Thursday 3
Listen to a DJ: Looking for a change of scenery from the pub scene? Head out to the Monte Carlo Beach Club at Saadiyat Island to listen to Audio Tonic’s DJ’s Vas Floyd and JC, two of Audio Tonic’s deeper disco edged residents. Enjoy a night of weekend warm up house music.
Monte Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat Island, (050 603 7275).
Taste some truffles: Don’t miss Jones the Grocer’s celebration of all things truffle, as they introduce a selection of mouthwatering truffle dishes to their menu. The award winning café will also be making available some exclusive truffle products, lunch specials, a set truffle menu and a ‘truffle tips’ fact sheet with every purchase.
From 30th October to 12thof November, at all Jones the Grocer Cafes across Abu Dhabi. (02 443 8762).
Catch some design: Here’s another something quirky the folks at Yasalam have brought us: the Cut & Paste Live Design Battle! (You won’t believe it till you see it.) It’s been a big hit thus far and tonight is the final. So if you fancy seeing something different, head on over to Abu Dhabi Corniche, Al Sahil Beach.
From 7.30pm. For more info, logon to www.yasalam.ae
Enjoy the sea breeze: Ease into the weekend at the beautiful Breeze Lounge, Emirates Palace’s new addition. Nestled between the pool and the beach, Breeze Lounge is the new ‘it’ place’ to be in the capital.
7-11pm, East Wing Beach, Emirates Palace (02 690 9000).
Friday 4
Watch some short films: The world’s largest short film festival starts today in Abu Dhabi; time to see what Middle Eastern filmmakers are made of. Part of this year’s Yasalam celebrations, Tropfest Arabia is an expansion of one of Australia’s most prestigious short film festivals.
www.tropfestarabia.com
Learn to play AFL: Australian AFL team, The Carlton Football Club is visiting Abu Dhabi to raise awareness about AFL. The team are hosting a free Kids Auskick training and information session today from 10am-noon. Kids will have the opportunity to learn skills as well as meet the players and get autographs.
Open for children aged 5 to 12. Gate 3, Emirates Palace (050 123 8921).
Spice up your brunch: Curry fanatic? Head on over to Rangoli, because they’ve just made Friday Brunch a lot spicier! They’re now doing an la carte brunch, offering a mouth watering variety of traditional Indian specialties.
Every Friday from 12.30pm-3.30pm. Yas Island Rotana (02 656 4000).
Grab a bargain: Today is the last day to grab a beautiful pair of shoes from Nine West. Offering up to 40 per cent on selected items – did you hear that? Discounted shoes!
Khalidiyah Mall (02 635 4514).
Saturday 5
Socialise with mums and bubs: Abu Dhabi Drama Society offers fun activities including a soft play coffee morning, story time, baby and toddler swimming, little kickers and the creche for little ones and mums to socialise. Bring your own baby.
Abu Dhabi Drama Society, www.abudhabidrama.com (02 673 1111).
Go to the mall: Check out Dalma Mall, the capital’s biggest mall (and that’s saying quite a bit) boasting brands such as Monsoon, Samsonite and Etam. There is also a Toys R Us and a Fun City to keep the kids entertained.
Tarif-Al Ain Highway, opposite Mohammed Bin Zayed City. www.dalmamall.ae (02 550 6111).
Sip a frosty Belgian: If you are loooking for a relaxing evening out, then head to Belgain Cafe. Offering a cosy taste of Europe, you can enjoy a tall glass of something frothy and munch on chunky fries (in mayonnaise of course!) and tons of mussels.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen (02 666 6888).
Give us a smile: Here’s a good incentive to earn brownie points for the week (and significantly help a child): Operation Smile UAE provides free reconstructive surgery for children born with facial deformities. Whether you want to raise funds or awareness, every little helps.
For more info, please visit Operation Smile at www.operationsmile.org.ae Defence Road, Near Gaza Hotel. (050 6176746).
Sunday 6
Skate on ice: Head on out to Zayed Sports City to take advantage of the Olympic-sized rink, open to the public for skating as well as ice hockey. Group and individual lessons are available throughout the week.
Zayed Sports City, Al Madina Al Riyadiya (02 403 4200).
