Abu Dhabi has some brilliant nightlife venues and, thankfully, it has loads of super deals going on to make it more affordable.
So, we’re here to give you the lowdown on the city’s happy hours.
Fortunately, finding a brilliant beverage deal in Abu Dhabi is exceptionally easy to do. It’s almost like these bars want us to go out and have an awesome time every night of the week (well, you only live once after all).
So here are the best wallet-friendly beverage deals in the capital every Monday. Happy hours, we love you.
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MONDAY
Aquarium Restaurant
Relax in the outdoor terrace and enjoy the great views of Yas Marina with a 50 percent discount on selected beverages.
Sun-Thu, 1pm-7pm. Aquarium, Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 696 9357).
Barfly by Buddha-Bar
Guests can enjoy two hours of unlimited house beverages from a selected menu and tasty platters of tapas for Dhs85. Who ever said that school nights have to be boring?
Dhs85. Sat-Wed 6pm-8pm. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal (056 177 7557).
Belgian Café Abu Dhabi
As well as the huge outdoor area and lively post-brunch crowd at weekends, this European-inspired bar also offers 50 percent off house beverages from 4pm to 8pm.
Prices vary. Daily 4pm-8pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (800 423 463).
Bentley Kitchen
Drinks are reduced for a few hours in the early evening and again late at night meaning you’ve got two chances to get a good deal.
Prices vary. Daily 4.30pm-7pm & 11pm-1am. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 626 2131).
BiCE
The classy Italian restaurant at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is offering 50 percent off selected drinks for two hours every day.
Prices vary. Daily 6pm-8pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5555).
Blu Sky Lounge & Grill
Fight those working blues any night of the week at this super sports bar that has discounted drinks daily for four hours.
From Dhs22. Daily 7pm-11pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Mina Street, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
Butcher & Still
There’s a buy one, get one free offer every evening, and there are few better ways to end the day than by relaxing out on the terrace of this swish steakhouse.
Prices vary. Daily 4pm-7pm. Four Seasons Hotel, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2444).
Byblos Sur Mer
You can get 50 percent off selected beverages from 4pm to 7pm, which is the perfect time for some pre-dinner drinks.
Mon 4pm-7pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (800 423 463).
Chamas Bar
The Brazilian eatery is serving up selected house beverages and mixed drinks at half the normal price for four hours every evening.
Prices vary. Daily 4pm-8pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (800 423 463).
Cho Gao Crowne Plaza
You can grab a selection of drinks for half the usual price for a full eight hours every day. There’s also 50 percent off the venue’s brilliant Asian food if you order to take it away between 4pm and 7pm.
Prices vary. Daily noon-8pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 616 6149).
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Get yourself through the working week with 50 percent off selected grapes, house beverages and bar bites.
Mon 4pm-7pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (800 423 463).
Circo
The funky and colourful Italian is offering half-priced hops, grapes and mixed drinks as part of it’s daily happy hour. It’s a great incentive to head out early next time you’re craving pizza.
Prices vary. Daily 6pm-8pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (800 423 463).
c.mondo bar at Centro Capital Centre
There’s a great deal at this friendly bar. You can get 50 percent off on selected beverages for a whole 13 hours (yes, more than half the day) all week.
Prices vary. Daily noon-1am. Centro Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 409 6512).
c.mondo at Yas Centro Yas Island
There’s a buy one, get one free offer on selected beverages running for eight hours on weekdays and for nine at the weekend.
Prices vary. Sun-Wed 4pm-midnight; Thu-Sat noon-9pm. Yas Centro Yas Island, Golf Plaza, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi (02 656 4239).
Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant
This homely bar seems set on making it impossible to pay full price for a drink, which is fine by us. There are discounts on house beverages from noon onwards, then after 8pm ‘Crazy Hour’ kicks in with bubbly, premium beverages and hops for Dhs19 and eight selected mixed drinks for Dhs119. Then from midnight to closing short drinks are on offer for Dhs20.
Prices vary. Daily noon-8pm (Happy Hour), 8pm-midnight (Crazy Hour), midnight-2.30am (Happy Endings). Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3333).
COYA
The Peruvian bar and restaurant is treating guests to two hours of free-flowing beverages from the Sunset Treat menu for Dhs150 per person.
Dhs150. Sun-Thu 6.30pm-8.30pm. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000).
Dusk
Head to this exclusive Mexican restaurant between 5pm and 7pm on any day of the week and you’ll be able to enjoy 50 percent off beverages. It also means you get to visit the amazing Zaya Nurai Island, and we challenge you to find a more beautiful place in the world. Go on, we’ll wait…
Prices vary. Daily 5pm-7pm. Zaya Nurai Island (02 506 6274).
Harvesters
The daily happy hour offers a list of selected drinks for as little as Dhs18 each, and it’s on all afternoon and evening until 10pm.
From Dhs18. Daily noon-10pm. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown, Madinat Zayed (02 615 6461).
Hamilton’s Gastropub
Head to this super-cool, industrial themed venue on Saadiyat Island and you can make the most of a 50 percent discount on all beverages.
