Wed 14
Get your Irish blood pumping: If you are looking to commit to a seriously big celebration for St Paddy’s Day then make sure you make an appearance at Heroes. They are celebrating all week from the March 14 to 17 where they will have an exclusive performance by The Boys from Barr na Sraide band all the way from Ireland.
Heroes, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi (02 616 6132).
Hit a high spa: If you haven’t already visited the Hyatt Capital Gate, it’s about time you do. Maybe it’s your friend’s birthday so you want to treat her to a girly joint spa-do? Or maybe things have been tough at work and you deserve some pampering yourself? Find some excuse, because Rayana is the highest spa in Abu Dhabi, and well worth a visit.
10am-9pm. Rayana, Hyatt Capital Gate, near ADNEC (02 596 1100).
Shop for furniture: 2XL Furniture & Home Decor recently opened their largest store in Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall. The contemporary French inspired home decor brand has on-trend styles for everyone. The store in Marina Mall is the newest and largest 2XL store and it occupies an area of 45,000 sq feet.
Marina Mall, Basement Level (02 491 6855).
Inspire young minds: Are you a do-gooding corporate worker or a professional with skills to share? Volunteer with Injaz-UAE who are putting people like you into classrooms where you can prepare the next generation for the working world.
Contact Pierre Atallah at atallah@injaz-uae.org (050 657 1151).
Thu 15
Learn Japanese: Now’s a good time to get a new language under your belt, and know your kimono from your yukata! The new term for Japanese lessons by the UAE-Japan Society starts soon, so give them a ring and sign yourself up!
www.uae.emb-japan.go.jp (02 443 5696).
Have a massage: Have you been feeling a little bit tense lately? Spoil yourself with a nourishing massage involving massage oils infused with Moroccan powdered essences with the earthy, sensuous aromas of sandalwood and vanilla. A 60 minute Moroccan Incense Aromatherapy Full Body Massage is Dhs200 (usually Dhs250).
Bellacure Nails, Muroor Rd (02 658 4100).
Be bright: Brights and pastels are a key look this summer so make sure you check out the huge range of cool clothing at H&M. From brightly coloured jeans and skirts to pretty pastel tops and accessories, you are sure to find something you love.
H&M, Abu Dhabi Mall (02 645 4858)
Have afternoon tea in style: Looking for a new place to while away an afternoon? Lobby Lounge at Jumeriah at Etihad Towers provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of tea, cake and chit-chat. Offering delectable cakes, pastries and tea varieties, you can just sit back and enjoy the decadence of the huge lobby. You’ll never want to leave.
Lobby Lounge, Jumeriah at Etihad Towers (02 811 5555).
Fri 16
Party on an island: Immaculate Touch returns to Al Maya Island with their first pool party of the season. Featuring top DJs Natalie Brogan, Cliff Townley, ChadPhunk and Stew Magoo and with Adam L on sax plus the usual array of dancers, fire breathers and tilt walkers.
Entry is Dhs100, open from 1pm-late, shuttle boats will leave from Al Maya Jetty, (055 650 6337).
Shoot off some rounds: Need to shoot off some angst? Get familiar with the way of the weapon at the Caracal Shooting Club, where staff and members are like family. You’ll warm to the gun like you never thought you would.
Caracal Shooting Club, Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel (02 441 6404).
Do BubbalIrish Brunch: Head down to the Westin Golf Resort and Spa to see how the ever-popular Bubbalicious brunch turns Irish in commemoration of St Patrick’s day. And if you turn up wearing green, you’ll get a prize! Then expect the usual merriment from DJ Roberto, magician Gaston and croquet galore. Packages start from Dhs240.
Every Friday, noon-4pm, Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa (02 616 9999).
Get some great kids clothes: Chipi is offering 25 to 50 percent off selected items until March 27 so hurry on over to take advantage of this great offer. You’ll find super cute clothes for babies and children.
Chipi, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7070).
Sat 17
Delight in Desi food: Want to spice up your Saturday? Every night’s a theme night at Park Rotana’s Ginger. From Italian to Arabic, they’ve got all cuisines covered, and Saturday nights are when the curry is scorching. It’s Dhs140 per person, and if the weather’s nice, you can take your supper outside.
Ginger, Park Rotana (02 657 3333).
