UAE’s national bird, the falcon and traditional Al Ayalah dance performances. The Grand Dome area will also feature a children’s corner with educational and entertainment, alongside a new Louvre Abu Dhabi corner. Emirates Palace will also display a full size dhow replica as a tribute to the UAE.Activities and face painting to be held in the Dome from 12pm until 7pm. The falcon display will take place at the Dome from 11am until 3pm, with dancing at 4pm. +Kempinski.com