JUNE DINING DEALS TO BEAT THE HEAT
SATURDAY BRUNCH
It’s fiesta time! With a 5 HOUR brunch package that includes margaritas and a Mexican feast, what a way to kick off the summer months. And if that isn’t enough to entice you? It’s only AED245 for the house package!
Along with mandatory margs, quench your thirst with bottled beer, house wine and regular spirits. Not drinking? Brunch for just AED155 with soft drinks is a steal. For those with proper stamina - and if that’s you after 5 hours, we salute you - the AED95 beverage extension package kicks on from 5-7PM.
Time: Saturdays | 12 - 5PM
Price: AED155 soft package | AED245 house package
Bookings: 02 582 3639
THALI BUSINESS LUNCH
There isn’t much we love more than a business lunch - excellent food at a fraction of dinner prices sounds pretty great to us! It’s not often you find a business lunch that you can tuck into on the weekends as well, so this one is a bit of a well kept secret.
The rich flavors of Indian cuisine await with daily thali specials at Indigo, with tasty (and pretty!) vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali options, washed down with a refreshing lassi. Choose from:
Sattvic Indigo Thali | AED100: kadhai paneer, dal fry, aloo jeera, hara saag, motichoor ke laddu
Punjabi Tadka Thali | AED140: lamb curry, butter chicken morsels, fish curry, dal makhani, gualb jamun
Maharaja Bhoj Thali | AED140: butter chicken, keema matar, prawn moilee, mas ki dal, rasmalai
Each thali is served up alongside garlic naan, jeera ghee rice, kachumber salad, homemade achar, papadum and of course lassi: you won’t leave hungry. The cool interiors of Beach Rotana and Indigo make for a perfect escape from the summer heat, and you’ll be rewarded with some really great Indian cuisine!
Time: daily | 12 - 3.30PM
Price: starting from AED100
Bookings: 026979186
UNLIMITED SUSHI | DAILY LUNCH AND DINNER
CAFE SUSHI | FAIRMONT BAB AL BAHR
Indulge in this endless sushi feast where the fabulous conveyor belt adds a touch of excitement to your dining experience - is it just us, or is this half the fun? Tuck into a diverse array of fresh and 'conveyor-style' unlimited sushi during both lunch and dinner, and the best part? It’s available every day of the week! You’ll be set no matter when those sushi cravings hit.
A great option for vegans and vegetarians - or a group of mates with mixed dietary needs - you can try out their great vegan menu options as part of the deal, no fussing around necessary. Make a day - or night - of it, with the option to add on unlimited house beverages (red and white wine, spirits, and beer), and they offer a kids package for junior sushi fans, too! Unlike a lot of venues that lose their charm over the summer months, Cafe Sushi does summer so well: take a seat inside, close to the action and the endless parade of sushi - all that’s left to do is enjoy!
Timing: 12-3PM & 7-11PM | daily
Price: AED179 unlimited sushi | upgrade to unlimited house beverages AED150 | AED79 for under 11s
Bookings: +97126543333
BIRRA AND PIZZA NIGHT
AMALFI RISTORANTE | LE ROYAL MERIDIEN
Are these about to become your favourite two hours of the week? There’s a pretty good chance they might, especially when the damage is just AED120 each! Not much says ‘Friday night’ like a beer and pizza, and Amalfi has nailed the brief with their Birra and Pizza night. Unlimited selected beer - Peroni and Heineken - awaits, and if you aren’t a beer drinker, don’t worry - you’ll enjoy the selection of house wine on offer too. With selected pizza to munch on (and it’s the kind of pizza you can really sink your teeth into!), this one makes for the perfect easy going date night or catch up with a group of friends.
Want to double up on the Friday deals? Aperitivo Hour kicks off daily from 5PM, with 3 Aperol spritz or 3 glasses of house wine and an antipasti platter for AED99. We seldom pass up an Aperol for a taste of those Italian Riviera holiday vibes, so we’re sold!
Pricing: AED120 per person | unlimited beer and wine with pizza
Availability: Friday | 6 - 8PM
Bookings: 02 695 0461
FAMILY LUNCH
With all eyes firmly fixed on the upcoming Eid break, we have a great option up our sleeves for those of you staying local this June. Sevilla is bringing something fun to the table with their Family Lunch festivities: across three days (Saturday, Sunday and Monday 15th - 17th), enjoy back-to-back family fun - there’s plenty for the kids as well as the adults. Kicking off at 1PM daily, kids activities and a special kids buffet will be in full force, while adults enjoy the live stations, a tasty grill and a fun live band to keep the vibe high. AED170 soft package | AED260 house package | AED360 bubbly package
If you miss out on Family Lunch, you can check out another of Sevilla’s summer offerings, running all month: Tuesdays, enjoy the Meat Lover’s Dinner Buffet, with carving stations of your favourite meats (think succulent roasted lamb, strip-loin, duck, turkey and salmon). A live band adds ambiance, alongside international stations and of course, plenty of desserts! AED245 soft package | AED335 house package.
Timing: Family Lunch | Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 15th - 17th June | 1 - 4PM
Meat Lovers Night | Every Tuesday | 7 - 11PM
Price: various | see above
Bookings: 02 508 0555
LA BARRA MENU
This is one of the unknown jewels in Mate’s significant crown! We’re all familiar with the Saturday Asado Libre brunch, but the midweek, sit-at-the-bar deal is one not to be missed. The menu highlights a selection of dishes from Maté’s modern yet rustic take on Argentinian cuisine. For just AED175 per person, you can enjoy a starter, a main and a side while sitting at the bar, watching the chefs fire it up. It’s an experience and a bargain and we think it’s shout-out worthy!
Timing: La Barra menu, Sunday - Tuesday 7.30PM - 10.30PM
Price: AED175, add AED70 for 2 glasses of wine
Bookings: 02 407 1138
WINE TASTING: FRENCH EDITION
Descend the stairs to this wine-cellar-style haven and we know you'll feel your mood lift! The space is refined, a proper wine sanctuary lined with wine cabinets and an impressive collection of labels, offering intimate alcoves for catching up with friends or an elegant date night.
Choose your own wine adventure: either a short or long journey of various vintages. The short journey features two glasses of fine wine or the long journey is a flight of five wines, both complemented by a selection of paired cheeses. From the knowledgeable staff to a sommelier-curated wine list, this is an elevated experience not to be missed: each month will focus on wines from a different region, with June championing a French selection you’re sure to love.
Time: June 1st - June 30th | 6PM - 1AM
Pricing: Short journey | AED98 | 2 glasses with cheese platter
Long Journey | AED198 | 5 glasses with cheese platter
Bookings: +971 2 813 5550
SHORTS
This might be the best weekend deal around! For just AED75 per person, get 8 sushi and 8 sashimi. It fills us up and we can’t say fairer than that!
Fridays and Saturdays 4PM - 9PM
Jose by Pizarro, Conrad Etihad Towers
Joseby Pizarro might be the best place in Abu Dhabi to get proper paella and on Thursdays you can sit over one, plus a bottle of wine per couple for just AED450.
Thursdays 6.30PM - 11.30PM
BA:TE, Eastern Mangroves Promenade
It’s all sushi on Sundays! Eat as much as you like for 3 hours from BaTE’s vast and excellent selection for just AED189. That’s a ton of sushi!
Sundays 1PM -8PM
Le Bistrot, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Corniche
Sunday surprises abound at Le Bistrot! For every main course ordered at dinner time, you get a free drink - choose either cocktails or mocktails, or just a glass of whatever you fancy.
Sundays 7PM - 10.30PM
Danika Star
6/2/2024
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