Wednesday 4
Experience some bliss: In need of some serious relaxtion? Soothe your stress with a 75 minute Dermalogica Thermal Body Treatment, including mineral therapy and nurishing sea mud therapy, and receive a free 30 minute massage worth Dhs125.
Bellacure Nails, Al Mumoura Tower A, Dhs450 (02 654 4100).
Attend a lecture: You don’t have to be pining for your student days to have an evening of intellectual stimulation. Tonight NYUAD hosts a fascinating public lecture entitled ‘Being Bedouin: Past and Present.’ If you want to find out how the nomadic way of Arabian life fares amidst all this development you see around you, don’t miss it.
From 6.30-8.30pm at NYUAD Downtown Campus. RSVP sonal.rupani@nyu.edu
Improve your child’s French: If your little ones are learing French at school or would like to learn it outside of school, the French Alliance helps kids to learn French in a fun way.
Near Choitram supermarket, Al Khalidiyah, www.af-abudhabi.net (02 666 6232).
Hear Natalie Cole sing: The capital welcomes the Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, performer and daughter of a legend, Natalie Cole. Don’t miss what will be an unforgettable performance.
April 4 from 8pm at the Emirates Palace Auditorium (02 690 9000). Tickets are available through timeouttickets.com
Thursday 5
See Laidback Luke in Abu Dhabi: We’ve been talking about it for a while now and he’s finally here. Catch the Dutch Dynamo at Yas Arena tonight spinning the decks supported by local resident DJs Stew Magoo and ChadPhunk from Immaculate Touch.
For tickets and more info go to www.thinkflash.ae
Have a very happy hour: There is nothing more relaxing than having a beverage after a long, hard week at work. What is even better is when you can enjoy the drinks for half price. Head to Cho Gao at Crowne Plaza for happy hour from 4pm-7pm where you can enjoy two-for-one drinks.
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi (02 616 6194).
Book your wedding venue: Summer is the season for weddings! And if you’re looking to tie the knot in the upcoming months it’s worth knowing that there are folks out there who want to make your special day even more special by throwing in a promotion. If you book with the Beach Rotana between June 1 and September 30 you can enjoy 15 percent off your total bill for 300 or more guests, and get two nights in their premium suite for the happy couple.
Beach Rotana (02 697 9143).
Have a Choco-brunch: Sevilla want you to indulge in your guilty pleasures at their Chocolate Obsession Brunch. Does this involve chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate? We hope so, but we hear there’s a generous chocolate desserts buffet.
Thursdays from 12.30-4pm, Dhs175 at Sivilla, Al Raha Beach Hotel (02 508 0421).
Friday 6
See Fadel Shaker: As the Abu Dhabi Festival winds to a close, bid all the culture and art farewell with an evening of music by a regional legend. Don’t miss Fadel Shaker in concert at the Emirates Palace this Friday. Tickets are available from timeouttickets.com.
From 8pm at the Emirates Palace Auditorium (02 690 9000).
Eat cake: Feeling like a sugary treat with all talk of Easter? Choose from a super cute range of cakes at Kitsch Cupcakes inlcuding a dainty variety of Easter cupcakes. Kitsch also offer a range of gluten free, egg free and dairy free cupcakes so no one misses out.
Kitsch Cupcakes, Souk Central Market (02 639 8100).
Meet the Easter Bunny: The Westin Golf Resort’s Bubbalicious Brunch has turned Bunnylicious for April. Now every Friday throughout the month you can revel in the joys of the unique experience that is Bubblicious, but with an added bonus; the Easter bunny! Yep, he’s in town and he can’t wait to meet your kids.
Prices start at Dhs240. From 12.30-4pm at Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa (02 616 9999).
Go bananas: Everyone loves Banana Republic and why wouldn’t you with their beautiful tailored pieces and classic designs. From now until April 27 Banana Republic are offering 25-50 percent off selected items. Don’t miss this one.
Banana Republic, Al Wahda Mall (02 697 0323).
Saturday 7
Munch on a tortilla: From today until April 13 you can enjoy a delicious Spanish totilla for only Dhs25 each at Bravo Tapas Bar. With flavours like garlic, blue cheese, potato and salmon and cream what more could you ask for?
