A staycation with a built-in party schedule is returning to the capital. The What's On Lock-In lands at InterContinental Abu Dhabi on Saturday October 3 and Sunday October 4, with a one-night package priced at Dhs899 for two adults plus two children under 12. Brunch, an after-party and late breakfast are all folded into that price, which works out as one of the more affordable family nights out in a five-star hotel this season.
The venue helps justify the price tag. The InterContinental sits on its own private beach and marina near the Corniche, with 390 rooms, six signature restaurants and a Bayshore Beach Club with an infinity pool. Lock-In guests get Saturday access to the Club Lounge, the beach club facilities and a stretch of private sand.
The schedule is generous with the check-in. You can drop your bags from 10am on the Saturday, exclusively via the Club Lounge, where a What's On orientation and partner activations run until 12.30pm. From 1pm to 4pm it's brunch at Chamas Churrascaria & Bar — house beverages, live music, games and spot prizes, with a Kids' Corner running activities so parents can actually enjoy their meal. When brunch ends, the after-party picks up at Chamas Bar from 4.30pm until late, with complimentary drinks to redeem before 7pm (the source mentions redemptions up to 8pm elsewhere in the fine print, so double-check when booking).
Sunday is deliberately unhurried. Breakfast at Selections runs from 6.30am to a remarkably late 12pm, and kids get take-home crafts to keep them busy while you ease into the morning. The hotel's family policy means children up to 12 stay and dine free, so the Dhs899 rate genuinely covers a family of four rather than just a couple.
Organisers say further activations and entertainment will be announced in the coming weeks, so the October line-up may grow beyond what's currently listed. For anyone in Abu Dhabi or Dubai after a low-effort weekend — one booking, one bill, brunch and nightlife sorted — this is a tidy option, especially with young kids in tow.
