Wednesday 27
Relax: Feeling stressed and in need of a massage, but don’t want to spend a fortune? Bellacure Nails offer a great full-body massage for only Dhs200. They will sort out your tired muscles and sore knots in no time.
Full body massage Dhs200, Bellacure Nails Spa, Golden Tower A, Muroor Rd (02 658 4100).
Rekindle the romance: Why not surprise your wife with a romantic night away from home and the kids. Take her to the Park Inn at Yas Island, with buffet breakfast included and a little something special waiting for you both in your room.
From Dhs505. Available until December 30. Park Inn, Yas Island (02 656 2222).
Have a girls night: If you want to get together with your girlfriends to catch up and make the most of a fun night out then head to Relax@12 tonight. From 5pm-7pm they offer two-for-one Cuban blends. Watch the sunset over the capital as you sip one of these refreshing drinks.
Relax@12, Aloft Hotel, near ADNEC (02 654 5138).
Bag a Thai bargain: Head to the Salam Street branch of Thai restaurant Royal Orchid between Saturday and Wednesday, and buy a combo meal deal which includes a beverage, two spring rolls, your choice of a main (chicken, beef or fish), a side order of rice or a side order of veg and pay just Dhs45.
Crazy! Sat-Wed 7pm-8pm. Royal Orchid, Behind ADCB head office (02 677 9911).
Thurdays 28
Bring a friend: Book a selected two-hour signature treatment at Espa (choose from the Yas Detox, Sun Escape or the Tension Soother) and take a friend along with you for free. It’ll cost you Dhs725 (which you can split between two of you) and you’ll both also get access to Espa’s luxury relaxation facilities and pool.
Espa, Yas Viceroy (02 656 0862).
Start your kid’s football career: Enrol your child at the Manchester City School of Football, where they’ll be coached by top MCFC coaches over a Manchester City Academy training programme.
Prices start from Dhs695 for one week of daily 75-minute lessons. ADSC Sport Games at ADNEC. For more info email adsof@mcfc.co.uk
Head out after work: Call us old, or just old fashioned, but if you want to go somewhere after work where you can catch up with friends and actually hear what they are saying rather than being in a smoky club with loud music, then head to Cho Gao.
Enjoy their relaxed vibe and their daily happy hour from 4pm-7pm. Cho Gao, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi (02 616 6149).
See Ferry Corsten: Head to the Du Forum tonight where you can see Dutch DJ Ferry Corsten do his magic on the decks. Tickets are Dhs150 and they are still available, so why not head out there for a night. The venue is air-conditioned so you can dance in comfort.
Go to www.thinkflash.ae for tickets and details.
Friday 29
Beat the frizz: Get your hair relaxed with a keratin treatment at Kazumi salon. The cost of the American hair relaxing treatment at Kazumi varies depending on your hair length, but prices normally start at Dhs1,500.
Kazumi Salon, Grand Millennium Al Wahda (02 495 3940).
Beat the heat: If you don’t have a pool at home and want to cool off, the Beach Rotana is a great place for some laps. They’ve got both adults’ and kids’ pools and a lovely beach to relax on.
Beach Rotana, Tourist Club Area (02 697 9000).
Raise a junior chef: If your little ones have an interest in cooking, sign them up for the junior chefs competition. The Emirates Palace is encouraging six-to-12-year-olds to use their imagination in making the most inventive camel burger. And the winner gets a free dinner for his/her whole family at Le Vendôme Brasserie restaurant.
On June 29, July 6 and July 13 from 6pm. Dhs50 at Emirates Palace (02 690 7999).
Have a Friday drink: Got cabin fever and really need to get out of the house? Well if you need to unwind this weekend then why not get some friends together and head out to Skylite at the Yas Viceroy for some drinks. Soak in the cool views over the F1 track and enjoy all the wide open space above you while you sit on the rooftop.
Yas Viceroy Hotel, Yas Island (02 656 0600).
Saturday 30
Make sushi: Bored of all your old recipes and want to impress your friends with how far your culinary skills can stretch? Take a sushi class at Soba.
