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3 things to do today in Abu Dhabi

Feast on Italian or brunch with a view

Friday, June 21

Feast on Italian: Feel like a Friday brunch with loads of tasty Italian fare? Book a table at Porto Bello today because they have a special brunch that will delight your taste buds with traditional homemade pastas, pizza and many other Italian delicacies.
Noon-4pm, Dhs169 per person. Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Hazza Bin Zayed Street (02 443 9999).

Brunch with a view: We absolutely love the Friday brunch at Oléa The glam affair is brimming with stations of fresh seafood, Arabic cuisine, salads and all other kinds of culinary wonders. The selection will satisfy the entire clan and the setting is simply gorgeous.
Dhs300 to Dhs490 with bubbly. St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island (02 498 8008).

Make a splash: If the summer heat is becoming too much for you but you don’t want to stay indoors at the weekend, then head out to a fun pool party at the Sands Hotel with your family or some mates. After lunch the rooftop pool will turn into a cool party scene where you can all enjoy the stylised beats of DJ AnOn and make the very most of happy hour.
4pm-8pm. Electra Street, Tourist Club Area (02 615 6666).