< Previous50 October 2022 timeoutabudhabi.com Get your sports fix at these superb bars. Nightlife timeoutabudhabi.com/food-drink Can you kick it? THERE’S NOTHING QUITE like seeing a sporting spectacle in the Áesh. From the footballing thrill of a 30-yard screamer nestling into the top corner, the beauty of the perfect golf swing or the bone-shaking satisfaction of a try-saving rugby tackle, watching drama unfold live, right before your eyes is hard to match. But if you can’t be there in person, then sharing the highs and lows, the tears, the triumphs (and the chicken wings) with a bunch of pals at your favourite sports bar comes a pretty close runner-up. Looking for the best Abu Dhabi sports bars? Luckily, here in Abu Dhabi we have a host of fantastic haunts where the screens are so big and the happy hours so good that you will still feel like you’ve got the best seat in the house. With the World Cup coming next month, what better time to round them up? Ready to cheer on your favourite teams? Let’s go. 3RD AVENUE If you’re an avid sports fan looking for Abu Dhabi sports bars, this Sheraton venue will be right up your street. Those looking for a new place to call your “local” will Ànd themselves right at home at this intimate pub. Settle down in one of the inviting leather chairs and Àx your gaze at one of the large screens Stars ’N’ Bars Abu Dhabitimeoutabudhabi.com October 2022 51 HAMILTON’S GASTROPUB Trendy nightlife spots in Abu Dhabi come and go, but some old favourites are here to stay. Hamilton’s is one such place, with immaculate food, drinks and vibes. It strikes the optimal balance between classy and casual. O Mon-Fri 4pm-2am; Sat-Sun 11am-2am. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas (02 697 0125). LOCK, STOCK & BARREL LSB has a massive indoor bar with loads of space and a massive sports screen where you’ll surely be able to catch all the sports action. LSB’s food menu is pretty extensive too, serving American favourites such as burgers and sandos, ribs, lasagne and fried chicken. Get ready to party. O Mon-Thu 4pm-1am; Fri noon-3am; Sat 1pm-3am; Sunday noon-1am. Yas Bay Waterfront, instagram.com/ lockstockabudhabi (04 423 8308). MCGETTIGAN’S Irish eyes are always smiling at this popular Emerald Isle-themed haunt, and you’ll plenty to cheer about if you are a football fan, too. You can really make a day of it too, at this perennial award-winners. From a brilliant breakfast deal and a traditional roast dinner, you can make sure your own pre-match preparations are on point. Leave the warm- broadcasting the best sporting clashes from all corners of the globe. O Open Sat-Wed 11am-2am; Thu-Fri 11am-3am. Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel Abu Dhabi (02 692 8500). BLU SKY LOUNGE & GRILL Blue (it still has an “e” to us) is the warmest colour and football is the game at this hot spot at the Southern Sun Abu Dhabi hotel. While a wide variety of sports are shown here, you’ll be on home turf if you’re a fan of the beautiful game and even more so if you back Manchester City. O Open Sun-Wed 3pm-3am, Thu noon-3am; Fri 3pm- 3am; Sat noon-3am. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Mina, Al Zahiya (02 818 4888). COOPER’S Looking for a sweet pub atmosphere while you catch the latest game? As well as frankly staggering drinks deals, this British-style spot comes with a rocking atmosphere, plenty of good pub grub and, of course, a multitude of screens to catch the match on. After the Ànal whistle has blown, you can stay a while and enjoy the regular live musical entertainment. We’ll see you there. Anytime, really. O Open Sat-Wed noon-2am; Thu-Fri noon-3am. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Salam Street, behind Khalifa Park (02 657 3333). ups to the professionals, let’s take a look at that menu instead. O Mon-Thu 3pm-2am; Fri-Sat noon-3am; Sun noon-2am. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Muroor Road, (02 698 8137). OFFSIDE SPORTS LOUNGE With a name like offside (no, we’re not going to explain the rule) you’d expect to see the World Cup in Abu Dhabi at this sports bar. With great deals on drinks and food you can get your Àll and watch the latest action. O Tue-Fri 5pm-1am, Sat-Sun 1pm-1am. Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island (02 811 4342). PJ O’REILLY’S It’s always fun and games at Abu Dhabi’s original Irish pub – which is still one of the best haunts in town. The warm and welcome sports bar always provides some good fun whenever you pay a visit, with a vast selection of draught hops on tap, pool tournaments and more. When you are in the mood for watching rather than playing, you will always Ànd the match of the day on display on the vast array of TV screens dotted around the bar. O Open daily, noon-1am. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (800 101 101). STARS ’N’ BARS ABU DHABI This American-style bar brought all the way to Abu Dhabi from glitzy Monaco breaks down those international barriers by speaking the universal language of sport. It’s fun, colourful and has an ample supply of screens showing sports from all corners of the globe. If sport is happening somewhere in the world, whatever day it is, you will find it here. O Open daily 11.30am-3.30am. Yas Marina, abudhabi. starsnbars.ae (02 565 0101). VELOCITY This cool restaurant, lounge and bar is a dining destination, buzzing night life attraction and busy sports bar all rolled into one, depending on when you pop in. If you choose to head on down when there’s a big match on, you won’t be disappointed. The vibrant venue is crammed wall-to-wall with TV screens (38, they say), so you’ll see every shot, serve, swing and try in glorious high definition. Open daily 3pm-1am. