Da. Auld man. Superman. He may go by many names but we know he is one top guy and with the big day coming up, you know you have no idea what to get him.
But don’t worry as here in the Time Out Abu Dhabi office we have found some stonkingly good deals that even he would give the thumbs up to.
Monday June 21 is the big day here in the UAE (and Sunday June 20 in the UK and US) and so all you have to is chose and treat dad to a wonderful Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi.
Al Falaj restaurant
Take dad on an adventure this Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi with a trip out to the Al Falaj restaurant in Ruwais. Located some 240km west of the capital in the Remal Hotel, dads can enjoy 50 percent discount on grub and bevvies on Sunday June 20.
Prices vary. Sun Jun 20. Remal Hotel, Ruwais (02 809 2222).
Atarmia Spa
If Dad fancies a relaxing day at the spa then ferry him in the direction of the Atarmia Spa at the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi where dads get a free 30 minutes added on to every 60-minute treatment booked.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat (02 407 1234).
Belgian Café
If your dad loves football then get him to Belgian Café this Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi where he can take in the beautiful game with free drinks.
Mon Jun 21 noon-1am. Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island (02 656 2406).
Bodylines
Dads lead a very stressful life, a lot to do with cleaning up after our messes, so allow him to take a day off and forget about the strain at Bodylines in the Park Rotana Hotel. Dad’s get 50 percent discount on all treatments in the centre on Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi from noon to 5pm.
Dhs187.50. Mon Jun 21. Park Rotana, Near Khalifa Park. (02 657 3325).
c.mondo
We all know dads don’t like seeing money being wasted so bring a smile to his face with a super-saver deal at this chilled-out joint. It’s 50 percent off food and beverages for everyone and their dad at c.mondo on Monday June 21.
Mon Jun 21. Centro Al Manhal by Rotana (02 811 5000).
Cove Beach Abu Dhabi
Top up the tan with the old man this Father’s day in Abu Dhabi with a relaxing pool day at this super cool beach club. Cove Beach Abu Dhabi is providing dads a free cabana to soak up the rays and unwind as 30 percent lopped off your final bill. Nice.
30 percent discount (free cabana for dads). Mon Jun 21. Makers District, Reem Island (056 398 7895).
Easy Tiger
This funky bar in the Al Ain Palace Hotel knows how to show everyone a good time and at Easy Tiger, the man we love so much can have a happy day out with an all-day happy hour which sees prices starting from Dhs21 on selected house drinks.
From Dhs21 (selected house drinks). Mon Jun 21 noon -3.45am. Al Ain Palace Hotel, Corniche (02 678 0522).
Ginger
Waiting for payday to come and not sure what to get dad? Ginger in the Park Rotana has the answer. The auld man can dine for free at any time during Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi when accompanied by one person paying. And you know he’ll love you saving a few dirhams.
Mon Jun 21. Park Rotana, Near Khalifa Park (02 657 3325).
India Palace
Dads can grab themselves a free dessert of their choice on Monday June 21 at this superb UAE institution. But before the big day, ten lucky winners can get their mitts on a Dhs200 dining voucher from Tuesday June 15 to Sunday June 20. Check out India Palace’s social media pages for all the competition deets. Dhs200 voucher? That would be a fine feast for dad’s special day.
Free dessert. Mon Jun 21. Various locations Al Zahiyah.
Jazz@PizzaExpress
Our auld man is a great bloke and he is once again delivering for us at Jazz@PizzaExpress with him getting a free meal for you. Running from 6pm to 1am, at the fun restaurant dads can get two for the price of one on starters, salads, mains, desserts, house bevvies and selected mixed drinks on Monday June 21. Thanks Dad.
Buy one, get one free. Mon Jun 21. World Trade Centre, The Mall (02 444 7752).
Khazana-Grain of Salt
This relaxed restaurant in the World Trade Centre Mall is dishing out one free main course to dads on Monday June 21.
Free main course. Mon Jun 21 11am-10pm. World Trade Centre, Downtown Abu Dhabi (02 677 7333).
Medi Terra
Does Dad enjoy a bit of Mediterranean fare like seafood linguini with scallops, shrimps, calamari, beef tenderloin or braised chicken alfredo pot? Then take advantage of Medi Terra’s Father’s Day deal where auld lads who dine with their kids on Sunday June 20 and Monday June 21, get a free main course at the Al Bateen Marina joint.
Free main course. Sun Jun 20-Mon Jun 21, noon-11pm. Marsa Al Bateen Marina (02 633 6366).
Mister Baker
Mister Baker isn’t taking any time off this Monday June 21 so he can bring to your dad the mighty cake that only a superhero like help could devour. Plump for a 2kg cake at Dhs315 or 3kg bun for Dhs535. And what’s more you can get his cake customised with a range of images including gym-themed, golf-themed or just a pic of him. Can’t handle a monster cake? Get him a batch of cupcakes with prices starting from Dhs74 for four sweet little ones.
Dhs72 (four cupcakes), Dhs96 (six cupcakes), Dhs315 (2kg cake), Dhs535 (3kg cake). Mon Jun 21. Various locations including Al Zahiyah and Al Nayhan, misternaker.com (056 400 5241).
Namm Spa
Get your pops a super relaxing deal at Namm Spa at the Dusit Thani this Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi. From Monday June 21 to Wednesday June 30, dads will receive specially selected massages including Thai, Swedish, deep tissue and foot reflexology for Dhs299. That’s deal to put any dad’s mind at ease.
Dhs299. Mon Jun 21-Wed Jun 30. Dusit Thani Hotel, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, (02 698 8300).
Peppermill
Spice up Dad’s big day with a trip to Peppermill where old boys can eat up a main course that is on the house for the big day.
Free main course. Mon Jun 21. Various locations including Al Wahda Mall and Jannah Hotel.
Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor
Dads can devour a free main course at this swish restaurant in The Galleria mall on Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi.
Free main course. Mon Jun 21 noon-10pm. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 666 4343).
Stars N Bars
Dads can bag themselves a hearty roast dinner and two pints of hops for Dhs109 while casting their eyes over five football matches on Saturday June 19 and Sunday June 20 at this bopping bar on Yas Marina.
Dhs109 (roast dinner and two pints). Sat Jun 19-Sun Jun 20, noon-until late. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
Stills
Time doesn’t wait for no man so don’t be still on Father’s Day. Get dad free measures on Monday June 21 while watching the Euros at this popular bar in the Crowne Plaza.
Free measures. Mon Jun 21 Noon-1pm. Crowne Plaza, Yas Island (02 656 3066).
The Sportman’s Arms
This American-Irish sports bar over-looking Zayed Sports City knows dads are simple men. They love their sports – check. They love their hops – check. And they love a big hearty meal – check. At The Sportsman’s Arms this Father’s Day, dads can get three house bevvies on the house with every main course ordered.
Three free house drinks. Mon Jun 21 noon-1am. International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City (02 447 1066).
Y Bar
Why would you come to the Y Bar for Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi? Free measures for the auld man while watching the football on the telebox is your reason why.
Free measures. Mon Jun 21 noon-2am. Yas Island Plaza Hotel, Yas Island (02 656 4000).
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