Thursday 15
Get some extremely sporty discounts: Head down to extreme sports shop Rage and spend Dhs150 or more on some sporty goods and you can bag yourself some gift hampers or vouchers worth Dhs50. Can’t say radder than that. Hurry, though – the offer ends tomorrow.
Rage, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7617)
Hunt for treasure: InterContinental Abu Dhabi is hosting a treasure hunt. Track down six hdden items across the city and take them back to the InterCon for the chance to win a prize. The locations will be revealed today on Facebook, Twitter and Radio 2 during the afternoon show with Fadi. Fancy your chances? Go and sign up…
From 2pm-4pm. www.twitter.com/InterContiAD, www.facebook.com/InterContiAD
Party on Saadiyat Island: Once a dusty through-road to Yas Island, Saadiyat is starting to become a destination in its own right. So much so, that for the new season, the guys at Audio Tonic have shifted their weekly house music night to Sea Lounge, a plush new venue at Saadiyat’s Monte-Carlo Beach Club.
Free. From 4pm, Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club (02 656 3500).
Wear a loud shirt: Until September 17, every night is Hawaiian night at Trader Vic’s, with a special four-course menu, special drinks and tropical tunes in the offing all week long. Best of all, though, now’s the chance to break out that retina-mangling Hawaiian shirt you’ve been clinging on to since the late ’80s.
Trader Vic’s, Beach Rotana (02 697 9011)
Friday 16
Pick up some cut-price jalabiya: Al Bait Al Bahraini, which specialises in jalabiya, wedding gowns, slippers and other accessories, is offering up to 75 per cent off all items. Today’s the last day, so you’d better hurry.
Al Bait Al Bahraini, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7686)
Find out if Beady Eye are better than Oasis: When rock icon Liam Gallagher called time on seminal Britpop outfit Oasis, the world’s parka-wearers were distraught. Thankfully, new band Beady Eye are already making waves in the music world – see them do their rock ’n’ roll thing at Flash Forum, Yas Island tonight.
8pm. Dhs295 (800 35274).
Try a classic brunch: Yet to check out the weekly buffet at Al Fanar? You’re missing out. The food may not be too special, but the staff keep the bubbly topped up and the views from the revolving dining room are pretty incredible. Book a table by the window if you can.
Dhs255. Al Fanar, Le Royal Méridien (02 695 0490)
Find out what Maradona’s made of: After months of hype, the hard-partying icon of modern football kicks off his first UAE Pro League campaign today, as Diego Maradona’s Al Wasl welcome Sharjah. Has the Argentinian still got the magic to guide his men to glory?
Find out at 9pm. AD Sports
Saturday 17
Check out an all-new party: Although it’s only been open for a couple of weeks, Saadiyat Island’s Sea Lounge bar has already caught the attention of Abu Dhabi’s
most prominent party maestros. Tonight, DJs Rone Jaxx, Cliff Townley and Natalie Brogan are on the decks for So.Be., a new night of R&B and house tunes.
Free. From 4pm. Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat Island (02 656 3500)
Get back into sports! Been slacking off all summer? Get back into some exciting team sports with Duplays, everyone’s fave sports community.
www.duplays.com
Make yourself over: Don’t know how to use a blending brush? Confused about which colours suit you? Learn all this and more at make up artist Lina Hussein’s workshops, taking place today (and Friday 16) from noon-5pm at the Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi. Lunch and snacks are included.
Dhs850 per person. Contact Lina Hussein at linasmakeup@gmail.com for further information or to make a booking
Go to a flea market: Sheraton Abu Dhabi is hosting a second-hand bazaar to raise money for schools in Pakistan and Romania today. So pop down to rummage through the goods and find some bargain treasures, safe in the knowledge your money is going to a good cause.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi (02 697 0257)
Sunday 18
Watch burly men chase a ball: After a nervy start against Argentina last week, England will be looking to step up a gear in their second Rugby World Cup match against Georgia today. It’s an early start, but most of your favourite sports bars will be opening up early to show the match.
