Monday: Enjoy a Business Lunch at Hawksbill Restaurant
Monday lunches feel considerably more appealing at Hawksbill Restaurant. Set against the rolling greens of Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the weekday Business Lunch offers an easy shift away from office desks and rushed meals, replacing them with relaxed terrace views and comforting, well-executed plates. Available Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 3pm, the menu moves between favourites like Rosemary Roast Chicken, Eternal Flame Steak & Chips, and a hearty Vegan Pie, designed for afternoons that balance productivity with a little breathing room. Whether it’s a casual client catch-up or simply a reason to step out for an hour, Hawksbill delivers the kind of lunch Abu Dhabi could always use more of.
Price: Two-course meal for AED 109 per person; three-course meal for AED 139 per person.
Date:Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 3pm
For more info, call +971 (0)56 660 8780 or email dining.sbgc@viyagolf.com.
Tuesday: Tuesdays are for the Ladies at Crafty Fox
Tuesday evenings at Crafty Fox come with a little extra incentive to stay out longer. Vixen Soirée turns the laid-back Yas Links venue into an easy midweek meeting spot, where conversations stretch across the terrace, and sunset drinks arrive against the backdrop of rolling greens and coastal views. From 5pm to 9pm, ladies can enjoy two complimentary selected beverages alongside 50% off a specially curated menu, making it the kind of low-key, effortlessly sociable evening that feels far removed from the usual weekday routine.
Price: Two complimentary selected beverages and 50% off selected menu items
Date: Tuesdays, 5pm to 9pm
For more info, call +971 2 404 3077 or email dining.ylad@viyagolf.com.
Wednesday: Splash Out at Nation Riviera Beach Club
This week, swap the city pace for a slower stretch of sun and sea at Nation Riviera Beach Club. Exclusively for UAE residents, the weekday and weekend day passes offer access to one of the capital’s most polished beachfront settings, complete with 200 metres of private beach, a year-round temperature-controlled swimming pool, swim-up bar, and jacuzzi. Shaded loungers and uninterrupted Corniche views set the tone for long, easy afternoons, while families can settle in beside the shaded kids’ pool as cocktails and light bites arrive poolside. Quietly refined and wonderfully unhurried, it’s the kind of escape Abu Dhabi does exceptionally well.
Price: Weekday access is available from AED 160 for a single guest and AED 265 for couples, while weekend experiences begin from AED 195 for individuals and AED 310 for couples, with dedicated rates (AED 75) for younger guests. Each visit is complemented by preferred access to dining, with 20% savings across the hotel’s culinary venues.
Date: Valid daily until 30 September 2026.
For more information, please call 971 269 44780, email nrreception.03561@stregis.com, or visit https://www.nationrivierabeachclub.com.
Thursday: Support a Homegrown Restaurant, Niri Restaurant & Bar
This Thursday, support one of Abu Dhabi’s most exciting, award-winning homegrown restaurants with dinner at NIRI Restaurant & Bar. Set within the stylish surroundings of Mamsha Al Saadiyat, the contemporary Japanese venue has built a loyal following for its exceptional sushi, yakitori, and understated sense of cool. Best experienced from the sushi counter, dinner unfolds through pristine sashimi, delicate corn tempura, and expertly grilled skewers, and more, all paired with Japanese-inspired cocktails infused with sake, yuzu, cherry blossom, and tea. Sleek without ever feeling overly formal, NIRI captures the kind of effortless sophistication that turns a Thursday dinner into an entire evening.
Date: Open daily, noon to 11pm
For bookings and enquiries, call +971 2 546 8886 or email reservations@nirirestaurant.com.
Friday: Grill and Chill at Roots Bar & Kitchen
Friday evenings at Roots Bar & Kitchen are best spent gathered around the grill. Set within the relaxed surroundings of Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, the BBQ Chill & Grill brings together smoky flavours, live cooking stations, and an easy-going atmosphere that feels made for easing into the weekend. For AED 99 per person, guests can move between sizzling barbecue favourites and a fresh salad buffet while the laid-back, family-friendly setting keeps things comfortably unhurried. Casual, welcoming, and all about good food shared well, it’s the sort of Friday plan that practically makes itself.
Price: AED 99 per person
Date: Fridays, 7pm to 10pm
For more info, call+971 50 757 4808 or email dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com.
Saturday: Turn Up Your Saturday At Barbossa’s Rio Carnival Brunch
This Saturday, Barbossa turns the volume all the way up with its Rio Carnival-themed brunch – a high-energy waterfront affair inspired by the colour and nonstop rhythm of Brazil’s most famous celebration. Running through to the end of May, the limited-edition brunch transforms Yas Bay into a swirl of samba dancers, feathered costumes, Latin beats, and unapologetically vibrant cocktails, with DJ Juan keeping the atmosphere firmly in party territory from start to finish.
The menu leans just as boldly into the theme, weaving Brazilian favourites through Barbossa’s signature Latin-American style. Expect sharing plates of pão de queijo and pastéis, flame-grilled picanha, fragrant feijoada, tropical cocktails, and cinnamon-dusted churros arriving amid the spectacle. Loud, playful, and gloriously over-the-top, it’s exactly the kind of brunch that refuses to stay seated for very long.
Price: AED249 per person (Soft package); AED399 per person (Pistolero package); add AED100 per person to upgrade to the Champagne package
When: Saturdays, 1pm to 5pm
For bookings and enquiries, email reservations@barbossa.aeor call +971 50 185 8068.
Sunday: Enjoy a Luxe Spa Day at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
This Sunday, lean into a slower kind of self-care with Velvet Glow at The Spa at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. Designed to restore radiance and rebalance both body and mind, the experience pairs any facial from the spa menu with a complimentary 15-minute targeted massage tailored to release lingering tension. Soft lighting, hushed treatment rooms, and the unmistakable calm of the spa’s elegant surroundings turn the experience into far more than just an appointment – it’s an invitation to properly switch off for a few hours.
Date: Valid daily until 30 May 2026.
For bookings and more information, call 971 2 694 4100 or email stregisspaad@stregis.com.
