How to Beat the Heat and Enjoy Abu Dhabi in the Summer Months

Although the summer months are not the ideal time to vacation in Abu Dhabi, those heading to the city during that period can still enjoy a memorable stay. As the capital of a Middle Eastern nation that's surrounded by a desert and contends with high temperatures for most of the year, Abu Dhabi offers its citizens and its visitors plenty of ways to remain cool. Here's how to beat the sweltering heat and still experience the best of what Abu Dhabi has to offer on a summer holiday.

1. Tour the Iconic Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital

As one of the most fascinating points of interest in the bustling metropolis, Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the perfect location to visit during the summer months. Having been a conservation hub since it was first established over 20 years ago, the venue allows visitors to wander through the wards dedicated to healing and fully healed falcons and even snap selfies with some of the more friendly inmates. Ideally situated close to the Abu Dhabi International Airport, it is the perfect tour option for families and holidaymakers looking for an engaging indoor attraction.

2. Get Active at Adventure HQ

Whether one is based at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort or any other Yas Isle resort in Abu Dhabi, an afternoon at Adventure HQ is a must for all active travellers. Allowing visitors to engage in some of the most challenging adventure sports known to man, in a cool facility unaffected by the outdoor heat, Adventure HQ is the perfect location for restless tourists looking for some physical activities. Thrill seekers can not only take part in zip-lining, climbing, caving and bouldering at this locale but also enjoy skating and football games at the venue's expansive pitches and skate park.

3. Act Silly at Bounce

Located in Marina Mall, Bounce is a massive trampoline park that's ideal for those who are tired of spending their holiday cooped up in an air-conditioned apartment or hotel room. This place serves as a family entertainment hub, and kids and adults can all get in on the action or even enjoy a dodgeball game at Bounce, which is open from 10 am to 1 am from Saturday to Wednesday and from 10 am to 2 am on Thursday and Friday.

4. Catch Indie Flicks at Cinema Space

While spending time at the cinema is one of the best ways to avoid warm weather, visitors touring Abu Dhabi need not sit through the same old blockbusters that are screening in theatres back home. Specialising in alternative films and art house classics, Cinema Space is a cinephile's dream come true in Abu Dhabi as the movies on offer are anything but run-of-the-mill action movies or superhero franchises. This place is ideal for couples and fans of cinematic classics that haven't been screened in decades, and what makes Cinema Space a great summer highlight is that it's free.

5. Get a New Lease on Life at CRYO

Tourists who are struggling with the heat and humidity of Abu Dhabi can also check in to CYRO for a cryotherapy session that will expose the body to chilling temperatures. Located at the Abu Dhabi Country Club, this therapeutic hour is known to have many health benefits apart from helping visitors battle heat exhaustion as research has proven that cryotherapy aids weight loss, anti-ageing and quick muscle recovery for those who are injured.

6. Delve into History at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

Museums are some of the coolest spaces in any city, both literally and figuratively and the sprawling Louvre Abu Dhabi is no different. Showcasing some of the best artefacts and works of art known to man, this, the only instalment of the Paris Louvre Museum outside of France, offers visitors the chance to experience exhibitions that are the toast of the world.