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Things to do in Abu Dhabi: 17 nights out to try in the next week

Heading out? Here’s where to get a great deal

SUNDAY
Yuuhi sundowners

Buddha-Bar Beach is offering a selection of mixed drinks for Dhs35 when you arrive for sunset.
Dhs35. Sat-Wed 5pm-7pm. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi (02 498 8888).

The Fujin
KOI is offering girls a whole four hours of free-flowing sparkling grape and mixed drinks, plus 50 percent off food.
Free. Sun 8pm-midnight. The Collection at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island (02 678 3334).

MONDAY
Oktoberfest

The Bavarian Village at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa is bringing the party to Khalifa City with live oompah music and DJs.
Free entry (before 7pm), Dhs65 (7pm onwards). Oct 17 to Nov 2, from 5pm. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Sas Al Nakhl (02 616 9999).

Rugby offer
McGettigan’s is being extra generous by offering a free beverage to anyone wearing their country’s shirt when the Rugby World Cup matches are on.
Prices vary. Sun-Wed 3pm-3am, Thu-Sat noon-3am. Al Raha Beach Hotel & Resort, Channel Street (02 652 4333).

TUESDAY
Grape tasting

Prego’s is offering two hours of free-flowing grape and a portion of focaccia bread for less than Dhs150. Now that is good value.
Dhs130. Sun-Thu 6pm-8pm. Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 697 9000).

Dusk ladies’ night
Mexican restaurant Dusk has launched a Tuesday ladies’ night offering free-flowing mixed drinks, grapes and hops. Girls can also get 20 percent off the tasty fajitas, burritos, nachos and other Mexican plates as well. We think it’s about time you got around to making that trip to Zaya Nurai Island.
Free. Tue 7.30pm-11pm. Zaya Nurai Island (02 506 6274).

Senoritas night
VaKaVa is providing ladies with live Latin music and three free drinks from a selected menu.
Free. Tue 8pm-11.30pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666).

WEDNESDAY
Girls’ night

Cool new bar Lexx is offering girls four free drinks plus snacks. It’s the perfect excuse to check out this stylish venue.
Free. Wed 8pm-5am. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Hotel and Residences Emirates Pearl, West Corniche (02 510 1234).

She is Annex
ANNEX has a new ladies’ night featuring tunes from DJs Cliff Townley and James Murray.
Dhs75 (sparkling), Dhs150 (premium sparkling). Wed 7pm-4am. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (056 992 2305).

Casa de Cubanita
Casa de Cuba always delivers a great night out. But from Wednesday November 2, girls will have another reason to pay this Yas Marina venue a visit. The new Casa de Cubanita night offers ladies unlimited sushi and three glasses of bubbly all for less than Dhs50.
Dhs49. From Nov 2. Wed 7pm-10pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (056 742 7435).

THURSDAY
COYA Ritual

This night is bringing huge DJs to the capital on the first Thursday of every month. You can dress up in UV paint and headpieces and dance to live afro house music.
First Thu of month 10pm-3am. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000).

Circus brunch
Jazz@PizzaExpress has launched a Thursday-night circus themed brunch, and it looks like a load of fun. Offering all the restaurant’s best dishes such as crispy pizzas, fresh salads and steaming bowls of pasta, the night also features live entertainment, free-flowing beverages and music from a DJ.
Dhs150 (soft drinks), Dhs199 (house beverages), Dhs230 (premium beverages). Thu 8pm-11pm. The Hub at The Mall World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (02 444 7752).

FRIDAY
Friday BraaiBQ

The South African braai at Hytes includes unlimited amounts of flame-grilled boerewors and American brisket, served alongside amazing views of Downtown Abu Dhabi.
Dhs229 (soft drinks), Dhs289 (house beverages). From Sep 27. Fri 7pm-10.30pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Mina Street, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).

Elements brunch
The feast at Café Palmier, LRM Central, @District by Amalfi and WhEAT is officially back, and pool access is included, too.
Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house beverages), Dhs425 (premium beverages and sparkling), Dhs495 (bubbly), Dhs125 (kids aged six to 12), free (under sixes). Fri 1pm-4pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 674 2020).

SATURDAY
Night brunch

The pan-Asian brunch at Li Jiang is the perfect way to end the weekend. It includes three hours of free-flowing drinks and street food bites.
Sat 5pm-11pm. Dhs215 (soft drinks), Dhs340 (house beverages), Dhs465 (bubbly), Dhs110 (kids aged six to 11). The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal (02 818 8282).

Free drink
Circo is giving away a free house beverage with every main meal. Bravo!
Prices vary. Tue 7pm-11pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (02 666 6888).