Your Abu Dhabi Weekend Guide: 15 to 17 July
Weekend brunches and culinary theme nights all await in the capital this weekend.
Friday 15 July 2022
Indulge in a Thai seafood night at Benjarong
Authentic Thai restaurant Benjarong at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi offers an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet to kick-start the weekend. Experience creatively prepared Thai seafood dishes highlighting the balance of flavours, aroma and spice so that you can relish the aromatic flavours of Thailand across this four-course menu. Fridays, from7pm to 10:30pm. AED 249 per person.
GO: Call 04 343 3333 for reservations and more information.
Elevate your weekend with Nitro Fridays
Enjoy after-work drinks, canapés and infectious energy to get you in the weekend mood at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Featuring an impressive menu of hops, grapes, signature cocktails and mouthwatering bites, party-goers are in for a fun night with views of Yas Marina and the Formula 1 track, plus music from W Abu Dhabi’s resident DJ. Fridays, from 8pm to 11pm. AED 280 per person (three hours of beverages and bites).
GO: Call 02 656 0600 for reservations and more information.
Saturday 16 July 2022
Enjoy a Weekend Spritz
The Weekend Spritz at The Abu Dhabi EDITION is a little more than lunch, not quite the extravagance of brunch. Serving a selection of Mediterranean dishes to the table, including a mix of Alba Terrace classics, new seasonal creations and fresh delights from the poolside wood-fired oven. Saturdays, from 12.30pm to 5pm (three-hour experience). AED 215 (soft beverages), AED 325 (house beverages) and AED 445 (Italian bubbles)
GO: Visit www.editionhotels.com or call 02 208 0000 for reservations and more information.
Travel the world with Le Petit Chef
With the final show set for Wednesday, 20 July, Le Petit Chef is wrapping up its residency at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. Presenting an international menu inspired by the travels of explorer Marco Polo, guests will be in awe of the 58mm-tall chef as he attempts to prepare a five-course meal. Delivered using special effects and state-of-the-art 3D mapping, this intimate experience is designed to capture the imaginations of all ages. Available Wednesday to Friday at 8pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm and 8pm. AED 385 (Marco Polo Classic), AED 385 (Marco Polo Vegetarian), AED 545 (Marco Polo Grand) and AED 249 (Marco Polo Junior).
GO: Visit https://lepetitchef.com/conradetihadtowers for reservations or more information.
Sunday 17 July 2022
Experience the Social Sunday Breakfast
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is serving up a sumptuous breakfast spread to help you celebrate the weekend in style. The ‘Social Sunday Breakfast’ offers an extensive selection of egg creations such as smoked salmon omelettes, eggs Benedict and shakshuka, whilst further comforting highlights include chicken waffle sandwiches, classic English toad in the hole, Shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, whole rotisserie chicken, roasted prime rib or striploin beef with roasted root vegetables. The culinary specialities are accompanied by unlimited beverages such as fresh juices, smoothies and revitalising detoxifying concoctions. Available Sundays, from 7am to 3pm. AED 175 per person.
GO: Email restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com or call 02 694 4553 for reservations or more information.
Enjoy a chic waterfront brunch
Every Sunday, guests can savour the Viaggio in Italia Brunch at Café Milano inside the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi. Begin with a generous plate of antipasti to share, followed by roasted tomato soup with fried eggplant or mixed fried fish. Fresh plates of artichoke salad, beef tartare, Pizza Casareccia, homemade beef ravioli with parmesan fondue, steamed seabass fillet with lemon dressing or the roasted lamb saddle with roasted baby leeks all add up to a luxurious dining experience. Desserts such as the vanilla panna cotta or the classic tiramisu are best to enjoy on the terrace alongside peaceful waterfront views. Sundays, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 245 (soft beverages), AED 325 (house beverages) and AED 95 (children aged twelve years and under).
GO: Email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com or call 02 333 2222 for reservations and more information.
