< PreviousCREATIVE CLASSES 20 September 2023 timeoutabudhabi.com while you create, you can also sign up for membership which gives you access to various tools and equipment for getting your make on. O Dhs95 (day pass), Dhs495 (complete access, one month), Dhs1,275 (complete access, three months), Dhs2,375 (complete access, six months), Dhs3,995 (complete access, one year). Open Sat-Thu 9am- 9pm. Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach, @makeabudhabi. MANARAT AL SAADIYAT Elsewhere in the Saadiyat Cultural District, you’ll Ànd Manarat Al Saadiyat. The Art Studio here hosts workshops for the public including printmaking, painting, textiles and pottery. This is a great space for all ages, with classes for adults, kids aged six to 12, and even little ones from three to Àve years old. If you don’t fancy signing up for a class, you can also take part in drop-in sessions where you can get creative however you feel like. O Dhs50 (drop-in studio), Dhs100 (painting and drawing sessions, textile workshops, or handbuilding ceramics). Open daily 10am-8pm. Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, manaratalsaadiyat.ae (02 657 5800). “Why not try something a little different here and give macrame a go?” MIZA Community space MiZa is ever-evolving, with weekend pop-ups featuring live music, local brands and lots of food options at The Alley. Over at the MiZa Library, there are various workshops held on Thursdays, with previous editions including zine making, candle making and writing. O Open Mon-Thu 9am- 5pm; Fri 9am-1pm. Mina Zayed, miza.ae / @mizaabudhabi. MONARCH ARTS UAE Over at Monarch Arts in Al Danah, you can sign up for lots of different creative classes, including fabric painting, sketching, Arabic calligraphy and pottery. If you’re looking to try something a little different, why not give macrame a go, and walk away with something beautiful to decorate your home with. O Dhs610 (acrylic painting, aqua resin, Arabic calligraphy, decoupage, fabric painting, macreme, oil painting, paper quilling, pottery, resin art, silk painting, sketching or water colour, four sessions), Dhs660 (mosaic, four sessions), Dhs760 (fossil Áower, four sessions). Open Sun-Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30am-1.30pm, Manarat Al SadiyatCREATIVE CLASSES timeoutabudhabi.com September 2023 21 CREATIVE CLASSES 22 September 2023 timeoutabudhabi.com 4.30pm-8pm; Tue 4.30pm-8pm; Thu 9.30am-1.30pm. Al Danah, monarchartsuae.com (02 444 7412). PASSONEER If you’re anything like us, you probably have a million branded tote bags, most of which you’re not really sure when or where you got them. But what if you could share with the world something a little more unique on your next grocery shop? Book in for a tote bag painting workshop at Passoneer, and you’ll be able to do just that. Workshops are held around the city, with previous editions held at locations including Ten 11 Coffee, The Bench and Tazal. Head over to Instagram and give them a follow to ensure you’re kept in the loop about all the upcoming events, @passoneer. O Various locations, @passoneer. PEACH BLUSH SHOP If your home style is boho, then you probably already have some macrame wall art (or are thinking about buying some). And if you want to give it a go yourself, Peach Blush Shop is for you. You can sign up for private classes, or purchase pre- recorded lessons so you can learn the basics in your own time. Peach Blush Shop also offers craft kits for activities such as hand building with clay, punch needle work or painting. O Prices vary. Al Mushrif, @peachblushshop (058 587 4189). RFLCT CREATIVE ARTS Arts studio RFLCT offers classes in both Khalifa City and Al Ain, ranging from acrylic painting and resin art to oud making and chocolate decorating, with workshops aimed at adults, teens and kids. There’s something for everyone, and you can discover all the options on the website. Our top picks for September? The embroidery on canvas workshop (Dhs300), resin art sessions (Dhs350), the basics of sewing (Dhs1,500 for Àve sessions), and oud classes (Dhs1,200 for six lessons). O Dhs300 (embroidery on canvas), Dhs350 (resin art), Dhs1,500 (basics of sewing, Àve sessions), Dhs1,200 (oud classes, six classes). Open Sat-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri 3pm-10pm. Khalifa City and Al Ain, rÁct-arts.com (050 625 4511). SPLATTER ROOMS Need