Every single Knockout Burger available for Abu Dhabi Showdown Week

Afya Restaurant
This casual spot at the cool Traders Hotel has come up with a burger to match its setting: quirky. The bun is made from pepperoni pizza for a start, then between it is a burger, beef short rib, beef bacon, onion rings, salad, lettuce, tomato and cheese. Sounds like a belly-buster, right? Well, it also comes with nachos, parmesan fries and barbecue sauce. You’ll struggle to get a belt on after all that, championship or otherwise.
Dhs79. Traders Hotel Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (02 510 8888).

Amerigos Mexican Bar & Restaurant
The Torta de Milanesa is a genius invention that combines the best bits of a burger and a fajita. A breaded chicken breast is loaded with refried beans, cheese, guacamole and chipotle mayo and served with a mountain of fries and a glass of hops.
Dhs90. Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 2412).

Angar
If Indian food is your favourite, then you need to try one of these awesome spicy burgers. The Punjabi Burger includes chunks of chicken tikka, house-pickled carrots and cucumber and cumin raita on a saffron bun. Or, if you want a vegetarian option, the Mumbai Pao features beetroot, chickpeas, red beans, quinoa and grilled paneer, all served on a spinach pao. Both come with a side of vegetable pakora or poppadums and Indian hops to wash it down with. This is the kind of fusion food we like.
Dhs60. Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 0600).

Appaloosa
The Burj Khalifa burger is possibly one of the most outrageous things we’ve ever seen. Standing at 30cm high it consists of a tower of wagyu beef burgers, melted cheese, bacon, lettuce and mayonnaise. Or, if you want something with a little more kick and less height, then you can always go for the Explosive RDX burger with pepper spread, lemon aioli, a paprika bun and lettuce.
Dhs60 (Explosive RDX), Dhs129 (Burj Khalifa). Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Khalifa City A (02 201 4131).

Bareburger
The Mighty Quaker has been created just for Knockout Burgers. It has a double venison patty, cheddar cheese, beef bacon, caramelised onion, portobello mushrooms and smoky barbecue sauce. This delightful combination is all sandwiched in a brioche bun and served with a choice of fries or salad (if you think that’ll make it all healthy).
Dhs65. Marina Village, Marina Mall (02 441 1723).

Belgian Café
The Big Boys Burger isn’t just for big boys, we’ve been assured ladies and smaller gents can order it, too. But whatever your size when you start, we guarantee you’ll be a little bit bigger when you’ve finished it. This super combo will set you back just under Dhs150 and it comes with a glass of Belgian hops too. It’s the classy way to do pub grub.
Dhs149. InterContinental Hotel Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (02 304 8304).

Belgian Café Yas Island
The Triple Punch mini burgers might be small in size, but you’ll be telling all your mates how great this platter is for weeks to come. The habanero pulled lamb with grilled chorizo, guacamole, pickled red onion and cheese sauce is a real treat, but so is the wagyu beef schnitzel with crispy veal bacon and caramelised onion, and the duck confit burger with braised sauerkraut, fried onion rings and pear and fig relish. The tasty trio also comes with chipotle sweet potato fries and one pint of hops.
Dhs90. Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 2406).

Bentley Kitchen
With this deal you can enjoy a loaded wagyu burger and parmesan fries for less than Dhs90. The 200g patty is layered with loads of delicious toppings, including maple bacon, fried eggs, potato crisps, lettuce, truffle carpaccio, tomatoes and cheese. It’s looks and sounds beyond incredible.
Dhs89. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 626 2131).

Black Tap
Whenever you buy two of the Black Tap’s famous burgers, you’ll get two classic shakes absolutely free. The offer applies to any of the choices on the menu, except for the limited edition Cuban burger. So whether you want a meat-free option or a huge stack of wacky toppings, you’ll find just what you’re looking for. We mean, what’s better than a proper American-style burger and milkshake?
Dhs68. Yas Mall, Yas Island (02 446 5128).

Blu Sky Lounge & Grill
The modern sports bar at the Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is one of the latest venues in the city to start serving the super popular Beyond vegan burger. During Showdown Week you can get a Beyond burger served with vegan cheese, salad and homemade sweet potato chips for less than Dhs75.
Dhs75. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).

BOA Steakhouse
The stylish steakhouse is one of the classiest places in the capital to enjoy a good burger, and if neither you nor your other half can resist a good beef patty, we suggest you head here for your date night during Showdown Week. For less than Dhs200 you can get two signature BOA wagyu burgers (that’s it on our front cover this week) and two house beverages or soft drinks, all served with views of the Eastern Mangroves. The burger has a wagyu patty topped with pulled short rib, bacon, smoked cheddar, fried pickles and a fried egg between the brioche bun. Now that’s a heavyweight meal.
Dhs199. Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Salam Street (02 641 1500).

Café 302
This hipster and wholesome café is offering brilliant deals on burgers for vegetarians, vegans and, of course, meat lovers. Each one comes with fries, a drink and a side of deli salad, and the choices include the signature Café Burger (with lots of melted cheese), buttermilk-fried chicken with avocado and turkey and the vegan-friendly red lentil and cauliflower burger.
Dhs70 (meat burger combo), Dhs50 (vegetarian combo). Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Fatima Bint Mubarak Street (02 610 6666).

