The weekend is over and we’re all heading back into the office, but there’s no need to let the Sunday blues get to you. It’s the start of a brand new week, which means there are loads of new things to do in Abu Dhabi, including plenty of festive things to do in the build-up to Christmas.
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Have a festive spa experience at the Remède Spa at St. Regis
Looking to relax this busy festive season? Head to the spa and enjoy the Lime & Ginger Body Scrub for Dhs510 and Tension Relief Massage for Dhs720 for 80 minutes. The treatments are perfect to beat Christmas stress.
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Prices vary. Dec 1-31, Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche (02 694 4553).
Make your Christmas presents at Art Central
Whether you need to buy art supplies for your handmade gift, or you want to brush up on your skills, Art Central is a great place to start. Stock up on supplies for painting, drawing, drafting, printmaking and pottery. Workshops include oil and acrylic painting, mixed media and pottery. Paint your loved one a winter scape, for a little extra Christmas cheer.
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Shams Boutik, Sun Sky Tower, Reem Island, artcentral.ae (056 201 7970).
Meditate and stretch at Umm Al Emarat Park
Umm Al Emarat Park is launching a free wellness programme with four free meditation or yoga sessions for park visitors each month. Every Wednesday at 6.30pm, the park’s partners will collectively provide free meditation and yoga sessions to help the community slow down, find inner resilience and achieve full self-awareness.
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Free. Wed, 6.30pm. Umm Al Emarat Park, Al Mushrif, www.ummalemaratpark.ae.
Party at the massive new club, WHITE Abu Dhabi
Awesome visuals, massive LED screens and crowd-scanning lasers – we must be talking about WHITE. The Dubai favourite has arrived in Abu Dhabi and is bringing a multi-sensory club experience. There is standing and seated capacity as well as a VIP section.
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Yas Bay @whiteabudhabi.
Gobble up a takeaway turkey from Jones the Grocer
The turkey roast packages at Jones the Grocer serve up to eight hungry people and come with sweet cranberry sauce, juniper-infused gravy, sage and stuffing. Aussie roast leg of lamb with roast caramelised garlic is available, too.
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Starting at Dhs695. Until Dec 31. jonesthegrocer.com/festive-ordering-i246.
Read up on festive drinks at Library Bar
The Abu Dhabi EDITION’s hip bar is having a “25 Days of Book Club” for the festive season where guests can sip merry mixed drinks inspired by seasonal classic literature.
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From Dhs35. Daily throughout Dec, 5pm-8pm. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
Sink your teeth into meaty dishes at the brand new Hunter & Barrel
Ever wanted to chow down like a hunter-gatherer without leaving the comforts of the city? Hunter & Barrel is officially open for business at Yas Bay Waterfront.
For more about Hunter & Barrel opening click here.
Open daily 11am-1am. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, yasbay@hunterandbarrel.ae, yasbay.ae/dine_in/hunter-barrel (050 452 5958).
Try the festive menu at Punjab Grill
Indian Christmas favourites with a contemporary flair? Yes, please. Options include honey-spiced chicken wings, salmon and shrimp balchao, East Indian duck moilee and lamb ghalouti kebab while veggie lovers can enjoy cumin and baby potato roast or brussel sprouts foogath. Christmas pudding and chocolate cake are up for grabs, too.
For Time Out’s full review of Punjab Grill click here.
Dhs350 (food), Dhs550 (house). Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal, Al Maqtaa (050 668 3054).
Visit the brand-new Vertigo Lounge
Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi is introducing a new venue overlooking the wave pool at West Bay Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Gulf. With curated beverages, a foodie menu and pretty views this is the spot to dance the night away – or so we hear.
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Open daily 6pm-3am. Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road (02 692 4375).
