Things to do in Abu Dhabi: The ADR Week with Anna Torrez - 30 September 2024
Dive into a week filled with soulful jazz, family-friendly shows, football legends trying basketball and more in the Capital!
Monday, 30 September
Feel Your Best This Week with a Holistic Experience at Sense Spa
Ensure you’re starting your week right and find balance and alignment with the Holistic Experience, designed to harmonise mental and physical wellness. You’ll begin with Functional Training to invigorate your body, followed by a 90-minute Deep Tissue Massage that targets muscle tension and enhances recovery. Complete your spa journey with a soothing 15-minute Cold Towel Therapy session to refresh and revitalise. This comprehensive treatment aims to improve neuromuscular abilities and reduce muscle tension, providing a holistic approach to wellness.
When: Available until 31 October
Where: Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Price: AED 1100 for 180 minutes of training, massage and cold therapy
For bookings and further information, call + 971 2 813 5537, email abudhabi.sensespa@rosewoodhotels.com or visit https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/abu-dhabi
Tuesday, 1 October
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bridges Bar
Get into the Bavarian festive spirit with Bridges Bar’s Oktoberfest offers, like a pint of German hop and a choice of Bavarian platter for only AED 149 per person. The Oktoberfest platter highlights include schnitzel, bratwurst sausages, veal ham with cheese spaetzle, homemade pickles, and pretzel bread, ensuring an authentic taste of Germany.
When: Through October 6th, 2024, 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Where: place
Price: A pint of German hop and a choice of Bavarian platter for AED 149 per person, three liters of German hops tower for AED 190, three pints of German hops for AED 99
For bookings and further information, call 971 2 654 3333, email dining.bab@fairmont.com or visit www.fairmont.com/abu-dhabi/
Wednesday, 2 October
Go Loca with Your Ladies
Wednesdays are for the ladies at Loca! Dish with your friends and feast on traditional Mexican dishes like tamales, flautas, taquitos, and more, paired with free margaritas and house wines from 6 to 11 PM.
When: Wednesdays, 6 - 11 PM
Where: Loca, The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Price: Complimentary margaritas and house wines for women
For bookings and further information, call +971 2 5823639, email abudhabi@locauae.com or visit www.locauae.com
Thursday, 3 October
Immerse Yourself in Jazz with Chady Nashef
Chady Nashef, a local ‘King of Blues,’ owns the stage at Jazz Bar every Thursday night. Chady’s powerful voice and impressive guitar skills blend blues, soul, jazz, and rock into a musical masterpiece. Be sure to try some of the Bar’s tasty cocktails, mocktails and bites like parmesan truffle fries, baked camembert, lamb chops and sea bass.
When: Thursdays, 9 PM
Where: Jazz Bar, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
For bookings and further information, call +971 (2) 692 4333, email info@jazzbar.ae or visit https://jazzbar.ae/
Friday, 4 October
Friday Fun with the Kiddos at Cultural Foundation
If your little ones are fans of Tom Fletcher books, you're in luck! His beloved Who’s in Your Book? series is debuting as a musical, There’s a Monster in Your Show. During the musical, your kids will meet a group of performers preparing to start their show, but discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster and his friends want to be part of the fun too! You can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship.
While at Cultural Foundation, be sure to check out their Eric Carlile exhibit. “Through the Seasons with Eric Carle” showcases the wonders of nature throughout the year. With more than 70 books to his name, including the famous The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this exhibition looks at Carle’s imagery of the seasons, from hibernating bears in winter to hatching chicks in spring. The show features original artworks—including Carle’s painted tissue-paper collages from nine classic picture books—as well as unpublished work.
When: 4 October at 6 PM and 5 October at 10 AM and 2 PM
Where: Cultural Foundation
Price: Tickets for There’s a Monster in Your Show start at AED 140
For bookings and further information, call 2 657 6348, email info@culturalfoundation.ae or visit https://culturalfoundation.ae/en/event/There-is-A-Monster-In-Your-Show
Saturday, 5 October
Witness a ‘Clash of Legends’ at NBA Fan Appreciation Day
The NBA is in town this week with the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics set to play on the 4th and 6th but what may be the most entertaining part of the NBA’s trip to the capital is on the 5th. The NBA’s Fan Appreciation Day is set to feature quite an unusual 3x3 game between legendary football players. That’s right, football players. The iconic Roberto Carlos, Luís Figo, Iker Casillas, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry and Gerard Piqué, will ditch their footballs for basketballs and hit the court for what’s sure to be an entertaining game.
NBA Fan Appreciation Day will also feature a performance by award-winning rapper 2 Chainz, and appearances from Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets players. Fans will be treated to a full lineup of entertainment, including a skills challenge, three-point contest, slam dunk showcase, mascot appearances, and musical acts. Tickets starting at AED 25 are still available, so book yours now!
When: 5 October. Doors open at 3:30
Where: Etihad Arena
Price: Starting at AED 25
For bookings and further information, visit https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/nba-fan-appreciation-day-2024or https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/nba-abu-dhabi-games-2024 for 4 & 6 October NBA game tickets
Sunday, 6 October
Enjoy a Soulful Family Brunch at Derwandi
Derwandi, the homegrown Lebanese restaurant, is launching a new Sunday brunch in Abu Dhabi. Starting October 6, every Sunday from 12:30 PM to 4 PM, Derwandi invites guests to indulge in an open buffet filled with your favorite Lebanese dishes. There will be an array of appetizers like Hummus, Zatar, and Tabbouleh. Choose from dishes such as Grilled Lamb Kofta, Chicken Shawarma, and meat skewers for the main course. And of course, no meal is complete without a sweet ending— the dessert station boasts Knefetna, Ali Umm, and other traditional delights. Rawad, a rising Arabic singer, will perform live, adding to your brunching atmosphere.
When: Sundays starting 6 October, 12:30 - 4 PM
Where: Derwandi, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Price: AED 199 for the non-alcoholic brunch, AED 299 for brunch with alcoholic beverages
For bookings and further information, call +971 2 639 00 23, visit www.derwandi.ae/ or book here
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