Wednesday 21
Have lobster: Are you a fan of those brightly coloured, multi-limbed crustaceans? Fairways at the Westin golf resort are, and they’re celebrating their fandom with fresh lobsters from the States. They’re also giving you a choice of how you’d like to partake in your seafood treat, from Arabic style to Asian, grilled or steamed. It’s Dhs190 per lobster, and if you fancy sampling the buffet, that’s Dhs70.
Fairways, Westin Golf Resort and Spa (02 616 9999).
Gather the girls: If you have been neglecting your girlfriends, Zenith at The Sheraton have Ladies Night every Wednesday, where the girls can get free house drinks all night long. Take them all out and enjoy.
Zenith, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Eat Italian: Fill your belly with some wholesome Italian fare at Park Rotana’s Ginger, where every night is a theme night and Wednesday’s are dedicated to al dente pasta and pizza that’s piping hot. It’s Dhs140 per person, which is fair for five-star hotel dining. And if the weather’s nice, you can take your supper outside.
Ginger, Park Rotana (02 657 3333).
Grab a bargain on glasses: If you need to update your look, a change of eye-wear is a good place to start. Head to Yateem Optician where until April 5 you can snap up a great deal with up to 25 percent on selected items. Don’t miss this one.
Yateem Optician, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Thursday 22
Join the circus: This is not an invitation to throw in the towel and run away from home. It is an invitation to meet Sarrasani, the master of illusions, with his greatest circus show on earth. Circus Sarrasani isn’t in town for very long, so don’t miss it.
From March 22-April 6 at Khalifa Park. Tickets are available from timeouttickets.com
Listen to the violin: March is nearly through and we still can’t get enough of all the art and culture in town! This week, the Abu Dhabi Festival brings us Resplendent Russia, with Maxim Yengerov and the St Petersbug Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tickets are available from timeouttickets.com. From 8pm at Emirates Palace.
Have a drink with a grand view: Looking for a new place to unwind with a beverage? Enjoy a drink and soak up the amazing view from Ray’s Bar on the 62nd floor of Jumeriah at Etihad Towers. The bartenders are talented and will shake you up a mean blend.
Ray’s Bar, Jumeriah at Etihad Towers, (02 811 5555).
Head to a cool pool party: Le Royal Méridien will host their first HedKandi pool party tonight so make sure you get down there. Kicking off at 4pm, listen to music by Krystal Roxx featuring Chris B on percussion and DJs Mark Pickup and Cliff Townley. Entry for the ladies before 9pm is free, entry for gents all day and ladies after 9pm is Dhs100.
Le Royal Méridien, Khalifa Bin Zayed St (02 674 2020).
Friday 23
Enjoy bubbly bliss: Pamper your palate and get stuck into the Origins international buffet, with its live cooking stations and everything from sushi to tagines. There’s also a kids area, to help you get those pesky little people out of your hair while you enjoy your Friday.
Prices start at Dhs350. From noon-3.30pm at Origins, Yas Viceroy (02 656 0760).
Nosh on Mexican food: Every Friday at El Sombrero they’re offering a great deal; for Dhs165 you can choose a starter, main and dessert from a special menu plus as many mexican blends and brews as you can handle. Enjoy the band while you savour the tasty dishes.
El Sombrero, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 697 0272).
Listen to music: Calling all music buffs and fans of oriental and jazz, Abu Dhabi Theatre will be buzzing tonight with great music and a cool crowd. The French Alliance have brought us Ibrahim Maalouf, and Maalouf brings us his electro oriental jazz ryhtms, which are not to be missed.
Abu Dhabi Theatre from 9pm (02 666 6232).
Pick the best of three: Brunch at the Beach Rotana happens at Essence every Friday, but they’ve brought together a spread out of the best fare that Essence, Brauhaus and Benihana have to offer. Talk about spoilt for choice!
Dhs199 per person. From noon-3.30pm at Essence, Beach Rotana (02 697 9121).
Saturday 25
Give us a smile: Take the family out to the Starwood Hotel’s Family Fun Day at Le Méridien, and support a good cause while you’re at it. Funds raised on the day will go towards Operation Smile and their efforts to restore hope to children living with facial deformities.
