Wedensday 11
Kick back afterwork: For a very relaxed beverage after work, why not head to the recently opened B-Lounge at The Sheraton. Happy hour is daily from 6-8pm and you can get up to 25 percent off standard drinks. A great place to get together with friends.
B-Lounge, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Get rid of fuzz: Kaya Skin Care has been promoting their laser hair reduction for the past few months and their promotion just got better. They’re knocking 20 percent off their services, which is great since the weather’s gotten more scorching so you’ll be wanting to hit the beach soon. The offer is valid until the end of June.
Available across all Kaya skin care branches (02 443 3709).
Celebrate Springfest: Just as they do with Oktoberfest, the Beach Rotana is celebrating ten days of Frühlingsfest, Germany’s famous Spring Festival, and you’re invited. Indulge in time-honoured Bavarian staples as you enjoy German games and live entertainment from Austria’s Tschirgant Trio.
Daily from April 11-20, 4pm-1am at Brauhaus, Beach Rotana (02 697 9333).
Have an Italian adventure: Ferrari Wold is paying tribute to the home of Ferrari with a brand new Italian themed event that’s here for a limited time only. ‘Italia, Italia’ boasts fun interactive acitivities, attractions and rides, as well as food and luxury goods, all inspired by Italy.
Until April 14 from 11am-8pm at Ferrari World (02 496 8001).
Thursday 12
Support UAE youth: If you’re a do-gooding corporate worker or a professional with skills to share, then read on. 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).
Listen to some jazz: Every Friday at the Belgian Café, the Kamal Mussallam jazz band plays on the terrace. From 8pm onwards, you can expect all that the establishment has to offer whilst enjoying some classy music in the pleasant spring air.
Belgian Café, InterContinental Hotel (02 666 6888).
Meet American women: Make friends, network and boost your social circle. And you don’t even have to be American, you just have to be a woman. The American Women’s Network hold a coffee morning at Cafe Arabia on the first (that’s this one) and third Thursday of every month, and we hear it’s quite a fun gathering.
From 10am-noon at Cafe Arabia (02 643 9699).
Head to Al Gharbia: Al Gharbia Watersports Festival is a ten-day extravaganza filled with wonder, water and world-class athletes. From kiteboards and surf ski kayaks in the waves to chilled-out camping and concerts on shore, the Watersports Festival is destined to be the wettest, wildest week in the UAE.
9am-5pm, Al Gharbia, www.algharbiafestivals.com
Friday 13
Head to Yas Tri: If you haven’t signed up to be a part of this event, then why not head to Yas Marina to cheer on the participants. The cycle and running legs are taking part early evening under floodlights on the F1 track so the weather will be nice.
Visit www.yasmarinacircuit.ae
Have a posh afternoon tea: If you havn’t yet been to the St Regis on Saadiyat Island you are not doing yourself any favours. Head over to The Drawing Room where you can spend a delightful afternoon savouring a delicious St Regis high tea.
Dhs120, St Regis Saadiyat Island (02 498 8888).
Celebrate Thai New Year: There are a few local restaurants celebrating Thai New Year this month with special menus galore, but Cho Gao have gone all out. If you head down there today you could be enjoying their special menu while you watch a celebratory Thai Dance. The Thai New Year menu at Cho Gao runs throughout April.
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi (02 616 6149).
Win a trip to Paris: Make Babbulicious your brunch destination this Friday and you could very well be on your way to one of the world’s most romantic cities. The Westin’s April promotion is offering you the chance to win a trip to the Louis Roederer vineyard in Paris.
The brunch package costs Dhs490. Every Friday from every 12.30-4pm at the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa (02 616 9999).
Saturday 14
Play the piano: If your little one is wanting to learn the piano then there are great lessons on offer at the International Music Institute. Your budding Beethoven will thank you.
Bin Halyal building, Zayed the 1st St, Khalidiyah (02 621 1949).
