Thursday July 26
Head for Ferrari World: Head to a theme park The best time to act like a kid (albeit a big one) is when the real nippers are away. So grab your mates and go to Ferrari World for the weekend. Sign up for their annual pass, which offers year-round general admission, exclusive invites, promotions, special offers and a 10 percent discount.
Tickets are Dhs950 each for an annual pass, open 11am-10pm, Yas Island (02 496 8001).
Grab some grub: Not fasting and stuck for lunch? Fear not: Api Cae’s summer promotion (a set meal from Dhs75) is on now and they’re feeding hungry folk from noon onwards throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Promotion valid Sun-Thu, noon-3pm, throughout summer. Api Cae Gourmet (02 555 8909).
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Go for a swim: Yes, we know, it’s a bit hot outside at the moment, so why not cool off with a few laps in the pool at the Beach Rotana? There’s two pools and a beach to choose from.
Beach Rotana, Tourist Club Area, call for prices (02 697 9000).
Have a traditional iftar: Eastern Mangroves Hotel will be serving iftar at sunset in Ingredients, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, overlooking the mangroves lagoon. To break fast, a selection of dates, dry figs and nuts will be offered and there will be excellent Middle Eastern food to satiate your appetite.
Daily, sunset-11pm, Dhs175 per person. Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara (02 406 1400).
Friday July 27
Eat a big steak: If you haven’t eaten a decent piece of meat in a while then head to the fancy-schmancy Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill. Not only will the food blow your mind, the service is top notch, too. The bill might make you sit upright in your chair but it’s worth it.
Open from 7pm-midnight, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (02 654 3333).
Play night tennis: If you want to practise your backhand then we’ve got good news for you. Zayed Sports City will be staying open until midnight throughout Ramadan. Make sure you book as it’s very popular.
Open from 6am-midnight. Call for prices. Zayed Sports City (02 403 4200).
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Take up golf: Not going away for the summer? Buy a golf lesson package at Yas Links and take up a new sport for the lonely weekends when the family is away.
Packages start from Dhs450 (three 30-minute lessons) and include a week-long practise pass. Offer available until September 30. Yas Links (02 810 7710).
Have Moroccan iftar: Head to the Westin for a sumptuous Moroccan-themed iftar that offers buffet and à la carte. Then, saunter over to the Ramadan tent to enjoy a relaxed suhoor with more fine foods, shisha and table games.
Buffet iftar Dhs170, available from 7pm-8.30pm. Dinner à la carte and suhoor from 8.30pm-1am, Dhs120 cover charge for suhoor. Agadir, Westin Golf Resort & Spa (02 616 9999).
Saturday July 28
Find a cure for shaving rash: Men! Does your face feel like sandpaper a couple of days after you shave? We have the solution. Slap on a bit of Post Recovery Shaving Balm from Elemis after your date with a blade and we guarantee your skin will feel soothed, not sore.
Elemis, Dhs220, available at The Lounge (02 667 7377).
Buy a new watch: Save some money by heading to Al Sayegh Watches for your new time piece. They’re currently offering buy-one-get-one-free on selected items until August 9 and instore you’ll find Seculus, Royal London, Milus watches and more.
Al Sayegh, Al Wahda Mall, open during Ramadan from 10am-3pm and then 8pm- 1am (02 443 7000).
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Get away for a night: The Sheraton doesn’t just want to feed you, it wants you to spend the night after staying up late at the suhoor. Buy the Ramadan package at Dhs499 and get a one-night stay along with an iftar buffet and suhoor.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort (02 677 3333).
Get them when they’re young: Enrol your kids at the Manchester City School of Football to start their careers. They’ll be coached by top MCFC coaches on an official Academy training programme.
Prices start at Dhs695. ADSC Sport Games at ADNEC. Email adsof@mcfc.co.uk
Sunday July 29
Walk on air: If you aren’t keen on skydiving but still want to experience the closest thing to it, you can – Spacewalk is a wind tunnel that you can fly around in.
Prices are from Dhs180-Dhs700, Abu Dhabi Country Club (02 446 3653).
Work out late tonight: If you’ve been eating too much lately and need to work off some of those iftar calories, go to Sheraton Fitness. They’ll be operating normal hours from 7am to midnight every day, meaning you no longer have to feel guilty about all the baklava you’ve been eating.
Call for Ramadan prices. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort (02 677 3333).
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Try capoeira: This Brazilian martial art isn’t just cool, it’s also a great way to get fit and have lots of fun in the process. If your coordination is a bit off, this might be the perfect sport for you.
Classes are available at Eden studios on Sundays and Tuesdays from 8.30pm. Dhs50. Eden studios, Le Méridien Abu Dhabi (02 697 4354).
Head to a suhoor: Head to the St Regis for an unforgettable suhoor on the Saadiyat beach, with a beautiful sea breeze stealing into the tent.
You get an exclusive à la carte menu from Dhs100. 8pm, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 498 8888).
Monday July 30
Drive an Aston Martin: The Aston Martin GT4 looks like its distinguished Vantage sibling, but moves fearlessly like a race car. You can drive one at Yas Marina Circuit for Dhs1,500.
Go to the website for more details, www.yasmarinacircuit.com
Buy original art: Thinking of welcome-home gifts for your lady love when she returns? Check out the Ramadan Art Bazaar for your chance to own an original bit of artwork.
Open daily from 10am-1pm and 9pm-11pm. Until August 26 at Ghaf Art Gallery, Khaleej Al Arabi St, Khalidiyah (02 665 5332).
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Shoot a few rounds: 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. A variety of guns are available to try out.
Call for details, Caracal Shooting Club, Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel (02 441 6404).
Get fit: If you’ve decided it’s time to get fit and you want a whole-body workout, there’s nothing better than boxing. Haddin’s Gym at Zayed Sports City offers a great class every Monday night from 7pm. Why not give it a try? You might be the next Rocky.
Haddin’s Gym, Zayed Sports City (02 403 4233).
Tuesday July 31
Stuff yourself: Ushna has crafted a special set menu for you this Ramadan, which includes tandoor-grilled shrimps, saffron-spiced chicken morsels and lamb shank stew.
Open from sunset until late. Dhs170 per person. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri (02 509 8888).
Book your pet a hotel: Need someone to take care of your pets when you go on holiday? Give the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital a ring. They offer boarding for cats, dogs and small animals for good prices and they’ll love your little family members as much as you do when you’re gone.
Rates are between Dhs35-Dhs75 per day depending on the animal (02 575 5155).
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Eliminate back hair: Want to zap away all your back hair so it won’t ever grow again? Book a free consultation at Silkor and they’ll give you the lowdown on laser hair removal and then hold your hand every step of the way.
Silkor is open Saturday-Thursday 9am-9pm. Sheikh Zayed First Street, next to BMW showroom (02 681 6070).
Hit the shops: Today’s the last day to grab a bargain at the Pierre Cardin sale, so hurry in and stock up on great basic pieces. They’ve heavily
discounted their stock.
Pierre Cardin, Al Wahda Mall (02 443 7000).
Wednesday August 1
Enjoy an authentic iftar: There are plenty of iftar’s on offer in the capital this Ramadan but why not try one with a traditional feel? Eastern Mangroves Hotel will be serving iftar at sunset in Ingredients, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant and will include an oud player and much more. There will be a great range of Middle Eastern food on offer with all dishes prepared by their Middle Eastern chefs.
Daily, sunset-11pm, Dhs175 per person. Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara (02 406 1400).
