Cooking classes, dining deals, and more in the capital.
PARTNER CONTENT: Summer season may be officially over in Abu Dhabi but that does not mean the good times have concluded too.
At the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, you are invited to indulge in sumptuous cuisine, relax in luxurious rooms and recharge your batteries in the essence of true Thai hospitality.
The five-star hotel is going out this month to allow you to hold onto those good vibes as you return to the office and classroom.
Here are the September happenings at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi.
Rest & Recharge with Extraordinary Dusit Brunch
Perfect the art of weekend relaxation with an indulgent stay at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi staycay. Wake up in a luxurious room before making your way down the third largest atrium in the world to Urban Kitchen where you can start your day right with a sumptuous buffet breakfast.
At 1pm, return to the same setting where you will indulge in one of the most varied brunches in the capital at the Extraordinary Dusit Brunch. Sample flavours from Urban Kitchen, Namak and Benjarong under one roof with soft drinks included. Prices begin from AED 683 for this dream getaway.
Wellness Summer Retreat at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Remember to take some ‘me time’ this September and recharge your batteries with this indulgent offer at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi.
Offering you a one-night stay in a deluxe room with breakfast, enjoy a complimentary personal training session at DFiT before revitalising your mind, body and soul at Namm Spa with a 60-minute massage and free Dusit Wellbeing plug-in.
And for that little bit extra piece of luxury, you will be able to access the glorious Dusit Club Lounge.
Providing a late check-out at 4pm, enhance your wellbeing and book your stay from AED 669.
For more information and to book your stay, call 02 698 8888 or e-mail at reservations.abudhabi@dusit.com
SEPTEMBER’S DINING HIGHLIGHTS
Extraordinary Dusit Brunch
Go all out on Saturday with the Extraordinary Dusit Brunch. Serving delicious fare and beverages from around the planet, Urban Kitchen, Benjarong and Namak combine for an expansive superb feast. Delve into appetising Asian dishes, an enhanced artisan cheese table, seafood and dessert stations. But before you go on your gastronomic journey, enjoy a welcome drinks reception at Orchid Lounge from midday.
AED 299 (soft drinks); AED 90 (children).
Pan Asian Night
If you’re looking for a fantastic Friday dining experience, then set a course for Urban Kitchen’s Pan Asian Night. Starting from AED 180, pace yourself into a culinary world of tantalising Asian cuisine where you can sample delectable Indian dishes, tremendous Thai curries, flavourful Peking Duck, a superb sushi selection and other morish Asian delicacies. Running from 7pm to 10.30pm, upgrade your experience by choosing the house beverage package for AED 320 with children dining for AED 90.
Arabian Night
At Arabian Night at Urban Kitchen, start the weekend early on Thursday as you and your family savour an exceptional themed dinner buffet from AED 159. Beginning from 7pm, tempt yourself to an extensive spread of Arabic specialties where exquisite roasts, selections of grilled meat and salads await. And when it’s time for something sweet, enjoy a tasty Arabic dessert.
MCGETTIGANS
Sunday Roast
Gather your family and friends and head for a scrumptious Sunday Roast at McGettigan’s. The Irish bar will have your mouth watering from 12.30pm to 4pm with succulent chops, Yorkshire puddings, smooth creamy mash, colcannon, roasted veggies, cauliflower gratin and more hearty dishes to remind you of home.
With prices starting from AED 119 per person for food, you can enjoy Sunday Happy Hours to pair with your feast.
McG Big Table Brunch
The famed Irish establishment is promising a mighty feast for you and your family this weekend. Kicking your Saturday plans off from 12.30pm, the McG Big Table Brunch sees sharing starter plates, soup, moreish mains and amazing desserts for you and your friends to enjoy alongside a selection of soft beverages.
Prices start from AED 199 but you can really upgrade the craic by choosing the mixed drinks package for an extra AED 120. And as the fun continues, throw some shapes to groovy tunes until 4pm.
McG Quiz Night
Test your gray matter every Thursday with the McG Quiz Night at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. You and your friends will have to bring your thinking caps to solve brain-teasing pulses and questions, posed to you by McGettigan’s in-house artist, Mike Paterson from 8pm. And to get your brains fuelled for the evening with the McGett-Together offer on delicious food and drinks.
McGett-Together
It’s always good to catch up with friends and McGettigan’s is inviting you and your pals to share a good time over moreish food and drinks this August. Every Monday and Thursday from 6pm to 11pm, tuck into one main dish from the menu and sip two selected house beverages for the McGett-Together evening.
Wednesday Wings
Wednesdays are all about wings at McGettigan’s and from 6pm to 11pm, you and your friends can satisfy your chicken wings cravings alongside three selected house beverages for only AED 99.
Lads Night
Gentlemen of Abu Dhabi have a place to congregate every Wednesday evening thanks to this Irish pub’s Lads’ Night. Men can indulge in any food item from the menu and receive three house beverage vouchers from 6pm to 11pm.
NAMAK
Nashta at Namak
Start your day right on Saturday and Sunday with an appetising and invitingly delicious breakfast in this colourful restaurant. Dishing out superb Indian breakfast recipes, full of rich tastes and flavours from 8am to 11am, this breakfast can be yours for AED 65 with kids aged between six and 12 dining for AED 45.
Namak’s Royal Sharing Platters
A flavourful evening awaits in the gorgeous surrounds of Namak this August. Gather your friends and family and savour a delicious set menu that has been crafted by Namak’s passionate chefs.
Relish sharing platters that are full of enticing tandoori grills, biryani cooked on dum and fragrant currents and more at this royal feast. Prices begin from AED 130 and include soft drinks.
Indian Accent
Bringing families together at the dining table, Namak’s Indian Accent is redefining family dinner night. Every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm, experience traditional cooking from the various regions of India, enticing flavours and an impressive blend of colours and spices from AED 169 with soft drinks.
BENJARONG
Thai Seafood Bazaar Night
Seafood connoisseurs are in for a special evening every Friday as the world-renowned Thai restaurant brings the new Thai Seafood Bazaar Night. Step into an elaborate market of fabulous displays of the freshest and finest catch of the day for AED 249 per person.
Served over a delicious four-course menu, choose from a vast array of seafood selections for Benjarong’s Raw Bar where you will find oysters, lobsters, gulf prawns, crabs, fresh filleted fishes, shellfish and crustaceans on ice before allowing the expert chefs to showcase their skills in the kitchen where they will prepare your choice in wok, curry, grilled or fried live cooking style. Running from 7pm to 10.30pm, this is a seafood fair not to be missed.
Ignite the expert Chef in you with Benjarong’s Thai Cooking Class
For those wishing to discover the secrets of all those amazing Benjarong dishes or those who just want to spice up their midweek meals, Benjarong is ready to ignite your passion for cooking with its Thai Cooking Class.
Taking place every day from 11am to 12.30pm, amateur cooks will learn under the guidance of master Chef Yongos Chimthep and learn culinary skills and recipes that will put a smile on your family’s faces when dinner time comes around.
Presented in an informal, hands-on cooking experience, this masterclass in Thai cuisine is only AED 115.
*A minimum of six to 10 guests is required. Other terms and conditions apply.
Pinto Box
Providing you with that extra burst of energy to help you reach the end of the working day, Benjarong is offering a fabulous four-course business lunch. Running from 12.30pm to 3pm, every Monday to Friday, you and your colleagues can dine on signature dishes for AED 110 with a selected drink.
For more information or reservations, call 02 698 8137 or e-mail at reservation.table@dusit.com