Enjoy some art: The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is hosting an exhibition by artists, Emily Gordon, Julia Ibbini and Jennifer Simon. It’s called Right Here Right Now, and it’s about life and living in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 1 – Dec 1 at Fairmont Bab al Bahr (02 654 3333.) The artists will also be holding an informal talk on November 16, from 10am.
Perfect your swing: Now that the weather is reasonable head out to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club for a hit. The course features several beach-front holes with spectacular views.
Open daily 6:30am-8pm. Saadiyat Island, www.sbgolfclub.ae (02 557 8000).
Rejuvenate yourself: The Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa are offering a bunch of discounts, valid until November 30. Pamper yourself and save!
Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa, Mourouj Hotel apartments, (02 641 3555).
Monday 7
Have fun at camp: Kids looking for something fun to do? Haddins Holiday Camp for kids starts today! Teach your lazy little ones to get fit and be healthy.
www.haddins.com (050 745 3129).
Buy something new: Pop into Nayomi to take advantage of their special promotions. Pick up a bath set comprising three towels, bath robe and slippers for Dhs349 or two pieces of nightwear for Dhs149.
Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7105).
Get preened and polished: Pamper yourself a little bit more this month at Tips & Toes, and raise your chances at winning their November giveaway: It’s a four hour pamper session and makeover, for yourself and three friends at their VIP suites. Oooh, that sounds good!
Tips & Toes, various locations across Abu Dhabi, call 02 445 8834 to book.
Munch some mussels: On Mondays at Stills, it’s all you can eat mussels, for those who can’t get enough of the stuff – not that we can blame you.
Every Monday rom 7-11pm Dhs130 at Stills restaurant, Crowne Plaza, Yas Island (02 656 3053).
Tuesday 8
Consider the creative process: French artist Bénédicte Gimonnet, is inviting you to explore the creative process with her Exhibition entitled Organicus Mundus. If you fancy feasting your peepers on something visually stimulating, don’t miss it.
November 1-19 at Khalidiya Palace Rayhan by Rotana (02 657 0000).
Gear up for the Grand Prix: And let the Shangri-La help you do it in style. With their special Grand Prix menus, they’ll make sure you’re eating, sleeping and being pampered F1 style.
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri (02 509 8888).
Fight those frown lines: Kaya Skin Clinic have just launched their Age Control Campaign! This means that you can prevent those fine lines even before they make their unwelcome marks. For more info or to find your nearest one, check out their site www.kayaskinclinic.me/kaya-services.
Kaya Skin Clinic, various locations across Abu Dhabi (02 650 0811).
Get fit: Steep gym prices putting you off, ladies? (Or is that just your favourite excuse?)Here’s your chance to sign up for a membership at Crowne Fitness for a staggering 30 per cent less. Offer is ongoing throughout the year.
Crowne Fitness, Crowne Plaza (02 621 0000).
Wednesday 9
Get frocked up: Head into Petit Ann Russo to buy a stunning dress for the upcoming Grand Prix parties. Take advantage of their current sale of up to 20 per cent on selected items.
Valid until November 18. Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7406).
Treat yourself: Hurry into The Body Shop to treat yourself with some of their current special offers. Buy two body butters and get one free, or buy two or more pieces from the Vitamin C range and receive a 15 per cent discount. Head on down and indulge, you know you’re mad about their smells.
Abu Dhabi Mall (02 645 7300).
Partake in a Thai: Wednesday nights are now Southeast Asia nights at Choices Restaurant, Yas Rotana. Bask in the exotic culinary delights of cuisine from Thailand, Vietnaam and Indonesia; or just head down there and stuff your face. No one will notice.
Wednesdays from 6.30pm-10.30pm at Choices, Rotana,Yas Island. (02 656 4169)
Have a proper pizza: Tired of all that deep-pan fluffy stuff clinging to the pitiful excuse of fast food? Fret not, new in town is the authentic Pizzeria, Biancorosso; and they promise to bring us a taste of Italy with their authentic wood oven (in which they will cook your pizza the authentic Italian way!)
Open from 11am-11pm. Biancorosso, Y Tower, Al-Nahyan (02 658 4244)
