Discover the best things to do in Abu Dhabi this week, from alfresco lunches to lively beachside escapes
Abu Dhabi is buzzing this week with spots to eat, drink, and unwind. Whether you want a quiet afternoon wandering among butterflies or a lively night with cocktails and music, there’s something for every mood. Here’s a roundup of the best things to do from February 16 to 19.
Lunch at Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard
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Business lunch just got a glow up at Bord Eau. The Table at Noon is a polished midday escape with refined French flavours and seasonal ingredients. Expect modern onion soup, tender braised beef chuck, and desserts that feel elegant but effortless.
Location: Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Cost: Dhs98 per person for two courses; Dhs138 per person for three courses
Contact: (02) 509 8555
The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi
Step into a calmer pace at Al Qana, where over 10,000 butterflies drift through climate-controlled biodomes. The walk-through experience takes you from Asia to the Americas, letting you wander slowly and take in the colours. Ideal for a quiet, immersive pause in the middle of the week.
Location: Al Qana Walk, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Rabdan
Time: Mon-Fri 10am to 8pm; Sat-Sun 9am to 8pm
Cost: Dhs55; Dhs150 combined with The National Aquarium
Business Lunch at Taparelle
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Press pause midday with Taparelle’s alfresco Business Lunch at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Start with salade endives, zucchini fritte, or calamari before moving into pasta, chicken, steak, or pizza. A refreshing mocktail finishes the experience, perfect for conversation and a gentle reset.
Location: Taparelle, Manarat Al Saadiyat
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Dhs85 per person, additional starter Dhs25
Contact: (02) 657 5832
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Li Jiang
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Li Jiang with a MICHELIN-selected set menu and live DJ. Dim sum, lobster wonton soup, steamed Chilean sea bass, wagyu beef, and desserts create a refined evening. Contemporary music keeps the vibe modern rather than ceremonial.
Location: The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi
Time: From 6pm til late
Cost: Dhs300 soft package; Dhs450 house package
Contact: (02) 818 8203
Afternoon Tea at Emirates Palace
Afternoon tea at Emirates Palace is grandeur on a tray with delicate sandwiches, French pastries, and rare teas. The famous Palace Cappuccino comes topped with 24-karat gold, a sip as much about spectacle as taste. Two hours here feel like a proper indulgence in Abu Dhabi’s finest setting.
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road
Time: 8am to 11pm
Cost: Dhs245 per person
Contact: (02) 690 7999
Midweek Margaritas
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Wednesday calls for a midweek reset at Barbossa with vibrant margaritas. Try the Fresca with yuzu and cucumber or the smoky Ebano Paloma with a Tajín rim. Live Latin American vocals from 8pm to 11pm lift the mood and keep the buzz flowing.
Location: Barbossa, Yas Island
Time: 7pm to late
Cost: Dhs65 per margarita
Contact: (050) 185 8068
Quiz Night at Crafty Fox
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Put your trivia face on at Crafty Fox’s Quiz Night this Thursday. Bring a team for an evening of food, drinks, and friendly competition. Entry is free and prizes are up for grabs, making it a simple, fun midweek plan.
Location: Crafty Fox, Yas Links
Time: Thursday, 19 Feb, 7pm onwards
Contact: (02) 404 3081
Enjoy a beach day at Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa
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Shake off the weekday routine at Fahid Beach Club. Take a sunbed or cabana, swim, or join a casual game of volleyball or padel. Mexican bites, ice-cold drinks, and a gentle soundtrack keep the mood easy and unhurried.
Location: Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa
Time: 12pm to 7pm
Cost: Dhs150 single bed; Dhs250 double bed; Dhs350 small cabana; Dhs500 large cabana, fully redeemable against F&B
Contact: (056) 358 4458
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