Staycations, dinner deals and more to celebrate the UAE National Day in Abu Dhabi
The UAE 50th anniversary is just under a week away and Abu Dhabi is gearing itself up for the biggest party ever.
Hotels across the emirate are offering top deals on staycations, spa experiences, food and beverage and more.
Team Yalla has rounded up some of the best for you to enjoy this National Day.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Mark UAE National Day with one of the best seats in the house at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. With rooms overlooking the magnificent Corniche, guests have prime viewing for the 2 December fireworks’ display. Choose a deluxe room with bed and breakfast or go for full board for a special staycation.
For UAE 50 cuisine, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers is offering up 50 flavours of dates – one flavour for every year of the UAE – as well as seven chocolate fountains consisting of milk, white, dark, strawberry, orange, pistachio and Arabic coffee as well as an ice-cream giveaway in the UAE flag’s colours on 2 December.
Continuing the 50 theme is the Valrhona chocolate carving of the golden number. The hotel’s executive pastry chef Sumeda Palihakkara will lead a one-and-a-half-hour session daily from 5pm to 6.30pm for seven days. Starting on 26 November, watch a 210kg Valrhona Chocolate cake be carved with the ‘number 50’ layered in gold.
Next up is the Up in the Air Afternoon Tea. Awe-inspiring acrobatics meets delicious cakes and tea at this extravaganza extraordinaire. Watch as performers dangle from helium balloons and perform elegant dance routines while you sip on tea every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 8 December.
But that is not all from the luxe five-star hotel.
Father of the Nation, His Highness, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayhan will have a portrait painted with guests also invited to participate in the hotel’s very own wall of tolerance.
To book your experience call 02 811 5666 or email Etihadtowers.FBReservations@conradhotels.com
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
On UAE National Day, Lucas Beaufort will be creating a 50m2 mural at the five-star W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. The mural which will be the French painter’s largest indoor creation will be located next to the hotel’s Great Room and Palm Garden, overlooking the world-famous Yas Marina Circuit and will feature 50 Gus Gus characters, dancing among palm trees and Bedouin tents and bridges in recognition of the landscape of Abu Dhabi.
For more information on 50 Gus Gus, visit W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
COYA Abu Dhabi
The Peruvian outlet on Al Maryah Island is famed for throwing epic parties throughout the year but on National Day, its famous treat, Popsicle 52 GF, will be getting a special twist. From 1 to 4 December, the pineapple mixed drink infused popsicle, covered in white chocolate will be available to indulge at COYA Abu Dhabi.
For more information, visit COYA Abu Dhabi
Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Are you looking for a piz-za fun this National Day? The beautiful Prego’s in the Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi will be crafting an Emirate Flag-inspired pizza on 2 December. Chef Antonino is not revealing the ingredients until the big day but we are told to expect something extra special.
To book a table, call 02 697 9000
Erth Abu Dhabi
One of the major festivals taking place alongside National Day celebrations will be the cultural gathering of the Al Hosn Festival at the city of the centre. Joining the wonderful expression of heritage and tradition will be the Erth Emirati Restaurant which will serve up the fare of the UAE. Open from 4pm to 11pm, the pop up will be dishing out meals until 4 December.
For more information, visit Erth Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi National Hotels
Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) is giving you an opportunity to get a half-price meal at a selected restaurant across one of its four hotels in the emirate. To avail of the offer simply dine at one of the following restaurants on 1 or 2 December to receive a 50 per cent discount voucher to be redeemed on your next visit (valid until 22 December).
The restaurants offering the special voucher are; La Brasserie and Barfly by Buddha Bar (Venetian Village); Latest Recipe (Le Mèridien Abu Dhabi); La Terraza and Hemingway’s (Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi); Flavours, Le Bistro, B-lounge and Tavern (Sheraton Abu Dhabi); and Palm Court (Radisson Blu Al Ain).
For more information, visit ADNH
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel
From 4pm to 5pm on 2 to 4 December, the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel will be serving everyone a slice of cake to celebrate 50 years of the UAE in the hotel’s lobby.
For more information, visit Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
This beautiful hotel on Al Maryah Island is offering you and your friends a super relaxing National Day with a special 50 per cent saving on treatments and facials at Sense Spa Journey from 1 to 4 December. You can also avail of an annual fitness membership at Rosewood Abu Dhabi between 1 to 4 December. And should you enjoy your experience so much, why not make a night of and stay in the Suite Sojourn with a 35 per cent discount.
For more information, visit Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Hickory’s Restaurant
Swing by Yas Links Abu Dhabi this National Day where you can enjoy a delectable meal in the cosy Hickory’s Restaurant. From 6pm to 9pm, you can tuck into a superb range of locally inspired dishes including shish tawook, lamb chops, shish kebab, lamb kofta and more in the colonial-styled surrounds of the club house while watching the sunset over Yas Island.
To book a table call 02 404 3077 or email events.ylad@aldarleisure.com
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