Sun-Wed, 5pm-9pm. Hamilton’s Gastropub, Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).
Heroes
The friendly pub is offering a selection of drinks for as little as Dhs25, and you’ve got until 8pm every day to make the most of it.
Prices vary. Daily noon-8pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 616 6132).
Groovz
This funky bar has two daily promotions. There’s 50 percent off food and drink from 4pm to 9pm, and drinks for Dhs15 from 9pm to midnight.
Prices vary. Daily 4pm-9pm, 9pm-midnight. Groovz Bar & Restaurant, Al Diar Capital Hotel, Al Zahiyah (050 544 7977).
Level Lounge
Take in the views over the city skyline and live your best life as you sip on reduced-priced drinks all afternoon.
Prices vary. Daily noon-8pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 616 6800).
LEXX
There’s a buy one, get one free offer on selected drinks and complimentary pass-around snacks (yes that’s right free food).
Sat-Wed 5pm-8pm & Thu-Fri midnight-2am. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residences Emirates Pearl, West Corniche (02 510 1234).
Lobby Bar at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
You can grab selected beverages for half the original price on any night of the week at this stylish bar.
Prices vary. Daily 5pm-8pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666).
McGettigan’s
This daily happy hour deal doesn’t mess about. From noon until 10pm you can grab hops, premium beverages and grape for the discounted price of Dhs22.
Dhs22. Sun-Wed 3pm-10pm, Thu-Sat noon-10pm. Al Raha Beach Hotel & Resort, Channel Street (02 652 4333).
Pool Bar at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Why have one juniper-based mixed beverage when you can have five of them for a knockdown price?
Dhs150 (five mixed drinks). Mon 4pm-11pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5556).
Ray’s Bar
Arrive just in time to watch the sunset from the heights of Etihad Towers and enjoy 50 percent off selected beverages and 25 percent off food.
Prices vary. Daily 5pm-8pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5556).
Spaccanapoli
Chill out with a bowl of fresh pasta or a crispy pizza and enjoy getting 50 percent off selected drinks all afternoon.
Prices vary. Daily noon-8pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 616 6261).
Stock Burger Co.
The 600 Hoppy Minutes deal offers drinks at cheaper prices for a whole ten hours.
Prices vary. Daily noon-10pm. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, Dhafeer Street (800 78625).
Tamba
The Indian inspired restaurant has launched a daily happy hour deal offering discounted drinks from Dhs25 in the early evening, and also later on from 11pm onwards. You may as well try some of the incredible food while you’re there too.
Daily 4pm-8pm and 11pm-1am. The Hub, The Mall at World Trade Center, Al Markiziya (02 672 8888).
The Rooftop
Watch the sunset over Al Ain from this cool bar and refresh yourself with a selection of half-priced drinks.
Prices vary. Daily 5pm-7pm. Aloft Al Ain, Al Ain (03 713 8888).
The Scene
The venue by Simon Rimmer has decided that drink deals shouldn’t just be limited to a certain time of day. In fact, it is now running a buy one, get one free offer on beverages all day long, seven days a week.
Prices vary. Daily noon-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 797 0331).
The Sportsman’s Arms
Get to this family-friendly sports bar before 8pm and the chances are you’ll find your favourite drink on offer. Hops and grape are available for prices starting from Dhs20, and there’s a buy one, get one free offer on selected mixed drinks, too.
Prices vary. Daily noon-8pm. International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City (02 447 1066).
The Warehouse
This place loves a good deal and offers 50 percent off house beverages, bottles of grape for Dhs125 and glasses of grape for Dhs30, from 4pm to 8pm every Monday.
Mon 4pm-8pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5591).
Todd English’s Olives
Get drinks for under Dhs25 each for a whole eight hours every day. The outdoor terrace by the Grand Canal is beautiful during the cooler months and the bar is very cool too.
Dhs23. Daily, noon-8pm. The Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 404 1940).
Velocity
The sports bar is slashing the prices of its drinks from opening until midnight, with beverages starting from Dhs24.
Prices vary. Sun-Wed 4pm-midnight; Thu-Sat noon-midnight. Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 304 7777).
Waves Pool Bar
As you relax by the pool after a long day at work, you can make the most of the buy one, get one
free offer on hops, grapes and selected premium beverages.
Prices vary. Sun-Wed 6pm-8pm. Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 501 6088).
Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi
Start your evening by catching the last rays of sunshine up at Latitude Rooftop Pool Bar and make the most of the 50 percent discount on selected beverages. After that you can make your way down to Yas Lounge for more half-priced drinks.
Prices vary. 4pm-6pm (Latitude Rooftop Pool Bar); 6pm-8pm (Yas Lounge). Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 0600).
Y Bar
There’s a buy one, get one free offer on selected beverages running between 4pm and midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, and between noon and 9pm, Thursday to Saturday.
Prices vary. Sun-Wed 4pm-midnight; Thu-Sat noon-9pm. Yas Island Rotana, Golf Plaza, Yas Island (02 656 4155).