Wed 23
Get two muddy for one: Another summer promotion at Zen the Spa at Beach Rotana hotel; enjoy a purifying rasul mud treatment in the warmth of their rasul chamber, and get another rasul mud treatment for free. That’s double the detox and extra smooth skin. Or you can be generous and share it with a friend, of course.
Zen the Spa, Beach Rotana (02 697 9333).
Enjoy afternoon tea: Take yours with a decadent Yas Viceroy twist. Starting at Dhs110, they have a variety of menus to choose from including the traditional variety and a French bubbly one (bubbly for tea? What next?!) so you’ll be spoilt for choice and then some.
Available from noon-6pm, Yas Viceroy (02 656 0000).
See some beautiful jewellery: Café Arabia and jewellery brand Tahm-mee-ray are having an evening of high tea with the designers’ team to showcase their best signature collection. Join them for a fashionable evening at Café Arabia, discover the new collection and understand the inspirations that led to their creation.
5.30pm-7.30pm, Café Arabia, Al Mushrif, between Al Karama and Airport Road (02 643 9699).
Sip bubbly with a great view: If you’ve been neglecting your girlfriends lately then why not head to ladies night at the Yacht Club tonight where from from 7pm-1am ladies can recieve a free flow of bubbly – it’s sure to get the gossip flowing.
The Yacht Club, InterContinental, Al Bateen (02 666 6888).
Thu 24
Buy handycrafts: Visit the Handycraft Market and buy all kinds of novel goods from camel-milk soap to soy wax melts at the Dome@Rawdhat. Part of exhibitors’ sales will go towards the St Joseph School charity fund. From 9am-7pm, for more info contact artmia.collectif@gmail.com.
Go shopping: If a week at work has left you feeling a bit worn out then a spot of retail therapy should perk you right up. Columbia is offering 25-65 percent off selected items until June 13. Spoil yourself and end the working week on a good note.
Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Rehydrate: Rehaydrating your skin is not the same as moisturising it. So rub on all the expensive stuff and it’ll still feel dry. If you want to get all fresh-faced to combat the summer heat, try taking advantage of Espa’s spring promotion. Treat yourself to an intensive facial at the Yas Viceroy spa and get a complimentary full body salt and oil scrub or a back, neck and shoulder massage. The choice is yours.
Dhs380, valid until May 31. Espa, Yas Viceroy (02 656 0862).
Get adventurous at Amador: Buy the Amador package to lose yourself in an evening of imaginative cuisine at Amador Restaurant. Then instead of rolling yourself home you get an overnight stay for two at the Park Rotana, with a buffet breakfast the next morning.
All for just Dhs1,450. Available Sunday to Friday. Amador and Cellar, Park Rotana (02 657 3333).
Fri 25
Have a lovely brunch: Start your weekend off with a great brunch at Oléa at the the St. Regis on Saadiyat Island. Enjoy a huge range of delicious food and gaze out at the beach view.
From Dhs300 to Dhs450 with bubbly. Every Friday at Oléa, St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 498 8888).
Party on an island: Today is the last day that you can party on Al Maya Island with Immaculate Touch DJ crew top DJs ChadPhunk, Stew Magoo, Cliff Townley and Keith Dobbs – plus their usual array of dancers, fire breathers and stilt walkers.
Shuttle boats will leave from Al Maya Jetty at 1pm behind Rotana Khalidiya Palace opposite Emirates Palace Hotel (055 650 6337).
Play some American football: Driving Force Sports Marketing have recently formed the Emirates American Football League and will be holding try-outs to recruit (adult) players for the ‘Abu Dhabi Wildcats’ today at Zayed Sports City from 4pm-6.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in.
Zayed Sports City (02 403 4200).
Have an Arabic family lunch: Take a break from the brunch culture this weekend and enjoy a clear-headed weekend with the family. Flavours does an Arabic Family late-lunch buffet, with a vast array of Oriental and International, and a complimentary glass of sparkling date juice when you arrive.
Dhs170. Every Friday from 4.30pm-10pm. Flavours, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Sat 26
Cook Moroccan: Upgrade your culinary skills to include more exotic flavours at Agadir. Every Saturday the Westin’s signature Moroccan joint, holds cooking classes.