Get stylish: Need some new clothes? Head to Tammy where from now until April 25 you can take advantage of up to 25 percent off.
Tammy, Al Wahda Mall, (02 681 2310).
Delight in Thai food: To celebrate the Thai New Year festival, the Royal Orchid has got a new menu, boasting a wide array of traditional dishes prepared at live cooking stations. The all-you-can-eat Songkran menu is priced at Dhs139 per person and available from 7-11pm.
Royal Orchid, Hilton Abu Dhabi (02 681 1900).
Go to a fundraiser: The Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE is holding an arts and crafts bazaar in aid of children living with life-threatening conditions. To make a child’s wish come true, be sure to stop by at Café Arabia this weekend.
And if you’d like to benefit charity and sell your own wares, contact Mel for more info mel.raymer7@yahoo.co.uk From 10-4pm at Café Arabia (02 643 9699).
Sunday 15
Get some great party supplies: If you are planning a kids birthday party soon why not head to The Party Centre where you can stock up on everything from balloons, decorations, customes and accessories.
Al Raha Mall, (02 556 5563).
Learn ballet: Ballet is a great skill that children can learn from a young age and more importantly it is fun too. Turning Pointe is a great place for your little ballerina to learn www.turningpointe.ae (800 32623).
Read a book: The joys of browsing through the musty shelves of a library, in search of a good book, should not die with the rise of the Kindle. So head down to the National Library, and pick up an actual book, and read it.
Opening hours vary (02 657 6034).
Have a sunny day at the pool: There really is no better way then to relax then by the pool. For the month of April, the Sheraton is offering special discounts such as Dhs100 per adult and Dhs60 per child during the week and Dhs175 per adult and Dhs275 for a couple on the weekend. This will entitle you to use the three pools, private lagoon area and the resort area.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
Monday 16
Get some great kids clothes: Chipi is well known for its huge range of super-cute kids clothing catering for babies and older children. Until May 1 you can now get 25 percent off selected items.
Chipi, Al Wahda Mall (02 681 2310).
Hit the ice: If you are looking for something a little bit different to do then head to the ice rink at Zayed Sports City and go ice skating. If you want to learn how to perfect this art properly, then there are lessons available for Dhs35 for 30 minutes.
Zayed Sports City, (02 403 4200).
Cantonese on the terrace: Savor the weather while it’s still nice and balmy. Hakkasan’s terrace has been a big hit since they opened it up last winter. So this is your address if you fancy some upmarket Chinese and want to relax in style while enjoying outdoor dining.
Hakkasan, Emirates Palace (02 690 7999).
Give a dog a home: ADFH animal shelter are caring for hundreds of homeless animals that are waiting for a new family to adopt them. If you have a space to fill in your heart and household for something cute and furry, don’t be tempted by the pet shops, pay the ADFH a visit instead.
ADFH Animal Shelter, Al Mafraq (02 575 5155).
Tuesday 17
Update your home: Every now and then it is nice to add some new accessories or furniture pieces to your home, and it’s an easy way to update your interiors without a re-design. Head into Dwell where from now until April 25 they are offering up to 25 percent off.
Dwell, Al Wahda Mall (02 681 2310).
Get a body detox: The ginger-wasabi body detox at Nail It is particularly good for a quick-fix treatment in the city and is an effective measure towards soft, supple sun and beach ready skin.
Burooj Tower, Corniche (02 650 5560).
Kick a football around: Do you have a child that loves to play football? The Manchester United Soccer School will help your kids improve their footballing skills. If your little-ones have dreams of being the next David Beckham, why not give them the best possible start?
The Dome@Rawdhat, Airport Road (02 449 8480).
Rise to a challenge: Want to do something extraordinary this summer? Sign up for Gulf 4 Good’s Wild Wall challenge and you’ll have your holiday sorted, and your good deed for the year accounted for. All funds raised go to a children’s charity in China.
www.gulf4good.org (04 368 0222).