to let loose? Splatter Rooms is deÀnitely the option for you. As you might have guessed from the name, you’ll spend your time Áicking paint at a canvas, and just generally getting really, really messy. For extra fun, you can book in for a neon paint session with glow-in-the-dark paints, with a ladies-only session held every Thursday between 7pm and 8.30pm. Alternatively, there are also pendulum sessions where you can let the force of gravity make a beautiful, and unique, work of art. Sessions generally last around 60 minutes, and you won’t need to worry about getting paint out of your clothes later as both materials and disposable gear are included in the price. O From Dhs109 (spinning art), Dhs119 (pendulum art), Dhs129 (Áuid art), Dhs139 (freestyle art), Dhs149 (neon party), DhsOpen daily 10am-10pm. Al Seef Village Mall, splatterrooms.com (02 582 3353). STRAP STUDIOS These days, everybody’s a photographer, but if you’re looking to really up your game (whether for the ‘gram or just for yourself), you can sign up for photography classes at Strap Studios. There are photography basic classes or ones focussed on different skillsets like portrait photography. You can even sign up for photo retouching or enhancement classes, too. O Dhs625 (photography 101, various other classes), Dhs1,500 (photography 101 and 102). Open Mon- Sat 10am-6pm. ADCP Business Tower C, Al Danah, strapstudios.com (02 677 2216). STUDIO COE This contemporary ceramics studio Studio COE sells totally swoon-worthy items at Ether by Cloud Spaces, but you can also learn how to make your own at the studio on Saadiyat Island. There are hand building, wheel throwing and glazing classes, as well as a number of themed options perfect for kids, where they’ll recreate their favourite Pokémon, or carve pumpkins out of clay. O Dhs105 (glazing session), Dhs210 (taster session or handbuilding session), Dhs800 (four sessions), Open Tue-Sun 10am-9pm. Saadiyat Noon, Saadiyat Island, studiocoe.com (02 546 6570). STUDIO CLAY Themed workshops are the name of the game at Studio Clay. Recent workshops have seen participants make citrus juicers, clouds and goombas from Super Mario, you’re going to want to come back again and again. You can, of course, also book regular wheel throwing and hand building classes. Alternatively, you can book in for candlemaking sessions which use pre-made coffee cups. Priced at Dhs450, you’ll be able to completely customise your scent and pick up the Ànished piece the next day or have it delivered to your home. O Dhs350 (three-hour wheel throwing session, adults), Dhs320 (three-hour hand building session), Dhs450 (candle making). Open Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun 10.30am- 9.30pm; Mon 5.30pm-9.30pm. Al Manhal, studioclay.ae (02 666 1017). Studio COECREATIVE CLASSES timeoutabudhabi.com September 2023 23 Sola Restaurant & Cafe GRAPE AND PAINT Paradiso Looking for an alternative date night? Look no further than Artista Salute at Paradiso. Newly launched in mid- August, every Tuesday night you can enjoy two house beverages along with either a small pepperoni pizza or small bruschetta with all the art supplies you could possibly need for just Dhs295. O Dhs295. Every Tue 6pm-9pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, paradisoabudhabi.com (050 437 2869). THE BRIDGE WELLNESS HUB You might already be familiar with The Bridge Wellness Hub in Al Qana, which is home to a huge gym, indoor running track, rooftop restaurant, concept store and more. But this wellness hub is about so much more than just physical wellbeing – you can also look after your mind here. The Bridge offers a number of classes, including aromatherapy, ceramics, clay, macrame and watercolours, and you can book a private workshop upon request. Alternatively, there are group workshops that you can sign up for, and you should keep and eye on the schedule over on The Bridge’s website, thebridgehub.com. O Prices vary. Open Mon-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri 6am-9pm; Sat-Sun 9am-9pm. Al Qana, thebridgehub.com (02 616 4555). THE SMASH ROOM Yes, we’re aware that The Smash Room, which opened in Al Rawdah back in July, is primarily about breaking things, rather than making them. