While some of us had never left the city, others had just returned. In all likelihood, the weekend is here.
Friday, January 12
Become an Abu Dhabi Insider at the new Amalfi Lounge
The Amalfi Beach Lounge at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri will have you basking in the sun during the day and swarming to the amazing Italian-style placing after dark to take in the true Italian elegance and a menu featuring specials like their famous Amalfi lemon tart and porcini mushroom arancini, along with an amazing array of drinks and shisha. This Friday, January 12, is the first What’s On Insiders affair. A select few people can attend the exclusive event for free.For an opportunity to guarantee your position, RSVP right now.
The Amalfi Beach Lounge at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi is home to Abu Dhabi Insiders by What’s On.
Bathe in the Glo of a terrific terrace
One of the most lovely lounges in the city, Glo, is hosting Milan on Sax, who will be wowing guests with soulful, current jazz tunes, as part of a colourful assortment of live entertainment experiences scheduled for the season. This is the perfect place for after-work cocktails on Friday evenings, especially on one of the fantastic terraces at Rosewood. It goes perfectly with the lovely January weather.
Glo, Al Maryah Island, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Feel the Fri-Yay Frenzy on Yas
Come to Y-Bar on Friday night for vintage gastronomic delights, free-flowing cocktails, and retro music that will take you back to the glory of the 1980s and 90s if you’re looking for a flurry of wonderful flavours, bangin’ beats, and unparalleled vibes after a hard week. To start your weekend off right, Fri-yay Frenzy serves you a unique menu featuring signature nibbles, a combination of South American and Asian cuisines, and much more.
Fridays from 7 p.m. to 269 Dhs at Y Bar, Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Saturday, January 13
Catch exciting aquatic action at Mina Zayed
The first day of Sail GP, the most thrilling aquatic race we’ve ever seen, promises to be action-packed with competitors from all over the world fighting it out in identical F50 hydrofoil catamarans at nail-biting speeds. Brit pop group Take That will also wow fans on January 13 in celebration of the year’s inaugural major event in the city. The group is expected to perform well-known songs including Rule the World and Patience.
January 13 and 14, Saturday and Sunday, Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi.
Let there be cake
There’s no denying LPM’s affinity for the French Riviera, and their new cake, the Couronne des Rois, is a delicious take on a traditional desert that features lots of lemon flavour. All of their outlets, including the one at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, will be serving the brioche bread-based cake until January 21. It is decorated with sugar instead of the traditional candied fruit. This weekend, reserve a table at LPM to prolong the celebrations for a little while longer.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi is home to the LPM Restaurant and Bar.
Sunday, January 14
Voyage through six Italian regions
Amazing Italian cuisine is in store at Café Milano, where this esteemed international brand’s Abu Dhabi location will take you on a journey through six Italian provinces with their brand-new Viaggio in Italia brunch, which opens this Sunday. You’ll be spoilt for choice with so many options from Sicily, Campania, Lazio, Toscana, Emilia-Romagna, and Piemonte at one of the top lifestyle destinations in the city.
Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at Café Milano, Four Seasons Hotel, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi; Dhs 240 soft, Dhs 340 house
Mark your calendars for MADO 2024
For sports enthusiasts in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas, this week was thrilling as the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open main draw was revealed. Some of the biggest stars in the world, including Olympic gold medallist and doubles career grand slam winner Barbora Krejcikova, big-hitting southpaw Beatriz Haddad Maia, two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur, and Britain’s Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, will be present at the WTA-500 competition. You won’t want to miss this athletic event because a lot of the action is pleasant for free. Purchase your tickets right now.
Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi will host the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open from February 3–11.
