Wed 7
Have a fabulous manicure: Feel like treating yourself? Bellacure Nails is offering a Dead Sea Arabian Renewal mani/pedi with your choice of Essie nail polish plus a 15 minute hand massage. Normally Dhs365, for the month of March snap this treatment up for only Dhs265. What a blissful way to spend a morning or afternoon.
Bellacure Nails, Muroor Road, Golden Tower A, Shop 3, (02 658 4100).
See some photography: If you do one arty thing this week, let it be this. Salwa Zeidan Gallery is hosting the solo exhibition of an inspirational woman and photographer. Lily Bandak has pursued her art and passion despite her disability, and dedicated herself to helping others with disability do the same.
From March 7-31 at the Salwa Zeidan Gallery (02 666 9656).
Try a tamale: If you’ve never had this mouth-watering Mexican delight before, you really must jump at the opportunity now. For a limited time only, El Sombrero are doing tamales – the steamed corn-husk/banana leaf stuffed with anything from chicken to shrimp. The promotion started last week, and will be over on March 9, so don’t miss it!
Until March 9, El Sombrero, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Grab some on-trend shoes: Calling all Karl Lagerfeld fans; Hogan has just brought out their new season range of shoes in a vast array of styles and colours designed by Karl Lagerfeld himself. Guaranteed to update any summer outfit.
Hogan, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai (04 341 3144).
Thu 8
Grill the Argentinean way: As the seasons turn and things slowly start getting heated, add some fire to your Thursday nights to celebrate the end of the week. Get stuck into juicy ribs or a tender seafood grill up at this Argentinean Parrillada inspired BBQ at Shades.
Dhs195 Every Thursday from 7.30-11pm at Shades, Westin Abu Dhabi Gold Resort & Spa (02 616 9999).
Eat fish: Lobster, shrimp, freshly shucked oysters on the half shell – have we got you salivating yet? Welcome the weekend with a seafood feast at Essence, who have declared every Thursday evening in the month of March a seafood evening. For Dhs195, you can enjoy unlimited servings of all the bounties of the sea.
Until March 31 at Essence, Beach Rotana (02 697 9121)
Refresh your home: Yankee Candles’ brand new spring and summer collection is inspired by colourful blooms and the ocean. Scents such as beach walk, black cherry and cherry blossom will have your home smelling lovely.
Available at all Lifestyle Stores, prices start from Dhs8. Marina Mall, (02 681 8300).
Get some new make-up for spring: Get some colour inspiration with Estée Lauder’s New Pure Color Spring collection. The collection features a mosaic of sublime bronze, taupe and sand dune shades with a twist of citron yellow and an intense pop of teal.
Estee Lauder, Paris Gallery, Abu Dhabi Mall (02 645 4858).
Fri 9
Sip Italian pours: This Friday you can down Italian grape ’till the cows come home at Lemon Tree. Dhs250 will get you a four course Italian meal with the chance to sit back and enjoy the aromas and flavours of Italian pours.
March 9 at Lemon Tree, Holiday Inn (02 657 4858).
Watch a play: An evening of sophisticated adventure, mythology and epic love awaits at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Catch an innovative adaptation of the classic Vendic poem, The Ramayana. This is a free event but be sure to register www.nyuadramayana.eventbrite.com or email nyuad.institute@nyu.edu.
March 8-10 from 8pm at Manarat Al Saadiyat.
Have an Arabic family lunch: If you’ve gotten a bit tired of the brunch culture, and want to enjoy a more traditional weekend with the family, then head down to Flavours for an Arabic family late-lunch buffet. Dhs170 gets you a vast array of dishes and complimentary sparkling date juice.
Every Friday from 4.30-10pm. Flavours, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Hear some poetry: Fans of spoken word poetry are in for a treat with Cafe Arabia’s Rooftop Rhythms. It’s Abu Dhabi’s very own open mic poetry night featuring award-winning spoken word artist and host for the evening Paul D, along with DJ Black Wolf.
Free entry for a minimum spend of Dhs45. From 8pm onwards at Cafe Arabia (02 643 9699).
Sat 10
Buy a hat: Going to Dubai Cup? Put the finishing touches on your outfit with a hat or fascinator from the new collection from Marks & Spencer. A fabulous way to bring life to an old outfit without having to spend a small fortune.
