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16 brilliant bar and drinks deals to try in Abu Dhabi this week

The places to be on your next night out in the capital

SUNDAY
The Bartender Series

The Lounge at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort has launched its own Bartender Series, where expert mixologists will teach you how to mix, blend and shake your own master creations. You’ll be a mixed-drink master in no time.
Dhs50 (bartender series), Dhs115 (tapas buffet). Sun 5pm-6pm. Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Island (02 811 4342).

Drinks and dinner deal
Paco’s in Al Ain is offering a plate of hearty pub grub and two house beverages for less than Dhs100. There’s a different dish included every day.
Dhs99. Sat-Wed, 6pm-11pm. Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Al Ain (03 768 6666).

Frida nights
The ladies’ night at Amerigos is all about celebrating the legacy of Frida Kahlo. There’s free-flowing Mexican mixed drinks and 50 percent off food.
Free. Sun 6pm-1am. Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 656 2000).

MONDAY
Grape night

Mondays can be a bit of a drag at the best of times. So we’re super excited that Peruvian restaurant COYA has launched Sommelier Mondays, offering half price grape all night long.
Prices vary. Mon, 6pm onwards. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000).

Onyx ladies’ night
The La Belle ladies’ night at Onyx lets girls enjoy a complimentary bar all night long, whilst dancing to tunes from DJ Eyjey.
Mon 11pm-4am. Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, Al Mushrif (050 977 9535).

TUESDAY
Dance it out

Head to Up & Below bar and you can learn how to bust some super moves. With certified dance instructors, great drink deals and a live DJ playing Latin music, it’s an awesome night.
Free. Tue 10pm-1am. Courtyard by Marriott, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, Al Makaziyah (02 698 2222).

’80s night
Dahab has launched a special ’80s and ’90s-themed night. For Dhs100 ladies get two drinks and one bite, while gentlemen get three drinks or 50 percent off house beverages.
Dhs100. Tue, 10pm onwards. Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (02 667 4446).

WEDNESDAY
Half-price drinks

You’ll get 50 percent off all your drinks when you dine at The Grille after 6pm. The offer applies to all the drinks on the menu from Monday to Wednesday.
Prices vary. Mon-Wed 6pm-10pm. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A (056 536 2230).

Moonflower night
Girls can get 50 percent off plates of pub grub and three house beverages at chilled-out Irish venue PJ O’Reilly’s.
Wed 7pm-10pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 695 0515).

THURSDAY
La Fiesta

Yas Marina is one of the liveliest places to be and the La Fiesta night at Stars ’N’ Bars is one big party. The RnB and reggaeton tunes keep the crowd moving and it’s always packed.
Free. Thu 10pm-3am. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).

Ladies’ night
Girls can get four free beverages at Tamba (including sparking grape and super mixed drinks), plus 30 percent off the Indian-inspired dishes. It’s always busy and the tunes are awesome.
Free. Thu 9pm-2am. The  Hub, The Mall at the World Trader Center Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 672 8888).

FRIDAY
Groovy deals

Groovz Bar & Restaurant has launched two new promotions. You can get drinks from Dhs15 every single day from 9pm to midnight, plus half price food and drinks every day for five hours before that.
Prices vary. Daily 4pm-9pm, 9pm-midnight. Al Diar Capital Hotel, Al Zahiyah (050 544 7977).

Karaoke night
Amateur singers will take the mic and showcase their hidden talent at Harvesters. With a wide variety of songs and genres on offer there’s something for everyone whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned singer.
Free. Friday 8pm-midnight. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown, Hamdan Street (02 615 6461).

SATURDAY
New Saturday Ladies’ night

Abu Dhabi’s latest club is launching a new Saturday ladies’ night. Onyx, on the ground floor of Novotel Hotel Al Bustan, is offering free drinks all night long during Urban Ladies’ Night. One of the city’s top DJs, Kaboo, will be spinning R’n’B and hip-hop throughout the night, too.
Free. Sat 11pm-4am. Onyx, Novotel Hotel Al Bustan Abu Dhabi (050 977 9535).

Soleil Vista
Head to Barfly by Buddha-Bar at sunset and you can get two hours of unlimited house beverages from a selected menu, plus platters of tapas for less than Dhs90.
Dhs85. Sat-Wed 6pm-8pm. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal (056 177 7557).

Party time
When you’re not ready to accept that the weekend’s over, head to Heroes. Ladies can get three complimentary drinks and the tunes are loads of fun.
Sat 7pm-11pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (02 616 6166).