Things to do in Abu Dhabi: The ADR Week with Anna Torrez -8 July 2024
- Anna Torrez
- Jul 6, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
From the Euros and Wimbledon, to Snail racing and smashing TVs, there’s lots to do in the capital this week. Here are our favourites.
Monday, 8 July
Ladies Day and Lobster Monday at Café del Mar
Every Monday this summer, enjoy 50% off all fresh lobster at the Café del Mar Beach Club. Choose from a variety of lobsters, including live Canadian lobsters, directly from their fish market. Pick your favorite, and they’ll cook it to your liking. Monday is also Ladies Day at the Beach Club. From 10:00 a.m. onwards, you can enjoy a complimentary Day Pass, tapas tasting platter, and three drinks for AED 120.
When: Mondays, 10 AM onwards for Ladies day and 7 PM - closing for Lobster Monday
Where: Café del Mar Beach Club, Yas Island
For bookings and further information call +971 50 402 2283 or visit https://cafedelmarabudhabi.com/
Tuesday, 9 July
Watch the Last Few Euro Cup Matches at Crafty Fox
Watch the last of the UEFA at Crafty Fox Yas Links. Enjoy the games on their indoor or outdoor screens and a range of food and bev deals. The restaurant is offering special combo deals like Fish & Chips + Heineken or Birra Moretti Pint for AED 90; Chicken Wings + Heineken or Birra Moretti Pint for AED 75; Irish Brisket Sliders + Heineken or Birra Moretti Pint for AED 60; Cottage Pie + Heineken or Birra Moretti Pint for AED 50. You can also get four bottles of Heineken or Corono for AED 85. Or try their sharing platter with a beer tower for AED 190.
When: Through 14 July open from 11 AM to 1 AM, (UEFA rest days on 11, 12 and 13 July)
Where: Crafty Fox, Yas Links
For bookings and further information, call 02 404 3081, email craftyfox.ylad@viyagolf.com or visit https://www.viyagolf.com/yaslinks/promotions/euro-cup-at-crafty-fox-yas-links/
Wednesday, 10 July
Sip on Palomas at Barbossa
Nothing’s better than a refreshing Paloma in this heat. Get through your midweek slump with a variety of Palomas at Barbossa. The cocktails are AED 40 each on Wednesdays. Some of their inventive Palomas include a Paloma Rossa, which features rose and chocolate, a blueberry Paloma and more. While there, try Barbossa’s tacos like achiote chicken, birria and crispy cauliflower.
When: Every Wednesday
Where: Barbossa, Yas Bay Waterfront
Price: Palomas are AED 40
For bookings and further information call +971 50 185 8068 or visit https://barbossa.ae/
Thursday, 11 July
Enjoy Wimbledon and a Grand Slam of Flavours at Afternoon Tea
Have Afternoon Tea and root for your favourite players at Wimbledon from the comfort of the Saadiyat Golf Club. The Afternoon Tea Stand features an assortment of mini bites, sandwiches, and pastries, complemented with your choice of tea, coffee, or juices for AED 99 per person.
When: 1 - 14 July
Where: Saadiyat Golf Club
Price: AED 99 per person
For bookings and further information call 050 757 4808, email dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com or visit https://www.viyagolf.com/yasacres/promotions/indulge-in-a-grand-slam-of-flavours-at-wimbledon/
Friday, 12 July
Relieve Stress at the Smash Room or Smash Mobile
Looking for a way to truly let loose and blow off steam? Experience the thrill of destruction with the Smash Room’s latest packages. Try the Euphoria Package and smash 25 glass items, 1 CPU and 1 printer. Unleash pent-up frustration and rage in a safe and controlled environment. Or try their new Summer Smash Offer. The offer allows up to four guests to smash 50 glass items, 1 washing machine, 1 printer, 1 TV, and 4 CPUs. The package is valid until end of July 2024. This summer, the Smash Room launched the Smash Mobile too! ‘The Smash Mobile’ allows guests to relieve stress by smashing items within the truck, offering a unique on-the-go entertainment and therapeutic experience. Ideal for events like birthdays, bridal parties and corporate gatherings, The Smash Mobile is available for bookings across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, and Fujairah. It can accommodate up to 8 people and includes two areas inside, one to put on safety gear and a designated smashing area.
When: 12:30PM to 10PM (Monday to Thursday) | 12:30PM to 11PM (Friday to Sunday)
Where: The Smash Room Abu Dhabi, Nahil Building in Al Rawdah Street W58, Abu Dhabi
Price: Smash Room: Summer Smash, AED 1,099 for a maximum of 4 people
Euphoria Package, AED 299 per person.
Smash Mobile: Blight Package, AED 1,658.66 for a maximum of 8 people. Includes 2 printers, 2 guitars, 1 TV, and 4 CPUs
Wrap Package: AED 2,715.80 for a maximum of 8 people. Includes 4 printers, 4 guitars, 2 washing machines, 2 TVs, and 2 CPUs
For bookings and further information, call 02 584 5949, email helload@thesmashroom.com, visit https://thesmashroom.com/
Saturday, 13 July
Brunch & Bask In Style at Rosewood
Rosewood Abu Dhabi is offering their Brunch & Bask In Style offer this summer with a choice of brunch from either the renowned Garden Brunch, Yum Cha Brunch, or the ROAST Brunch, plus an overnight stay. The package includes soft drinks with an option to upgrade to the House Package for AED 125. For total relaxation, step into a sanctuary and unwind at Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, with 20% off a spa journey or lounging by their pool.
When: Until 31 August, only available Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Where: Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Price: Starting from AED 750, upgrade to the House Package for AED 125. Package also offers 20% off hotel F&B and 20% off hotel Spa
Promo Code: DISBRUNCH
For bookings and further information, call +971 (0)2 813 5550, email abudhabi@rosewoodhotels.com or visit https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/abu-dhabi/offers/brunch-bask-in-style
Sunday, 14 July
Celebrate Bastille Day at Le Bistro by Salmontini
Le Bistro by Salmontini is inviting guests to celebrate weekends in French style with the launch of their Bastille Sundays. Starting on Bastille day, you can expect dishes like their walnut & roquefort salad, Entrecôte St. Germain des Prés – featuring 200g of perfectly grilled Australian Wagyu beef tenderloin accompanied by crispy pommes frites and generously topped with Salmontini's secret sauce. End your meal on a sweet note with a decadent dessert duo of Crème Brûlée and Classic Profiteroles all while enjoying classic Parisian vibes. Children are invited to participate in a playful snail racing game (no live snails involved!), and little ones aged 6 years and below dine for free on the kid’s menu when accompanied by a paying adult.
When: Every Sunday from 14 July
Where: Le Bistro by Salmontini, Le Royal Méridien
Price: The three-course set menu is priced at Dhs220 per person, with an option to upgrade to a 300g beef tenderloin for an additional Dhs60. Add a two-hour free-flow red wine package priced at Dhs200 (house) or Dhs270 (premium).
For bookings and further information, call 02 557 4460 or visit www.salmontini.com
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