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Things to do in Abu Dhabi: 14 dining deals to try this week

Amazing dim sum, football themed burgers and more

SUNDAY
Football burgers

Hemingway’s has launched six new burgers, backing six of the biggest football teams in Europe. You can get a burger and unlimited hops for less than Dhs200 during Champions League matches.
Dhs39 (burger only, Sundays), Dhs180 (with draft hops). Open daily noon-2am. Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Corniche West (02 692 4247).

All that and dim sum
Head to lively bar and restaurant Mr Miyagi’s on a Sunday or Monday evening and you can get two hours of unlimited Asian bites for less than Dhs100. The deal includes cobra kai rolls, dragon rolls, classic maki rolls, bao buns and dim sum packed with a variety of different fillings. It’s loads of fun.
Dhs99. Sun-Mon 5pm onwards. Yas Marina, Yas Island (060 797 0742).

MONDAY
Combo deals

Circle Café has introduced a new lunch deal including sandwiches, burgers, poke bowls, risottos and more, plus a drink and dessert for less than Dhs60.
Dhs59. Sun-Thu noon-3pm. Al Raha Gardens Plaza, Khalifa City A (80 024 7253).

TUESDAY
Sushi night

Celebrity at the Royal M Hotel is running a buy one, get one free offer on its sushi night. The huge buffet includes maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi and more.
Dhs225. Tue 7pm-11pm. Royal M Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen Marina (02 777 1171).

Tuesday Affair
Vietnamese restaurant Hoi An is now open on Tuesdays as well, and to celebrate it has introduced a Tuesday Affair event that has a number of special features. This includes a live station serving Banh Mi, a traditional Vietnamese sandwich featuring a baguette filled with a range of savoury ingredients, and starting from October 15, a handpan drummer will also be performing.
From Dhs68. Tue 6pm-11.30pm. The Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8555).

WEDNESDAY
Raw vegan menu

Al Meylas lobby lounge has launched a raw vegan menu, featuring mixed field mushroom ceviche, baby gem tacos, raw kale Caesar salad, raw vegan pizza, nachos and more.
Prices vary. Daily 9am-1am. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).

Pizza and hops
We always love having a meal at Italian restaurant Sacci, but the venue is looking particularly appealing at the moment. For less than a Dhs50 note, you can get one crispy, authentic Italian pizza and a pint of Italian hops.
Dhs49. Sun-Fri, 6pm-8pm. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Khalifa City A (02 616 9999).

THURSDAY
Roots & Shoots

Café 302 is helping us to start the weekend on a healthy note by launching a Thursday night all-you-can-eat vegan buffet dinner. The food options include a healthy salad bar, and loads of tempting starters, mains and desserts.
Dhs89 (buffet). Thu 6pm-10pm. Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Fatima Bint Mubarak Street (02 610 6666).

Curry night
Now that the curry night at Kahraman is back, we can really start the weekend in style. It includes Indonesian beef rendang, Thai fish curry, South African durban lamb curry, and favourites like madras fish curry, beef masala and butter chicken.
Dhs99 (soft drinks), Dhs179 (house beverages). Thu 6.30pm-11pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).

FRIDAY
Zuma brunch

Featuring some of Zuma’s most famous à la carte options, a buffet of authentic Japanese dishes and numerous live stations serving sushi, bao buns, salads, meats, noodles, vegetables and more, the food options at this lively brunch are  outstanding. There’s live music to add to the party vibes, too.
Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs595 (bubbly). Fri 12.30pm-4pm. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 401 5900).

New menu
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant has introduced a new 11-course menu for the Friday Zeitaku brunch. It now includes delicious dishes like tiger prawn tempura, dragonfly maki and matsuri maki.
Dhs269 (soft drinks), Dhs369 (sparkling), Dhs669 (bubbly). Fri 1pm-5pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 672 3333).

SATURDAY
Restaurant month

Brit Aikens is the celebrity chef (the youngest to run a restaurant with two Michelin stars) behind Market at EDITION, Alba Terrace and Oak Room, and he has put together three set menus which are available for a limited time only.
Dhs140 (Market at EDITION), Dhs160 (Alba Terrace), Dhs250 (OAK Room). Until Oct 10. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).

Ginger brunch
Ginger restaurant has launched a new Saturday brunch with a buffet of international cuisines, including Arabic mezze, fresh seafood, beef brisket, and Indian curries. The dessert section is also huge, with cakes, pastries, and a waffle station.
Dhs175 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (house beverages), Dhs275 (premium beverages), Dhs87.5 (kids aged six to 12), free (kids under six). Noon-4pm. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3322).