Things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi, 3-5 July 2026
Things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi, 3-5 July 2026 Start The Weekend With Morning Mimosas At Roots Bar & Kitchen Mornings are a little brighter at Roots Bar & Kitchen, where perfectly chilled Mimosas are served daily from 9am to 11am. Pair one with a leisurely breakfast and settle in for an unhurried catch-up while little ones keep themselves entertained at Little Acres just moments away. Relaxed, family-friendly, and wonderfully easy-going, it's the kind of weekend ritual that's worth making time for.
Visit Atlantic City Prepares for Bustling Summer Season with New Hospitality Developments
Visit Atlantic City is gearing up for its thrilling peak season, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy an array of festivals, outstanding entertainment, thrilling events and new culinary developments. From The Downbeach Seafood Festival to Atlantic City’s newest bottomless brunch at Capriccio at Resorts Casino Hotel and Caesars Beach Club offering a luxury, resort-style experience, Atlantic City’s summer developments are lending itself to an unforgettable summer in the seaside destination.
CELEBRITY RIVER CRUISES INNOVATES PRE- AND POST-CRUISE EXPERIENCES
Starting today, Celebrity River Cruises guests can discover even more of Europe with guided, multi-day Before and After Stays - thoughtfully curated, end-to-end destination experiences. Before and After Stays, Celebrity’s innovative version of pre- and post-cruise experiences, are available before a river cruise journey begins or after it ends. 2027 programs in Prague and Budapest and 2028 programs that add Amsterdam and Lausanne are now open for booking.
Israel Invests 13 Million ILS to Bloom Agro-Tourism in the North
A magnificent new chapter is unfolding for conscious travelers and eco-tourists seeking to experience the authentic heart of Israel. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, alongside the Tnufa LeZafon Directorate, has officially announced a targeted 13 million ILS (3.5 million USD) investment to supercharge agro-tourism across the beautiful Galilee region. This initiative is part of a larger, visionary NIS 1 billion master plan stretching through 2029, meticulously crafted to transform northern Israel’s rolling hills, vibrant farmlands, and rural communities into a thriving economic and cultural powerhouse.
Purple Ski Announces Reimagined Chalet Pierre in Méribel for the 2026/27 Ski Season
Purple Ski, the premier luxury chalet operator offering exceptional properties across the French Alps, is delighted to unveil Chalet Pierre, Méribel, the latest addition to its portfolio. Originally built in 1959 and among the very first chalets in the resort, Chalet Pierre has been meticulously rebuilt for 2026, combining contemporary luxury with the heritage and character that has defined it for more than six decades. Sleeping up to 15 guests across seven beautiful bedrooms, Chalet Pierre will welcome its first guests from December 2026.
NEW ZEALAND IS WORTH A ‘SPECIAL JOURNEY’
Aotearoa New Zealand has officially joined the global MICHELIN Guide map, marking the Guide’s first-ever expansion into Oceania. The MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 recognises 110 restaurants across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, celebrating their quality, creativity and strong sense of place. After months of anonymous inspections, the MICHELIN Guide has awarded one restaurant in Queenstown, Essence, Two MICHELIN Stars. Fourteen restaurants have received One MICHELIN Star across all four regions, 35 have been recognised with a Bib Gourmand for
Middle East's Leading Water Park 2025 breaks Guinness World Records™
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides.
“THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSES” TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL CAPPADOCIA HORSE AND EQUESTRIAN CULTURE FESTIVAL
From July 3-5, 2026, Cappadocia will host the 2nd Cappadocia Horse and Equestrian Culture Festival at the Göreme Festival Area, to celebrate the region’s rich equestrian heritage. Known historically as “the land of beautiful horses,” Cappadocia will have three days of traditional and contemporary horse shows - featuring Turkish and international performers - as well as such competitions as mounted archery, horseback displays and traditional racing events. There will also be exhibitions and panel discussions, live performances, children’s play zones, guided horseback riding experiences, and traditional demonstrations like cirit (Turkish javelin throwing).
Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Destinations, a passion-led travel platform live in 10 major locations around the world, as the company redefines its role in the rapidly growing experience-driven travel economy.
Visit Maldives launches “This is My Maldives” photo competition
Visit Maldives Corporation Limited (VMC) has launched “This is My Maldives”, a global photography competition inviting creators and visual storytellers to share the Maldives through their own lens, as part of the public launch of Creatoll, the digital marketplace for Maldivian creative content.
MAGALUF COMPLETES THE TRANSFORMATION OF ITS SEAFRONT PROMENADE
Magaluf has marked another significant milestone in its long-term regeneration with the official inauguration of the transformed Gabriel Escarrer Julià Seafront Promenade, celebrating the completion of a two-phase redevelopment project that has reimagined one of the resort’s most iconic public spaces.
Forged by Nature: Explore Maine's Wild Beauty and Seasonal Events this Summer
From bioluminescent night kayaks, gravel biking adventures and moose safaris to celebrating locally harvested fruit and seafood, those seeking a connection with nature this summer should look to Maine. Drawing fewer crowds than the USA’s traditional East Coast beach locations, the ‘Pine Tree State’ provides visitors with 3,500 miles of coastline and over 600,000 acres of state and national park wilderness to explore, supplying 82% of the USA’s lobster and 99% of the nation’s wild blueberries.