For more info contact martina.venus@sheraton.com. From 1-7pm at Le Méridien Abu Dhabi (02 644 6666).
Stock up on basics: Giordano are currently offering discounts on selected items until March 28 so this is the perfect opportunity to top up on great basics to get you through summer.
Giordano, Khalidiyah Mall (02 635 4000).
Get a fabulous haircut: In need of a bit of a refresh or a complete makeover? Head to Hairworks where the talented staff will have your locks in great shape in no time. Hairworks also offers fantastic hair treatments so why not treat yourself to one of these while you are there.
Hairworks, Spinney’s 2nd Floor Khalidiyah (02 681 8837).
Have a day at the zoo: If your kids are complaining that they’re bored, jump in the car and take the family to the Al Ain Zoo. You can see everything from giraffes to kangaroos.
Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort (03 782 8181).
Sunday 25
Do good: Feel the need to raise your brownie points? Well the opportunity is but a mouse-click away. Get onto Facebook and join Abu Dhabi Cause Connect, to find out how you can contribute to the city’s charitable events.
www.facebook.com/AbuDhabiCauseConnect
Have a ballet lesson: If your kids are keen to learn the art of ballet and are aged three and over, Turning Pointe offers lessons for the little ones.
www.turningpointe.ae (02 800 2623).
Buy one and get one free: Oh we do love little promotions, and more than enjoying them ourselves, we love telling others about them! Here’s one now: Ladies, treat your best girlfriend to lunch at Fairways at the Westin, and only pay for one, at only Dhs145.
Weekdays from noon-3pm, Fairways, Westin Golf Resort and Spa (02 616 9999)
Shop a new collection: Spring means bright colours and a new wardrobe for your little ones, so why not head to H&M to see the adorable range of new – season kidswear, from funky hats to awesome primary coloured jeans.
H&M, Abu Dhabi Mall (02 645 4858).
Monday 26
See the monks: The Shaolin Temple monks are in town and they’re going to put on a show that will bring the roof down at Emirates Palace. If you’re a fan of martial arts, and all that choreographed performance stuff, you’re in for a real treat.
Tickets are available at timeouttickets.com. From 8pm at Emirates Palace.
Go mad for mussels: We believe there should always be good reasons to cheer ourselves up at the beginning of the week. And so do Stills, it seems, because they’ve set asside Monday evenings for ‘Mussel Mania’. This means you can enjoy all you can eat for Dhs130.
From 7-11pm at Stills, at Crowne Plaza Yas Island (02 656 3000).
Decrease your handicap: Want to improve your golfing? Head to Al Ghazal Golf Club where regular lessons will help will help you to be a better player.
Dhs110 for 30 minutes. Al Ghazal Golf Club, Abu Dhabi (02 575 8040).
Shop somewhere different: Walking through the malls can get seriously boring. Maison Sez is a gorgeous boutique in a converted villa offering three floors of beautiful clothing.
Maison Sez, Marina Office Park Villa A28 (02 639 6900).
Tuesday 27
Go shopping: You know what would go great with all those new kids clothes you bought in H&M? A new bag! Until March 31, head to BHS Kids and when you spend Dhs300 you will get a free gift bag. Hurry while the offer is still on.
BHS Kids, Khalidiyah Mall (02 635 4000).
Eat pizza! We’re addressing all you gluten-intolerant lot who’d give their right arm to bite into a fresh slice of pizza. You don’t have to lose a limb nor do you need to suffer tummy pains because Spaccanapoli now have a new menu that offer gluten-free pasta and pizza.
Spacannapoli, Crowne Plaza, Al Markaziyah (02 616 6261).
Go to the ballet: Whether or not you’re a fan, some things just ought not to be missed. Particularly if they are free! Here’s one of them: The National Caen City Ballet will be performing at Abu Dhabi Theatre tonight from 8pm, brought to you by Institut Français and the Bin Zayed Culture and Media Centre.
Abu Dhabi Theatre, Break Water, Corniche (02 681 8821).
Have a hit: Before it gets ridiculously hot, why not make the most of the outdoors and knock a tennis ball around. Abu Dhabi Country Club boasts eight tennis courts with a full time coach should you want lessons.
Al Saada St, Al Musrif, (02 657 7777).
