SUNDAY
Taste of Southeast Asia
Chefs from Thailand, Bali and Vietnam are visiting Asian restaurant Sontaya over the next few months and bringing with them a selection of special dishes. It’s all part of the Taste of Southeast Asia festival that runs until early next year.
Prices vary. Until Jan 17, 2020. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi (02 498 8888).
MONDAY
Sushi and dim sum
Lively bar and restaurant Mr Miyagi’s is offering two hours of unlimited tasty Asian bites, including maki rolls, bao buns and dim sum, for less than Dhs100.
Dhs99. Sun-Mon. 5pm onwards. Yas Marina, Yas Island (060 797 0742).
TUESDAY
New burgers
Porters English Pub has launched a new burger menu. The refreshed list includes an American burger, a Greek patty with lamb, tzatziki and feta, and a salmon option with mustard sauce.
Dhs59. Daily Noon-3am. Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Hazza Bin Zayed Street (02 495 3890).
WEDNESDAY
Steak and grape
The date-night promotion at The Foundry includes a steak each with sides of mashed potato, grilled asparagus, onion rings and pepper sauce. There’s also a bottle of grape thrown in.
Dhs299. Fri-Wed 6pm-10.30pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
Lebanese breakfast
Dahab is now opening its doors at 9am and serving up a spread of traditional breakfast dishes including beans, hummus, jam, cheese, labneh, omelettes and vegetables.
Dhs55. Sun-Thu 9am-11.30am. Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (02 667 4446).
THURSDAY
50 percent off
Bord Eau, the French restaurant at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, is offering a whopping 50 percent discount on food and a selection of drinks.
Prices vary. Until Oct 31. Sun-Fri 6.30pm-11.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (02 509 8555).
Seafood Spectacular
The Seafood Spectacular night at Khayal is a dream for any fans of fish or shellfish. The huge selection of dishes is spread across six buffets, and you can choose to add on a soft drink or house beverage package.
Dhs220 (food), Dhs50 (soft drinks), Dhs150 (house beverages). Thu 6.30pm-10.30pm. Marriot Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City A (02 201 4000).
FRIDAY
Brunch in Beirut
Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi has launched a new Friday brunch at Essence that serves up a wide selection of Lebanese fare. Brunch in Beirut offers countless Levantine dishes alongside free-flowing beverages, and packages start from less than Dhs200.
Dhs190 (soft drinks), Dhs290 (house beverages), Dhs95 (kids). Fri 12.30pm-4pm. Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 697 0000).
Roberto’s brunch
Giving you another option on the weekend, Roberto’s has launched
a new Friday brunch. The suave Italian restaurant is offering starters such as burrata and calamari, plus freshly baked pizzas, oysters, pasta, risotto and meat and fish for mains. For some reason we don’t think you’ll be walking away hungry.
From Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs495 (premium beverages) and Dhs590 (bubbly). Fri noon-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 627 9009).
Nahaam brunch
The laid-back Friday Brunch at Nahaam dishes up amazing food from across the restaurants at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. The sushi, curry and barbecued meats are just some of the many highlights, and packages include access to the beach and infinity pool.
Dhs390 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs575 (bubbly), Dhs185 (kids aged nine to 14). Fri 12.30pm-4pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666).
The Café brunch
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas has launched a new Friday brunch in The Café. It features a range of international dishes made at
live cooking stations including a barbecue counter, dosa counter and a carving station.
Dhs350 (house beverages), Dhs550 (house beverages and pool access), Dhs650 (premium beverages), Dhs200 (kids six-12), free (under sixes). Fri 1pm-4pm. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 407 1234).
SATURDAY
Sushi night
Teatro is now offering a super selection of Japanese delicacies every Saturday. This includes an amazing 22 different types of maki rolls, nigiri and sashimi, plus hot appetisers such as yakatori, robatayaki, tempura and more.
Dhs189. Sat 6pm-11pm. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3317).
Weekend roast
We love a roast dinner here in Abu Dhabi, and in fact the one at the OAK Room proved so popular that it is now taking place on Fridays too. The menu includes a choice of quality meats, plus a hearty fish pie and vegetarian option.
Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs388 (house beverages), Dhs488 (bubbly). Fri-Sat 12.30pm-4.30pm. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
