It’s a brand new week in the capital and we’re ready with all the best things to do in the Abu Dhabi. From new happy hours and ladies’ nights to a pop-up from one of Dubai’s favourite burger joints, there’s lots to look forward to this week.
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Eat unlimited Korean barbecue for under Dhs60
You heard us. Head to Mukbang Shows Restaurant, a brand new spot downtown for unlimited Korean barbecue, seafood and bubble tea.
Click here to read about the new restaurant.
Open daily, noon-midnight. Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, Emirates Grand Market (02 886 5155).
Get moving with a free Active Parks class
Trying to stay in top shape? Active Parks is encourage everyone to get active with more than 380 free sessions and a variety of classes from yoga to CrossFit.
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Free. Until Wed Jan 26. Various locations. @ActiveParksAbuDhabi
Grab a burger at this awesome pop-up at Qasr Al Hosn
Homegrown Dubai burger brand, High Joint, is arriving in Abu Dhabi for a pop-up at Qasr Al Hosn. High Joint will be selling its burgers from 4pm to 11pm daily from Thursday January 20 until Thursday May 5. There’s home delivery for the duration of the pop-up, too.
Click here to read more about the High Joint pop-up.
Thu Jan 20 to Thu May 5. 4pm-11pm. Qasr Al Hosn, downtown Abu Dhabi @high.joint.
Happy Hour at Hunter & Barrel
Abu Dhabi is full of brilliant happy hours, and Hunter & Barrel has a brand-new beverage club where you get 35 percent off barrel-aged mixed drinks and more. The happy hour goes from 3pm to 7pm at Yas Bay Waterfront.
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Daily, 3pm-7pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island.
Ladies’ Night at Jazz & Fizz
This is a sweet deal. Ladies, head to Jazz & Fizz on Wednesdays from 6pm to 3am to get free flowing house drinks with a minimum Dhs75 spend on dining – food is 25 percent off, too. There’s a live DJ to set the mood while you chill with the gals.
Click here to see all the updated 2022 ladies’ night deals.
Dhs75 (unlimited house). Wed 6pm-3am. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Corniche Road East, Capital Plaza Complex (02 813 7777).
See the new exhibition at the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Versailles and the World is opening from Wednesday January 26 to Saturday June 4. It tells the story of Versailles and the French royal court. It’s the next best thing to actually going to Versailles.
For everything you need to know about the new exhibition, click here.
Wed Jan 26-Sun June 4, Saadiyat Island. louvreabudhabi.ae.
Take the kids to a lace-making workshop at Expo 2020 Dubai
Head to the Poland Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai from Thursday January 27 to Tuesday February 2 for family fun at the Silesia exhibition. There is a children’s workshop where kids can discover the beauty of lace crocheting and make their own masterpieces.
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Thu Jan 27 to Tues Feb 2, 11am-11.45am. Expo 2020 Dubai, www.expo2020dubai.com/
Taste the new vegan menu at Brunch & Cake
Whether you’re vegan, veggie, or are just looking to go more plant-based, Brunch & Cake has you covered with its new menu. The new plant-based menu will be available at all Brunch & Cake locations, including the Al Bateen spot in Abu Dhabi, from Wednesday January 26. The dishes are beautifully plated (as per usual) with hearty and healthy choices.
Read more about the new menu here.
From Wed Jan 26. brunchandcake.com/en/.
Try a mocktail at the new Irish pub at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Situated on the second level of The Galleria Al Maryah Island, TVM is the first of its kind in the Middle East. It’s an unlicensed bar specialising in mocktail mixology. With an OG spot in Ireland, the bar only serves soft drinks, and the cool lounge promises there’s nothing artificial about them.
Click here to read the full Time Out review of TVM.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 493 7400).