Get the kids making chocolate: Here’s an outing that’ll tickle your little ones pink. Get them covered in gooey brown goodness and having heaps of fun at the Choco-La Chocolate Factory class for parents and kids. Then bring home all the goodies they made! Dhs125 for one adult and one child.
March 17 from 2-4pm at the Shangri-La (02 509 8555).
Calebrate St Patrick’s Day: Head to Stars n Bars tonight where all the fun celebrations are happening for St Patrick’s Day. Enjoy brunch with your family and friends and there will be lots of activities for kids.
1-5pm, Stars n Bars, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
Have a cup: C House Coffee Shop has just opened up on Khalifa street, so head on over and try out some of their amazing coffee blends.
C House, Al Reem Tower, opposite Le Royal Méridien, Kalifa St (056 123 3299).
Sun 18
Eat chocolate eggs: The Beach Rotana bunch want you to know how much they love chocolate and hope that you love it too. If you don’t they’re out to change your mind with their Easter Eggs-travaganza. From March 18 to April 8, they’ll have chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs for sale in their Prego’s shop, Enoteca, as well as at Café Colombia.
Prego’s and Cafe Colombia, Beach Rotana (02 697 9125).
Grab a free bag: Tammy currently has an exciting offer where if you spend Dhs300 you get a free bag. This offer is on until March 31 so head in today to snap up this great deal.
Khalidiyah Mall (02 635 4400).
Get rid of your junk: Looking for a good home for all your old stuff that is still in usable condition? Now you can clear out the clutter and feel good about it to boot. Take My Junk will take it off your hands and sell (for peanuts), or give it away to low income families or individuals.
Go to www.takemyjunkuae.com or you can contact them at info@takemyjunkuae.com (050 179 4045).
Learn ballet: Budding ballerinas can take dance classes in ballet, along with hip hop and street jazz, at Turning Pointe. Available to kids aged three years old and over.
Al Raha, www.turningpointe.ae (02 800 2623).
Mon 19
Play Tennis: Burn some calories and have fun, simultaneously. If you book an open air tennis court at the Sheraton for only Dhs90 per hour, you can get a second session free on your next tennis outing.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Listen to music: The Abu Dhabi Festival brings us a musical extravaganza, with Traveller. If you’re a fan of fusion world music, don’t miss Anoushka Shankar’s Abu Dhabi concert at the Emirates Palace.
Tickets from Dhs295 available at Time Out Tickets. From 8pm at the Emirates Palace Auditorium (02 690 9000).
Get a chop: With the warmer weather on its way you may be considering a haircut, a new colour or a totally different look all together. Head to Glamour where the team will have your tresses in tip-top shape.
4th Street by Corniche Road (02 626 3002).
Enjoy dinner with a view: If you want to feel on top of the world then Quest on the 63rd floor of Etihad Towers should suffice. This amazing Pan-Asian style restaurant, boasts excellent food and service. And as for the view, well you should check it out for yourself.
Quest, Jumeriah at Etihad Towers (02 811 5555).
Tue 20
Taste the flavours of Peshawar: Visit one of the oldest living cities of Asia with the Qureshi Brothers at Indigo. They’re going to wow you with a menu that showcases the distinct slow oven cooking styles of the nomadic tribes of the North-West Frontier Provinces.
Until March 24 at Indigo, Beach Rotana (02 697 9334).
Have a mean mani-pedi: Hairworks is known for their amazing haircuts and expert colouring, but they also do a fantastic mani-pedi. Ideal while you are waiting for your colour to develop or simply to enjoy on its own.
Hairworks, 2nd floor Spinney’s Khalidiyah, (02 681 6678).
Knock half off your bill: Hotel dining doesn’t always have to cost you a bomb, and even if it does, it often comes with promotions. Like this one at the One to One. Dine at any of their restaurants (18oz, Wokcano or Sennara) and if your food bill goes over Dhs300, you’ll get a voucher that entitles you to 50 percent off your next visit.
One to One Hotel – The Village, Al Salam Street (02 495 2000)
Sit by the pool: Enjoy the beach club at Khalidiyah Palace where you can unwind and truly relax in front of their enormous pool.
Khalidiyah Palace by Rotana (02 657 0000).
