Six wonderful things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: February 18 to 20

Leisurely lunches, brunches and family dining. Here are the top places to enjoy in the capital this weekend.

Thursday 18 February 2021

Enjoy an Italian Business Lunch at Dino’s Bistro Italiano, Pearl Rotana Capital Centre:

An authentic Italian restaurant serving modern cuisine in a lively and casual setting. Dino’s passionate chefs create Italian classics with the finest and freshest ingredients to bring an authentic taste of Italy to your plate. Enjoy a delicious business lunch at the only authentic Italian restaurant in Abu Dhabi’s business district. Pick one of the two set menu options along with regular à la carte options. Available from 12pm to 3:30pm, Sunday to Thursday. AED 95 for two courses inclusive of soft beverages and AED 105 for three courses inclusive of soft beverages.

GO: Call (0)2 307 5551 for bookings and more information.

Let’s Braai at Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa:

Kick-off the weekend with a uniquely South African culinary journey at Fairways restaurant. Expect a South African influenced menu of Boerewors, chicken skewers, beef tenderloin sliders, striploin steak, grilled portobello mushrooms, braaibroodjie, bobotie, loeksisters, crisp peppermint tart and unlimited beverages that include sangria, hops and klippies. Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm. AED 175 (soft beverages) and AED 275 (unlimited hops).

GO: Call (0)2 616 9999 for reservations and more information.

Friday 19 February 2021

Tuck into the Brunch In Garage at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island:

Go big or go home is the ethos at the B.I.G. Brunch at the restaurant voted ‘favourite newcomer ‘at the recent Fact Dining Awards Abu Dhabi 2020. Diners can expect five culinary hubs, 11 beverage taps and one big Brunch. Enjoy a mezze spread, Asian favourites and meat cuts from the vault. Fridays from 1pm to 4pm. AED 279 (soft beverages), AED 379 (house beverages) and AED 499 (sparkling).

GO: Call (0)2 656 0000 for reservations and more information.

Kil’O Night at Grills@Chill’O, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche:

One kilogram of steak is just as juicy as it sounds. Perfect for a group of four, Grills@Chill’O is raising the steaks this season. Choose from US Prime Angus Tenderloin, Westholme Wagyu Ribeye, or US Black Angus Prime Rib, and let the Grills@Chill’O culinary masters take care of the rest. Your meat will be grilled to the desired temperature and taste, and served with a bottle of red grape, for you to enjoy alongside the panoramic views of the Abu Dhabi corniche. AED 750 (inclusive of 1 kg of meat, a bottle of red grape and a selection of sides.). Available daily. 

GO: Call (0)2 813 7777 for reservations and more information.

Saturday 20 February 2021

Dine in the rainforest at Rainforest Café, Yas Mall:

Rainforest Café, at The Fountains in Yas Mall, offers a jungle-themed experience in the exotic venue. Families will have the chance to dine amongst the jungle’s inhabitants, including mechanical elephants, jaguars, crocodiles and gorillas, whilst being entertained by the mid-meal shows and theatrics of the living décor. The menu features an extensive array of American and International cuisines, with highlights including Lava Nachos, Amazon Fajitas, and the Rainforest Burger. This exotic adventure is complemented by stunning special effects and lifelike animatronics, tropical showers, cascade waterfalls and thunderstorms for a memorable dining experience.

GO: Call (0)2 566 1999 for reservations and more information.

Enjoy sundowners over Saadiyat at Shala Beach Lounge, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas:

Shala Beach Lounge returns with a holistic approach to align its visitors’ mind, body, and soul into pure bliss. Derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘home’, Shala was inspired by the need of bringing like-minded people together to form a community where they disconnect from the world and are engulfed by the beauty of nature the venue has to offer. Lounge and sip on creative cocktails as you bask in the panoramic view of the sparkling sea and sun-kissed Arabian sands. While indulging the taste buds with hearty, modern flavours, the menu is influenced by the “farm to table” approach with the locally sourced produce.

GO: Email find.shala@hyatt.com for reservations and more information.