Caramel
This beautiful venue is proof that fancy bars can produce incredible burgers too. For less than Dhs100 you can get three mini wagyu burgers and one glass of hops. It’s ideal for splitting between you and your friends, or just ordering one serving each.
Dhs99. The Collection at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi (02 678 3344).

Coopers Bar & Restaurant
The friendly pub has created a monstrous burger in honour of Showdown Week. The giant 1.5kg burger consists of two huge patties of premium beef, cheddar cheese, gherkins, onion, tomatoes and lettuce in a freshly-baked roll. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s also a hearty serving of fries and a bottle of selected hops with it too. Make sure you arrive hungry.
Dhs149. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 33250).

Fifth Street Café
For Knockout Burgers, the venue has put a great deal together on the best-selling Courtyard Burger. It comes with an Angus beef patty, crispy turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, a freshly baked bun and a free bottle of hops to go with it.
Dhs60. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 698 2255).

Hamilton’s Gastropub
This smart venue on Saadiyat Island is serving up a hearty burger with a fancy twist. The Hamilton’s Flaming Burger features a beef patty topped with lettuce, onions, veal bacon, melted cheese, foie gras and spiced mayonnaise. There’s a premium-beverage based sauce poured on top and set ablaze, as well. Now that’s what we call making a dramatic entrance.
Dh75. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).

Hemingway’s
The Mega UFC burger, which has been created especially for the event, requires a healthy appetite. The beef patty is topped with cheddar cheese, fried egg, turkey bacon, fried onion, tomato, lettuce, Sriracha mayo and served with an enormous mound of ‘cheesy madness’ hand-cut potato fries. It’s pretty epic as far as burgers go. You can choose to add a pint of hops, too.
Dhs69 (burger), Dhs105 (burger and draft hops). Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Corniche West (02 692 4247).

Heroes
The casual pub has come up with two creations for Showdown Week. The barbecue pulled-beef burger features shredded slow-cooked beef with barbecue sauce and pickled gherkin, while the towering Heroes burger is laden with a fried egg, beef bacon, salad and coleslaw. If you finish that you really will be a hero.
Dhs80 (burger). Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street, Al Markaziyah (02 418 2495).

Jones the Grocer
This Aussie café is known for its tremendous burgers, and this offer lets you get the Jones signature wagyu burger with a pint of hops for less than Dhs90. You can also add on crispy-coated brie, truffle brie or foie gras if you’re feeling particularly extra. There’s also a platter of mini wagyu sliders with brie, beef bacon, cheddar and caramelised onions available. See if you can stand to share them.
Dhs85 (burger), Dhs62 (sliders). Various locations, including Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach (02 558 9808).

Mai Café
Are there any New Zealanders on the UFC card? We’re not sure, but that hasn’t stopped this poolside bar at Aloft Abu Dhabi offering up its Maori burger for Showdown Week. Between the brioche bun you’ll find an 225g New Zealand striploin topped with cheese, the kitchen’s secret sauce, veal bacon, lettuce, tomato, and caramelised onion. It’s served with English Maris Piper chips and a pint of hops for Dhs99. Now that’s champion.
Dhs99. Aloft Abu Dhabi, ADNEC (02 654 5000).

McGettigan’s
Now we have another reason to head over to one of the most popular pubs in the city for a bit of grub. The Irish bar is offering its McGettigan’s Signature Burger (featuring an Angus beef patty, bacon, cheddar, sweet pickles, tomato, lettuce and relish), plus a portion of fries, ‘funky’ coleslaw and a bottle of selected hops all for less than Dhs100.
Dhs99. Al Raha Beach Hotel and Resort, Channel Street (02 652 4333).

Oak Room
This cool steakhouse has come up with a super deal for Showdown Week. For Dhs100 you’ll get the Oak Room burger (topped with mustard mayonnaise, pickles, battered onion rings and smoked cheddar) and a bottle of the hotel chain’s own-brand hops. Brilliant.
Dhs100. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).

Oléa
This upmarket restaurant has a perfect spot on Saadiyat Island. During Showdown Week you can get a grilled beef burger with turkey bacon, cheese, lettuce, mayonnaise and sliced pickled beetroot plus a pint of hops for Dhs110. We reckon that’s worth heading out to the island for.
Dhs110. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi (02 498 8888).

PJ O’Reilly’s
The current Time Out Abu Dhabi Pub of the Year is offering a choice of two burgers, neither of which are for the faint-hearted. The TNT burger packs an explosive punch, as you might imagine, with hot sauce drizzled over a spicy buffalo chicken burger. If that’s too tame for you, try tackling the JawBreaker, which has a stack of three patties alongside the usual salad, onions, cheese and other accompaniments. Time to open wide.
Dhs59 or Dhs109. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 695 0515).

