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19-05-2025
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5 things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: May 19 to 22
Happy Monday… From offbeat menus to winning venues, here's a quick list of 5 things to do in Abu Dhabi this week. Monday, May 19 Get to know 'Connie' At Hilton's 106th anniversary cocktail celebration, at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. Trivia time: Conrad Hilton was the founder of this prestigious group of hotels, and this cocktail is named after him – available at Ray's Bar, all month long. Ray's Bar, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, May 1 to 31. @conradetihadtowers Tuesday, May 20 Celebrate the Big 60 with PizzaExpress Enjoy unlimited pizza and exciting delivery combos to mark 60 years of PizzaExpress. Their special 'Icons of 1965' menu features timeless favourites and is available for dine-in and delivery throughout May. The best bit? A sweet '60 for 60' dine-in special, offering unlimited pizza and doughballs for 60 minutes at, you guessed it, Dhs60 PizzaExpress, throughout May, across locations in the UAE. @pizzaexpressuae Wednesday, May 21 Discover What's Off the Menu at Pickl Beginning today, May 19, Pickl is flipping the rulebook with t he launch of the ' Legendary Burger'. And here's the kicker: to take a bite, you'll need to sign an NDA (Nope, Don't Ask ) agreement. The award-winning burger brand is serving up a classified menu, and features a beef and a chicken burger you won't want to miss. Pickl, across Abu Dhabi locations, from May 19. @ Grab dinner at Brooklyn Chop House Brooklyn Chop House opened over Formula One weekend at the glittering W Abu Dhabi Yas Island last December, and with its trackside views and New York cool, has become a winning venue in the capital. Enjoy premium selections such as their melt-in-your-mouth Australian wagyu steak and grilled lamb rack, to popular Asian bites like the Kung Pao chicken (Dhs100) and fabulous dim sum. Brooklyn Chop House, W Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Tues to Sun 6pm to 11pm. Tel: (0)2 656 0000. @ Thursday, May 22 Explore an art phenomenon at teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi One of the most exciting openings of 2025 and set within the booming Saadiyat Cultural District, this unprecedented art megaproject spans 17,000 sq. metres and houses exhibits like nothing you've ever seen before. It comes to Abu Dhabi after being conceived by Tokyo-based art collective, teamLab. Check out this guide for the complete list of all their exhibits. Then head over and have an art awakening. teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 10am to 7pm daily. @teamlab_phenomena > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
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06-02-2025
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3 reasons you have to try Pappas Taverna at W Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Say Yas to gorgeous Greek dining… When we heard there were two brand new concepts coming to the W Abu Dhabi Yas Island, our interest was piqued immediately. For a venue that was already an established hit with their B.I.G. brunch, Wet Deck, W Lounge and more, we were curious to see how well these new openings would stack up. But when Brooklyn Chop House and Pappas Taverna descended on the capital for their Abu Dhabi iterations just as we kicked into high gear for Formula One weekend in December, we knew there was something special cooking. If you missed our visit to the Brooklyn Chop House last month, read all about it here. A gorgeous spread at Pappas Taverna Intrigued? We thought so. Now, we're here to tell you about the time we gave in to the Mediterranean charm of Pappas Taverna and their menu of great Greek grub. While Brooklyn Chop House teleports you to the Big Apple with its dimmed lights, red brick walls and intimate booths, Pappas does a 180 but ensures it's equally, if not more impressive. Walk through their doors and you feel like you're invited into one big drawing room – welcoming, well-lit, bustling with hungry diners and enthusiastic staff. The energy is palpable. Stroll around their curved bar, peer into their theatrical kitchen, and flop down on their al fresco terrace if the weather's as gorgeous as it was when we visited. Images: supplied When it's time to dine, you'll find yourself drifting away to the sun-drenched shores of Greece, as you sail across a menu that's as impressive with its star picks as it is with its unsung heroes. We recommend beginning your culinary odyssey with the Greek onion soup (Dhs60). It's creamy, packed with flavour, and ideal for those cooler days – and we'll admit it was the Granny Smith apple on the menu that got us to pick it over equally enticing salad options such as the horiatiki salata (Dhs60), with those Kalamata olives that fans of Mediterranean fare can never stop raving about. As much as we love a classic, you don't visit a restaurant inspired by an islander's dream without sampling their oceanic delights. Which is where the lobster pasta (Dhs180) makes its entrance, and stays until you crown it the star of your meal. With fresh linguine, star anise, and of course, tender lobster, this dish has the carbs you want from a main, but keeps it light in signature Greek style. It's fresh, flavoursome, and healthful, and a dish you can easily enjoy for dinner. If you didn't believe certain cuisines blend healthful creations without sacrificing taste, restaurants like Pappas Taverna are the sort of dining experience that will change your perception. Dessert is an easy pick for us, with a sweet ending of the Greek yoghurt (Dhs55) – but this is the stuff of the isles, not the aisles – so it's topped off with golden honey or cherry preserves. Excellent finish. We almost forgot you clicked on this piece for 3 reasons to try Pappas Taverna at W Abu Dhabi Yas Island (although we've given you almost thirty), so here you are: fresh, flavourful fare; a friendly, minimalistic ambiance that will transport you to the shores of Greece in a second; and thirdly, the fact that it's one of Abu Dhabi's most exciting new restaurant openings. Here are 24 others that opened their doors in '24. What's On Verdict: Kali Oreksi, Abu Dhabi – your dinner plans just made themselves. Pappas Taverna, W Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Tel: (0)2 656 0000. @wabudhabi > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