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative here, as alongside smashing glass, printers, and other electronic goods with your choice of weapon, you can also spray paint the walls of two of the smash rooms here. It’s certainly therapeutic, and you can really let loose with. O Dhs69 (bring your own smashables), Dhs99 (whoopee package with Àve glass items and one DVD), Dhs199 (ecstasy package with 15 glass items and one CPU), Dhs299 (euphoria package with 25 glass items, one CPU and one printer). Open Mon-Thu noon- 10pm; Fri-Sun noon-11pm. Nahil Building, Al Rawdah, thesmashroom.com (02 584 5949). Studio ClayLUNCH DEALS 24 September 2023 timeoutabudhabi.com BUSIN LET’S GET DOWN TO Ditch eating al desko in favour of these lunchtime dealsLUNCH DEALS timeoutabudhabi.com September 2023 25 ESSLUNCH DEALS 26 September 2023 timeoutabudhabi.com There are lots of reasons to book in for a business lunch in the city (and not all of them actually involve any business). Maybe you’re sick of eating al desko, or you were a healthier person this morning when you packed a salad into some Tupperware. Maybe you’re not working at all, and just want to try some of the city’s best restaurants for less. Or maybe you really are doing business over lunch, in which case, you’ll be looking to really dazzle your guests. Whatever your reasons for dining out, there are loads of brilliant options in Abu Dhabi, and we’ve rounded up all your options. But be warned: You’ll never want to go back to eating at your desk or in the staff canteen again, and even the best business lunch deals will soon add up. 99 SUSHI BAR One of the most raved-about restaurants in the city (and highly commended for Best Japanese Restaurant at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards earlier this year), 99 Sushi Bar is a must try. And if it’s been on your to-do list for a while but the price point is holding you back, you should look no further than the brilliant business lunch. Priced at Dhs169, the 10-course menu (yes, you read that correctly) includes dishes such as kobe edamame, sea bass and scallop ceviche and 99 black cod, meaning you’ll get to experience some of the restaurant’s best plates without blowing the bank. O Dhs169. Mon-Fri noon-2.15pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, 99sushibar.com (02 672 3333). ALMAYASS Got a craving for Lebanese dishes? Then you should be headed to Almayass at lunch time. From Monday to Thursday, you can enjoy either a daily dish and salad for Dhs99, a salad and two mezze dishes for Dhs105, or one salad, one mezze dish and one shisha for Dhs150. Expect to dig into dishes like hummus, tabbouleh and fattoush as well as classic Mediterranean mains. O Dhs99 (daily dish and salad), Dhs105 (salad and two mezze dishes), Dhs150 (one salad, one mezze dish and one shisha). Mon-Thu noon-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, almayass.com (02 644 0440). ANTONIA Mamsha Al Saadiyat’s Antonia was highly commended for Best Italian Restaurant in 2023, and that’s in no small part thanks to the fantastic pizzas on offer here. Made with a 50-year-old sourdough starter, and fermented for 72 hours before being used, a perfect slice is guaranteed every time. And you can try these brilliant pies for less at lunchtime from Monday to Thursday. For Dhs95, you can enjoy a starter with a half-tray of pizza, or pasta and a gelato, along with water, while for Dhs125 you can enjoy the same with two house beverages. Antonia is due to open a second branch in Al Zeina later this month, and we’ve got our Àngers and toes crossed that the outlet will also run this top-notch deal. O Dhs95 (starter and half-tray of pizza, or pasta and a gelato, with water), Dhs125 (starter and half-tray of pizza, or pasta and a gelato, with two house beverages). Mon-Thu noon-4pm. Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, antoniarestaurant.com (02 667 2554). BB SOCIAL DINING Newly opened at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi back in May, BB Social Dining is undoubtedly one of the hottest new eateries in town. And if you want to try out the famed baos, bites and barbecue for less, you should be giving the business lunch a go. Priced at Dhs125, the deal includes a soft drink, miso soup, one bite, one bao bun and one barbecue dish (gotta tick off all of BB’s Bs), with options including the sensational super green hummus, Abu Dhabi-exclusive BB maki rolls, crispy beef bao and salmon sambal teriyaki. You can also add on either a coffee or dessert for Dhs20 (with your choice between the baked cheesecake and lollipop ice cream). AntoniaLUNCH DEALS timeoutabudhabi.com September 2023 27 BB Social DiningLUNCH DEALS 28 September 2023 timeoutabudhabi.com Bushra by Buddha-BarLUNCH DEALS timeoutabudhabi.com September 2023 29 O Dhs125 (regular business lunch), Dhs145 (business lunch menu with dessert or coffee). Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, thisisbbmenus.com (02 236 2600). BELGIAN CAFÉ Got a hankering for mussels? Indulge your cravings at Belgian Café’s business lunch. For Dhs99, you can dig into a soup or salad with mains such as chicken schnitzel and mussels. O Dhs99. Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Plaza, Yas Island (02 656 2406). BUSHRA BY BUDDHA-BAR Showing newbies around the city? Introduce them to Middle Eastern cuisine at Bushra by Buddha-Bar (which also just happens to be one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Abu Dhabi). Priced at Dhs99, the offer includes a two-course menu and your choice of either a house beverage, coffee or tea. O Dhs99. Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, thetrilogybybuddhabar.com (050 601 1195). BYBLOS SUR MER The business lunch menu at Byblos Sur Mer includes hot and cold mezze such as hummus, loubieh, makanek and jawaneh followed by a mixed grill platter and dessert, all for just Dhs125. Yes, please. O Dhs125. Mon-Fri 12.30pm-4pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen, @byblos_sur_mer (050 721 1079). CAFE MILANO Another brilliant option for when you’ve got a hankering for Italian cuisine, Cafe Milano offers up starters such as braised baby octopus and green pea soup to begin, mains including risotto Caprese and mixed grilled Àsh, followed by gelato as part of its business lunch menu. You’ll enjoy two courses for Dhs220, or three for Dhs250, which includes either a soft drink, mocktail or glass of house grape or hops. O Dhs220 (two courses), Dhs250 (three courses). Mon- Fri noon-5.30pm. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, cafemilano.ae (02 333 2444). CENTRAL GROUNDS The pocket-friendly business lunch at Central Grounds includes a main course with either a salad or dessert, with water or a soft drink, for Dhs65. O Dhs65. Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi (02 304 7777). COYA Found at The Galleria Al Maryah Island just moments away from Abu Dhabi Global Market, COYA has proven to be a popular choice for a business lunch (and in general, having picked up the top gong for Best Latin American at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards 2023). The menu includes a soup and side dish, as well as two starters, with excellent options like burrata, wagyu beef bao and salmon tacos, and your choice of mains including miso grilled salmon and quinoa and pumpkin iron pot. COYA classics like the Chilean sea bass rice or the grilled tiger prawns are available for an additional fee. You can also add on a dessert for Dhs30. O Dhs130 (two starters and a main), Dhs150 (two starters, main and dessert). Mon-Thu 12.30pm-4pm; Fri 12.30pm-2.30pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, coyarestaurants.com (02 306 7000). CYAN BRASSERIE If you’re looking to impress a client, you can’t go far wrong with a business lunch at the top of the world’s farthest leaning man-made building. And if you’ve got lots and lots of clients to impress, you can still head here multiple times a week, as the menu changes every three days. Dishes that are on rotation include poached prawn salad, pan-seared salmon and chicken basquaise, and you can enjoy two courses for Dhs135 or three for Dhs150. O Dhs135 (two courses), Dhs150 (three courses). Mon- Fri noon-3pm. Andaz Capital Gate, ADNEC, @cyanabudhabi (056 544 8158). DAI PAI DONG One of the best Chinese restaurants in Abu Dhabi offers up a great value lunch throughout the week. Priced at Dhs128, Dai Pai Dong’s offer includes four courses including dim sum, soup and dessert. O Dhs128. Mon-Fri noon-3pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, rosewoodhotels.com (02 813 5588). REAL BARGAIN If you’re looking to eat out for less, head to Fado, where you’ll get your choice of main, with options including chicken and chips, pasta, and burgers, with a soft drink for just Dhs49. O Dhs49. Sun-Thu noon-3pm. Oryx Hotel (02 692 2218). xxxxxxx Byblos Sur Mer Dino’s Bistro ItalianoNext >