Things to do in Abu Dhabi: The ADR Week with Anna Torrez -22 July 2024
This week, spend time with the kids, enjoy food from Mexico, France and Italy, and start watching the Olympics!
Monday, 22 July
Monday Margaritas at Barbossa
Nothing’s better than letting your hair down after a long Monday. Kickstart your week with refreshing margaritas and a lively atmosphere at Barbossa. Available every Monday, the Yas Bay restaurant offers unlimited margaritas for AED 99 per person.
When: All day, every Monday
Where: Barbossa, Yas Bay Waterfront
Price: AED 99 for 2 hours of unlimited margs
For bookings and further information visit https://barbossa.ae/menu/; call +971 50 185 8068; or email reservations@barbossa.ae
Tuesday, 23 July
Relax and Revive at W Abu Dhabi
Take a day all for yourself to kick back and zone out. Ease those muscles with a 60-minute SPA session, then hit repeat at FIT to achieve your fitness goals. You can play out the rest of the day with some poolside fun. Once you’ve had your fill of the sun, stop by the W Lounge for ‘The 8th Hour’. Sip and savor a range of happy hour specials while taking in the views of the Yas Marina Circuit race track and Marina Bay. From Sundays to Thursdays, 8pm to 11pm, enjoy a wide selection of beverages starting at just AED 25.
When: July
Where: W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Price: AED 600 per person for 60 minutes massage of your choice + Pool and FIT access
For bookings and further information, call +971 2 656 0000 or email WABUDHABI.DINING@WHOTELS.COM
Wednesday, 24 July
Treat Your Family to Mediterranean Delights at Paradiso
Give your wallet a break and take the kiddos to dinner at Paradiso, where kids eat free all summer! As part of Yas Island’s Kids Go Free campaign, families are invited to enjoy up to two delicious and expertly crafted Italian kids’ meals per spending adult. Spanning Italian pizzas adorned with various classic toppings, homemade pastas, cheesy arancini, and golden crispy calamari, even your pickiest eaters will find something.
When: 12 to 11pm Monday - Friday, through 30 September
Where: Paradiso, Pier 71, Yas Bay
For bookings and further information, email contact-paradiso-abudhabi@groupebarriere.com or visit https://www.paradisoabudhabi.com/
Thursday, 25 July
Party with Poppy and the Rest of The Trolls Friends at The Galleria
The Trolls are back at The Galleria by popular demand! Take your little ones to enjoy a complimentary 20-minute stage show held three times a day from 19 to 28 July. Families are invited to help Poppy plan a surprise birthday party for her best friend, Branch, while Guy Diamond, who can never resist a party wants to help as well and elects himself as the party lookout to give updates on Branch’s whereabouts while everyone sets up. Will the party be ready in time? Stop by to find out. After each show, children will have the chance to participate in a 20-minute meet-and-greet session where they can take photos with their favorite Trolls characters. Guests can also enjoy a themed DreamWorks Trolls activity zone designed especially for kids. Access to the zone is granted by presenting Galleria store receipts totaling AED 250.
When: 19 to 28 July
Where: North Link Bridge, Level 2, The Galleria, Al Mayrah Island
Price: Free to attend on a first-come, first-served basis. Trolls activity zone is free with Galleria store receipts totaling AED 250.
For bookings and further information, visit www.thegalleria.ae
Friday, 26 July
Pretend You’re in Paris with LPM’s Tribute to the Olympics
In honour of the Olympic Games LPM has created an Olympic-inspired cocktail and cheesecake for guests dining from 26 July to 11 August. The “Olympiade'' cocktail is a blend that embodies the Olympic spirit. Topped with Champagne, the drink is available for AED 52. In addition to this exclusive cocktail, LPM’s cheesecake will be redecorated in honour of the Olympics, available for AED 62.
When: 26 July - 11 August + time
Where: La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi, The Galleria - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi
Price: AED 52 for the Olympiade cocktail and AED 62 for the cheesecake
For bookings and further information, call +971 26929600 or visit https://lpmrestaurants.com/abu-dhabi/
Saturday, 27 July
Feast at La Patrona’s New Brunch
Mexican eatery, La Patrona, has announced the start of their new three-hour unlimited brunch! For AED 99, you can feast on their authentic Mexican tacos made with rib-eye, chicken al pastor, jackfruit and more. You’ll also be able to enjoy unlimited house drinks, so grab your friends and have a taco fiesta!
When: Every Saturday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM
Where: La Patrona, Electra, Al Yasat Tower - Shop no - 3 Fathima Bin Mubarak Street - Al Danah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Price: AED 99 for three hours of unlimited food and house drinks
For bookings and further information, call +971 800 82267, or visit https://www.lapatronauae.com/
Sunday, 28 July
Olympic Cheers at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Cheer on your home team with your friends, good food and plenty of drinks! Coinciding with the Olympics, Bridges Bar and Mazaj Bab Al Bahr have transformed into Olympic viewing destinations. At Mazaj Bab Al Bahr you can watch every game, match and race from the comfort of their air-conditioned summer glass tent. Or soak in the pub atmosphere at Bridges Bar where they’re offering some great drinks deals. Buy-one-get-one-free on select drinks from 4 PM to 8 PM – the perfect way to warm up for the games. Then, sip on unlimited house drinks along with one food item from their menu (excluding steak and sharing platters) for only AED 199 for 2 hours. You can also get unlimited house drinks for 2 hours at just AED 149 or try their Beer Tower Extravaganza and purchase a 3-liter beer tower for only AED 150, all available throughout the games.
When: Until 11 August
Where: Bridges Bar and Mazaj Bab Al Bahr at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Price: Bridges Bar Live Game Offers starting at AED 149
For bookings and further information, call +971 2 654 3333, email dining.bab@fairmont.com
