Eat at the city's best restaurants as part of Tastes of the Capital
We've launched a great initiative to give you the chance to eat the Abu Dhabi's best restaurants for less. There are more than 50 restaurants taking part in Tastes of the Capital powered by Time Out Abu Dhabi, with set menus available for either Dhs99, Dhs199 or Dhs299. think of award winners such as La Petite Maison, COYA, Catch, Tamba and Hakkasan. You can also make a night of it by booking a staycation deal with dinner thrown in. You can check out all the deals at our dedicated section here.
Locations vary, www.timeoutabudhabi.con/tastesofthecapital.
Party at the newest club in town
Heading out this weekend? Onyx Club at Novotel Al Bustan is the newest nightlife spot in the capital and this weekend they're inviting everyone to come along and see what it's all about. On Thursday night DJ Nuff Said will be behind the decks for an evening of great music.
Free. Thu, 11pm-3am. Novotel Al Bustan, Sheikh Rashin Bin Saeed Street
Become a master chef
Learn a new recipe and impress your friends and family by signing up for a cooking class at Jones the Grocer. This week you can learn to make herb and fennel crusted lamb rack with tomato sauce and saffron potatoes. Plus not only do you get to eat your creation at the end of the class you can enjoy a welcome drink and a dessert on arrival, too.
Dhs295. Thu, 7pm. Jones the Grocer, Pearl Plaza Building, Khalidiyah www.jonesthegrocer.com
Watch England v Australia
Can't keep your eyes off the cricket? With the semi-final on the horizon between Australia and England things are really heating up. In Abu Dhabi there are loads of places to watch the match if you're off work, or are leaving work early. There's loads of great deals on offer too so you can settle in and watch the action live on screen.
Free. 1.30pm. Locations across the city
Party at PJs
To celebrate winning Pub of the Year at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Music and Nighltife Awards, popular Irish pub PJ O’Reilly’s is throwing a party and the good news is everyone is invited. Taking place on Thursday July 11, guests are invited to come along to the popular hangout and enjoy free selected drinks from 7pm to 10pm. You can also expect a live band, DJ, games and entertainment throughout the evening.
Free. Thu Jul 11, PJ O'Reilly's, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 695 0515)
Go mad for mangoes
It’s mango season, don’t you know? You didn’t? Okay - it’s mango season. Now you know. Celebrating and showcasing the exotic fruit, food truck Salt is hosting a pop-up on Saadiayt Island to share the taste of mango ice cream with people in the capital. So if mango is your thing, or you just need an excuse to get some more ice cream in your life then you can check out the stall until then end of July between 3pm and midnight.
Until July 31. Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island.
Get brunch for Dhs99
Bistro at Courtyard by Marriott has launched a special summer offer on its Thursday brunch. For Dhs99 per person you can enjoy the huge buffet of international dishes (including an impressive seafood station and countless sweet treats), plus as many refreshing soft drinks as you like. We’ll see you by the puddings.
Dhs99 (soft drinks), Dhs275 (house beverages). Dhs75 (kids aged 6-12). Thu 7pm-11pm. Courtyard By Marriott, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (02 698 2222).
Neon Nights at Yas Waterworld
Yas Waterworld will be lighting up the sky on Yas Island with the returning Neon Nights. As well as the chance the ride all 40 of the rides and attractions in the dark, guests can also see a live hydrojet action show, party at a silent disco and also ride in brightly coloured rings on the UAE’s only neon river.
Dhs250 (adults), Dhs210 (children). Jun 21-Aug 30, Fri 10am-10pm. Yas Island, www.yaswaterworld.com.
Check out an Organic market
We all love to have healthy, fresh food in our homes and thanks to the RIPE Market we're not left wanting to comes to picking up a few items for the family. Bringing their fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread, juices and more to the table, you can check out what oragnic and local produce is on offer at The Collection on Saadiyat Island. The produce tends to sell out early so if you sleep in then you might miss the best stuff.
Free. Fri, 10am-3pm.The Collection, St Regis Saddiyat Island Resort www.ripeme.com
See the Above exhibition
If photography is your thing then you need to see this. ABOVE: Aerial Photography Exhibition is now open and it features images of the UAE, the Middle East and the USA, all taken from drones and aircraft. From horse riders, to shots of the Dubai skyline, the collection showcases a huge range of amazing images showcasing the UAE as you’ve never seen it before.
Free. Daily 9am-8pm, until Aug 26. Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island (02 657 5800)
Get two for one movie tickets
Fancy a film? Well, you can now get more for your money in Abu Dhabi cinemas. All day, every day until the end of summer moviegoers can get two-for-one cinema tickets at Novo Cinemas to see any film of their choice. Treat your friend to a free ticket and they can buy the popcorn. That seems like a good deal to us and with Toy Story 4 and Spider-Man: Far From Home in theatres, it's a good time to catch a flick!
Prices, times and locations vary, www.novocinemas.com.