10am, OSN Sports
Drink a jug… …of Spain’s favourite fruity mixed drink, while chugging on a shisha pipe and chowing down on a plate of Spanish appetisers, all for Dhs95. Sound like a good deal? Then head to Beachcomber to take advantage of this summery offer.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi (02 677 3333)
Get bow-tiful: We’ll let you in on a little fashion secret – bows are this season’s big thing. That’s according to the guys at Juicy Couture, at least – they’ve just unveiled their latest collection and it’s positively covered in loopy, ribbon-y flourishes.
Juicy Couture, Marina Mall (02 681 2310)
Scoff a bento box: Big on Japanese cuisine? Get yourself along to Wokcano, where they’re currently offering traditional Japanese bento box lunches for Dhs99, filled with noodles and sushi and stuff like that.
One-to-One Hotel (02 495 2000)
Monday 19
Shiver yer timbers: Believe it or not, today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and, as ever, PJ’s are jumping on the bandwagon. Turn up dressed as a swashbuckler and you can enjoy special piratey drinks for just 20 pieces of eight, uh, we mean dirhams.
PJ O’Reilly’s, Le Royal Méridien (02 674 2020)
Eat your weight in cheese: In the market for a slab or two of something creamy? Get along to Spaccanapoli tonight and you can fill up on unlimited cheese, antipasti and grapey glassfuls for a thoroughly reasonable Dhs75.
6pm-11pm. Spaccanapoli, Crowne Plaza (02 616 6261)
Quiz yourself? Reckon you’re the smartest guy in town? Get along to Heroes tonight to have a punt at its legendary pub quiz, with brainteasers and casual banter courtesy of resident quizmaster Greavsie.
Crowne Plaza (02 621 0000)
Become a Saracen: Join Abu Dhabi’s brand new Rugby Club, the Saracens – they’ve got junior, senior, touch, and male and female rugby on offer.
Visit abudhabisaracens.com for further information
Tuesday 20
Enjoy an aromatherpay massage: Indulge in an aromatherpay massage, where you can get all your knots and stress pummelled out and leave smelling deliciously of lavender. Dhs355 for one hour.
Hiltonia Health Club & Spa (02 508 0487)
Get your hair done: Frizzy, limp or dull locks getting you down? Invest in a Keratin treatment, which will leave your hair smooth, silky and managebale for up to three months. It might be pricey, but when you consider the hours you’ll save blow-drying, we think it’s definitely worth it.
From Dhs1500 up. Hairworks, Spinney’s (02 681 6678)
Guzzle mussels: Shellfish fanatics should head to Belgian Café tonight, where a bottomless pot of mussels costs a ridiculously reasonable Dhs120.
Belgian Café, InterContinental (02 666 6888)
See some new Emirati art: Taking icons of Arabia as his subject matter, local painter Abdul Rauf Khalfan creates modern, vibrant pieces that recall modern art masters Keith Haring and Julian Opie. An exhibition of his work, entitled The Beauty of Heritage, is on show at The Yas Hotel’s Marina Wing now.
Free (050 225 1783)
Wednesday 21
Visit the zoo: Make the most of Al Ain Zoo’s Family Nights, which include face painting and bouncy castles as well as the chance to check out all the exotic creatures.
Dhs15 per adult, Dhs5 per child. Open 6pm-midnight (02 673 1111)
Bag some furniture: The One has launched its new autumn/winter collection, Shanghai Sublime, so if you want some opulent pieces with an Asian twist, get down and start browsing.
The One, various locations including Abu Dhabi Mall(02 644 8100)
Have a proper lunch: Ditch those flaccid supermarket sandwiches today and check out the lunchtime thali deal at Kababs & Kurries. You’ll get a selection of Indian dishes for Dhs55, and there’s even an option for vegetarians.
Kababs & Kurries, Souk at Central Market (02 628 2522)
Get a massage: It’s been a tough working week and we reckon you’ve probably earned yourself a good rub down. Book yourself in for a deep tissue massage at Zen The Spa and you’ll forget those aches and pains ever existed.
Dhs400. Beach Rotana (02 697 9333)
