Abu Dhabi’s best dining deals this weekend: 14 to 16 January

We’re still adjusting to the new UAE weekend but these fantastic dining offers will undoubtedly help.

Friday 14 January 2022

Hakka Night Brunch at Hakkasan

Friday evenings at Hakkasan are a fabulous way to kick-start the new weekend. The Hakka Night Brunch, exclusive to the sleek bar and outdoor cabanas, offers unfiltered views of the city skyline. The brunch features an unlimited selection of beverages and a modern interpretation of authentic Cantonese cuisine, taking inspiration from contemporary and ancient China. Fridays, from 8pm to 11pm. AED 438 per person.

GO: Visit https://hakkasan.com or call 02 690 7739 for reservations and more information.

Enjoy a seafood lunch at Finz

Speciality seafood restaurant Finz at Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi is open once again for lunch. Offering views of the Arabian Gulf and Al Maryah Island skyline, the overwater dining experience is one of the most romantic in the capital. Here, chef German displays his culinary creativity across a menu where Mediterranean and Asian dishes meet in an explosion of flavour. Available daily, from 12pm to 3:30pm. 

GO: Email fb.beach@rotana.com or call 02 697 9171 for reservations and more information.

Saturday 15 January 2022

The Meat People Saturday Brunch at Butcher & Still

There is something for everyone at the 1920s Chicago steak restaurant Butcher & Still. Meat lovers are invited to party like it’s the Roaring 20s, indulging in appetisers such as the classic shrimp cocktail, fresh fine de claire oysters, BBQ smoked chicken wings or tender meatballs. Guests can then savour sizzling platters of quality meats such as the prime Kansas striploin, southern fried chicken, French toast and veal bratwurst all stacked up on a Butcher’s Block. In addition, bartending artisan Luigi Landi encourages guests to experience an ode to the Prohibition era with handcrafted beverages. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 250 (soft beverages), AED 330 (house beverages) and AED 430 (Champagne).

GO; Email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com or call 02 333 2222 for reservations and more information.

Enjoy a feast of flavours with brunch at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Corniche

Spend your afternoon enjoying dishes from around the world from various live cooking stations and pop-ups at the newly renovated Flavours Restaurant. This week’s edition has a special Asian theme, offering an entertaining and satisfying way to spend your weekend. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 169 (soft beverages) and AED 269 (house beverages).

GO: Call 02 677 3333 for reservations and more information.

Sunday 16 January 2022

Discover a world of vegetarian dishes at tashas

The South African boutique lifestyle café, based around a love of stand-out food in exquisite environments, caters to the best global dining trends with its array of vegetarian dishes. Savour a selection of handcrafted vegetarian plates at the FACT award-winning ‘best cafe in Abu Dhabi’ and enjoy vegetarian dishes that embody the tashas philosophy of using the best ingredients prepared in-house by the talented culinary team.

GO: Call 02 445 0890 for reservations and more information.

Lotus Set Menu at Silk & Spice

A showcase of elegance and creativity, Silk & Spice presents diners with authentic Thai cuisine full of aromatic flavours. The restaurant’s special Lotus set menu offers an adventure for your tastebuds across four courses, including two starters, one soup, two mains and one mouthwatering dessert, served sharing style for lunch or dinner. AED 195 (soft beverages) and AED 295 (free-flowing grape).

GO: E-mail h7507@sofitel.com or call 02 813 7887 for more information.