We’ve been bigging it up for a while now, but Abu Dhabi Showdown Week really is going to be brilliant.
Yes, there’s the UFC event and two huge concerts by Red Hot Chili Peppers and J Balvin at the new arena on Yas Island, there are also loads of happy hours and parties taking place across the city, as well as fitness events.
But, perhaps most of all, we’re excited for Knockout Burgers.
The good news is if you’re a vegan, you don’t have to be left out because there are several venues offering plant-based options so that you can get in on the action.
Here are all the vegan Knockout Burgers you can get as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week.
Blu Sky Lounge and Grill
The modern sports bar at the Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is one of the latest venues in the city to start serving the super popular Beyond vegan burger. During Showdown Week you can get a Beyond burger served with vegan cheese, salad and homemade sweet potato chips for less than Dhs75.
Dhs75. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
Café 302
This hipster and wholesome café is offering brilliant deals on burgers for vegetarians, vegans and, of course, meat lovers. Each one comes with fries, a drink and a side of deli salad, and the choices include the signature Café Burger (with lots of melted cheese), buttermilk-fried chicken with avocado and turkey and the vegan-friendly red lentil and cauliflower burger.
Dhs70 (meat burger combo), Dhs50 (vegetarian combo). Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Fatima Bint Mubarak Street (02 610 6666).
The Foundry
This classy restaurant at the Southern Sun Abu Dhabi has just become the first steakhouse in the capital to serve the Beyond vegan burger. During Showdown Week you can get a Beyond burger served with vegan cheese, salad and homemade sweet potato chips for less than Dhs75.
Dhs75. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
