SUNDAY
New raw vegan menu
Al Meylas lobby lounge has just launched a special raw vegan menu, and it looks all kinds of amazing. Highlights include mixed field mushroom ceviche, baby gem tacos, raw kale Caesar salad, classic raw vegan pizza, nachos and pad thai. There’s also a choice of sweet (but still healthy) desserts.
Prices vary. Daily 9am-1am. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).
Chicken-wing challenge
Do you count eating as one of your greatest skills? Well, if that’s the case then you should try the chicken-wing challenge at Velocity. If you finish a platter of super spicy wings in under 20 minutes, you’ll get it for free.
Dhs90 (or free). Sun-Wed 4pm-2am, Thu-Fri noon-3am, Sat noon-2am. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 304 7777).
MONDAY
Combo deals
Circle Café has introduced a new lunch deal including sandwiches, burgers, poke bowls, risottos and more, plus a drink and dessert for less than Dhs60.
Dhs59. Sun-Thu noon-3pm. Al Raha Gardens Plaza, Khalifa City A (80 024 7253).
TUESDAY
Sushi night
Celebrity at the Royal M Hotel is running a buy one, get one free offer on its sushi night. The huge buffet includes maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi and more.
Dhs225. Tue 7pm-11pm. Royal M Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen Marina (02 777 1171).
WEDNESDAY
Matcha menu
Sumo Sushi and Bento is offering a selection of special matcha dishes and drinks, including matcha cheesecake, matcha crème brûlée, green tea ice cream and matcha flavoured mochi.
Prices vary. Until Sep 30. Daily 11am-10.30pm. Masdar City (800 7866).
Pizza and hops
We always love having a meal at Italian restaurant Sacci, but the venue is looking particularly appealing at the moment. For less than a Dhs50 note, you can get one crispy, authentic Italian pizza and a pint of Italian hops.
Dhs49. Sun-Fri, 6pm-8pm. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Khalifa City A (02 616 9999).
THURSDAY
Meat flights
If, like us, you still can’t resist treating yourself to a glorious steak every once in a while then you need to check out this new deal at fancy steakhouse The Forge at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. The Meat Flights tasting experience lets you try cuts from New Zealand, Australia Ireland, and the USA.
Dhs350. Daily 7pm-11pm. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 818 8282).
Curry night
Now that the curry night at Kahraman is back, we can really start the weekend in style. It includes Indonesian beef rendang, Thai fish curry, South African durban lamb curry, and favourites like madras fish curry, beef masala and butter chicken.
Dhs99 (soft drinks), Dhs179 (house beverages). Thu 6.30pm-11pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
FRIDAY
Zeitaku brunch
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant has introduced a new 11-course menu for the Friday Zeitaku brunch. It now includes delicious dishes like tiger prawn tempura, dragonfly maki with prawn, king crab and avocado, matsuri maki with spicy tuna, crispy rice, jalapeno sauce and avocado, Alaskan king crab gunkan, wagyu flambé and butterfish and grilled foie nigiri.
Dhs269 (soft drinks), Dhs369 (sparkling), Dhs669 (bubbly). Fri 1pm-5pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 672 3333).
Zuma brunch
Featuring some of Zuma’s most famous à la carte options, a buffet of authentic Japanese dishes and numerous live stations serving sushi, bao buns, salads, meats, noodles, vegetables and more, the food options at this lively brunch are outstanding. There’s live music to add to the party vibes, too.
Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs595 (bubbly). Fri 12.30pm-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 401 5900).
Devine brunch
US-inspired venue Market Kitchen has launched a new brunch. The De’vine’ Friday Brunch features seafood, ceviches, sweet and savoury toasts and more. There are also refreshing drinks to go with this Californian-themed weekend feast.
Dhs250 (mocktails), Dhs375 (house beverages), Dhs499 (bubbly). Fri noon-4pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 674 2020).
SATURDAY
Business lunch
Mediterranean restaurant Alba Terrace and healthy all-day-dining outlet Market at EDITION have both launched business lunch menus. There’s calamari, pizzas, risottos, fresh salads noodles and more.
Dhs95 (two courses), Dhs120 (three courses). Daily noon-5pm. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
Comme a la Maison
French restaurant Bord Eau is offering the Comme a la Maison menu (which translates to ‘like at home’) until the end of the month. It features three courses of French comfort food and two glasses of grape.
Dhs469 (for two). Until Sep 30. Daily 6.30pm-11pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (02 509 8555).
