SUNDAY
Butcher and Still
If you’re looking for some high-end cuisine, look no further. Butcher and Still hosts a weekly lobster dinner every Sunday night. You can tuck into freshly cooked crustacean from Dhs250, with a 30 percent discount on grape and bubbly. Sounds sophisticated to us.
Sun 6pm-midnight. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi Hotel at Al Maryah Island (02 33 2700).
Hamilton’s Gastropub
Teachers have a tough job but every Sunday and Thursday educators can get a 50 percent discount on all drinks and food at swanky Hamilton’s Gastropub. Almost worth training to be a teacher, don’t you think?
Sun 10am-1am. Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0120).
Marco’s New York Italian
At the Time Out award-winning spot on Sundays, ladies can enjoy unlimited beverages for Dhs99 and get a 25 percent discount on food. Unlimited drinks to go alongside brilliant pizza, pasta or wings? We’re in.
Sun 7pm-9pm. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Rabdan (02 654 3333).
Mr Miyagi’s
This funky pan-Asian venue is a buzzing nightspot and if you head along to the Yas Marina destination during the week, you can enjoy three courses and unlimited drinks for Dhs149. That’s a great deal, even if it is on a school night.
Sun-Mon 4pm-1am; Tue-Thu 4pm-3am. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 1150).
Stars N Bars
Sunday night is ladies’ night at Stars N Bars, and women will get a whole bottle of sparkling grape when they buy just one glass. Buy one glass and get the rest of the bottle? That’s outrageous value.
Sun 7pm-9pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
Velocity
The sports bar at Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi has a new daily happy hour. From 3pm to 7pm you’ll get drinks from Dhs24. Add in the return of the premier league and Velocity will be doing some speedy business.
Daily 3pm-7pm. Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 304 7777).
Waves Bar
Head along to the venue on Sundays and you can enjoy a cheese platter paired with two glasses of grape for Dhs95. A night out with change from a Dhs100 note? Yes please.
Sun 11am-1am. Novotel Al Bustan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 501 6444).
MONDAY
Café 302
This popular spot has introduced a weekday Sunny Side Up breakfast deal where you can enjoy unlimited breakfast dishes alongside juices, tea or coffee for Dhs69.
Sun-Thu 8am-2pm. Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Fatima Bint Mubarak Street (02 610 6688).
Hidden Bar
You can get two-for-one drinks from Sundays to Thursdays, between 6pm and 8pm and midnight to 4am. This is a classy nightspot that knows a good deal.
Sun-Thu 6pm-8pm, midnight-4am. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
La Cava
Get two hours of unlimited grape, cheese and cold cuts served to your table for Dhs195. Each additional hour is then priced at Dhs80. It takes place every day except Sunday, when the venue is closed.
Mon-Sat 7pm-9pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
Market Kitchen
Ladies get free-flowing drinks and 50 percent off main courses every Monday at this cool restaurant at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi.
Prices vary. Mon 7pm-10pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (800 101 101).
Saadiyat Beach Club
Head along to this cool beach club on a Monday and ladies get access to the pool and beach for Dhs120 per person. You’ll need to book in advance and take your own towel.
Mon 8am-7.30pm. Saadiyat Beach Club, Saadiyat Island www.saadiyatbeachclub.ae/booking (02 656 3500).
Sacci
For a great deal under Dhs50 head along to Sacci from Monday and Wednesday, where you can get a pizza and a pint of hops. Not many hotels offer such great value.
Mon-Wed 5pm-7pm. The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Sas Al Nakhl (02 616 9999).
The Grill
Go to the slick steakhouse from Monday to Saturday and couples can enjoy a set menu of two steaks, two sides and a bottle of grape for Dhs505.
Mon-Sat 6.30pm-11.30pm. Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi (02 201 4000).
TUESDAY
Butcher & Still
This 1930s-themed steakhouse also has a very cool bar area and a nice terrace outside. Drinks are buy one, get one free from 4pm to 7pm every day.
Daily 4pm-7pm. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi Hotel at Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).
Easy Tiger
The Tigress Tuesdays ladies’ night is loads of fun, and offers unlimited sparkling and bar bites for Dhs50 from 8pm-11pm. There’s music from a DJ, too.
Tue 8pm-11pm. Al Ain Palace Hotel, Corniche Road (02 678 0522).
Hidden Bar
The SOS – Sushi, Oysters and Sashimi – night offers you the chance to tuck into a host of fresh seafood and enjoy unlimited grape, hops or bubbly for Dhs195 per person.
Tue 6pm-midnight (two-hour package). Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
Lemon and Lime
Taking place every Tuesday, from 8pm you can head along to enjoy a platter of cheese, grape, cold cuts and more. Packages start from Dhs169 per person and are inclusive of free flowing grape as well as a great selection of different cheeses.
Tue 7pm-10pm. Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, Sas Al Nakhl (02 619 9999).
