10 Bargain Nights Out In Abu Dhabi

BROWN LION THURSDAY STEAK NIGHT

MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN

Is a meaty deal music to your ears? In one of the best steak deals in Abu Dhabi, the Brown Lion serves up some classics.  Choose from a marbled rib-eye, a good sirloin, a tenderloin or a tasty hangar steak and get two sides, a sauce and a glass of house wine with it. 

Added to this, this new bar offers live music on a Thursday night - what more do you need on a night out?!

Timing: Thursdays 6PM - 10PM

Price: AED99

Bookings: 02 304 7420

HYTES BAR

SOUTHERN SUN ABU DHABI

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If it’s a great mid-week deal with a view you’re looking for, Hytes Bar at Southern Sun is a great choice. Ramp things up with their happy hour deal every Friday, a pool party every Saturday night and 20% off with BB+, and it’s a recipe for a great night out without breaking the bank. 

What’s better than a night out on the 27th floor with fab views and a cold drink in your hand? A pool party on the 27th floor! Beat the heat and enjoy a Saturday night out in style at Hytes Skyline Pool Party - whether you are sipping on your favourite beverage poolside or enjoying a dip in the chilled water. Add some banging tunes from the resident DJ and 20% off food and drinks - you’re sorted. Ladies score free entry and two complimentary drinks to kick the evening off, and the AED99 entry fee for the guys includes two drinks as well - not bad at all. See you on the rooftop downtown! 

Timing: Skyline Pool Party on Saturdays | 9PM - 2AM

Price: Free entry for ladies with two drinks | AED99 entry for gents with two drinks

Bookings: 056 515 3388

TUESDAY BUTCHER’S BLOCK

SOFRA BLD,  SHANGRI-LA ABU DHABI

How to make a dreary Tuesday exciting? Head to Sofra BLD for the Butcher’s Block!

Sofra has already made a name for itself as a go-to spot for brunch, but it’s the weekday buffet nights that are catching our eye at the moment - these beauties are a great option for a bit of a mid-week buffet deal, that’s a cut above many of the rest. 

This Tuesday theme night is both all about the meat and not all about the meat!

With a buffet with everything from t-bone to sushi, there’s going to be something to thrill you.

What did we love? The beef Wellington was excellent, the various Indian options were stand-out good, and we loved that you could get steak grilled to order. Desserts were also great - you could fill up on the sticky date pudding alone!

Timing: Tuesday 6:00-11:00

Price: Food package AED280 | Add unlimited soft drinks AED50 | Add unlimited beer & wine AED123

20% off food package with BB+

Booking: +971 2 509 8888

WEDNESDAY LADIES NIGHT AT CRAFT BY SIDE HUSTLE

THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH

What’s the best deal on a night out in Abu Dhabi? Free-flow house beverages for three hours that will set you back just AED99! That’s right, Craft - the UAE’s first and only brewery - is treating the ladies every Wednesday night from 7-10PM with bottomless drinks for just AED99.

You’ll need to book early - tables are snapped up fast, and it’s a bustling night out. Arrive early for happy hour - daily until 7PM - and be sure to taste your way through the top notch menu of southern-inspired dishes that nod to New Orleans soul food: beef brisket burnt ends sliders or a smokehouse platter are a great place to start.

Timing: Wednesdays | 7-10PM

Price: AED99 free flow house beverages for ladies! (99 AED minimum spend for gents)

Bookings: 02 631 9855

FRIDAY BUBBLES AND BEATS AT OSMO

HILTON ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND

Do you love:

• French champagne?
• A terrace or indoor seating with a fabulous view?
• Excellent live music with a vibe to match?

Bubbles & Beats at Osmo is the Friday night destination you’ve been looking for!

An ornate gold bath full to the brim with Taittinger - the ‘bubbles’ - on ice sits in pride of place against an elegant but relaxed backdrop: comfy loungers and moody lighting welcome you to the weekend, with picture perfect pool and palm views aplenty. At AED295 a pop, it’s a great deal - and cheaper than the liquor store, who can argue with that?

Perfect for a sparkly girls night out, date night, a catch up with friends or pre- or post-dinner drinks that will impress, you can settle in with a bottle (or two) of bubbles and wile away your Friday night in style!

Timing: Fridays | 6PM - midnight

Price: AED295 per bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve | bar bites a la carte

Booking: +971-2-2086900 or email dineatosmo@hilton.com

MARGARITA MONDAY

BARBOSSA | YAS BAY

What better way to banish Monday-itis than with unlimited margaritas? We can’t think of one! Barbossa is one of the best bars in Abu Dhabi and is pouring out the good stuff for just AED99 - at that price you don’t even need an excuse.

The chic interiors and excellent vibe make this an ideal spot for drinks, no matter what day it is, and we’re big fans of the food: from birria tacos and crispy chicken flautas to a slice of tres leches cake for dessert, it all gets a tick of approval. If the margaritas win you over, check out their Saturday brunch for an afternoon that’s all killer, no filler. Inside tip? Tequila Fridays will nab you a free shot for the ladies, every Friday from 10PM!

