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Mother's Day 2022: heart and pink roses

Mother’s Day 2022: how to celebrate in Abu Dhabi

Afternoon teas, dining deals, gift packages and more

If anyone deserves a pampering session this March, it’s mums.

Looking to spoil Mum for Mother’s Day 2022 in Abu Dhabi? You’re in luck because we’ve got the full list of all the best things to do in the capital this Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day 2022 in the UAE falls on Monday March 21 and there are loads of ways to say thank you to mum this year. We’ve got everything from dining deals to special gifts to afternoon teas and spa deals. Gather up the mothers, grandmothers, and incredible ladies in your life, and let’s celebrate.

Afternoon teas

Mother's Day 2022:  cucumber sandwich with purple flowers on a white plate

Alba Terrace, The Abu Dhabi EDITION

In appreciation of all mums, The Abu Dhabi EDITION’s Mediterranean restaurant, Alba Terrace, has enhanced its traditional Tea on the Terrazza offer. The exclusive afternoon tea features meringue-topped charcoal croissants, prosciutto wrapped peaches and mini avocado on ryebread along with some additional decadent sweet treats.
Click here for the full Time Out review of Tea on the Terrezza.
Dhs120 (tea) Dhs188 (two hours of bubbly). Until Thu Mar 31. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).

Brunch & Cake

Brunch & Cake is hosting a traditional afternoon tea for two people this Mother’s Day 2022. The afternoon tea will serve a range of sweet and savory croissants, mini sandwiches, and grandma’s cakes. The tea is available all day at Marsa Al Bateen on Monday March 21. Take your mum out and enjoy a selection of bites and unlimited tea for Dhs195.
Click here to learn about Grandma Day at Brunch & Cake.
Dhs195. Mon Mar 21, Marsa Al Bateen (02 575 4880).

The Lounge, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana

The special “stories with Mama” afternoon tea at The Lounge offers a calming view, savoury bites, pastries, scones, premium tea, freshly brewed coffee and more. Sounds like the perfect way to spend time together for Mother’s Day 2022.
Dhs119 (per couple). Sat Mar 19- Mon Mar 21, 2pm-5pm. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Corniche Road (02 657 0000).

Dining deals

Mother's Day 2022: Saadiyat Rotana hotel exterior at dusk

Free dinner for mums at Ginger All Day Dining Restaurant

All mums are invited to partake in Indian Night at Ginger Restaurant on Monday March 21. Every mother dines on an extensive buffet of international and Indian dishes for free when accompanied by one paying guest. Prices start at Dhs219.
From Dhs219. Mon Mar 21. Park Rotana, Khalifa Park (02 657 33 22).

Free lunch or dinner at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas restaurants

Take mum out for lunch or dinner at Turtle Bay Bar and Grill, Hamilton’s Gastropub, Si Ristorante Italiano and Bar, or Nasma Beachfront Bar from Sunday March 20 to Tuesday March 22, and your mama will get food and beverage credit up to Dhs250.
Looking for more places to eat on Saadiyat Island? Click here for the best places to eat at Mamsha.
Sun Mar 20-Tue Mar 22. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island fb.saadiyat@rotana.com (02 697 0000).

Free platter of starters and free gift at Teatro

Want to dine out for Mother’s Day 2022 in Abu Dhabi? Mums get a free platter of starters when ordering from the a la carte menu at Teatro on Mother’s Day. Mums will also get a free gift.
For Abu Dhabi’s best ladies’ nights, click here.
Mon Mar 21. Park Rotana, Khalifa Park (02 657 3317).

Free dinner at Corniche Dining

To celebrate Mother’s Day 2022, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is offering mums a free dinner with a dessert at Corniche Dining. There are French, Arabic and international dishes to enjoy plus a buffet. The dinner is available on Monday March 21 from 7pm to 10.30pm. Mum’s free meal is available with every full paying adult.
Mon Mar 21, 7pm-10.30pm. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Corniche Road (02 813 7777).

Mother’s Day breakfast at Kamoon

If you and mum love a breakfast date (who doesn’t?) you should check out this Mother’s Day breakfast at Kamoon. Head to the terrace for Arabic cuisine in an al fresco setting. Live cooking stations will be making freshly baked pita bread, calzones and saj. There’s fresh juice, coffee and more to enjoy.
For beautiful places to get breakfast outdoors in Abu Dhabi, click here.
From Dhs79. Sat Mar 19 – Sun Mar 20, 8am-noon. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Corniche Road (02 657 0000).

Gifts and treats

Customized Mother’s Day 2022 Cake at ParKafe Lobby Lounge

Looking to get something extra special for Mum? Why not pick up a customized Mother’s Day cake from Park Rotana? The hotel’s lobby café is creating cake masterpieces for Mums such as chocolate truffle, carrot cake, blueberry cheesecake and more. You can also have the cake personalised with a photo of Mum. One-kilogram cakes are Dhs99 plus an extra Dhs15 for the customised photo. 24-hour advance order is required and the cakes are available for pick-up only.
For the best bakeries in Abu Dhabi, click here.
Mar 18-25. Park Rotana, Khalifa Park (056 917 6247).

Spa deals

Woman in a robe for a Mother's Day 2022 spa day

50 percent off massages at Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club

Looking to pamper Mum for Mother’s Day 2022? Book her a massage treatment at Bodylines Park Rotana and get 50 percent off all regular treatments on Monday March 21. There are aromatherapy, Swedish, Thai and more to choose from starting at Dhs175.
For the best spas in Abu Dhabi, click here.
Mon Mar 21. Park Rotana, Khalifa Park (02 657 3373).

Mini Retreat at The Abu Dhabi EDITION

This March EDITION Spa is offering mums a well-deserved Mother’s Day Mini Retreat. Mums get their choice of a 30-minutes EDITION house massage or a luxurious Rossano Ferretti blow-dry.
For the best salons in Abu Dhabi, click here.
Dhs315. Until Thu Mar 31. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).