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.

One of the oldest sporting events in the world, the Tour de France, is kicking off this Saturday (4 July), with competitors cycling more than 2,000 miles (3,333km) through the shifting landscapes of Spain and France. With an expected global audience of over 3.5 billion viewers, it's one of the most watched sporting events in the world. For adventure lovers wanting to experience their next holiday from a different perspective, Explore Worldwide shares five cycling trips across France and beyond, for riders of all levels.

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.

Breaking Travel News recently caught up with Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE at RX Global, to discuss the continued success and evolution of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), one of the world's leading travel and tourism events. As the global travel industry continues to evolve at pace, Danielle shares her insights into the key trends shaping the sector, how Arabian Travel Market is adapting to meet the needs of exhibitors and visitors alike, and the event's growing role as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration and international business. She also reflects on the highlights of the most recent edition and offers a glimpse of what the industry can expect from future events.

The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together industry leaders, government officials, project owners, and strategic partners, marking the arrival of a remarkable new luxury destination to Marriott International's portfolio in Mexico.

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.