Thursday, August 22
Eat Hong Kong street food: Seafood balls, polo buns and siew mai are traditional bites found in the vibrant street markets of Hong Kong and now you can savour them in Abu Dhabi until August 31 at this festival. There’s even Chinese tea made with hazelnut and sugar syrup.
Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, Bain Al Jessrain (02 509 5888).
Get detention at Stars ’n’ Bars: A fun one, that is. Every Thursday night Stars ’n’ Bars hosts After-School Detention for teachers, a quiz night along with beats from DJ Simon Kaye playing Latin, La Belerie and Funky House. You can also get a free pitcher for the table between 5pm and 7pm.
From 5pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
Stay and save at a posh hotel: If you want a break this weekend but don’t want to go far then book into The St. Regis Saadiyat Island where you can get savings of up to 30 percent when you book in advance. The offer is valid until the end of August so hurry and take advantage of the beautiful pools and beaches.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Island (02 498 8888).