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (02 304 7777). Lock, Stock & BarrelNightlife 52 October 2022 timeoutabudhabi.com HERE IN ABU Dhabi, you’re unlikely to Ànd yourself running around in diamonds and furs (well, not on our salary at least). But if you were, you wouldn’t feel out of place swooping into Zsa Zsa, the chic lounge at the Four Seasons at Al Maryah Island. Named for the OTT Hollywood star who was famed for her extravagances, this spot oozes glamour, with monochrome décor throughout (Gabor was a star during the era of black-and-white movies, after all), and portraits of the actress herself. Towards the back of the bar is a terrace, which has closed windows and A/C pumping throughout on our latest visit, from which you’ll enjoy views over the water and to the skyscrapers beyond. Naturally, there’s an extensive mixed drinks menu, but draft hops, grape and short drinks are also available. Service is quick, and you can watch the master mixologists at work from seats near the bar, if you so choose. On our latest visit, there’s a healthy crowd, with many taking advantage of the daily happy hour with two-for-one on selected house beverages (yes, including mixed drinks) between 4pm and 7pm before heading off for dinner elsewhere in the stunning hotel. If you are sticking around, bar bites are suitably upscale, with oysters, cheese and cold cut platters, and wagyu beef sliders. The setting is sensational, the mixed drinks even better – we think Gabor herself would approve, and so will you. “Gabor herself would approve of this chic lounge” WHAT IS IT... Chic lounge at the Four Seasons WHY GO... For mixed drinks with a view Time Out reviews anonymously and pays for its drinks Zsa Zsa O Open daily 1pm-1am. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island (02 333 2444). BAR IN FOCUSNightlife timeoutabudhabi.com October 2022 53 POST-BRUNCH, CHOOSING WHERE to go next is always difÀcult. Are you willing to travel far? Do you want a spot with a similar vibe? Or do you just want somewhere casual and fun? If you’re looking for the latter, you can’t go far wrong with Porter’s. The laidback English pub is the place to be on a Saturday afternoon thanks to the karaoke here. If you’re not one step away from being a professional singer, we wouldn’t recommending signing up for it, though, as there are some very talented regulars (and no, we are deÀnitely not talking about ourselves). This isn’t to say you shouldn’t visit this low-key spot on other days of the week. In fact, you deÀnitely should, as Porter’s boasts one of the longest happy hours in the city, running from 4pm until 10pm from Sunday to Thursdays and from noon until 8pm on weekends, with hops starting from Dhs27. The interiors really do make you feel as if you could be in a pub over in Blighty, with dark woods, plenty of screens for catching the sports ball, and darts boards and pool tables in the upstairs area. Admittedly, the fake brickwork could do with some work. The à la carte menu focuses on classic pub grub and Tex-Mex plates, like loaded onion rings, Àsh and chips and burgers. During our recent visit, we don’t spot many tables eating, and we perhaps should have taken the hint as our order leaves a lot to be desired – to put it lightly. We suggest sticking to the happy hour beverages to make sure you leave with a smile on your face. Porter’s English Pub is not a place to take someone with the intention of impressing (unless you’ve got some serious pipes you want to show off at the karaoke), but for a fun, and most importantly, cheap night out, it can’t be beaten. Porter’s English Pub O Open Sun-Thu 4pm-2am; Fri-Sat noon-3am. Grand Millennium Al Wahda (02 495 3936). WHAT IS IT... Laidback pub at the Grand Millennium WHY GO... To be impressed by other punters’ karaoke skillsNightlife 54 October 2022 timeoutabudhabi.com DRINKS DEALS TO CHECK OUT Offers and discounts across Abu Dhabi Ornina Lounge What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach (050 696 9312). Pacifico Tiki What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha (050 696 9298). PJ O’Reilly’s What: Selected house drinks starting at Dhs32 When: Tue-Sun noon-8pm; Mon noon-1am O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (800 101 101). Ray’s Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Sun-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 5pm-7pm O Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche, conradbudhabietihadtowers. com etihadtowers. FBreservations@ conradhotels.com (02 811 5666). Stars N Bars Abu Dhabi What: Drinks starting from Dhs20 When: Sun-Fri noon-8pm. O Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101). Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill What: Two selected beverages with a choice of lounge item for Dhs99 When: Daily 5pm-7pm O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (02 695 0490). The Garden What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). The St. Regis Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily, 5pm-8pm O The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (02 694 4553). Trader Vic’s What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 7pm-8pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). W Lounge What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 6pm-9pm O W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000). TUESDAY Aquarium Seafood Restaurant What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 1pm-7pm O Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 696 9357). Brauhaus What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). Bridges Bar What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 4pm-8pm O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Al Maqtaa (02 654 3238). Buddha-Bar Beach What: Dhs35 drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island restaurant.saadiyat@ stregis.com (02 498 8888). Capila Pool Bar and Grill What: Buy one, get one on drinks When: Daily 8pm-10pm O Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 208 6900). Cyan Brasserie What: Mixed drinks or house beverages for Dhs35 When: Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm O Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Al Arabi Street (056 544 8158). Hakkasan What: Mixed drinks and dim sum for Dhs96 When: Thu-Tue 6pm-8pm, Wed 6pm-11.30pm O Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Corniche hakkasan. com/abu-dhabi (02 690 7739). Hamilton’s Gastropub What: 50 percent off drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island hamiltons.saadiyat@rotana. com (02 697 0000). Hunter & Barrel What: 35 percent off on mixed drinks and selected premium drinks When: Daily 3pm-7pm O Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island (050 452 5958). Lexx What: 50 percent off on selected grapes and hops When: Daily 5pm-8pm O Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234). Loop Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily 3pm-8pm O Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Al Bateen (056 992 2078). Ornina Lounge What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach (050 696 9312). Pacifico Tiki What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha (050 696 9298). PJ O’Reilly’s What: Selected house drinks starting at Dhs32 When: Tue-Sun noon-8pm; Mon noon-1am O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (800 101 101). Ray’s Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Sun-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 5pm-7pm O Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche, conradbudhabietihadtowers. com (02 811 5666). Stars N Bars Abu Dhabi What: Drinks starting from Dhs20 When: Sun-Fri noon-8pm. O Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101). Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill What: Two selected beverages with a choice of lounge item for Dhs99 When: Daily 5pm-7pm O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (02 695 0490). The Garden What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). The St. Regis Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily 5pm-8pm O The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (02 694 4553). Trader Vic’s What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 7pm-8pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). W Lounge What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 6pm-9pm O W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000). WEDNESDAY Aquarium Seafood Restaurant What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 1pm-7pm O Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 696 9357). Brauhaus What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). Bridges Bar What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 4pm-8pm HAPPY HOURS MONDAY Aquarium Seafood Restaurant What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 1pm-7pm O Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 696 9357). Brauhaus What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). Buddha-Bar Beach What: Dhs35 drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island restaurant.saadiyat@stregis. com (02 498 8888). Bridges Bar What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 4pm-8pm O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Al Maqtaa (02 654 3238). Capila Pool Bar and Grill What: Buy one, get one on drinks When: Daily 8pm-10pm O Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 208 6900). Cyan Brasserie What: Mixed drinks or house beverages for Dhs35 When: Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm O Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Al Arabi Street (056 544 8158). Hamilton’s Gastropub What: 50 percent off drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island hamiltons.saadiyat@rotana. com (02 697 0000). Hunter & Barrel What: 35 percent off on mixed drinks and selected premium drinks When: Daily 3pm-7pm O Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island (050 452 5958). Lexx What: 50 percent off on selected grapes and hops When: Daily 5pm-8pm O Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234). Loop Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily 3pm-8pm O Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Al Bateen (056 992 2078). Buddha-Bar BeachNightlife timeoutabudhabi.com October 2022 55 Pacifico Tiki O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Al Maqtaa (02 654 3238). Buddha-Bar Beach What: Dhs35 drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, (02 498 8888). Capila Pool Bar