The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Al Ain
800 04413232
Sas Al Nakhl
New promotions at The Lounge include a chocolate fondue experience that teams white, milk or dark chocolate with strawberries, banana, dates, chocolate brownies, pistachio cookies and flavoured marshmallows. Ideal for two people, it costs AED80. The Lounge also has a new menu, with healthy salads, delicious sandwiches and tempting desserts, including the popular raspberry chocolate fondant. On June 27 from 7pm, sample Italian-inspired tapas and new world vintages and vote for your favourites to be in with the chance of winning some wonderful prizes. AED100 per person. Agadir – Moroccan Fairways – International Lemon & Lime – Bar The Retreat – Bar
Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri
02 5108888
Bain Al Jessrain Treat yourself to a delicious three-couse dinner in Afya with access to the salad bar and your choice of main course before finishing with dessert. Including unlimited selected red and white wine, the dinner costs AED125. Afya – International buffet Afya Beach Lounge – barbecue
Yas Island Rotana
02 6564000
Yas Island
Watch Wimbledon matches live on the big screens at Ybar from June 15 to July 8, while enjoying strawberries and cream, as well as expertly prepared strawberry shots and cocktails. For the best steaks and the finest wines from Argentina, America and Australia, try the Blue Grill 'AAA' (triple A) Friday Lunch for AED175 or the 'WWW' (triple W) (wine, wagyu and whiskey) dinner for AED250, available from Monday to Saturday. Blue Grill – Steakhouse Choices – International buffet Rangoli – Indian Y Bar – Bar
Yas Viceroy Hotel
02 6560600
Yas Island
Fans of authentic Italian dishes can enjoy the new menu at Amici, developed by Chef Andrea Pastore. Highlights include Lobster Risotto All’Aragosta served with a modern twist and designer pizzas with novel toppings such as mashed pumpkin and smoked duck breast. At Kazu, take a journey through ancient Asia with the six-course taster menu, including 15 different types of sake. Served in the authentic Japanese tatami room, guests can remove their shoes and sit on cushions while dining. Amici – Italian Angar – Indian Atayeb – Arabic Kazu – Japanese Nautilus – Seafood Noodle Box – Asian Origins – International buffet Rush – Cocktail bar Skylite – Cabana lounge
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Mercure Grand Hotel Jebel Hafeet
03 7838888
Jebel Hafeet Ladies receive one free cocktail on Thursday nights at Lawrence’s Lounge. Eden Rock – Arabic Le Belvedere – FrenchMediterranean Lawrence's Lounge – Bar Orient Cafe – Oriental
Al Ain Rotana Hotel
03 7545111
al Gharbia
Al Muwaiji White asparagus takes centre stage at Trader Vic’s in June with a signature menu available from June 1 to 15 showing the versatility of the distinctive spring vegetable. Guests can also try succulent lobster cooked French-style at Trader Vic’s, from June 21 to 27. Over at Zest, there’s Steak ‘n’ BBQ Night every Monday from 6.30 to 10.30pm where guests can select their favourite cuts to be grilled before their eyes for AED158 per person. Seafood Night at Zest takes place every Wednesday, from 6.30 to 10.30pm, costing AED185 per person, including a glass of sparkling wine, free-flowing soft drinks or water and AED215 including unlimited wine.
Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort
02 8012222
Ruwais
Tides hosts a family brunch every Friday with children’s activities. The brunch costs AED150 with soft drinks and AED225 with house beverages, while two children under 12 can eat for free. C-View – Lobby lounge Gazebo – Shisha café L’Attitude – Cocktail bar and lounge Tides – International Zaitoun – Italian
Min Zaman – Lebanese Moodz – Lounge bar and club Trader Vic’s – French Polynesian restaurant and bar Zest – International
Desert Islands Resort & Spa
Ayla Hotel
03 7610111
Al Mutaredh Ayla Restaurant hosts themed buffets throughout the week. Hightlights include the seafood lovers’ night on Thursdays that costs AED130 each, or AED159 if you want to include a small bottle of Champagne. Add half a kilogram of giant lobsters for AED108, or a full kilogram for AED200. Visit on Fridays from 12.30 to 4pm for the Khaleeji feast with children’s activities for AED110. Ayla Restaurant – International Tamra Cafe – Tea lounge
Danat Al Ain Resort
03 7046000
Al Nyadat East The Wok has a seafood night every Tuesday for AED99. Alternatively, visit Arabesque on Thursdays for the seafood night, which includes a buffet of lobster, shrimps, oysters and mussels, for AED140. Al Nawafeer Terrace – Arabic snacks and shisha Arabesque – International Horse & Jockey Pub – English pub Luce – Italian restaurant and nightclub Shooters – Sports bar Tanjore – Indian The Wok – Asian
Hilton Al Ain
03 7686666
Al Surooj
Feast on Arabic food at Makani Café. Shisha is served in the gardens and there is Arabic music from 8pm to 1am. Casa Romana Restaurant – Italian Flavours – International Makani Café – Arabic Paco’s – Tex-Mex Snooker Bar – Sports bar
02 8015400
Enjoy an aperitif at one of these trendy venues Beach House, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi: Watch the sun set over the Arabian Gulf while enjoying a refreshing beverage in this stunning Saadiyat Island location. Hakkasan, Emirates Palace: One of the city's trendiest restaurants also has one of the trendiest bars, which is ideal for a pre-dinner drink. Pearls & Caviar, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri: Head upstairs to Pearls Bar for a creative cocktail at sunset before enjoying the fine fare and great views in the restaurant. Ray's Bar, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers: Few bars in Abu Dhabi can rival the view of the city, Corniche and Gulf from this 62nd-floor hotspot. Trader Vic's, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi: Sip exotic cocktails and nibble on tasty snacks in this fun Polynesian-themed bar.
Sir Bani Yas Island With an impressive wine list and an abundance of grilled seafood and imported steaks, Samak is a relaxing beachside retreat. Samak – Seafood The Lounge – Lounge bar The Palm – International
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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
02 8862088
Liwa Desert Watch the sun set over the desert from the rooftop terrace then feast on steak and seafood at Suhail, or try Ghadeer which offers Mediterranean cuisine. Al Liwan – Lobby lounge and bar Al Waha – International/Emirati Ghadeer – Mediterranean Suhail – Steakhouse
Tilal Liwa Hotel
02 8946111
Madinat Zayed Enjoy Thursday's seafood night at Al Badiya restaurant for AED160 or the Friday brunch from 12.30pm with live entertainment for AED130. Visit on Saturdays for a barbecue held on the terrace from 6.30pm for AED140. Al Badiya – International Al Liwan – Snacks Layali – Bar
Bill please When dining at restaurants in the emirate's hotels a service charge of 10 percent and a tourism fee of six percent will be added to your bill.
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