Relax @ 12
If it’s picturesque views to go with a good deal on food and drinks you’re after, then this could be a winner. The ladies night deal at Relax @ 12 offers you three drinks and a platter of sushi for Dhs79 per person.
Tue 6pm-1am. Aloft Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 654 5138).
Saadiyat Beach Club
Make your way to the beautiful Saadiyat Beach Club on a Tuesday and ladies can enjoy access for Dhs199. They’ll also get a snack and three hours of free-flowing beverages from noon to 3pm.
Tue 8am-7.30pm. Saadiyat Beach Club, Saadiyat Island www.saadiyatbeachclub.ae/booking (02 656 3500).
Up and Below
Head along to this rooftop bar and order any item on the food menu and you can get a drink for Dhs1. Dishes on offer include Bahamian beef nachos, Caribbean shrimp tapas, Jamaican jerk chicken, salads and the venues signature chicken wings. If you’re not hungry, all drinks will cost Dhs17 until the end of September.
Sun-Tue, Thu-Sat 3pm-midnight; Wed 6pm-midnight. Courtyard by Marriott, Hamdan Street (052 914 1207).
WEDNESDAY
Lobby Lounge
The Vegan and Vibe night at Rosewood Abu Dhabi allows you to tuck into a range of plant-based dishes for Dhs180 per person, and you can add Dhs80 to your bill for free-flowing grape and hops.
Wed 6pm-10.30pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
Namak by Kunal Kapur
Head along to Namak, the award-winning Indian restaurant from the celeb chef, on a weekday before 3pm and you can enjoy a three-course menu and a drink for Dhs95.
Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).
Stars N Bars
The Yas Marina sports bar has introduced the Wing-it Wednesday promotion where you can tuck into a bucket of 24 chicken wings for Dhs99 from 7pm to 11pm on a Wednesday.
Wed 7pm-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
Stratos
The city’s only revolving restaurant has launched a gents’ night every Wednesday where guys can enjoy three select beverages over three hours and a 50 percent discount on main courses.
Wed 7pm-11pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 674 2020).
SushiSan
The casual, cool sushi spot has introduced a new promotion. On Wednesday nights ladies can head along to the Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi and enjoy three drinks along with the chef’s selection of sushi for Dhs65 per person between 7pm and 10.30pm.
Wed 7pm-10.30pm. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, Dhafeer Street (02 657 4888).
Viewz Bar
Get selected draught hops from Dhs20, short measures from Dhs24 and two-for-one mixed drinks from Dhs30 every day until 8pm. Also, if you get a main course, a pint is Dhs10.
Daily noon-8pm. Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, next to Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre (02 652 0132).
Zsa Zsa
Chill out at this stylish bar from Monday to Saturday and when you buy a mixed drink you’ll get a second one free.
Mon-Sat 4pm-1am. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi Hotel at Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).
THURSDAY
BiCE
This classy restaurant at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is a perfect place for settling down to enjoy a feast of Italian food, and on Thursdays (just in time to start the weekend), a brand new cheese and grape night has started. From 7pm to 9pm you’ll get platters of cheese and cold cuts as well as unlimited glasses of grape from a roaming trolley, for Dhs195 per person.
Dhs195. Thu 7pm-9pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Corniche West (02 811 5666).
c.mondo bar
There are a few deals running at this casual spot, including half price drinks between 5pm and 9pm every day. There’s also a two pints and snack package for Dhs99 every day from noon until 9pm and at the weekend you can get a main course and a pint for Dhs89.
Daily noon-9pm. Centro Capital Centre, near ADNEC (02 409 6514).
Fairways
There’s a new braai night every week at the Westin’s eatery. The South African barbecue buffet is Dhs175 for soft drinks and Dhs275 for unlimited hops.
Thu 6.30pm-9.30pm. The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Sas Al Nakhl (02 616 9999).
Mr Miyagi’s
Brunch is back on Thursday night from 8pm to 11pm and Friday from noon to 3pm, and again between 4pm to 7pm and 8pm to 11pm. It’s Dhs249 for house drinks or Dh499 for sparkling grape.
Thu 8pm-11pm; Fri noon-3pm, 4pm-7pm, 8pm-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 1150).
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
On Thursdays, the Sushi Social package at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club offers two hours of unlimited sushi for Dhs99 per person. Fancy a drink, too? Upgrade your package for an extra Dhs125 per person and you can enjoy unlimited house beverages.
Thu 6.30pm-9.30pm. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island (056 660 8780).
Stars N Bars
The fun spot has drinks from Dhs20 between Saturday to Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. That’s a good deal, we reckon.
Sat-Thu 5pm-7pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
The Sportsman’s Arms
One of our favourite venues has brought its brunch back with more dishes to choose from than before (now including fish and chips). Head along on to the Zayed Sports City venue on a Thursday night from 7pm and you can enjoy a main course and unlimited drinks for Dhs200 per person. If one main isn’t enough for you (and let’s face it, when is it?), for Dhs300 you’ll get unlimited food and drinks for three hours
Thu 7pm-10pm. The Sportsman’s Arms, Zayed Sports City (02 447 1066).
