14 great things to do this week in Abu Dhabi

It’s a new week in the capital which means a tonne of new things to do.

From trying out plant based menus and top lunch deals to luxe staycations and art classes, Abu Dhabi is ready to show you a good time.

Are you ready?

Here are 14 ways to make your week in Abu Dhabi absolutely brilliant.

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Bag a bargain at Deerfields Mall

Escape the heat this week to grab yourself some sizzling promotions at Deerfields Mall where there is up to 80 percent lopped off selected purchases. Nice.
Sale until July 17. Deerfields Mall, Al Bahyah, deerfieldsmall.com.

Don’t duck the new dinner at Teatro

This cool restaurant in the Park Rotana Hotel is serving guests with a special three-course meal when you order a whole roast duck for Dhs295. That’s a quacking offer.
Dhs295. Until Jul 31. Park Rotana (02 657 3325).

Experience Emirates Palace

Book yourself a cheeky getaway this week at the famous Emirates Palace. Priced at Dhs2,600 for two nights, the package includes brekkie, a seven-course sharing dinner for two at Sayad, Dhs150 credit to spend on hotel services and more.
Dhs2,600 (two nights) Until Sept 30. W Corniche Road (02 690 8888).

Find out if it’s coming home

Excited to find out who will be the champions of Europe? We don’t know if it will be England or Italy, but we do know all of the best places to watch the Euro 2020 final in Abu Dhabi. Check them out here.

Get creative at Manarat Al Saadiyat

Express yourself creatively with a textile class at Manarat Al Saadiyat with Hanneke Reinalda. Classes takes place every Monday of July from 11am to 1pm, and are priced at Dhs100 a go.
Dhs100. Wed 11am-1pm. Saadiyat Island, manaratalsaadiyat.ae.

Go green this Monday at The Coffee Club

Forget about meat for one day and munch on some plants at The Coffee Club. The recently launched plant-based menu sees 30 percent whacked off the bill every Monday when you order a green dish. Yum.
Various locations including Abu Dhabi Mall and Al Bateen Marina, coffeeclubme.com.

Refuel at Dino’s Italian Bistro

Say no to soup and yes to a two-course meal at this family friendly restaurant for Dhs95. Fancy dessert? Enjoy a three-course meal for Dhs105 every Sunday to Thursday at Dino’s.
Dhs95 (two courses including soft drinks), Dhs105 (three courses including soft drinks). Sun-Thu noon-3pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5551).

Shuttle on over for a game of badminton

Meet new people and try out a new sport with a game of badminton at International Community School in Khalidiya with the 4Badminton group.
Free. Mon Jul 12 8pm-10pm. International Community, Al Falah St, Khalidiya, meetup.com.

Style up your skills at the Cultural Foundation

Looking to change up your look or get into a visual based career? Check out the fashion design course at the Cultural Foundation where four classes are priced at Dhs630.
Dhs630 (four classes). Tue 10am-1am, 3pm-6pm. Qasr Al Hosn, Al Marsam Al Hor, culturalfoundation.ae.

Swing by Saadiyat Beach Golf Club for a round of twilight golf

Tee off at twilight at one of the most picturesque golf clubs in the UAE. For Dhs350, you can play as many holes as possible at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club after 4pm until sunset.
Dhs350. Sun-Thu starts 4pm. Saadiyat Island (02 499 8100).

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Take on the The Forever Purge at the cinema

There was only one law and it has been broken. The purge has extended from a 12-hour stint one day a year to every day, and Ana de la Reguera and Tenoch Huerta must try to survive the pursuit of a group outsiders. You’ve been warned.

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Throw shapes and leather at PUNCH

Whether you are looking to master the sweet science or just get fit, do it with a swagger at this boxing boutique studio in Zayed Sports City.
Sun-Thu 1pm-9pm, Fri 9.30-11.30am, Sat 9am-6.30pm. International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City (02 666 9717).

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Visit The Chippy

Craving a proper fish and chip supper from back home? No need to book a plane ticket. Jump into the car and head to The Chippy for a taste of happy memories. Need to know more? Check out Time Out’s thoughts here.
Sun-Wed noon-11pm, Thu noon-midnight, Fri noon-10pm, Sat noon-10.30pm. Unlicensed. The Walk at Al Seef Village, Khalifa Park Area (02 443 3010); Mangrove Place, Al Reem Island (02 444 7066).