Bravo Tapas Bar, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Watch a film: In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, NYUAD hosts a public screening of the highly controversial Cairo Station. This bleak depiction of Egyptian society marked director Youssef Chahine’s movement to handling socially conscious stories about the urban poor and dispossessed.
From 7-9pm at NYUAD Downtown Campus. RSVP sonal.rupani@nyu.edu
Shop! It’s not all that often the GAP has a sale so grab the oppurtunity to get 25-50 percent off selected items until April 27.
GAP clothing. Several locations including Marina Mall (02 681 2310).
Make a splash: The weather is certainly warming up so now is the perfect time to have a dip in the pool. Abu Dhabi Country Club offers lessons for adults and kids or you can just show up by yourself and do a few laps. A great way to get fit for summer!
Abu Dhabi Country Club, Al Mushrif (02 657 7777).
Sunday 8
Spring Clean: Get rid of your old stuff in the most arty way known to Abu Dhabi denizens. Pack them in a box, label it with your name and drop it off at Café Arabia for their spring flea market. It’ll save you feeling bad about throwing away what could be the next man’s treasured trinket.
Café Arabia, from 9am-1pm. For more info contact Rachael (02 643 9699)
Hunt for eggs: If you want to make Easter Sunday a real celebration, head down to the Park Rotana where Ginger is throwing an all day dining party. There’ll be a huge spread and an Easter egg hunt for the kiddies. It’s Dhs185 per person, and the little-ones get a 50 percent discount if they’re under 12 years old.
From noon-4pm at Ginger, Park Rotana (02 657 3333).
Celebrate Easter: Celebrate Easter with a special Easter-Sunday brunch at Sofra bld. They’re putting on a lavish buffet spread with house beverages and a glass of bubbly upon arrival priced at Dhs265 per person. From 12.30-4pm at Sofra bld, Shangri-La Hotel (02 509 8555).
Have some fun: If you want to get the kids out of the capital, head to Hili Fun City in Al Ain with rollercoaster’s and lots of other rides.
Hili Fun City, Al Ain (03 784 5542).
Monday 9
Get fit for summer: Want to hit the gym again but not quite sure what to sign up for? Then why not try before you buy at Sheraton. Throughout April, they’re offering a one week membership at the discounted price of Dhs350.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 697 0272).
Buy a dream cream: It really is a challenge getting your make up to stay on your face for long in the Abu Dhabi heat, but fear no more. Cult beauty brand Estée Lauder has just launched their new Illuminating Perfecting Primer, that will have your make up sitting flawlessly.
Paris Gallery, Abu Dhabi Mall (02 645 4858).
Find a new local: It’s about time you quit hanging out at the same old place and found yourself a new haunt. The Retreat is certainly a competitive option. With their brand spanking new menu, this gastro-pub is the ideal place to have a bite while catching your favourite games.
The Retreat, Westin Golf Resort and Spa (02 616 9999).
Have ladies night: Cristal at the Millennium Hotel offers free bubbly for the ladies every Monday from 7-9pm. A great place to sit and unwind with the girls.
Cristal, Millennium Hotel (02 614 6000).
Tuesday 10
Chill out after work: Fancy an after-work drink with your friends? Head to Breeze Lounge at Emirates Palace where you can sip a drink in the gorgeous beach and pool surroundings. With the weather warming up it is the perfect outdoor venue.
Breeze Lounge, Emirates Palace (02 690 7920).
Have choco-bunnies for lunch: The Holiday Inn’s April promo is a special lunch buffet throughout the month at Silk Route. It’ll only cost you Dhs120 and you’ll get chocolate Easter bunnies with baskets full of eggs.
Silk Route, Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi (02 657 4856).
Buy a child a gift: Abu Dhabi Cause Connect are running a campaign to collect in-kind donations of games, art and sport supplies for Palestinian kids. If you want to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged children, go out and buy them some gifts! Collection for the Art and Games appeal is running until April 30.
To find out where your nearest drop off point is, email: AbuDhabiCauseConnect@gmail.com
Get involved: The Royal Society of St George organises entertaining events every month, and getting involved with them is a great way to do good whilst meeting new people.
Give them a ring and see all the ways you can help (050 481 7686).
