6 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: September 5-8

Capital Ideas of the Week…

A whole new week, a whole new opportunity to make it the best week ever. We’re here to help you get started on that task.

Here’s a great list of things to do in Abu Dhabi to make your week fun.

Monday, September 5

Try the Mat Pilates Experience with Inner Seed Wellness

Ladies, join Dalal for a 75-minute Mat Pilates class that will make you feel good about yourself. It’s just what you need to start your week on the right note. Doing Pilates on the mat will help you build a strong, balanced body and increase flexibility. If you practice regularly, you will notice improvements in breathing, concentration, stress management, and body awareness. The course starts every Monday at 6pm and costs AED 150 per class.register here.

Zen The Spa, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Abu Dhabi, Mondays at 6pm, AED 150 per class, Tel: (0)5 innerseeduae.com

Excited for the upcoming week at Nahaam

Love the combination of seafood and red meat? Head to Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers on Monday for Nahaam’s surf and lawn night. From 7pm to 10:30pm, you and your partner can enjoy a selection of perfectly seasoned tenderloin, sea bass fillets, prawns, drumsticks and sweet potato fries. Pair your meal with a glass of wine. 180 dirhams for two people.

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Binhai Road, 7pm to 10.30pm, Tel: (0)2 811 5666, @conradetihadtowers

Tuesday, September 6

Immerse yourself in art in this new exhibit

caliger is an exhibition that showcases the modern art movement in the Arabian Peninsula. It offers new insights into the art history and practice of the region, where visitors will explore the understudy of modern art in the Arabian Peninsula over the last century. The exhibition opens to the public today and ends on December 11.

NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Waterfront, Abu Dhabi, exhibition until 12 June, toll free: (0)2 628 4000. nyuad-artgallery.org

Try new vegetarian dishes at PizzaExpress

Pizza Express This year is 57 years old and has been in the UAE for 22 years. To celebrate, they’re offering you a very different kind of indulgence – 22 new completely vegetarian menu items. And of course (meatless) pizza, dough balls or beetroot, feta salad, spicy pasta piccante, and more. The new dishes can be experienced at PizzaExpress stores across the UAE, as well as delivered.

Find your nearest branch at vPizza Express.ae

Wednesday, September 7

Guys, go to McGortigan’s

Need a break with the boys group? Head to McGettigan’s Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi for their “Lads Night”. When you catch up, you can enjoy anything from the menu, and in return, you’ll get three family drink vouchers. It runs from 6pm to 11pm.

McGettigan’s, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, 925 Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, every Wednesday from 6pm to 11pm, mcgettigans.com

Thursday, September 8

Pull up a chair at Cipriani Dolci Marina shopping centre

Cipriani Dolci’s duo in Dubai has become a must-see mall restaurant, and now the chic Italian concept brings a touch of Venetian glamour to Abu Dhabi. From torta di cioccolato to make-to-order ice cream, lemon tarts, tiramisu and more, diners can indulge in mouthwatering treats. A must try at Cipriani’s is the vanilla meringue. Delicious fans can enjoy more meaty meals, including baked pasta, scampi alla carlina and seppioline in tecia.

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