Abu Dhabi is set for a busy March, offering residents and visitors a mix of cultural, fitness, and entertainment events, from Ramadan pop-ups and art exhibitions to theme park stays and live performances.
The month kicks off with free Pilates sessions at Pilatiq Yas Island on March 1, welcoming newcomers to try the exercise in community classes every Sunday. On March 2-3, Dai Pai Dong on Al Maryah Island continues its Chinese New Year celebration, serving shared dim sum and traditional dishes.
Ramadan-themed experiences dominate the calendar, with the Ramadan Pop-up Market at Umm Al Emarat Parkrunning every Friday and Saturday from March 6. Visitors can explore stalls from local artisans, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities. Majlis by the Sea at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental also opens for suhoor starting March 8, offering waterfront dining during the holy month.
Fitness opportunities continue throughout March, including free sessions at The Warehouse Gym in Etihad Arena plaza, with classes focusing on strength, mobility, and stretching. Shoppers can also take part in daily prize draws at Yas Malland World Trade Center Abu Dhabi from March 9 to 22, with gift cards up for grabs.
Families seeking immersive experiences can book a stay at Yas Plaza Hotels, which now includes access to Yas Island’s major theme parks, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, as part of the booking.
Art and culture are well represented, with exhibitions such as Home Is Not a Place by Émilie Dubois at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation until March 26, exploring themes of home and migration, and Shamsa Al Omaira’s Hard Like Tears, Soft Like Glass at Iris Projects from March 26, showcasing works on emotion and memory. Meanwhile, Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid fossil, will remain on display at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi until March 23.
Performing arts also feature prominently, with Mary Poppins The Musical running at Etihad Arena from March 25, offering a family-friendly theatrical experience. For outdoor wellness enthusiasts, The Kai Beach Rituals on March 28 combines yoga, sunset breathwork, and beach relaxation.
The breadth of March events reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing focus on diverse cultural programming, combining leisure, wellness, art, and family-oriented experiences. This range of activities underscores the capital’s appeal as a regional hub for tourism, lifestyle, and community engagement.
With options spanning free community classes to high-profile exhibitions and theme park staycations, March in Abu Dhabi offers residents and tourists a chance to engage with the city’s evolving cultural, recreational, and entertainment landscape.