Marks & Spencer, Marina Mall, (02 681 8300).
Indulge your mum: Sisters Beauty Lounge have got promotions for mother-daughter duos, new mums with babies, or even mums-to-be. From pregnancy massages to 15 percent off treatments with every joint booking, when you get the Sister’s Luxury facial.
Runs throughout March. Sister’s Beauty Lounge (02 222 2502).
Head to a new bar: If you’re tired of hanging at at your same old local try C Mondo at the Centro Rotana on Yas Island. It has recently opened so why not head out and bid it a warm Dhabi welcome.
Centro Rotana, Yas Island, (02 656 4444).
Dine at 18 Degrees: For an extraordinary dinner-time experience on the town, visit Abu Dhabi’s new architectural marvel, where on floor 18 you’ll find 18° – the hip and buzzing Eastern-Mediteranean outlet that will blow your mind with its view and its staff, right before the food does.
18°, Hyatt Capital Gate (02 596 1440)
Sun 11
Don’t suffer in silence: Eliminating fuzz for good need not be a painful experience. If you’ve got a low tolerance to ‘ouch’, try Kaya Skin Clinic’s new painless laser hair reduction treatments. They guarantee no skin irritation, discolouration or pain.
Available across all Kaya branches (02 443 3709).
Head out after work: Cho Gao is the perfect place to head for a brew on a Sunday after work to wind down from the day. Offering tasty South-East Asian food and a cosy environment.
Cho Gao, Crowne Plaza, (02 616 6149).
Buy some threads: Pierre Cardin is offering a whopping 75 percent off selected items. Get yourself kitted out with some nice clothing then head out to show it off. This offer ends on March 13 so we suggest you run, not walk.
Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7270).
Have a blend with a view: If you have not been out to the Monte-Carlo Beach Club it is about time to go and experience everything that this amazing venue has to offer. Choose from a bevarage at Sea Lounge or Bubbles Bar and then follow up with dinner at Le Deck. You won’t be disappointed, we assure you.
Monte-Carlo Beach Club (02 656 3500).
Mon 12
Save on glasses: We all know that glasses can be expensive, so head to Vision Express where, until March 23 they are offering buy-three-get-one-free.
See in store for more details. Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7270).
Buy Emirati gifts: When you’re buying souvenirs for people back home, there are only so many times you can get away with toy camels, dates and mugs that read ‘My friend went to Abu Dhabi and…’. It just isn’t cool anymore. That’s why we think you should change your game, and head over to the Sougha kiosk at the Souq Central Market and buy handmade Emirati crafts instead.
Sougha at Souk Central Market, Ittihad Square (02 810 7810).
Get some colour: Rush to Mango, where they have their beautiful new collection in store full of brights and pretty pastels. With Kate Moss modelling the campaign you are sure to find something you love.
Mango, Abu Dhabi Mall, (02 645 4858).
Erase those fine lines: Cult beauty product, Advanced Night Repair serum from Estee Lauder, celebrates its 30th anniversary this month; so pop in and buy a special 30th Birthday limited edition bottle.
Paris Gallery, Abu Dhabi Mall (02 443 7270).
Tue 13
Buy some lovely kids gear: Chipi at Al Wahda Mall is offering up to 25 percent off selected items until March 27. Chipi offers gorgeous kids pieces for babies and children. Don’t miss out while this offer is on.
Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Smoke it: Add some fun to your shisha session. Smoke some of the sweet flavoured good stuff at Stars ‘n’ Bars for a change. The music’s pretty rockin’ and you can get great burgers with a nice bottle of brew as you turn your gaze across the waters to the lovely view of the Yas Viceroy. Sorted.
Stars ‘n’ Bars, Yas Marina & Yacht Club, Yas Island (02 656 3000).
Have a day at the beach: For a truly relaxing day at the beach and pool, head to Hiltonia Health Club. For just Dhs150 you will get a towel, locker and deck chair. Swim in the sea and then enjoy the pool with swim up bar.
Hiltonia Health Club, Hilton Abu Dhabi (02 681 1900).
Have a girls’ night: Been meaning to catch up with the girls? Grab your girlfriends and go to Level Lounge where tonight house beverages are free for the ladies from 7-9pm. The rooftop bar sets a very chilled vibe and there’s shisha, if you indulge.
Level Lounge, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, (02 621 000).
