The best things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: 18 to 20 February
Weekend brunches, luxurious spa treatments and happy hours are taking over the capital this weekend!
Friday 18 February 2022
Indulge in a luxurious facial at EDITION Spa
Even though most of us follow a daily skin routine at home, it’s not as effective as facials performed by experts. EDITION Spa, at The Abu Dhabi EDITION, has catered to those needs with the Quench and Glow Facial, a nourishing facial that leaves even the thirstiest skins hydrated and ready for any element. Peptides and brightening botanicals instantly penetrate the skin, increasing water retention while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Available daily, from 10am to 10pm. AED 325 (30-minute treatment).
GO: Visit www.editionhotels.com or call 02 208 0000 for reservations and more information.
Happy Hour at Hunter & Barrel
Unless you live under a rock, you know that Yas Bay Waterfront is where it’s at when it comes to hip and happening in Abu Dhabi’s dining scene. As for its latest addition? Hunter & Barrel the high-end casual dining restaurant and lounge concept born in Australia. Diners can expect a focus on communal dining and mouth-watering sharing platters, continuing the brand’s culinary and thematic homage to ancestral hunter-and-gatherer techniques through a carefully curated menu and interiors. Guests can also enjoy Hunter & Barrel’s 3 o’clock beverage club, where patrons will receive a 35% discount on barrel-aged cocktails and premium craft drinks. Weekdays, from 3pm to 7pm.
GO: Email yasbay@hunterandbarrel.ae or call 050 452 5958 for reservations and more information.
Saturday 19 February 2022
Dine al fresco at this beachfront brunch at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
With its stunning interiors and beautiful ocean-facing terrace, all-day-dining destination White Restaurant flips expectations of what a weekend brunch should be. Diners can expect a plethora of live cooking stations that bring together cuisines from across the globe. Enjoy traditional Italian and Levantine flavours from the FACT award-winning Mare Mare and Tean, plus a selection of smoked cuts from casual sports bar, OFFSIDE. The lively brunch also features live entertainment and spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf from the spacious terrace. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 350 (soft beverages), AED 475 (house beverages) and AED 600 (premium bubbly).
GO: Visit www.jumeirah.com or call 02 811 4342 for reservations and more information.
Travel the world with the Dusit Extraordinary Brunch at Urban Kitchen
Living up to its name, the Dusit Extraordinary Brunch has everything you could want in a brunch. The expansive global selection includes fresh seafood, roasted meats and culinary highlights from Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi’s signature restaurants, Benjarong and Namak. Innovative beverages will also be flowing throughout the afternoon. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 270 per person (soft beverages), AED 400 per person (house beverages) and AED 90 per child (soft beverages).
GO: Call 02 698 8137 for reservations and more information.
Sunday 20 February 2022
Weekend Brunch at Dino’s Bistro Italiano
With its casual and friendly atmosphere, Dino’s brings you the most refined flavours of Italy, paired with a selection of premium beverages. Visit with your friends or family for an à la carte brunch served straight to the table. Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm. AED 180 (soft beverages) and AED 240 (signature cocktails)
GO: Email dinos.pearl@rotana.com or call 02 307 5551 for reservations and more information.
La Vie en Rosé Brunch at LPM Restaurant & Bar
Lovers of LPM’s menu can enjoy unlimited starters to share, inclusive of the LPM Burrata and snails with garlic butter. Main course highlights include grilled sirloin steak and lamb cutlets with smoked aubergine. Finishing off the meal on a sweet note, decadent and delicate desserts such as warm chocolate mousse with malt ice cream, vanilla crème brulée or LPM’s famous cheesecake are served for the whole table to share. Sundays, from 12pm to 4.30pm. La Vie en Rosé packages start from AED 375 (minimum of two people).
GO: Visit https://lpmrestaurants.com or call 02 692 9600 for reservations and more information.
