Abu Dhabi

The Big Grill 2018 Local restaurants and steakhouses serve the best BBQ and grills with live entertainment by Abba Mania. At Yas Links on Yas Island. Gates open from 12-11pm. A supervised children’s park will be available for harried parents. Free admission.

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Christmas Charity Flea Market

Exhibitors sell preloved items from their home (clothing, electronics, small furniture, kids’ toys and more), while bargain hunters can stroll through the market to look for the best bargains. At Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel, 9am-5pm. Free entry, a live band play festive tunes and a dedicated kids area will keep the little ones busy. All funds will got to Al Jalila Foundation, devoted to the treatment of childhood cancer in the UAE.

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