Welcome Back Barbossa’s Rio Carnival Brunch
Barbossa’s Rio Carnival Brunch returns to Yas Bay Waterfront after a two-month break, bringing Brazilian cooking and Latin music together. The menu begins with guacamole and pão de queijo before moving into feijoada, picanha with chimichurri and a coconut fish bake.
Barbossa also runs a family brunch every Sunday, with sharing plates, tacos, fajitas and churros for adults, plus cheeseburgers, chicken bites and mocktails for children.
Where: Barbossa, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront
When: Rio Carnival Brunch every Saturday, 1pm to 5pm; Fiesta de la Familia every Sunday, noon to 4pm
Price: Saturday from AED 249 with soft drinks; Sunday AED 199 per adult and AED 49 per child aged eight and above
Bookings: 050 185 8068 or reservations@barbossa.ae
Take a Brain Break at Distrikt Social
Distrikt Social’s weekday lunch begins with the chef’s soup of the day, followed by a choice of salad topped with grilled beef, chicken al pastor or flaked salmon. The AED 70 menu also includes water, tea or coffee, making it suitable for a working lunch on Saadiyat Island.
Where: Distrikt Social, Bloom Arjaan by Rotana, Saadiyat Island
When: Monday to Friday, noon to 3pm
Price: AED 70 per person
Bookings: 02 419 1111, WhatsApp 055 959 3368 or dining.bloom@rotana.com
Try Hawksbill’s New Afternoon Tea
Hawksbill Restaurant is introducing an afternoon tea overlooking the greens of Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. The selection pairs savoury bites and pastries with tea, coffee, juice or a soft drink. Guests also receive 30 per cent off selected food and beverages during their visit.
The restaurant’s September programme includes a Sunday roast from AED 90 and Social Hour drinks for AED 23 between Monday and Thursday.
Where: Hawksbill Restaurant, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
When: Afternoon tea from 14 September, Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 120 per person
Bookings: 056 660 8780 or dining.sbgc@viyagolf.com
Have a Japanese Business Lunch at NIRI
NIRI serves a three-course weekday lunch built around its contemporary Japanese menu. Miso soup opens the meal, followed by a choice of starter and main. Options include spicy salmon maki, ebi tempura, grilled skewers, unagi don and beef katsu don.
A mocktail is included, while an additional AED 20 adds another starter or a sashimi upgrade.
Where: NIRI Restaurant & Bar, Mamsha Al Saadiyat
When: Monday to Friday, noon to 5pm
Price: AED 99 per person
Bookings: 02 546 8886 or reservations@nirirestaurant.com
Order a French-Italian Lunch at Taparelle
Taparelle brings French and Italian cooking together inside Manarat Al Saadiyat. Its business lunch offers a choice of starter, with options such as endive salad, zucchini fritti and calamari, followed by dishes including pasta alla Norma, baby chicken, steak frites and diavola pizza.
Each menu includes a mocktail, with the option to add another starter for AED 25.
Where: Taparelle, Manarat Al Saadiyat
When: Monday to Thursday, noon to 5pm
Price: AED 85 per person
Bookings: 02 657 5832 or info@taparelle.com
Meet Over Lunch at Villa Sélène
Villa Sélène’s Rendez-vous de Midi offers two or three Mediterranean courses overlooking Yas Links. Each menu includes a soft drink, with vegan and gluten-free dishes available for guests with dietary requirements.
Where: Villa Sélène, Yas Links Abu Dhabi
When: Monday to Friday, noon to 3pm
Price: AED 95 for two courses or AED 125 for three courses
Bookings: 054 990 4246 or villa.selene@viyagolf.com
Discover Bord Eau’s New French Menu
Bord Eau has reopened at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri under chef Nicolas Isnard. The menu draws on classic French cooking while introducing influences from the chef’s travels, seen in dishes such as foie gras with the flavours of Vietnamese phở.
Guests can choose between four and six-course menus featuring Canadian lobster, A5 Wagyu, truffle tiramisu and Belle Hélène pear.
Where: Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri
When: Monday to Saturday, 6pm to 11pm
Price: AED 350 for four courses or AED 550 for six courses
Bookings: 02 509 8555 or restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com
Order In from Graze BRGR
Lebanese burger brand Graze BRGR has opened its first UAE branch on Salam Street, delivering across Abu Dhabi and offering takeaway from the restaurant. The brand prepares its beef blend, chicken and buns in-house.
The menu ranges from the double-patty Hulk Smash and mushroom-topped Le Gastronome to fried-chicken, falafel and slider options. Sides include waffle fries, wings and mac and cheese balls.
Where: Salam Street, Abu Dhabi
When: Daily, 11am to midnight
Offer: 50 per cent off direct orders for a limited period
Orders: grazebrgr.com
Test Your Knowledge at Yas Acres
Acres Grill House will host a new quiz night later this month, inviting teams to compete for vouchers redeemable across Yas Acres Golf & Country Club. Guests can order dinner during the competition, with questions running from 7pm to 9.30pm.
Yas Acres also has several weekend offers, including a Friday barbecue for AED 99, Pancake Saturdays and Sunday roast from AED 90.
Where: Acres Grill House, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club
When: Friday 25 September, 7pm to 9.30pm
Bookings: 050 757 4808 or dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com
