The weather is cooling down across the Emirates and that means it is the perfect time to head outdoors and slip a shrimp on the barbie! So get ready with those skewers and coal to fire up the grill and get those delectable barbeque treats cooking at these public BBQ places in Abu Dhabi.

top 6 OUTDOOR PICNIC and BBQ SPOTS IN Abu Dhabi

Currently, there six public BBQ places in Abu Dhabi with dedicated barbeque pits installed and ready to use, that you can visit, but we will be seeing many across the capital city. Earlier this year the Abu Dhabi Government announced that they will be installing 39 free grilling units across parks in Abu Dhabi which include 15 barbecue units in the Dolphin Park at the Eastern Mangroves Corniche and 24 units in authorised parks along Abu Dhabi Corniche. These barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi are said to make their debut by the second quarter of 2018, but until they do, these are the six public spots for a barbecue in Abu Dhabi that you can visit.

1. Khalifa Park

Khalifa Park is first up on our list of public spots for a barbecue in Abu Dhabi. This park opened its doors to the public in 2007 and offers visitors ample green spaces to have a relaxing picnic and attractions such as the Cultural Library, Maritime Museum and the Murjan Splash Park, providing a wholesome experience. Kids can also experience riding in the train across the park for only AED 3. All this combined with its dedicated barbeque spots is the reason why it is one of the most popular public BBQ places in Abu Dhabi.

Entry fee: Park entry AED 2, Maritime Museum AED 5, Murjan Splash Park AED 50 while children under 1m go free.

Sunday-Wednesday(10am – 10pm) and Thursday-Saturday(10am – 11pm)

Contact: 056 522 9267 / info@khalifapark.ae

2. lake park

Looking for barbeque places near the corniche in Abu Dhabi? Head on down to the Lake Park. Alongside its dedicated BBQ areas, the Lake Park has, of course, a lake with a quaint fountain and a beautiful wooden footbridge that goes over it, providing the chance for some amazing photo opportunities. The highlight of the park is definitely the green spaces surrounding the 15-metre fountain, where you the kids can relax or play.

Free entry

Open 24 hours

Alongside Corniche Road Abu Dhabi

3. Formal Park

Located right next to Lake Park we have the Formal Park, that is also one of best, free barbecue places in Abu Dhabi. Located right along the Corniche, the Formal Park comes has a maze where kids can play, a running track and exercise stations that are perfect for a quick cardio session before your barbeque. There are also plenty of shaded green spaces where you can set up a picnic and paved pathways for a relaxing stroll.

Free entry

Open 24 hours

Corniche East, near Le Royal Méridien

4. Family Park

This is another one of the free public spots for a barbecue in Abu Dhabi’s Corniche Road. Stretching over two blocks, the park not only comes equipped with dedicated areas for kids to play, ramps for skateboarders and BMX riders but a basketball court too! While the adults are busy grilling at the dedicated stations, kids accompanied by guardians can rent a bike and pedal around the park.

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Free entry

Open 24 hours

Location: Corniche, between Mubarak bin Mohammed Street and Landmark Tower

5. Yas Gateway

Next up on our list of barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi, we have the Yas Gateway Park. Divided into the North and South, this park is one of the hidden gems in terms of public BBQ places in Abu Dhabi. Both sections of the park are covered with green spaces, dedicated play areas for kids with a variety of playground equipment, and of course the dedicated BBQ spots. There are also a few sports courts where you can indulge in a quick game or two after you’re done with grilling.

Free entry

Open 24 hours

Location: Sheikh Khalifa Highway, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

6. Heritage Park

With paved pathways, fountains, scenic green landscaping and barbeque pits dotted all around, Heritage Park is the final feature on our list of barbecue areas in Abu Dhabi. This is one of the most popular public BBQ places in Abu Dhabi amongst its residents as it has everything in one place. The adults can grill away at the dedicated barbeque places, while the kids can play on the slides or swings in the dedicated play areas or run about on the open spaces.

Free entry

Open 24 hours

Location: Sheikh Khalifa Highway, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

There we have it. All the places where you can enjoy a barbeque in Abu Dhabi. If you are looking for places to buy barbeque equipment, supermarkets such as Lulu and Carrefour have a large selection of equipment such as skewers, coal and more, along with marinated meats and veggies that you can directly place on the grill.

One thing to keep in mind when going to these Abu Dhabi BBQ places is to make sure to use only the dedicated spots. Avoid grilling on makeshift/portable barbeque pits, as doing so could result in a fine of up to AED 500!

Which of these barbecue/picnic spots in Abu Dhabi will you be headed to first? Let us know in the comment section below. If you are looking to have a barbeque outside the capital city, you will enjoy visiting the BBQ spots in Dubai. But if you are looking for something to do indoors, you can visit the recently opened Warner Bros. theme park. For more information and updates from the capital city, stay tuned to MyBayut.