Sorso
The stylish sports bar at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has put on a special deal. The grilled beef burger loaded with smoky barbecued beef, melted cheddar cheese and grilled bacon is all sandwiched together in a brioche bun and is accompanied by a generous portion of parmesan fries and a pint of hops.
Dhs60. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 818 8888).

Sports Café
This sports bar always does a good burger and it’s no different during Showdown Week. Here you’ll get the bar’s signature burger with a pint for Dhs89. Can’t say fairer than that.
Dhs89. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al Maqta (02 654 3333).

Stills Restaurant & Bar
Head to Stills on Yas Island to get your hands on its Signature Wagyu Burger for Dhs99, instead of the usual Dhs135. This hearty handful features a 100 percent wagyu patty, grilled onions, mushrooms, country-aged cheddar, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo and ketchup, all wedged within a soft, sesame bun. Bosh.
Dhs99. Crowne Plaza Yas Island (02 656 3066).

Stock Burger Co.
These out-there creations are the total opposite of a bog-standard cheese burger. Choose from a satay burger topped with pickled cabbage and satay sauce, all-day breakfast burger with bacon, eggs, tomato and hash browns, or, if you like bit of a spice, there’s always the nacho burger, served with guacamole, spicy tomato salsa, sour cream, pickled jalapeño and crispy nachos. The deal also includes some hops to go with it.
Dhs80. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, Dhafeer Street (02 657 4864).

The Foundry
This classy restaurant at the Southern Sun Abu Dhabi has just become the first steakhouse in the capital to serve the Beyond vegan burger. During Showdown Week you can get a Beyond burger served with vegan cheese, salad and homemade sweet potato chips for less than Dhs75.
Dhs75. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).

The Manhattan Lounge
Head to this stylish lounge and pick up a super burger loaded with braised brisket, coleslaw, shallots, barbecue sauce, parsley and chives. It’s joined by a skewer of cherry tomatoes and gherkins, plus a bottle of hops for less than Dhs100.
Dhs95. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi (02 498 8443).

The Retreat
The Nasty Burger Round 11 has taken The Retreat’s original Nasty Burger and made it that bit more formidable (or beautiful, depending how you look at it). It comes with breaded chicken, smoked-pepper mayonnaise, jalapeños, creamy buffalo mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, tangy tomato salsa and homemade guacamole, all sandwiched in a brioche bun. Meanwhile the Heavyweight burger is only for those who really mean business, with a grilled US Angus beef patty topped with seared foie gras, mustard mayonnaise and homemade onion jam. It all sounds anything but nasty.
Dhs75 (burger only), Dhs85 (with a bottle of hops). The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Khalifa City A (02 616 9999).

The Tavern
The friendly British-style pub has created a super burger called The Thrill Grill. It includes your choice of either Angus beef or breaded chicken, topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber pickles and beef bacon. You can get all this plus a pint of hops for a special price during Showdown Week.
Dhs60. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Corniche Road East (02 677 3333).

The Warehouse

With this deal at the super-chic night spot you can enjoy your choice of either delicious cheeseburger sliders or a goats cheese flat bread with a glass of grape or hops for less than Dhs100. All you need to do is choose which option you would like then kick back and enjoy.

Dhs99. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5555)

Up and Below
Like casual eatery Fifth Street Café, this rooftop bar at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at the World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi is offering a free glass of hops whenever you treat yourself to its signature Courtyard Burger, only this time there are views.
Dhs60. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 698 2222).

Velocity
This cool sports bar is serving a gourmet burger with chicken schnitzel, lettuce, tomato, fresh avocado and garlic aioli. Or, if you’re really hungry you can get 12 sliders layered with angus beef, cheddar, gruyère, mozzarella, bacon, pickles, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayonnaise. It’s quite a plateful.
Dhs185 (sliders), Dhs60 (burger and hops). Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi, Al Wahda (02 304 7777).

Victor’s Bar & Restaurant
The pub is offering three different mighty burger and hop combinations. Choose from The Mexicano, with chicken, guacamole, cheddar cheese, jalapeños and tortilla chips, The Philly, with a beef patty, coleslaw, mushrooms and cream cheese, or the Cheeselicious, with a beef burger, bacon and lashings of cheddar cheese sauce.
Dhs79. Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (02 666 5508).

Y Bar
This pub is great for a relaxed drink and catch up with mates. The pub grub is top quality too, and during showdown week you can get a juicy wagyu beef burger and bottle of selected hops for less than Dhs100.
Dhs99. Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island (02 656 4155).

ZEROFAT Abu Dhabi
The good news is that not all these burgers will leave you fearing that your jeans won’t fit afterwards. The burgers from ZEROFAT are good for you and totally delicious, and the Showdown Week Detox Combo even comes with an antioxidant-packed healthy mocktail. The shroom beef burger is one of the healthy homegrown restaurant’s best-selling dishes, and it features a tender beef patty, ranch sauce, crispy onions, caramelised bacon jam and low-fat Swiss cheese. The burger is normally Dhs80 by itself and here it’s
Dhs70 with a drink, so you’d be foolish not to try it.
Dhs70. The View Tower, Al Muroor Road (600 542 524).