Wednesday 9
Eat Italian: At Park Rotana’s Ginger, Wednesday nights are when the pasta is al dente and the pizza is piping hot. It’s Dhs140 per person, which is fair for five-star hotel dining. And if the weather’s nice, you can take your supper outside.
Ginger, Park Rotana (02 657 3333).
Rehydrate: Rehydrating 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 take 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).
Smoke shisha: Fancy some shisha? Our current favourite shisha joint is Tarbouche at Souq Central Market. They’ve got excellent mezze, a roof terrace and some fine shisha flavours.
Tarbouche al Basha, Souk Central Market (02 628 2220).
Have a night out with the girls: If you like nothing more than a weekly catch up with the girls then head to Yacht Club tonight for their fabulous ladies night. There is free flowing bubbly for the girls from 7pm-1am. The Yacht Club now has a great new chef so why not try some of their tasty sushi while you’re there.
The Yacht Club, InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen (02 666 6888)
Thursday 10
Try some new Thai: With the new Sofitel on the Corniche now open, it has brought along with it some great new restaurants. Why not try Silk & Spice, their Thai-themed restaurant. Sit at the sunken tables and enjoy the view over the Corniche.
Silk & Spice, open everyday except for Sunday. Sofitel Hotel (02 813 7777).
Relax after work in style: After a long, hard week in the office there is nothing nicer than heading out after work. Why not try Breeze Lounge at Emirates Palace where you can sit between the pool and beach and truly relax with shisha or a drink.
Breeze Lounge, Emirates Palace Hotel (02 690 7920).
Discover Morocco: Take in the history, culture and traditions of Morocco at the first ever Moroccan Festival at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan. It promises to be an overwhelming experience for the senses, with traditional foods on offer and a bazaar of Moroccan arts, crafts, ethnic jewellery and clothing to buy.
May 7-13 at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana (02 657 0000).
Find out about wildlife: Get onto www.wildarabia.com to find out about our regions wildlife and ogle in awe at some breathtaking images that feature in the Wild Arabia exhibition by National Geographic Al Arabia. And once you’re all good and inspired, we challenge you to go out and snap some photos yourself to enter their bi-monthly photography competition.
For more details about this excellent project, get online now.
Friday 11
Get great skin: Bellacure Nails just celebrated its first anniversary, and to celebrate they have some fantastic offers for the month of May. When you book a Dermalogica facial you’ll get 50 percent off a Dermalogica body treatment. Bellacure also does amazing nails so why not get them done while you’re there.
Muroor Rd, 15th street next to Al Mamoura (02 658 4100).
Have brunch with a view: Popular dining spot Cipriani have a noon to sunset brunch where for only Dhs150 you can indulge in a three-course meal with a complimentary drink. Enjoy the food and listen to sunset beats on the terrace. Book before Friday to secure your table.
Cipriani, Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 657 5400).
Get new glasses: If you are in need of new glasses head to Yateem Optician before May 22 and you can benefit from 25 percent off on selected eyewear. Don’t miss these great savings.
Yateem Optician, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Have a seafod platter: Why not dig into fresh nautical delights at Hawksbill after a long day of golfing? There’ll be dressed crab, cured salmon, oysters, lobster, shrimp and sushi, all served at your table on a large platter to share.
Prices start at Dhs180. Friday nights throughout May from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Hawksbill, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club (02 557 8000).
Saturday 12
Cook a tagine: Update your culinary skills at Agadir. Every Saturday the Westin’s signature Moroccan joint holds cooking classes. They’ll teach you everything about Moroccan cooking.
Dhs350 per person. From 11.30am-4.30pm. Agadir, Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa (02 616 9999).
Treat your man: Whether he’s rough and tough or the sensitive type, men like a bit of pampering too. Why not treat him to Zen the Spa’s man treatments this May? Choose from an active muscle massage, men’s skin refining treatment and reflexology.
