14 great things to do this week in Abu Dhabi

Box Monday off with Strike Fitness
Looking to meet new people as well as get into shape? Strike Fitness will soon have you knowing your hooks from your jabs with a free class every Monday at Al Bahar Beach.

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Free. Mon 7.30pm-8.30pm. Corniche Road, Al Bahar Beach strike.ae (050 303 2594).

Bring the girls around to Barfly by Buddha-Bar
Abu Dhabi has a new ladies’ night on the loose and you can find it at Barfly by Buddha-Bar. For Dhs99, gals can get free flowing drinks for three hours every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm as well as 50 percent off food. That’s cool.

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Dhs99. Wed 7pm-10pm. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Al Rawdah (056 177 7557).

Catch sunset at Punjab Grill Abu Dhabi
A three-hour sundowner with free-flowing bevvies and bar bites from Sunday to Thursday for Dhs200? Sounds like Punjab Grill Abu Dhabi. Should you get peckish, grab yourself a curry with naan and pilau rice from its British House menu for Dhs100.
Dhs200. Sun-Thu 4pm-7pm. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal (050 668 3054).

Challenge yourself at ADNOC TrainYAS Ladies
Take on the ADNOC Train YASLadies challenge at Yas Marina. Every Monday until the end of the year, the free event throws down the gauntlet to the capital’s women to complete 50km of walking or a 100km cycle before December 31. Let’s do this.
Free (ladies only). Mon 6pm-9pm. Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, adsc.ae/en.

Enjoy a happy time at c.mondo
Hard day at the office? Kick back and relax at c.mondo for a daily, four-hour happy hour where selected house beverages start from Dhs20. Go on. You earned it.
Dhs20. Daily, 5pm-9pm. Centro Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 409 6514).

Escape to the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Corniche
There’s no rules against a midweek staycation in the capital and at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Corniche, you can get Dhs200 to redeem on food, drinks and activities during every night of your stay. Now that’s how to get over hump day.

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From Dhs397 per person. Ongoing. Abu Dhabi Corniche, www.radissonhotels.com/staycationsuae.

Get the boys together for a night out at The Sportman’s Arms
Men, you can get 50 percent off a main course as well as three free house drinks every Tuesday until 1am at this American-Irish sports bar. Just reward for smashing it at the gym in Zayed Sports City.
50 percent off (one main course and three free house beverages). Tue noon-1am. International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City (02 447 1066).

Go on an adventure to Plant Lake
Jump in the car and leave the hustle and bustle of the capital behind for an opportunity to see the next big thing on Abu Dhabi Instagram. Plant Lake has only recently been discovered and its shimmering emerald hue makes for cool (and unique) shots for the socials. But hurry because the secret’s out.

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Near Khor Laffan.

Have a swing at night golf at Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Feeling the heat? Switch the white balls for the yellow ones and enjoy a round of golf in the evening twilight at one of the world’s best golf courses.
Dhs225 (twilight). Sun-Thu 3pm-until late. Khalifa City A (02 885 3555).

Power up at Benjarong
Need some fuel to get you to the end of the working day? Benjarong is offering up a four-course lunch menu for Dhs95 every Sunday to Thursday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. That’ll keep hunger locked up until supper.
Dhs95. Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3.30pm. Dusit Thani Hotel, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).

Spice up your life with a trip to Chhappan Bhog
Got a veggie as a part of your group? Head to the meat-free zone of Chappan Bhog where everyone can get stuck into delicious chaat, curries (and, of course, sweet treats) this week. And what’s more, you won’t have to spend a pretty penny to get a hearty meal.

Can’t live without your meat? Check out these other budget Indian restaurants here.
Open daily 8.30am-11.30pm. Al Salam Street, chhappanbhogabudhabi.business.site (02 677 8864).

Treat yourself to a pool day at the Grand Hyatt
Getting too hot? Plunge into a pool day deal at this hotel on the Corniche where the summer pool day pass is Dhs150 every day of the week. And even better yet, it’s fully redeemable against food and drinks. Nice.

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Dhs150 (full amount back in credit to spend on F&B). Daily 8am-8pm. Ongoing. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, West Corniche (02 510 1234).

Up your calligraphy painting game at Al Qattara Art Centre
If you ever wanted to learn Arabic calligraphy, well, now is your chance as the Al Qattara Art Centre is providing a four-session course with Emirati calligrapher Mohammed Mandi. Taking place over Zoom, the course is Dhs500 and lasts until the end of the month.
Dhs500. Until Jun 30. Virtual class, qac@dctabudhabi.ae (03 711 8225).

Watch The Conjuring 3 at the cinema
Decided that sleep is optional for this evening? Then go watch the terrifying third instalment of The Conjuring – The Devil Made Me Do It. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as paranormal investigators in what is based on a true story. Guess the lights are staying on tonight. Have a gander at Time Out’s preview of The Conjuring here.