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29-01-2025
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5 great spots to celebrate Chinese New Year in Abu Dhabi
Let the celebrations begin… While your traditional New Year celebrations might be done for the year, there's much more to look forward to. On that note, here are 6 great ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways Welcome the Year of the Snake when you fly with the UAE's national airline, Etihad Airways on January 29 (yes, that's today). Even before you're on board, the Etihad Lounges at Zayed International Airport (AUH) will serve a special themed menu for all guests flying in premium cabins, and for eligible Etihad Guest members. It will also feature a live cooking station, with chefs serving up traditional dishes. Once you're on board, however, flights to and from Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore and Shanghai will be serving a carefully curated menu that symbolises prosperity and good luck. Delicious treats you can look forward to include the prosperity salad with salmon and dragon fruit, shrimp and chicken fried dumplings, black pepper beef with shimeji mushrooms and of course, a dessert of mandarin and dark chocolate cake with passion fruit and mango. You'll also receive a traditional red envelope with chocolate gold coins to celebrate the new year. @etihad Hakkasan Abu Dhabi Celebrate Chinese New Year at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, where fine Cantonese dining meets rich traditions. At this Michelin-starred destination renowned for its memorable celebrations, you'll be able to dig in to a limited-edition menu and cocktail offering, enhanced by traditional lion dances. Highlights include the golden 'Yuan Bao' with king crab, caviar, and rice berry, a snake fruit, persimmon, and avocado salad, plum-braised beef short ribs with a pineapple plum glaze and the lucky red envelope, a striking dessert featuring mango curry mousse, cashew peanut praline, and mango passionfruit sorbet. Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi until February 12, 6pm to 11.30pm, Dhs598. Tel: (0)2 690 7739. @hakkasanabudhabi Shift your Chinese New Year celebrations onto the fast lane with Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, as a series of exciting thrills and experiences are planned for guests of all ages. The park will be adorned with gorgeous decorations and shall feature high-energy lion dancers, mesmerising ribbon dancers and acrobatic performances. Adding to the excitement, beloved characters Bella, Jack and Gio will make special appearances in their celebratory outfits, ready to charm guests and create picture-perfect moments. Make sure you visit the wishing tree to hang ribbons and make heartfelt wishes for a prosperous year ahead. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. @ferrariworldyasisland Dai Pai Dong Chinese New Year at Rosewood Abu Dhabi equals a special family reunion dinner (from Dhs388) at their gorgeous in-house Chinese eat on Jan 29, Dai Pai Dong. There's also options such as the prosperity set menu with a la carte options (Dhs388), a lantern festival on February 12 (from Dhs388), Wok Hei brunch on February 1 and 8 (from Dhs298), plus the Yum Cha brunch on February 2 and 9 (from Dhs298), with those last two ones inclusive of live entertainment. Happy New Year. Dai Pai Dong, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, prices vary. @rosewoodabudhabi Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi Celebrate Chinese New Year at Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi this year, with a host of activities ranging from a traditional lion dance on January 29 to a special afternoon tea from January 29 to February 28 and plenty of treasures at Shang Palace from February 9 to 23. From handcrafted culinary treasures with set menus, signature brunches and exclusive beverages, as well as a Gongfu tea ceremony with resident tea master Liu Pin, as well as the prosperity brunch from January 29 to February 2, there's a rich celebration waiting to be discovered here. Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi, Rabdan, Abu Dhabi, January 29 onwards. @shangrilaabudhabi Four Seasons Abu Dhabi At The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Four Seasons Abu Dhabi's Eclipse Terrace Lounge will have you enjoying a culinary journey of prosperity all the way until February 2. Delight in a special Chinese New Year set menu featuring dishes like golden crab consommé, tea-smoked duck breast and jasmine panna cotta, set against the stunning Abu Dhabi skyline. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, from Dhs400, until February 2. @fsabudhabi
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27-01-2025
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6 amazing things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: January 27 to 30
We're about to send off January in Abu Dhabi… The new year had just begun, and now the first month is nearly over, and we firmly believe time is not a real thing. 2025 came with the promise of unforgettable fun, both during the weekdays and the weekends. So far, it has delivered – this week is no different. Take your pick. Monday, January 27 Take a free yoga class Native Cafe is offering a free yoga and meditation session for the perfect way to start your week on a relaxed and recharged note. Join Taghrid Khouri as she takes you through a session of yoga, meditation and relaxation – a great way to start the week. Class at 11am. Native Cafe, Al Karama Complex, Abu Dhabi, Mon, Jan 27, 11am, Tel: (0) 50 515 8272, @ Tuesday, January 28 Live it up at Lock, Stock & Barrel Who says you can't have a mid-week ladies' night. According to our friends at LSB, Tuesdays are for getting lit, and we couldn't agree more. Tuesdays at LSB Yas Bay means free-flow drinks for the ladies from 8pm to 12am. No strings attached, just free drinks. Lock, Stock & Barrel, Yas Bay, Yas Island, Tues, 8pm to 12am, Try a Dubai export in the capital Heads up – Sushisamba Abu Dhabi is now open and ready for you to try. This is the celebrity hotspot and Dubai export you need to sample at least once. Try award-winning Japanese-Latin fare with breathtaking views of the corniche surrounding you. Sushisamba, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, Tel: ( 0) 2 811 5882, @sushisambaabudhabi Wednesday, January 29 Celebrate the Year of the Snake Ring in the Year of the Snake as the award-winning Dai Pai Dong celebrates Chinese New Year from January 29 to February 12 with a Family Reunion Dinner on January 28 and 29. Sample dishes such as lo hei, a vibrant Chinese New Year yee sheng salad, family reunion clay pot and the perfectly steamed yellow fish with soya sauce. Dai Pai Dong, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Jan 28 and 29, packages start at Dhs388, Tel: (0) 2 813 5550, @daipaidongad Check out a stunning sculpture Celebrating the intersection of art and culture in the heart of the capital, My Heart is Yours, a stunning sculpture by acclaimed artist Lorenzo Quinn is now on display at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi. The piece depicts the profound bond between two souls united by love and offers a deeply moving experience. Get your dose of art here. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, until Mar 2025, @fsabudhabi Thursday, January 30 Enjoy the gorgeous weather in the great outdoors This unique waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi runs along some of the capital's newer eats, with several of them being crowned winners at the prestigious What's On Abu Dhabi awards. You're also mere steps away from a cinema theater, and one of the capital's biggest attractions, The National Aquarium. Ideal for a leisurely stroll by yourself, with the family, or on date night. Images: Socials/Supplied/Getty > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