and Grill What: Buy one, get one on drinks When: Daily 8pm-10pm O Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 208 6900). Cyan Brasserie What: Mixed drinks or house beverages for Dhs35 When: Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm O Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Al Arabi Street (056 544 8158). Hakkasan What: Mixed drinks and dim sum for Dhs96 When: Thu-Tue 6pm-8pm, Wed 6pm-11.30pm O Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Corniche hakkasan.com/abu- dhabi (02 690 7739). Hamilton’s Gastropub What: 50 percent off drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island hamiltons.saadiyat@rotana. com (02 697 0000). Hunter & Barrel What: 35 percent off on mixed drinks and selected premium drinks When: Daily 3pm-7pm O Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island (050 452 5958). Lexx What: 50 percent off on selected grapes and hops When: Daily 5pm-8pm O Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234). Loop Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily 3pm-8pm O Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Al Bateen (056 992 2078). Ornina Lounge What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach (050 696 9312). Pacifico Tiki What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha (050 696 9298). PJ O’Reilly’s What: Selected house drinks starting at Dhs32 When: Tue-Sun noon-8pm; Mon noon-1am O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (800 101 101). Ray’s Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Sun-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 5pm-7pm O Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche, conradbudhabietihadtowers. com etihadtowers. FBreservations@conradhotels. com (02 811 5666). Stars N Bars Abu Dhabi What: Drinks starting from Dhs20 When: Sun-Fri noon-8pm. O Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101). Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill What: Two selected beverages with a choice of lounge item for Dhs99 When: Daily 5pm-7pm O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (02 695 0490). The Garden What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). The St. Regis Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily, 5pm-8pm O The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (02 694 4553). Trader Vic’s What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 7pm-8pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). W Lounge What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 6pm-9pm O W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000). THURSDAY Aquarium Seafood Restaurant What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 1pm-7pm O Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 696 9357). Brauhaus What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). Bridges Bar What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 4pm-8pm O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Al Maqtaa (02 654 3238). Buddha-Bar Beach What: Dhs35 drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island (02 498 8888). Capila Pool Bar and Grill What: Buy one, get one on drinks When: Daily 8pm-10pm O Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 208 6900). Cyan Brasserie What: Mixed drinks or house beverages for Dhs35 When: Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm O Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Al Arabi Street (056 544 8158). Hakkasan What: Mixed drinks and dim sum for Dhs96 When: Thu-Tue 6pm-8pm, Wed 6pm-11.30pm O Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Corniche hakkasan.com/abu- dhabi (02 690 7739). Hamilton’s Gastropub What: 50 percent off drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island hamiltons.saadiyat@rotana. com (02 697 0000). Hunter & Barrel What: 35 percent off on mixed drinks and selected premium drinks When: Daily 3pm-7pm O Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island (050 452 5958). Lexx What: 50 percent off on selected grapes and hops When: Daily 5pm-8pm O Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234). Loop Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily 3pm-8pm O Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Al Bateen (056 992 2078). Ornina Lounge What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach (050 696 9312). Pacifico Tiki What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha (050 696 9298). PJ O’Reilly’s What: Selected house drinks starting at Dhs32 When: Tue-Sun noon-8pm; Mon noon-1am O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (800 101 101). Ray’s Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Sun-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 5pm-7pm O Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche, (02 811 5666). In light of current restrictions, Time Out recommends calling ahead before heading out.Nightlife 56 October 2022 timeoutabudhabi.com Stars N Bars Abu Dhabi What: Drinks starting from Dhs20 When: Sun-Fri noon-8pm. O Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101). Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill What: Two selected beverages with a choice of lounge item for Dhs99 When: Daily 5pm-7pm O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (02 695 0490). The Garden What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). The St. Regis Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily, 5pm-8pm O The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (02 694 4553). Trader Vic’s What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 7pm-8pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). W Lounge What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 6pm-9pm O W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000). FRIDAY Aquarium Seafood Restaurant What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 1pm-7pm O Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 696 9357). Brauhaus What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). Bridges Bar What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 4pm-8pm O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Al Maqtaa (02 654 3238). Buddha-Bar Beach What: Dhs35 drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island restaurant.saadiyat@ stregis.com (02 498 8888). Capila Pool Bar and Grill What: Buy one, get one on drinks When: Daily 8pm-10pm O Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 208 6900). Cyan Brasserie What: Mixed drinks or house beverages for Dhs35 When: Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm O Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Al Arabi Street (056 544 8158). Hakkasan What: Mixed drinks and dim sum for Dhs96 When: Thu-Tue 6pm-8pm, Wed 6pm-11.30pm O Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Corniche hakkasan.com/abu- dhabi (02 690 7739). Hamilton’s Gastropub What: 50 percent off drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island hamiltons.saadiyat@rotana. com (02 697 0000). Hunter & Barrel What: 35 percent off on mixed drinks and selected premium drinks When: Daily 3pm-7pm O Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island (050 452 5958). Lexx What: 50 percent off on selected grapes and hops When: Daily 5pm-8pm O Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234). Loop Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily 3pm-8pm O Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Al Bateen (056 992 2078). Ornina Lounge What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach (050 696 9312). Pacifico Tiki What: 50 percent off on selected beverages When: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm O Al Bandar, Al Raha (050 696 9298). PJ O’Reilly’s What: Selected house drinks starting at Dhs32 When: Tue-Sun noon-8pm; Mon noon-1am O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (800 101 101). Ray’s Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Sun-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 5pm-7pm O Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche, conradbudhabietihadtowers. com etihadtowers. FBreservations@conradhotels. com (02 811 5666). Stars N Bars Abu Dhabi What: Drinks starting from Dhs20 When: Sun-Fri noon-8pm. O Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101). Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill What: Two selected beverages with a choice of lounge item for Dhs99 When: Daily 5pm-7pm O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (02 695 0490). The Garden What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). The St. Regis Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily, 5pm-8pm O The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (02 694 4553). Trader Vic’s What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 7pm-8pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). W Lounge What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 6pm-9pm O W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000). SATURDAY Brauhaus What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). Bridges Bar What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 4pm-8pm O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Al Maqtaa (02 654 3238). Capila Pool Bar and Grill What: Buy one, get one on drinks When: Daily 8pm-10pm O Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 208 6900). Hunter & Barrel What: 35 percent off on mixed drinks and selected premium drinks When: Daily 3pm-7pm O Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island (050 452 5958). Lexx What: 50 percent off on selected grapes and hops When: Daily 5pm-8pm O Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234). Loop Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily 3pm-8pm O Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Al Bateen (056 992 2078). PJ O’Reilly’s What: Selected house drinks starting at Dhs32 When: Tue-Sun noon-8pm; Mon noon-1am O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (800 101 101). Ray’s Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Sun-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 5pm-7pm O Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche, conradbudhabietihadtowers. com etihadtowers. FBreservations@conradhotels. com (02 811 5666). The Garden What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). The St. Regis Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily, 5pm-8pm O The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (02 694 4553). Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill What: Two selected beverages with a choice of lounge item for Dhs99 When: Daily 5pm-7pm O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (02 695 0490). Trader Vic’s What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 7pm-8pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). W Lounge What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 6pm-9pm O W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000). SUNDAY Brauhaus What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 5pm-6pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). Bridges Bar What: Buy one, get one on selected beverages When: Daily 4pm-8pm O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Al Maqtaa (02 654 3238). Buddha-Bar Beach What: Dhs35 drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island restaurant.saadiyat@ stregis.com (02 498 8888). Capila Pool Bar and Grill What: Buy one, get one on drinks When: Daily 8pm-10pm O Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 208 6900). Hamilton’s Gastropub What: 50 percent off drinks When: Sun-Fri 5pm-7pm O Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island hamiltons.saadiyat@rotana. com (02 697 0000). Hunter & Barrel What: 35 percent off on mixed drinks and selected premium drinks When: Daily 3pm-7pm O Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island (050 452 5958). Lexx What: 50 percent off on selected grapes and hops When: Daily 5pm-8pm O Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234). Loop Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily 3pm-8pm O Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Al Bateen (056 992 2078). PJ O’Reilly’s What: Selected house drinks starting at Dhs32 When: Tue-Sun noon-8pm; Mon noon-1am O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (800 101 101). Ray’s Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Sun-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 5pm-7pm O Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche, conradbudhabietihadtowers. com etihadtowers. FBreservations@conradhotels. com (02 811 5666). Stars N Bars Abu Dhabi What: Drinks starting from Dhs20 When: Sun-Fri noon-8pm. O Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101). Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill What: Two selected beverages with a choice of lounge item for Dhs99 When: Daily 5pm-7pm O Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (02 695 0490). The St. Regis Bar What: 50 percent off selected beverages When: Daily, 5pm-8pm O The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (02 694 4553). Trader Vic’s What: 50 percent off on all beverages When: Daily 7pm-8pm O Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 697 9171). LexxNightlife timeoutabudhabi.com October 2022 57 LADIES’ NIGHTS MONDAY Market Kitchen The deal: Free-flowing mixed drinks and grape with 50 percent off mains Ladies’ Night at Market Kitchen promises to always be a good time. Get free- flowing signature mixed drinks and grape with 50 percent off main courses every Monday from 7pm to 10pm. Time to gather up the gals. O Mon 7pm-10pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (800 101 101). PJ O’Reilly’s The deal: Free-flowing drinks and unlimited bites for Dhs100 Moon Flower ladies’ night at PJ’s is happening from Sunday to Thursday between 5pm and 10pm. Get free- flowing drinks and unlimited bar bites for Dhs100. Nice. O Dhs100. Sun-Thu 5pm- 10pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street, pjspubabudhabi.com (800 101 101). Rose Lounge Bar The deal: Dhs99 for free- flowing drinks and tapas Kickstart the week with your girlfriends at Rose Lounge Bar. Every Monday between 7pm and 10pm, ladies can enjoy unlimited selected drinks and some tapas for Dhs99, plus, a live performance. O Dhs99. Mon 7pm-10pm. Bab Al Qasr Hotel and Residences, Al Bateen (056 992 2078). Tokyo Grill The deal: Dhs50 for unlimited drinks when dining Girls, book yourself into this all-you-can-eat sushi offer for Dhs135 and enjoy unlimited drinks for Dhs50 along with cracking canal views. O Dhs135. Wed 6pm-10pm. The Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal (050 696 9503). TUESDAY Pacifico Tiki The deal: Unlimited drinks with your dinner We all love a bar with a view, particularly when we’re heading out with our gal pals and need some snaps for the ’gram to mark the occasion. Head to Pacifico Tiki on Tuesdays and Thursdays and you’ll get that, plus, unlimited house beverages for three hours while you’re dining. O Tue, Thu 7pm-10pm. Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach (050 696 9298). PJ O’Reilly’s The deal: Free-flowing drinks and unlimited bites for Dhs100 Moon Flower ladies’ night at PJ’s is happening from Sunday to Thursday between 5pm and 10pm. Get free- flowing drinks and unlimited bar bites for Dhs100. O Dhs100. Sun-Thu 5pm- 10pm. Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street, pjspubabudhabi.com (800 101 101). Sorso The deal: Unlimited handcrafted drinks for Dhs99 Looking for a glam ladies’ night? Head to Sorso at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal on Tuesday or Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm and for unlimited handcrafted drinks for Dhs99 per person. O Dhs99 (mixed). Tue-Wed 7pm-9pm. Ritz-Carlton Al Maqta (02 818 8203). Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill The deal: Free-flowing selected drinks when you buy one item from the menu. The ladies’ night at Stratos gets ladies free-flowing drinks when you buy one item from the menu. You get 50 percent off the à la carte menu and 20 percent off the lounge menu, too. O Tue 8pm-11pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (800 101 101). WEDNESDAY Hamilton’s Gastropub The deal: Free-flowing drinks and 20 percent off food for Dhs99 Girls’ night out just got a little more exciting at Hamilton’s. Women get free-flow on selected drinks and 20 percent off food on O Dhs99. Wed 7pm-10pm. Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island hamiltons.saadiyat@rotana. com (02 697 0000). Jazz & Fizz The deal: Free-flowing house drinks and 25 percent off food If you love jazz, you’re likely going to love this spot. Head to Jazz & Fizz for ladies’ night with free-flowing selected house drinks and 25 percent off food every Wednesday from 6pm to 3am. O Wed 6pm-3am. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche (02 813 7777). Marco’s New York Italian The deal: Dhs5 for a mixed drink when purchasing one food item Head to Marco’s New York Italian for a ladies’ night top deal every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm. Gals can enjoy a mixed drink for Dhs5 when purchasing one food item. O Wed 7pm-10pm. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Al Maqtaa (02 654 3238). Ornina Arabian Lounge The deal: Four hours of drinks when dining Tuck into spectacular Arabic food at this spot and you’ll get four hours of unlimited house beverages while dining. O Wed 7pm-10pm. Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach (050 696 9312). PJ O’Reilly’s The deal: Free-flowing drinks and unlimited bites for Dhs100 Moon Flower ladies’ night at PJ’s is happening from Sunday to Thursday between 5pm and 10pm. Get free- flowing drinks and unlimited bar bites for Dhs100. O Dhs100. Sun-Thu 5pm- 10pm. Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street, pjspubabudhabi.com (800 101 101). Sorso The deal: Unlimited handcrafted drinks for Dhs99 Looking for a glam ladies’ night? Head to Sorso at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal on Tuesday or Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm and for unlimited handcrafted drinks for Dhs99 per person. O Dhs99 (mixed). Tue-Wed 7pm-9pm. Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Al Maqta (02 818 8203). VaKaVa The deal: Dhs99 for three drinks and one bar bite Gather your fave gals on Wednesday and head to the “Buena Onda” ladies’ night at VaKaVa. The name roughly translates to good vibes, and that’s what the evening promises to have. Spend Dhs99 and you’ll get three signature drinks and a bar bite. O Dhs99. Wed 7pm-11pm. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche Rd, conradbudhabietihadtowers. com etihadtowers. FBreservations@conradhotels. com (02 811 5666). W Lounge The deal: Mixed drinks for three hours for Dhs95 every Wednesday Ladies can upgrade their Wednesdays while enjoying the view of the world famous Formula 1 track, Yas Marina Circuit. For three hours, gals can get their hands on unlimited mixed drinks for Dhs95 from 7pm until 10pm. O Dhs95. Wed 7pm-10pm. W Lounge, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Yas Island (02 656 0000). THURSDAY Pacifico Tiki The deal: Unlimited drinks with your dinner We all love a bar with a view, particularly when we’re heading out with our gal pals and need some snaps for the ’gram to mark the occasion. Head to Pacifico Tiki on Tuesdays and Thursdays and you’ll get that, plus, unlimited house beverages for three hours while you’re dining. O Tue, Thu 7pm-10pm. Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach (050 696 9298). PJ O’Reilly’s The deal: Free-flowing drinks and unlimited bites for Dhs100 Moon Flower ladies’ night at PJ’s is happening from Sunday to Thursday between 5pm and 10pm. Get free- flowing drinks and unlimited bar bites for Dhs100. Nice. O Dhs100. Sun-Thu 5pm- 10pm. Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street, pjspubabudhabi.com (800 101 101). Tokyo Grill The deal: Dhs99 for unlimited selected drinks and Japanese canapés Head to the ladies’ night here and get unlimited selected drinks and Japanese canapés while enjoying the superb canal views. O Dhs99. Thu 7pm-11pm. The Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal (050 696 9503). FRIDAY Lexx The deal: Dhs99 for three beverages and one choice of nibble Head over to Lexx to enjoy refreshing beverages and signature nibbles. From Dhs99, you can get three beverages from a selection of mixed drinks, grapes and hops, and one choice of tapas including brie cheese, chicken wings, crostini, prawns and bresaola. O Dhs99. Fri 8pm-11pm. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234). SUNDAY PJ O’Reilly’s The deal: Free-flowing drinks and unlimited bites for Dhs100 Get the girls ready for Moon Flower ladies’ night at PJ’s is happening from Sunday to Thursday between 5pm and 10pm. Get free-flowing drinks and unlimited bar bites for Dhs100. O Dhs100. Sun-Thu 5pm- 10pm. Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street, pjspubabudhabi.com (800 101 101). Cyan Brasserie58 October 2022 timeoutabudhabi.com Get your heart racing. HIIT it! IF YOU WANT to get Àt in Abu Dhabi and set your hearts a-racing then surely this is HIIT. HIIT classes in Abu Dhabi are here to stay, and we’ve got the best classes to try. High-Intensity Interval Training might have seemed like just a fad back when it became a proper thing in the 1990s but given every right-thinking gym in Abu Dhabi offers these classes, clearly it has stood the test of time. So what’s HIIT all about? Well it’s a sprint, not a marathon. Then a pause, then another sprint, then another pause, then another sprint – you get the gist, right? That might be oversimplifying the art of HIIT but these short, sharp bursts of cardio exercises really get results. In professional terms, we’d liken it to being an estate agent. Meet your clients, give them a torrent of ‘sell’ as you show them around, then take a breather until your next appointment and start all over again. Here’s where you can Ànd some of the best HIIT classes in Abu Dhabi. Our friendly estate agents are most welcome, too… Barry’s Abu Dhabi If you love to sweat it out at HIIT classes in Abu Dhabi, you need to try Barry’s Bootcamp. The new studio at The Galleria Al Maryah Island is bringing some of the city’s most intense workouts with it. Group sessions at Barry’s Abu Dhabi studio run in both rooms throughout the day. Classes will be offered every day of the week throughout the day. There will also be ladies-only classes, themed classes, live DJ classes, team teaches, challenges and so much more. Are you ready to take on the red room? O Opening Sat Sep 3. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, barrys.com. Cobra Fitness This impressive space in Khalifa City provides a heady mix of boxing, muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA depending on your Àtness weapon of choice. And although we don’t subscribe to its mantra of ‘push till ya spew’, Sport & Wellbeing timeoutabudhabi.com/sport-wellbeing Justtimeoutabudhabi.com October 2022 59 we can vouch for the fact Cobra Fitness will test you to your limits. The instructors here are all thoroughly professional, and hugely likeable. Along with learning those aforementioned disciplines (each full of that absolute HIIT action), the strength and conditioning sessions at Cobra are legendary. O From Dhs120 for a day pass. Open Sun-Thu 6am- 10pm, Fri-Sat 7am-7pm. Upper Basement, Al Bandar, Al Raha Blvd, Khalifa City, cobraÀtnessuae.com (02 449 6524). F45 Unless you’ve ever been sent on as a half- time super-sub to successfully win a game of football, it’s rare that you would have had the pleasure of getting a full workout in precisely 45 minutes. But this Àtness sensation from Australia promises (and delivers) just that. The perfect mix of HIIT and circuit training, F45 uses both cardio and resistance sessions (or a combo of the two) to build your strength. O Prices vary. Open Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 7.30am- 10pm, Sun 8am-11pm. Zayed Sports City Main Football Stadium, Ramp 40, f45training.ae/zayedsportscity/ home (056 332 3113). Roar Fitness Roar Fitness launched in 1999 as it meant to go on – by helping we layabouts get into shape. Now, you can tap into its main man Lee Harrison’s knowledge of strength and stamina training on a one-to-one basis or as part of Roar’s boxing or core strength training sessions. He also offers kids’ Àtness classes, giving you the perfect excuse to drag the lot of you off the sofa. O Prices and venues vary. Visit roarÀtness.org (050 882 7618 ). Sweat This small but perfectly formed Àtness studio promises to ‘push your inner warrior’ by tapping into the power of your mind, body and soul. A big ask, you might say, but as soon as you enter this boutique arena you will realise how dead set they are on helping you fulÀl your potential. These is HIIT classes in Abu Dhabi as you’ve probably not seen them before. The ‘Super Sweat’ class is one to aspire to, aimed at the ‘intensive warrior’ but for now, let’s just keep it sweet at Sweat. O From Dhs80 a session. Opening times vary. Andalus Hotel, Al Seef Mall & Resort, sweatuae.com/ (02 444 5543). The Room Peter Pastijn is a man with a plan, and the co- founder of The Room has taken his superlative spinning sessions to another level by bringing Abu Dhabi an all-inclusive HIIT haven that gives us all the space to manoeuvre. Split into the Balance, Live-In, Cycling, Flow and Reformer rooms, this Belgian import prides itself of being welcoming and thoroughly unintimidating. The Room doesn’t have a gang of instructors, it has a ‘Care Team’. O Prices vary. Zayed Sports City (Gate 16), International Tennis Center, theroom.ae (02 444 4945). Universal Dance & Music We were waiting for you, our faithful readers, to suggest dance as the ultimate Àtness HIIT class. But thanks to Jane Egbe, aka Ginger, we were already one step ahead. Depending on how much heart you put into it, dance could well be the most beautiful way to not only improve your Àtness but also your chances of not embarrassing yourselves at your bestie’s next birthday shindig. Ginger and her troupe offer a dizzying array of lessons, including salsa, hip hop and ballet. The vibe here is lit. O Prices vary. Open Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri 11am- 10pm, Sat 4pm-8pm. Al Niyadi Building, Airport Road, universaldmauae.com/ (02 644 5557). Vogue Fitness Rugby fans Billy Graham and Patrick Hegarty were so determined to try another way of Àtness that they propped each other up while spending the last of their money pushing their Vogue Fitness venture over the line. Expanding from its Yas Marina HQ, this client- centric concept has pitched up at many other prime locations across Abu Dhabi. Expect CrossFit, yoga, weightlifting, spinning and gymnastics. A top HIIT class in Abu Dhabi to really get your heart racing. O Prices and timings vary. Locations across Abu Dhabi, including Yas Marina, vfuae.com (02 583 2380). “Dance could well be the most beautiful way to improve your fitness”Next >