Dhs350 per person, the class is from 11.30am-4.30pm. Agadir, Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa (02 616 9999).
Pamper yourself: If you are feeling all knotted up from your desk job, then head to Bellacure Nails for one of their great massages. Choose from Swedish massage, hot stone massage and many more.
Muroor Rd, Golden Tower A, near Jones the Grocer (02 658 4100).
Get a weekend away: The Park Hyatt Saadiyat has an all-inclusive weekend package running until August. Get an overnight stay with a sea view and unlimited food and beverages throughout your stay. It’s a great way to spend a day by the beach.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 407 1234).
Have a beverage: Why not end the weekend on a relaxing note with some drinks with friends at Manhattan Lounge. It may be a bit hot now to sit on the terrace, so sit inside and admire the gorgeous wall mural. This Art Deco bar will take you back to the 1920s.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 498 8888).
Sun 27
Buy some new threads: Fancy some new clothes? H&M have bought out their new summer range and it is jam-packed with brights, neons and pastels to die for. There are plenty of fabulous swimwear and beachwear options for great prices too.
H&M, Abu Dhabi Mall (02 645 4858).
Be creative: If your kids are looking for something different to do then why not sign them up for pottery classes? Abu Dhabi Pottery offers classes for kids aged five and under. Call for times and prices for summer.
Abu Dhabi Pottery, 16th St, Khalidiyah Gardens (02 666 7079).
Pamper yourself: In the run up to Madonna’s big Abu Dhabi gig, the town is a-buzzing with all things ‘material girl.’ If you can’t get enough of the hype, get yourself a vogue treatment at Chi, the Spa. Choose from La Isla Arabiaca and the Material Girl packages, starting at Dhs1,140.
Until June 30. Chi, the Spa, Shangri-La Hotel (02 509 8900).
Fly over Italy: Ferrari World has got a brand spanking new ride for visitors to try. It’s the ‘Viaggio in Italia’, which takes you along the route of the Millie Miglia race while you soar over the Italian countryside. Sounds fun.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 496 8001).
Mon 28
Eat Madonna: Here’s how you can really get your choppers into the princess of pop for the summer. Head down to Maison Sucre and get a box of Madonna cupcakes. They pack all the usual Maison Sucre yumminess, but with Madonna’s face on them.
Maison Sucre, Khalidiyah (02 639 6622).
Enjoy dainty treats: Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? If you are looking for some beautiful cakes, macarons, marshmallows and all-round delightful desserts then why not pop into Shakespeare & Co and stock up on yummy treats for dessert or for a gift.
Shakespeare & Co, Souk at Central Market (02 696 0000).
Get your running shoes on: With only a few days until summer hits why not grab a bargain on some running shoes so you can keep fit this summer. The Nike store at Al Wahda Mall are offering 25-50 percent off selected items until June 13.
Nike, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Catch the film festival: The French International Festival of Short Films in Clermont-Ferrant is back in Abu Dhabi for its second year, with a program of Arabic, French and international short films. May 28-30 at Vox Cinemas, Marina Mall.
Contact the French Alliance (02 666 6232).
Tue 29
Eat some cheese: Feel like eating some lovely cheeses? Every Tuesday at Stills you can enjoy a night of cheese and grape bevarages from 6pm-9pm for only Dhs110. We promise you won’t be sorry.
Every Tuesday, Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Yas Island (02 656 3053).
Get fit: If you live near Al Muroor and don’t have a gym in your builiding then you are in luck. Fit Studio has recently opened two doors down from Jones the Grocer and offers loads of great classes. Give them a call today for class times.
Fit Studio, Al Mamoura B, Muroor Rd (02 445 3395).
Beat stress: So work has been getting to you and your road rage is on another level. If you’d like to beat stress try something different for a change. It’s called yoga therapy and it’s at Body Tree studios. The eight week course with Pam Greer commences today, so pick up the phone and sign up before it’s too late.
Dhs1,250 at Bodytree Studio (02 667 6579).
Have pizza without the pain: Missing out on those Italian favorites because you’ve got a gluten intolerance? Now you won’t have to, because Spaccanapoli have got gluten free options for both pasta and pizza on their new menu.
Spaccanapoli, Crowne Plaza (02 616 6261).