FRIDAY
90 Centigrade
Every Friday between 12.30pm and 4pm you can enjoy a brunch with two house beverages for Dhs135. There’s also a deal on every morning that includes a breakfast and a glass of juice or coffee for Dhs95 if you head along between 6.30am and noon.
Fri 12.30pm-4pm. Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Al Wahda (02 495 3968).
El Sombrero
This isn’t new, but it is an Abu Dhabi classic. Unlimited Mexican food and beverages for Dhs199 with soft drinks and Dhs249 with house beverages on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm.
Fri 5pm-9pm. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Corniche Road (02 677 3333).
Velocity
This bustling spot has a new BBQ brunch that offers grilled dishes right to your table. Beef and chicken nachos, a churrasco Brazilian barbecue, Australian shrimp, brisket rolls, calamari ceviche, tandoori spiced wings and more are on the menu. You can also enjoy free-flowing drinks, including some new mixed concoctions. Prices start from Dhs179 for soft drinks, Dhs289 for house beverages and Dhs339 for sparkling grape.
Fri 1.30pm-4.30pm. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 304 7777).
Glow
At the Aloft’s poolside bar you can get 60 minutes of drinks and bar bites for Dhs60 between 6pm and 10pm. Or, there are house hops for Dhs20.
Thu-Fri 6pm-10pm. Aloft Abu Dhabi, near ADNEC (056 657 0808).
Hakkasan
Every Friday from noon to 3.30pm the dim sum lunch serves up a variety of exquisite handmade dumplings. You can order three baskets for Dhs98 or if you’ve got a real appetite, opt for five baskets for Dhs138. Plus, Hakkasan has one of the most picturesque terraces in the whole city, so time spent feasting there is always time well spent.
Fri noon-3.30pm. Emirates Palace, Corniche West (02 690 7739).
Oak Room
Book a three-hour slot for food and drinks between noon and 5pm and choose a main course (including USDA prime rib, Westholme wagyu, Black Onyx cuts, Little Joe tomahawk and Wylarah wagyu rib eye) and two side dishes (from triple-cooked chips, kale and cashew salad and lobster cocktail). There’s also a choice of desserts including Eton mess, sticky toffee pudding and cheese. Packages are Dhs195 for soft drinks, Dhs365 for house beverages and Dhs465 for bubbly.
Fri noon-5pm. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
Waves Bar
If you’re looking for a Friday drink deal then Waves Bar could be the place, with an unlimited package of mixed drinks from 7pm to 10pm for Dhs149 per person.
Fri 7pm-10pm. Novotel Al Bustan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 501 6086).
SATURDAY
Easy Tiger
The fun pub and sports bar is putting on Recovery Saturdays every week from 3pm to 6pm. There’s live music from Eamonn Bolton, plus you’ll get three pints and a full English for just Dhs99.
Sat 3pm-6pm. Al Ain Palace Hotel, Corniche Road (02 678 0522).
Fifth Street Café
Head along to the venue at Courtyard by Marriott on a Friday or Saturday and you can enjoy unlimited breakfast plates for Dhs75. Dishes on offer include granola parfait, pancakes, eggs, falafel wrap, French toast and more, all with fresh coffee and juices. Got little ones with you? Kids aged 12 and under can enjoy the deal for Dhs40.
Fri-Sat 7am-2pm. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Street (052 914 1207).
LEXX
The cool bar overlooking the corniche has launched a new happy hour from Wednesday to Saturday. Head along between 4pm and 8pm and you can enjoy a 50 percent discount on hops, glasses of grape and other house beverages, which means they start from Dhs20. Plus, on the terrace you can get some pretty spectacular views of Emirates Palace. We feel a plan coming together.
Wed-Sat 4pm-8pm. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residences Emirates Pearl, Corniche West (02 510 1234).
The Foundry
Get two steak main courses and two sides with a bottle of grape for Dhs299 from Friday to Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm. The restaurant at the Southern Sun is brilliant and service is excellent.
Fri-Wed 6pm-9pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 818 4888).
The Scene by Simon Rimmer
At the celebrity chef’s casual spot you can get a pint for Dhs1 with a meal from noon to midnight every day. There’s also buy one, get one free happy hour drinks from noon to midnight every day and two pints for Dhs50.
Daily noon-midnight. Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 797 0331).
The Warehouse
Head to The Warehouse any day of the week and you can feast on cheese and grape. From 4pm till closing each day you can enjoy a selected cheese and grape pairing package that’s served along with cold cuts and a few accompaniments, too, for Dhs140 per person.
Daily 4pm-1am. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Khaleej Al Arabi Centre (02 307 5552).
Waves Bar
On Saturdays it’s all about the meat, as you can enjoy steak along with two glasses of grape for Dhs155 per person all day long.
Sat 11am-1am. Novotel Al Bustan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 501 6086).