Every Saturday from 10am-11.30am, Soba, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi (800 101 101).
Soothe your skin: Have you had too much sun? Try the 30-minute soothing aftersun facial at Atarmia Spa at the Park Hyatt. Perfect for skin that has been exposed to Abu Dhabi’s dry heat, sun and air-conditioned environments, designed to replenish, soothe, hydrate and nourish your complexion.
Dhs290, Atarmia Spa, Park Hyatt Saadiyat Island (02 407 1107).
Get some great clothes for work: If you are sick of wearing the same old things to work and are looking to update your work wardrobe, then head to Banana Republic where from 20 July they are offering up to 50 percent off selected items.
Banana Republic, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Watch the game: Enjoy the game with your mates at the stylish Manhattan Lounge, as you unwind after work with some good old boy-banter and cheering. What’s more, from 6pm-8pm, with every drink you order, you can enjoy a second one on the house.
Manhattan Lounge, St Regis (02 498 8888).
Sunday 1
Buy some great kids stuff: Summer is always a great time to update your kids’ clothes, with lots of fun fashions around. Head to Mamas & Papas where until July 22 they are offering up to 20 percent off selected items.
Mamas & Papas, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Have a hit: Are you a budding golfer? Yas Links is offering a great new package for the summer. Get a season package at Yas Links and start to enjoy golf. Packages start from Dhs450 (for three 30-minute lessons) and include a week-long practise pass.
Offer is available until September 30. Yas Links (02 810 7710).
Beat the heat: Chill out by the pool or on the beach, with some very cool summer access rates at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort. Weekday entrance fees are half price at Dhs60, which includes usage of the resort area with three chilled pools and a seawater lagoon.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 6970 272).
Have a massage: Grab a great summer spa promotion at Le Méridien. Try an Aroma massage combined with a honey and cucumber facial for 90 minutes at Dhs449.
Le Méridien, Tourist Club Area (02 644 6666).
Monday 2
Stock up on basics: Everyone loves Gap so why not take advantage of their current sale on selected items marked down by up to a whopping 50 percent. Take the chance to pick up some great basics including trousers, jeans and t-shirts.
Gap, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Get fit for summer: The Raddison Blu family membership package will give you a month’s free pool membership for your little munchkin, along with two free swimming lessons. The package also includes access to the gym, swimming pools and to the spa for the rest of the family.
Raddison Blu, Yas Island (02 656 2494).
Enjoy an Italian summer: Or a summer promotion at a great Italian. We mean Frankie’s, of course, which is offering a fantastic three-course dinner and a glass of house beverage for only Dhs150 over the summer months.
Until August 15. Frankie’s, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (02 654 3238).
Head out with the girls: Make a night of it tonight. Grab all your best girl friends and go to Sax, where from 9pm-midnight you can get free selected mixed beverages. What more could a group of girls out on the town want on a Monday night?
Sax, Le Royal Méridien, Al Markaziyah (02 674 2020).
Tuesday 3
Buy some jewellery: If you want to update an old outfit, then go to H&M to pick from some of their great new costume jewellery range. You’ll find gold necklaces, beaded neon pieces and plenty of bling.
H&M, various locations including Abu Dhabi Mall, Tourist Club Area (02 645 4858.)
Go fishing: The Sheraton is offering 25 percent off fishing trips this summer (so you’ll be paying Dhs560 instead of Dhs750). Pack your gear and head to the lagoon where a five-seater cruise boat will be waiting to take you on a fishing journey on the pristine waters of the Arabian Gulf. Throughout July and August.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 6970 272).
Have a luncheon: Enjoy a buffet lunch for half price at Oléa. That’s right, they’re just going to knock 50 percent right off your bill. Every week day lunchtime until July 31.
Oléa, St Regis (02 498 8888).
Go shopping: As soon as you finish work today head to the newly refurbished Mango store at Abu Dhabi Mall where they are offering 25-50 percent off selected items. Stock up on great summer basics that you’ll be able to wear here all year round!
Mango, various locations including Abu Dhabi Mall, Tourist Club Area (02 645 4858).
