Try a brand new ladies’ night
Japanese restaurant Koi is launching its own ladies’ night event. The stylish venue is offering girls a whole four hours of free-flowing sparkling grape and mixed drinks, plus 50 percent off the menu of delicious food. There’s also tunes from DJ James Murray to keep the party vibes going all night. With free drinks, sushi and a cool crowd, it’s got everything you need for a brilliant night out. We think it will become one of our favourite ways of starting the week.
Free. Sun 8pm-midnight. The Collection at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island (02 678 3334).
Get a great deal on flights
Etihad Airways, the country's national airline has just announced a huge September sale. There are discounts on more than 50 destinations on flights from September 15 to June 30 2020, but they must be booked before midnight on Thursday, September 12. They include flights to London from Dhs2,313, to Cairo from Dhs1,353 and Barcelona from Dhs2,531. We’re already planning a trip.
For more information visit www.etihad.com/en/book
Visit Abu Dhabi’s first IMAX cinema
VOX Cinemas has opened at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island and as well as being one of the largest cinema complexes in the region it’s also home to the capital’s first-ever IMAX screen. That’s right, you can now see the biggest films on the biggest screen in the emirate. All this talk of going to the cinema has got us excited and with films like IT Chapter 2 and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood playing we’re already thinking about booking some tickets.
Prices vary. The Galleria Al Maryah Island www.voxcinemas.com
Enjoy a date night for less
Abu Dhabi is home to countless brilliant restaurants, but we all know that dining out all the time can sometimes start to get a bit expensive. That’s why we’re always excited when we spot a new deal, and the steaks and grapes promotions at The Foundry is definitely worth taking note of. The package is perfect for two, whether it’s a date night or a catch up with a friend. It includes a steak each, with a choice of either Australian stanbroke rib eye or South African karan sirloin, plus sides of mash potato, grilled asparagus, onion rings and pepper sauce to share. There’s also a bottle of grape thrown in too.
Dhs299. Fri-Wed 6pm-10.30pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 818 4888).
Book yourself a discount staycay
Summer might be starting to come to an end but that doesn’t that mean all the amazing deals and offers will disappear overnight. Plus, who doesn’t love a good staycation? Whatever time of year it is. Offering a range of packages to residents, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi has launched five different deals to cater to people of all interests and they start from Dhs500. Sounds good to us.
From Dhs500. Ongoing. Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 697 9000).
Get two-for-one burgers
Victor’s Bar and Restaurant has just launched a buy one, get one free offer on its juicy, mouth-watering burgers. The deal applies every Tuesday night throughout the month of September, so you still have a few more weeks to try it. We think Tuesday just became our favourite night of the week.
Prices vary. Tue 7pm-midnight. Hilton Capital Grand, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (02 666 5508).
Get buy one get one free sushi
High-end restaurant Celebrity at the Royal M Hotel is running a buy one, get one free offer on its sushi night. Normally Dhs225 per person, it means you get to feast on a huge sushi buffet of rolls, nigiri, sashimi and more for Dhs112.5 per person. Not bad, right? The event is held every Tuesday from 7pm to 11pm at the venue in Al Bateen.
Dhs225. Tue 7pm-11pm. Royal M Hotel, Al Bateen Marina (02 777 1171).
Try a new yoga in the park season
Offering a new experience for yogis, Umm Al Emarat Park has launched a yoga season to offer twice-weekly outdoor yoga classes in the evening. Led by Neli Merris of Seven Wellness, the classes will feature a range of different techniques to rejuvenate the mind and body. Open to newcomers and more experienced yogis, the classes will be held in Umm Al Emarat park’s Wisdom Garden and participants can choose from single class options or signing up for a package. Classes will take place every Sunday and Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm and cost Dhs60 for one class, Dhs149 for four, Dhs199 for eight and Dhs299 for sixteen. Participants must pay in cash on the day. Want to take part? You have to register online to book your place.
Dhs10 (entry), Dhs60 (yoga class). Sun & Wed, 7pm-8pm. Ongoing. Umm Al Emarat Park, Al Mushrif, www.eventbrite.co.uk
Enjoy ladies’ night at Yas Waterworld
Abu Dhabi is full of great ladies’ night deals, but there’s only one that involves riding huge water slides. It’s Ladies Season over at Yas Waterworld, and there are a load of brilliant ladies-only events coming up. The weekly ladies’ night is set to take place every Thursday from September 12 to October 17, while ladies’ days will be held on September 5, October 3 and November 7. Both events offer a female DJ providing live music, aqua Zumba classes and access to all the rides and attractions.
Dhs220 (night), Dhs250 (days. Thu 6pm-11pm Sep 12 – Oct 17; Sep 5, Oct 3 & Nov 7. Yas Island, www.yaswaterworld.com
Get pizza and hops for Dhs49
Few countries produce better food than Italy, and we are lucky to have so many incredible Italian restaurants here in Abu Dhabi. One of these super restaurants is Sacci, found at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. We always love having a meal here, but it has a particularly brilliant deal on at the moment that involves two of our favourite things: pizza and hops. The venue is offering one crispy, authentic Italian pizza and a pint of Italian hops for Dhs49. The pizza is topped with homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala, olive oil and fresh basil, and baked in a traditional wood oven. Belissimo.
Dhs49. Sun-Fri, 6pm-8pm. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Khalifa City A (02 616 9999).
