Thursday 6
See a terrace launched: Relax@12 is celebrating the end of summer by relaunching its terrace tonight. DJs ChadPhunk and David Craig will be providing the beats and there’ll even be a chance to win tickets to California.
5pm-3am. Relax@12, Aloft hotel, www.aloftabudhabi.com
Listen to a DJ: DJ Ravin will be paying a return visit to The Yacht Club tonight, so head on down and enjoy some tunes while you sip an expertly mixed blend and admire the view.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen (02 666 6888)
Learn to ride: Imagine how cool you’d look galloping along the beach on the back of a shiny Arabian stallion. Well, sign up for a series of riding lessons and that dream could become a reality. Dhs50.
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Al Mushrif (02 445 5500)
Get a free meal: All our lovely loyal readers who have been collecting vouchers from the previous four issues of Time Out Abu Dhabi are now entitled to come in to the office and claim their free meal ticket, which is redeemable in Rotana hotel restaurants all across town. We make that dinner time…
Call 02 657 3492 for further details on our Collect and Dine for Free offer
Friday 7
See an Abba tribute: Stalwarts of the tribute scene Björn Again will be performing at Adnec tonight. Expect a tongue in cheek show with plenty of familiar tunes and shiny outfits.
Abu Dhabi Hall, Adnec. www.timeouttickets.com
Check out DJ Soul Purpose: Having had a couple of weeks to settle into their new home on Saadiyat Island, the boys at MustHaveSoul are bringing out the big guns. Martin Ikin – AKA Soul Purpose – of the UK’s Defected Records, is the first international star of the season. Head down tonight to catch sets from him and the usual MustHaveSoul regulars.
4pm-2am. Free. Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club (02 656 3500)
Find out who makes the cut for Euro 2012: This week brings the last round of qualifiers for next summer’s Euro 2012 tournament, and there’s plenty still to play for. England, France, Austria, Italy, Greece, Sweden, Portugal and Spain are all in action tonight, with the remaining games to be played on October 8 and 11. Hole up at your local sports bar to make sure you don’t miss a kick.
Try an alternative brunch: Sick of lobster tail and chocolate fountains? Get down to Cho Gao from noon today and you can fill your face with various different types of steamed and fried dim sum (plus drinks) for an incredibly reasonable Dhs145.
Crowne Plaza (02 616 6149).
Saturday 8
Brunch on a Saturday: Thought Friday was the only day for feasting? Well get yourself to Selections where their bubbly brunch has been extended to Saturdays too.
Dhs230. 12.30pm-4pm. Selections, InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen (02 666 6888)
Catch some theatre before it’s gone: Tonight is the last of Resuscitation Theatre’s six-night run of TS Eliot’s The Cocktail Party at Cubes. Flummoxed by theatre? Fret not – Resuscitation’s stripped-down style means the show ought to be much more accessible than your average production.
Dhs50. www.resuscitationtheatre.com
Have a fragrant home: Like to have a boudoir that smells of roses or a fruit-scented living room? Get yourself down to Fruits & Passion and pick up some scented candles – you get 30 per cent off all products at the store if you’re a RAK Bank cardholder.
Valid until 30th November 2011. Abu Dhabi Mall (02 644 1771)
Tune in to see the Rugby World Cup get serious: The tournament moves into its knockout stages today, with England taking on France in the first day of quarter finals. And given that Martin Johnson’s men knocked the French out of the last tournament, don’t expect any soft tackles from this one.
11.30am OSN Sports
Sunday 9
Bag a style bargain: Juicy Couture’s part-sale is on until October 15. With up to 50 per cent off selected items, you’d be a fool to miss it.
Juicy Couture, Marina Mall (02 443 8762)
Get your kids to practise capoeira: This Brazilian cross between a dance and a marital art is perfect for developing youngsters’ balance, control and strength. Take them along to a session at the Corniche -– they’ll have heaps of fun.
Visit www.uaecapoeira.com for more info
See F1 hit Japan: After fate denied him his second world title in Singapore a fortnight ago, barring a major catastrophe Sebastian Vettel looks certain to win motorsport’s ultimate prize once again at today’s Japanese Grand Prix.
9am. AD Sports
Sign up to the gym: There’s no time like the present – especially as right now if you join Crowne Fitness, you only pay Dhs3,500 per year for women and Dhs5,000
per year for men, which includes access to all the facilities. Bargain!
Crowne Fitness, Crowne Plaza (02 621 0000)
Monday 10
Relax for a day: Take advantage of the Gentleman’s Escape package at Eden Spa & Health Club which includes three and a half hours of massage with complimentary full-day access to spa facilities, outdoor swimming pools and private beach for Dhs930.
Eden Spa & Health Club, Le Méridien (02 644 6666)
Load up on carbs: Boccacio is offering three different types of pasta with unlimited grape beverages tonight between 6pm and 8pm. Fill yourself up then tumble into bed with a nice full tummy.
Dhs115 InterContinental (02 666 6888)
Do karaoke in the desert! Visit Tilal Liwa, a beautiful resort surrounded by desert, and spend the evening singing your heart out over the sands. Girls get one complimentary house beverage, as do all participants of karaoke.
Layali Bar, Tilal Liwa Hotel (02 894 6111)
Pay less for a drink or two… … as long as you work for Etihad. You lucky people are well looked after by the city’s bars, in particular Cinnabar, where you get 50 per cent off all drinks tonight.
Tuesday 11
Get a taste of home: Ginger All-Day Dining at Park Rotana is hosting a different theme night for every day of the week. Tuesday is English night, so if you fancy roasted meats and hearty puddings head on down. Dhs140.
Ginger All-Day Dining, Park Rotana (02 657 3333)
Chuckle your socks clean off: The capital’s monthly comedy night returns, with John Fothergill, Marlon Davis and Sean Hughes braving the unforgiving crowd at Heroes. British audience members will recognise Hughes from sarky music quiz Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
Dhs130 www.timeouttickets.com
Buy and eat for charity: Today is the Divine Desserts and Heavenly Handbags Charity Auction, where you can munch chocolate goodies and pick up discount designer goodies, safe in the knowledge that all the proceeds will go to a good cause.
Taste delicious Korean food: If your only experience of Korean food so far is kimchi, then get yourself down to Han Kang to sample some authentic and tasty regional dishes.
Han Kang, Liwa Street, Eclipse Boutique Apartments (02 652 1013)
Wednesday 12
Have an Arabian experience: Sample one of the new set menus at Lebanese restaurant Barouk and enjoy live entertainment from the belly dancer and oud player, or round off the meal with a shisha on the terrace.
From Dhs130 per person. Mon-Sat from 7pm (02 656 3053)
Wear bargain shoes: Milano’s sexy stilettos, comfy flats and smart office shoes have been keeping our feet beautifully clad all year. Pick up a pair for yourself half price until October 20.
Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7255)
Drink a few freebies: If you’re one of the more discerning girls who will only neck a free drink if it’s sparkling, head to The Yacht Club tonight and enjoy limitless free bubbly in classy surrounds.
7pm-1am. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen (02 666 6888)
Dress up in some new brands: Fancy sampling new styles? Debenhams has recently started stocking Pineapple sportswear, funky pieces by Red Herring and evening wear by Julian MacDonald.
Debenhams, Khalidiyah Mall (02 635 4994)
