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Seven great happy hours to try this Wednesday during Abu Dhabi Showdown Week

Enjoy a night out for less across the city in the lead-up to UFC 242

Abu Dhabi Showdown Week is here and there’s loads going on.

There’s a UFC event, a huge concert by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and it’s all happening at a new arena on Yas Island.

There are loads of happy hours taking place every day, too, as well as the brilliant Knockout Burger deals.

So here are the best wallet-friendly Wednesday beverage deals to try during Abu Dhabi Showdown Week.

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).

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).

Cho Gao Marina Walk
Make the most of being able to enjoy half-priced grape, house beverages and bar bites, and end the weekend in style at this friendly Asian bar and restaurant.
Sat 4pm-7pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (800 423 463).

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).

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).

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).