Treatments start from Dhs200. Zen the Spa, Beach Rotana (02 697 9333).
Eat great seafood: If you’re looking for excellent food and service then end your weekend by heading to Finz at the Beach Rotana for a great meal of amazing seafood. Make sure you try the barramundi with violet mash.
Finz, Beach Rotana (02 697 0000).
Have ladies night on the rooftop: Before it starts to get so hot that sitting outside won’t really be an option, why not head to Level Lounge tonight and sit on the lovely rooftop by the pool. Ladies will receive free house beverages from 7pm-9pm.
Level Lounge, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi (02 621 0000).
Sunday 13
Zap it: If you’re tired of waxing and shaving and whatever else you need to put yourself through to stay smooth, here may be a permanent solution. Kaya are offering painless hair reduction and they guarantee no skin irritation, discolouration or pain.
Available across all Kaya branches (02 443 3709).
Rescue a kitty: ADFH Animal Shelter need all the help they can get when it comes to re-housing homeless cats and dogs, with hundreds waiting for a new family to adopt them. Why not rescue one today?
ADFH Animal Shelter, Al Mafraq (02 575 5155).
Pamper your bump: Expecting? Visit Park Hyatt Atarmia spa. From Dhs470 they’ll treat you to a specially tailored aromatherapy massage that will ease you of all those pregnancy aches and pains.
Atarmia spa, Park Hyatt (02 407 1107).
Have an adventure: The Crowne Plaza Yas Island May packages rock. Buy an overnight stay in a superior room with breakfast and get a sports voucher for Al Forsan International Sports Resort. That’s a one-day pass for two adults and your choice of an activity including paintball, archery, laser shooting and motorsports.
Valid until May 31 (02 656 3111).
Monday 14
Treat your hair: The weather here in Abu Dhabi and all the exposure to the air-conditioning can really wreak havoc on your hair. Why not treat yourself to the L’Oreal Power Dose hair treatment at Sisters. It will nourish your barnet and have it looking healthy in no time.
Dhs75, Sisters Beauty Lounge, Al Bateen (02 222 2501).
Spend a ladies day by the pool: If you and the girls are looking for something different to do then why not head to the Mafraq Hotel on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays where ladies can enjoy a day by the pool for only Dhs60.
Mafraq Hotel, Abu Dhabi (02 659 6666).
Enjoy The Far East: Monday evenings at The Grille restaurant are all about food from the Far East. They’ve got an extensive buffet of delights from Japan to Thailand. Choose from three dining packages starting at Dhs145.
From 6pm at The Grille, Abu Dhabi Golf Club (02 558 8990).
Laugh out loud: For a hilarious evening that entails no script and no cues but does include five funny guys engaged in a spot of side-splitting improvisation, don’t miss the famous Whose Line is it Anyway tonight. From 8pm at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi Auditorium. Tickets are Dhs150 (800 423 463).
Tuesday 15
Take pictures: Got a new camera but don’t know what to do with it? The Expert Beginners Workshop at Keylite Studio runs monthly and costs Dhs180 (Dhs150 if you book two weeks in advance). For details or to find out about the more advanced Creative Beginner or Prolight courses go to www.jayalonzophotoworkshop.com.
Keylite Studio, Professionals Building Block A, Najda Street (050 908 7085).
Get beach ready: It’s well and truly swimwear season so why not head into Beyond the Beach to stock up on swimwear for summer. They are offering up to 25 percent off until May 28.
Beyond the Beach, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Teach your kids to swim: Head to the Le Méridien where your little ones can learn to swim using fun games. With summer coming now is the perfect time to enrol them.
Le Méridien, Tourist Club Area (050 782 1337).
Get great shoes: Looking for some new shoes? Today is the last day to get 25 to 50 percent off selected footwear at Charles & Keith. If you are looking for some sandals or open-toed shoes for summer then head in and grab a bargain.
Charles & Keith, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
