Abu Dhabi Showdown Week is shaping up to be something pretty special.
By now you’re probably aware of the massive UFC event and two huge concerts by Red Hot Chili Peppers and J Balvin taking place at the all-new purpuse-built arena on Yas Island.
You may have even read about the happy hours and parties taking place across the city and the bunch of fitness events you can sign up for and watch.
But there’s also loads more going on across the capital and we’re particularly excited for the Knockout Burgers part of Showdown Week.
We’ve teamed up with the organisers and more than 35 bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants across the city to bring you some incredible burger deals.
Love a classic? Here are some classic burger deals to whet your whistle.
Fifth Street Cafe
For Knockout Burgers, the venue has put a great deal together on the best-selling Courtyard Burger. It comes with an Angus beef patty, crispy turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, a freshly baked bun and a free bottle of hops to go with it.
Dhs60. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 698 2255).
Jones the Grocer
This Aussie café is known for its tremendous burgers, and this offer lets you get the Jones signature wagyu burger with a pint of hops for less than Dhs90. You can also add on crispy-coated brie, truffle brie or foie gras if you’re feeling particularly extra. There’s also a platter of mini wagyu sliders with brie, beef bacon, cheddar and caramelised onions available. See if you can stand to share them.
Dhs85 (burger), Dhs62 (sliders). Various locations, including Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach (02 558 9808).
McGettigan’s
Now we have another reason to head over to one of the most popular pubs in the city for a bit of grub. The Irish bar is offering its McGettigan’s Signature Burger (featuring an Angus beef patty, bacon, cheddar, sweet pickles, tomato, lettuce and relish), plus a portion of fries, ‘funky’ coleslaw and a bottle of selected hops all for less than Dhs100.
Dhs99. Al Raha Beach Hotel and Resort, Channel Street (02 652 4333).
Oak Room
This cool steakhouse has come up with a super deal for Showdown Week. For Dhs100 you’ll get the Oak Room burger (topped with mustard mayonnaise, pickles, battered onion rings and smoked cheddar) and a bottle of the hotel chain’s own-brand hops. Brilliant.
Dhs100. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
Olea
This upmarket restaurant has a perfect spot on Saadiyat Island. During Showdown Week you can get a grilled beef burger with turkey bacon, cheese, lettuce, mayonnaise and sliced pickled beetroot plus a pint of hops for Dhs110. We reckon that’s worth heading out to the island for.
Dhs110. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi (02 498 8888).
The Sports Cafe
This sports bar always does a good burger and it’s no different during Showdown Week. Here you’ll get the bar’s signature burger with a pint for Dhs89. Can’t say fairer than that.
Dhs89. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al Maqta (02 654 3333).
The Tavern
The friendly British-style pub has created a super burger called The Thrill Grill. It includes your choice of either Angus beef or breaded chicken, topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber pickles and beef bacon. You can get all this plus a pint of hops for a special price during Showdown Week.
Dhs60. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Corniche Road East (02 677 3333).
Up and Below
Like casual eatery Fifth Street Café, this rooftop bar at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at the World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi is offering a free glass of hops whenever you treat yourself to its signature Courtyard Burger, only this time there are views.
Dhs60. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 698 2222).
