International Women’s Day is just around the corner, falling on Monday March 8, and it’s time to celebrate strong women around the world.
From our families here and back home, to those making a difference to the UAE community, to all the powerful women across the globe, International Women’s Day is a chance to honour women.
Looking to know more about the brilliant women powering the UAE? Read the latest issue of Time Out Abu Dhabi here.
And in celebration of the women of the UAE, there are lots of top deals being laid on across the capital.
Ready to mark International Women’s Day?
Here are all the deals, offers and ways to celebrate International Women’s Day in Abu Dhabi this year.
Restaurant deals
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Treat yourself on Monday March 8. Head along to Abu Dhabi Golf Club on International Women’s Day and ladies can enjoy a free glass of bubbly with every main course ordered.
Prices vary. Mar 8, 11am-10pm. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl (056 536 2230).
Ciprani
Celebrate International Women’s Day at high-end Italian restaurant Cipriani where the menu will include special dishes for the night including lobster salad alla catalana, paccheri alla Genovese, grilled turbot with mixed vegetables and more. Plus there are those picturesque waterfront views of Yas Marina to take in while you enjoy a bite to eat.
Prices vary. March 8, 6pm-midnight. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 657 5400).
Hawksbill
Head along to Saadiyat Island on International Women’s Day and you can enjoy a 50 percent discount on your total bill when dining at Hawksbill restaurant all day.
Prices vary. Mar 8, 6pm-10pm. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island (056 660 8780).
Ingredients
Book into Ingredients every Tuesday in March and ladies can enjoy a meal alongside free-flowing beverages for Dhs115 per person from 9pm to midnight.
Dhs115. Tue, 9pm-midnight. Until March 30. Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel (02 895 87000).
Urban Kitchen
Ladies can enjoy a great deal at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi on International Women’s Day this year with a discount of 50 percent off of breakfast, lunch or dinner at Urban Kitchen. One to book in for.
Prices vary. Breakfast 6.30am-11am, Lunch 12.30pm to 3.30pm, Dinner 7pm-11pm. Mar, 8. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).
Punjab Grill
Make a date at Venetian Village on International Women’s Day and ladies can enjoy a free dessert when dining in Punjab Grill on Monday March 8.
Prices vary. Mar 8. Punjab Grill, Venetian Village, Al Maqta (02 449 9839).
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
On International Women’s Day head along to Yas Island and you can enjoy a free glass of bubbly with every main course ordered at any venue.
Mar 8, 11am-11pm. Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 404 3077).
Staycations
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Fancy a break? Ladies can enjoy a staycation before March 31 that includes breakfast, a free room upgrade and 50 percent cash back on the room rate in credit with rates starting from Dhs475.
Prices vary. Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel (02 895 87000).
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Ladies can celebrate International Women’s Day at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island with an all-inclusive staycation including a 60-minute massage from March 5 to 21 from Dhs1,385. Not up for a stay and just want to be pampered? Head along to the hotel in the month of March and ladies can enjoy a 60-minute massage or facial for Dhs449 and you can add a glass of bubbly and chocolate dipped strawberries for Dhs69 at Anjana Spa.
Price vary. Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Island (02 493 2222).
Afternoon tea
Mangroves Lounge
Throughout the month the special afternoon tea will offer women small bites and cakes alongside hot beverages for Dhs149 for two from 12.30pm to 6pm at the Mangroves Lounge.
Dhs149 (for two). Daily 12.30pm-6pm.Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel (02 895 87000).
The Lounge
Enjoy a special afternoon tea for International Women’s Day at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa. Head along on the day and you can enjoy a spread of sweet and savoury dishes and your fill of hot beverages for Dhs125 for two people or add two glasses of bubbly for an additional Dhs55.
From Dhs125. Mar 8, 2pm-6pm. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, Sas Al Nakhl (02 616 9999).
Alternative events
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Celebrating the most iconic female characters at Warner Bros, Abu Dhabi’s indoor theme park will be celebrating International Women’s Day and the 80th anniversary of Wonder Woman with special performances, events and celebration on Monday March 8 with famous characters including Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Lola Bunny, and Betty Rubble and Wilma Flintstone.
Mar 8. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island www.wbworldabudhabi.com.