This cracking deal is available all day - so if Monday is feeling a little too hard, pop a cheeky meeting in your calendar and pop out for a long - and liquid - lunch!

Timing: Mondays | all day | open from 12PM

Price: AED99 for unlimited margaritas

Bookings: 050 185 8068

FRIDAY DRUNCH AT PORTER'S

GRAND MILLENNIUM AL WAHDA

If you're looking for a big Friday afternoon/night out at one of the bars in Abu Dhabi, the Porter's Friday Drunch is a great place to start. It starts at 3PM, making it a great after school drunch for teachers.

Dishes are delivered to your table: start your drunch with sharing nachos, sliders, a massive combo platter and a great broccoli dish, great for vegetarians. Choosing a main might pose a problem for you when the choices are the Porter's pot pie, fish and chips, a good rib-eye, tons of burger options and a salmon fillet - have your table order a few different options and share, if you're too excited to order your own.

There's a good range of drinks in the basic package:

• 2 bottled beers
• 2 draught beers
• red and white wine
• spirits
• the classic margarita, Moscow mule, cosmopolitan

The premium package gets you Aperol spritz, negroni, espresso martini, mimosa and old fashioned, as well as a sparkling wine option - these are quite the step up.

There's a live band from 9.30PM - the outstanding sax player is worth sticking around for.

This is a great get-your-jeans-on-and-head-out Friday night option - we're here for it!

Timing: 3PM - 9PM

Price: AED99 for a 2 hour beverage package, AED169 for 3 hour beverage package, AED199 for 3 hours beverage package and combo platter

Booking: 056 685 0539

SUNDAY FAJITA FIESTA AT LOCA RESTAURANT AND BAR

THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH

We know Loca for offering the best nightlife in Abu Dhabi, but did you know Loca offers Mexican madness every night of the week? There are some cracking deals to make you say ole, and we love the Sunday fajita night for it's fabulous sizzling fajita platters (choose from chicken, beef or veggie). Add on either two beers or two house wines and you make an incredibly good value meal. While you're there, we recommend you add some churros - these are epic and well worth a bit of extra spend.

Timing: Sundays, all day from 12PM - midnight

Price: AED129 for unlimited margaritas

Bookings: 050 185 8068

THE IRISH VICKERS

AL RAHA & WTC

Looking for some fun in the heart of downtown or at Al Raha? Settle in for some good old fashioned Irish hospitality at The Irish Vickers Al Raha or The Hub, WTC. With a stack of deals throughout August, as well as their weekly specials and a happy hour Monday to Saturday from 12-7PM, you’ll find plenty to keep you satisfied. Add to that plenty of screens to keep an eye on your favourite game and fun extras like bowling lanes and darts at the WTC venue, and it’s easy to while away an evening full of Irish spirit (or spirits). 

Highlights? 

• Welcome Back Brunch | 22nd August | Al Raha. Brunch from 2-6PM (AED149) | Drunch from 6-9PM (Ladies AED99 | Gents AED149)
• Ed Sheeran Tribute Night | 30th August | Al Raha

Look out for special deals for teachers, including a Teacher’s Brunch at WTC and a Teacher’s Quiz Night at Al Raha (valid ID required & offers apply to selected events)

Timing: daily | 12PM-4AM

Price: brunch from AED149 | drunch from AED99 (ladies) and AED149 (gents)

Bookings: +971 50 393 5529

ADAM’S BEER KITCHEN 

REEM ISLAND

Adam’s is a popular choice for Reemers and anyone who lives close by. Great for casual afterwork drinks, they serve up casual pub food at decent prices. With the addition of their renovated beer garden, it’s quite a buzzing spot for a drink and one of only a couple of licensed venues on Reem Island - another big tick. You’ll often struggle to find a table on weekends (especially if the weather is nice), so book ahead if you have a bigger group

Teachers - whether you’re new to Abu Dhabi or returning for another year hard at work in the city - are well looked after, too: alongside a daily discount, enjoy a Teacher’s Quiz Night on August 20th with welcome drinks for all teachers (valid ID is required, so be sure to bring it along). 

Timing: daily | 12PM - 2AM | until 3AM Friday - Sunday

Price: various | daily happy hour 

Bookings: 056 863 7522

VICTOR’S IRISH BAR 

MILLENNIUM RAWDHAT

For the good craic and good times, Victor’s - conveniently located at the bottom of the island - is a great choice. Offering everything from weekly brunch and drunch, happy hours, roast dinner and live music, you’ll find good vibes at a good price every day of the week. 

Another one that’s great for teachers looking to network - with a pint in hand - this August, Victor’s is offering a daily discount for all teachers, along with pints for just AED25. Bring your mates - groups of 5+ teachers get a free round of shots or regular drinks - and each visit earns an entry to their Mega Raffle Draw. Don’t forget your valid teacher’s ID along to avail these specials. 

Timing: daily | 12PM - 3.30AM | from 10AM Saturday & Sunday 

Price: various | daily happy hour 

Bookings: 050 393 5529

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