Mama Tribe’s Community Events
WELCOME BACK TO ABU DHABI
2nd Edition
A free family day of community, connection, and fun — for parents and little ones.
WELCOME BACK TO ABU DHABI
A free family day of community, connection, and fun — for parents and little ones.
📅 Sunday, 6 September 2026
🕒 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Shangri-La Abu Dhabi · Al Nojoom Ballroom
Free · Open to all families
Registrations are now closed.
Entry is strictly for registered attendees and Hub+ members only.
Shangri-La Abu Dhabi · Al Nojoom Ballroom
WHAT IS WELCOME BACK TO ABU DHABI
Not just a family day. A homecoming.
Every September, Abu Dhabi comes back to life. School starts, the summer heat fades, and families who've been scattered across the world for two months finally find each other again. Welcome Back to Abu Dhabi was built for exactly this moment — a free community day where you can reconnect, discover trusted local brands and experts, let your little ones play, and just breathe.
Last year 100 families showed up. This year we're going bigger.
-
A curated market of trusted family brands, all recommended by the Mama Tribe community. Browse, discover, meet the people behind the products — and shop on the day.
-
Dedicated play spaces with partners Mama Tribe loves. Sitters on hand all day so you can actually relax.
-
Experts we trust, for families. No stage, no schedule. Just drop in and ask the question you've been sitting on all summer.
-
A dedicated welcome desk for families who just arrived. Resources, connections, and a warm introduction to the community — run by Lauren and our community mums.
-
A family photographer on site all day in the foyer, plus a Mama Tribe community photo wall. Your first family photo of the new school year.
-
On-the-day Mama Tribe membership sign-ups and a community giveaway with prizes from all our partners. Pick a paper, win something you'll actually love.
Make a day of it.
Exclusive packages at the Shangri-La for WBAD families. Book in advance or enquire on the day
-
From 6:00am · Sofra Bld Restaurant Breakfast at Sofra Bld then full pool and beach access. Arrive early, settle in, join the event whenever you're ready.
Advance Booking required. Contact the Shangri-La.
-
From 1:00pm · Sofra Bld Restaurant Buffet lunch at Sofra Bld with full pool and beach access all afternoon. Inclusive of food and soft beverages
Pool access is available all day and subject to availability due to limited capacity.
Advance Booking required. Contact the Shangri-La.
-
at Shang Palace.
AED 178 with soft beverages / AED 238 with three house beverages.
Advance Booking required. Contact the Shangri-La. -
From Saturday 5 September Check in Saturday, enjoy the hotel and wake up Sunday ready for the event. Special Mama Tribe rates — contact the Shangri-La directly.
-
Available on the day Preferred rates at the Chi, The Spa for WBAD families. Book in advance.
NEW TO ABU DHABI ?
This is where you find your people.
Just landed in Abu Dhabi? This event was made for you too. Our Welcome Desk — run by a familiar face from the community — will have everything you need: local resources, school tips, community recommendations, and the warmest introduction to Abu Dhabi family life we know how to give.We'd love to see you there.
We'd love to see you there.
📅 Sunday, 6 September 2026
🕒 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Shangri-La Abu Dhabi · Al Nojoom Ballroom
Free · Open to all families
Registration is free. We just want to know you're coming.
Questions? Find us on Instagram @mamatribe_uae 💛