It’s the weekend in Abu Dhabi. Ready to make your days off feel awesome? Book into brunch, grab your paddles to go kayaking then heading to the movies… among many other exciting things.
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Brunch in the park at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi is putting on a brand-new brunch that sounds perfect for families. Head there on Saturday February 5 from 1pm to 4.30pm for exciting twists on breakfast classics, as well as live oyster shucking, DIY tiramisu, vegan dishes and more. There’s a kids’ fair to enjoy, too.
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Sat Feb 5, 1pm-4.30pm. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island (02 407 1234).
Celebrate World Nutella Day at Brunch & Cake
It’s World Nutella Day on Saturday February 5 – as if anyone needed an excuse to eat more chocolate. Brunch & Cake is offering a broad selection of Nutella-based treats, perfect for breakfast, a light dessert, or a snack with coffee. We’ve got our eye on the Nutella croissant. Yum.
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Open Sun-Thu 9am-11.30pm; Fri-Sat 9am-midnight. Marsa Al Bateen (02 575 4880).
Explore a natural wonder at the Al Wathba Fossil Dune Protected Area
The Al Wathba Fossil Dune Protected Area is now open to the public so get ready to explore. There are over 1,700 rare fossil dunes to see, and their formations trace back to the Ice Age. The protected area is located 45 kilometres east of Abu Dhabi city and the area has three kilometres of trails to help you see the scenic landscapes.
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Free. Mon-Thu 8am-10pm. Fri-Sun 8am-11pm.
Jump around with Bounce at Umm Al Emarat Park
Umm Al Emarat Park’s Bounce pop-up trailer is offering free fitness sessions and performances this month. Visitors can enjoy the Bounce show and get their fitness on at free sessions. The performance will take place on Saturday February 5 from 4pm to 5.30pm, and the free fitness sessions are on Sunday February 13 and Sunday February 27 from 9.30am to 11am. Umm Al Emarat park also offers free yoga sessions.
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Sat Feb 5. Umm Al Emarat Park, Mushrif www.ummalemaratpark.ae.
Kayak in the Eastern Mangroves
If you’re looking for natural beauty in the UAE, look no further than The Eastern Mangroves. The beauty of the mangrove park is clear to see even from dry land, but there’s something special about paddling through the stunning landscape. Tours will also give you info on the local ecosystem, its significance to the local area and history in Abu Dhabi.
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From Dhs80. Eastern Mangroves Promenade, seahawk.ae and noukhada.ae.
Ring in the Lunar New Year at Hakkasan
Hakkasan is celebrating the Year of the Tiger in style with a special menu of dishes you’re doing to love. Head to the Cantonese restaurant at Emirates Palace from Monday January 31 to Sunday February 13 from 6pm and 11.30pm to sample the Year of the Tiger menu.
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Dhs488 (per person). Until Sun Feb 13, 6pm-11.30pm. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Corniche hakkasan@emiratespalace.ae (02 690 7739).
Saturday brunch on the Corniche
The Project Brunch at the stylish Terrace on the Corniche has moved to Saturday with live music throughout February and March. The brunch is served every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm. Packages start at Dhs345 per person with soft drinks including mocktails, smoothies, juices and milkshakes, Dhs450 for house drinks and Italian bubbly, and Dhs595 for premium French bubbly.
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Dhs345 (soft), Dhs450 (house), Dhs595 (premium). The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Corniche (02 694 4444).
Try the new tasting menu at 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Love sushi? This new tasting menu includes hosomaki rolls, spicy tuna tartar, toro tataki, Temptsuyu maki and grilled foie nigiri with raspberry and tare sauce. Don’t forget to leave room for the Japanese cheesecake and kunafa ice cream.
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Dhs899 (per couple, food), Dhs1,499 (French bubbly), Dhs3,499 (premium bubbly). Open daily, noon-3.30pm, 7-11.30pm. Four Seasons Hotel, The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 672 3333).
Watch Best Sellers at the movies
Looking for a comedy-drama film? Love books? Best Sellers could be the perfect new movie to see at the cinema this weekend. The movie is about an editor who is trying to save her publishing company by going on a wild book tour with a chaotic has-been author (played by Michael Caine).
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Rated PG 15.
