Wednesday August 1
Experience Moroccan iftar: Millennium Hotel are offering a daily iftar buffet at Citrus Restaurant, complete with juices and a selection of Arabic specialities, prepared by their chefs.
The iftar is Dhs149 per person (half price for children from six-12 years) and is open from sundown until 10.30pm. Millennium Hotel, Khalifa St (02 614 6020).
Indulge in something sweet: Are you not fasting and after a tasty snack? Head to Jones the Grocer where you can take home something delectable from the bakery section. Choose from crème brûlée, macarons, cheesecake and more. Grab one of their coffees while you are there too.
Khalidiyah branch is open weekdays 11.30am-11.30pm (02 639 5883).
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Watch a foreign film: Take in a foreign movie at NYUAD. They’re screening Noise (Shor) by Director Gurvinder Singh and Alms for a Blind Horse (Anhey Gorhey da Daan) by Director Neeraj Ghaywan. The films will commence following a light iftar. Free event.
From 7pm at NYUAD downtown campus. RSVP at www.nyuad.nyu.edu/news.events/events.
Enjoy Olympic cakes: Invite some friends round to catch one of the big medal events and add a bit of quirk to the evening with dessert to match. Maison Sucre are celebrating the Olympic hype with cupcakes to match the month’s theme. They taste as yummy as they look.
Maison Sucre, Khalidiyah (02 639 6622).
Thursday August 2
Dine at Ikea for Ramadan: There really isn’t much you can’t get at Ikea and now you can even have iftar there. For the month of Ramadan, Ikea are offering an iftar menu at their in-store restaurant. Every day they will have a different menu of soup, vegetables and Arabic dishes.
Restaurant timings for Ramadan are from sundown-11.30pm daily. Ikea, Yas Island, www.ikeauae.com
Get your skin under control: The dry desert air and baking sun can wreak havoc on your skin. So indulge with the Environmental Control Facial. This soothing treatment works by using chilled Dermalogica products to cleanse, renew and settle your skin.
Dhs350, Open 11am-10pm during Ramadan. Bellacure Nails, Muroor Rd (02 658 4100).
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Have an artful iftar: Head to the Radisson Blu for iftar and catch the exhibition they’re hosting throughout Ramadan. All the artists will donate 10 percent of the profit made to the Hamad Centre – the education placement for children with autism. Until August 20. Entry to the exhibition is free and the iftar costs Dhs105 per person.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island (02 656 200).
Treat yourself: Kaya Skin Clinic are offering a 15 percent discount on their new range of Kayacouture facials over the Holy Month. You can choose from the Ultra Youth Glow, Gold Radiance and Organic Face Therapy – all of which promise to relax and revitalise for instant results.
Available at all Kaya branches across Abu Dhabi (02 443 3709).
Friday August 3
Have a family iftar on Yas Island: If you’re after a change of scenery then an iftar at Yas Island is just the ticket. Crowne Plaza’s Jing Asia Restaurant will cost you Dhs140 per person. After eating you can relax in the garden while the children play in the kids’ club.
Timings are sundown-9pm daily. Crowne Plaza, Yas Island (02 656 3053).
Take a weekend break: Head to Saadiyat Island for a mini-summer getaway, where the St Regis hospitality really does make it feel like a holiday abroad. What’s more, their special summer rates start from only Dhs665.
Valid until August 20. St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 498 8888).
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Shop with benefits: Marina Mall is offering a truly rewarding shopping experience. Spend Dhs250 at any of their outlets (or Dhs750 in Carrefour) during their Summer Promotion and get a chance to win a 2012 New Volkswagen CC and airline tickets to different destinations.
Offer available until August 21, Marina Mall (02 681 2310).
Send the kids away: The Millennium summer camp promises not only to be a fun way to get the kids out your hair, but it’s also educational and green. Instead of whiling away the afternoon watching cartoons on a projector screen, your kids will be learning about recycling and the environment, engaging in activities to learn special skills, swimming, doing yoga and more.
Until August 31 from Dhs670 for a week. Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi (02 614 6000).
Saturday August 4
Indulge at the Palace: Splash out on a decadent summer package at Emirates Palace for Dhs2,400 and get a one-night stay in a Pearl room including food, circuit training, a Dead Sea body scrub, Vichy shower and a choice of any 60-minute massage for two guests at Anantara spa.
Valid until 30 September. Emirates Palace (02 690 8888).
Appreciate art gone wild: Don’t miss the breathtaking photography of Charlotte Simpson in Crossroads #7 – A Journey Through the Masai Mara.
The exhibition runs until September 10 at The Light Box Gallery, Yas Viceroy Hotel (02 656 0000).
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Shop for kids’ clothes: Are you looking for some new clothes for your kids? Save money by heading into Souris Mini to get up to 40 percent off selected items. They have super cute on-trend clothes for children aged 0-10 years old. Today is the last day of this offer so hurry. Souris Mini 10am-3pm and 8pm-1am, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Learn to skate: Feeling the heat? Give ice skating a whirl at Zayed Sports City. It’s only Dhs40 for a 90-minute session, or if you need help with your skating it’s Dhs90 for a 30-minute private lesson. Zayed Sports City ice rink, 2.30pm-midnight during Ramadan (02 403 4200).
Sunday August 5
Try an iftar with a great view: If you want an iftar that is traditional then Le Deck is one to try. They are featuring a special Emirati menu with a selection of other Arabic dishes.
Thursday to Saturday, Dhs229, sunset-9.30pm, Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat Island (02 656 3500).
Try go-karting: Kids needing some excitement? Take them to Yas Marina Circuit where they can take part in kids karts for 8-12 year olds, or kids aged 13 and up can try senior karts. This is their chance to explore motorsports in a controlled environment.
Prices start at Dhs55. www.yasmarinacirccuit.com
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Feel the rhythm: Head down to Mezzaluna for dinner or arrange a private viewing. Whatever you do, be sure to catch the Rhythm of Earth, an exhibition by J-Marc Schwaller. Mezzaluna at Emirates Palace is hosting the solo works of this extraordinary painter
Contact Kurt Blum at Swiss Art Gate UAE to arrange a private viewing (050 225 1783).
Have iftar for under Dhs100: Not all hotel iftars have to cost you an arm and a leg. C.taste are inviting you to celebrate Ramadan with them over an extensive buffet for just Dhs75 per person.
Centro Al Manhal, Al Manhal (02 811 5000).
Monday August 6
Shop at a new store: If want to try something new on for size then head to the Tommy Hilfiger store at Marina Mall. Known for their great tailored shirts and preppy pieces, you’re sure to find something you love.
Tommy Hilfiger, Marina Mall (02 681 2310).
Start a collection: If you have a penchant for old toys and expensive collectables, why not start your own collection? Vindemia Gallery’s mechanical music instruments exhibition is a good place to start.
Until August 22. Free event, hosted at the Saadiyat ballroom, Office tower, Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel (02 443 9999).
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Get someone else to cook for you: Hosting an iftar but dreading all the cooking? Give Epicure Catering a ring. They’re running a special iftar catering service over the Holy Month and can cater for an intimate group of 15, or a large, private gathering. Epicure Catering (04 347 3808).
Work out: Fit Studio is open during Ramadan so there is no excuse for being lazy. Try classes such as TRX, Body Pump, Pilates and yoga. See their website for Ramadan timings.
Muroor Rd, next to Jones the Grocer, www.fitstudio.ae (02 445 3395).
Tuesday August 7
Enjoy yourself: Rosewater at Etihad Towers has an amazing iftar buffet including Arabic delicacies with an emphasis on freshly-prepared meat and seafood. The buffet will also include traditional Ramadan drinks such as jalab and kamaradein along with international favourites.
Dhs185 per person, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers (02 811 5555).
Beat the frizz: Get your hair relaxed with a Brazilian keratin treatment and beat the effects of our summer humidity. The cost at Kazumi Salon varies depending on your hair length, but prices normally start at Dhs1,500.
Open daily. Kazumi Salon, Grand Millennium Al Wahda (02 495 3940).
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Get an audition: After a successful run as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival, Resuscitation Theatre is back with another hilarious fusion play and auditions are next month. You need to get your application in early along with the prospective, budding actors vying for a part.
www.resuscitationtheatre.com
Slap on a serum: When it comes to fighting those pesky fine lines, this ace product actually does work. New from Guerlain, Super Aqua Serum hydrates and diminishes wrinkles. It’s a bit pricey but worth it.
50ml Dhs739, Paris Gallery, Abu Dhabi Mall (02 443 7000).
