Where To Go On A Friday Night In Abu Dhabi

It's Friday night in Abu Dhabi: looking for a perfect date night, a cracking drinks deal, a Mexican feast or more of a party vibe? Head out to one of our fantastic Friday picks and you'll be sure to start the weekend off right!

Barbossa

Yas Bay Waterfront

Barbossa’s reputation precedes them, and you’d struggle to ever have a bad night at this popular Mexican establishment! Buckets of fun any night of the week - from ladies night to Saturday brunch - we do have a soft spot for Barbossa on a Friday! It’s a buzzing spot to be in Yas Bay with waterfront views, funky interiors and a fun crowd. 

Happy hour kicks off from 3PM-7PM with beverages from AED30, including spirits, wine, prosecco and of course margaritas. If you can swing an early mark for work, head in for their business lunch. Available from 12-4PM, this set menu will set you back just AED80 for 3 courses and AED99 for 4 courses - with 2 drinks included, it’s a steal and you’ll absolutely not leave hungry. The perfect stomach lining to keep you going through happy hour - and the night ahead!  

Timing: Friday | happy hour from 3PM - 7PM | business lunch 12PM - 4PM

Bookings: +971501858068

Porters English Pub

Grand Millennium Al Wahda

20% off total bill with BB+ - sign up here if you haven’t already.

If you want a classic English pub vibe coupled with a band who knows their way around a stage - and one that has the UAE cred to back it up - make sure you catch The H2O Band at Porters every Friday night. Performing in the UAE since 2003, these guys are the real deal - you’re in for a well-oiled machine when they take the stage. From jazz, classical and retro, to pop, rock, and hits from the 1950s right up to your 2020s bangers. Catch them performing at Porter's every week for a toe-tapping good time.

Paired with 20% off the total bill (excluding happy hour drinks) for BB+ members, it’s a Friday night out that just keeps on giving. Line your stomach with some good pub grub and boogie your way into the weekend! 

When: Friday | band starts from 9.30PM until late

Bookings: 02 495 3936

Bubbles & Beats at Osmo

Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

If you love: 

French Champagne,

A terrace with a fabulous view,

And excellent live music with a vibe to match?

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

Make the most of the outdoor terrace while the weather is good - and revel in those balmy Abu Dhabi evenings that feel like you’re on holidays - or take a seat inside for equally chic vibes. An ornate gold bath full to the brim with Taittinger is a nice touch against an elegant but relaxed backdrop: comfy lounges 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?

The ‘beats’ come in the form of a DJ booth and super talented duo, all on hand to ensure the vibe is on point all evening long. Insider tip? It’s a perfect destination before a show at nearby Etihad Arena. Kicking off from 6PM, you can pull a Cinderella and enjoy Champagne until midnight. Peckish? Bar bites are available a la carte if you’re feeling snacky. 

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

The Warehouse Wine and Tapas Bar

Pearl Rotana 

Enjoy 20% off a la carte & 20% off Wine & Cheese night for BB+ members - if you aren’t a member yet sign up here!

A stone’s throw from ADNEC and Zayed Sports City, don’t let this one fly under your radar. The Warehouse is a little bit of a nightlife hidden gem that punches well above its paygrade: their central location, debonair decor and delicious nightly deals make this the ideal spot for a catch up with your mates or for an impromptu date night. It’s a perfect spot for afterwork drinks on a Friday - happy hour kicks off from 5PM with drinks from AED20 - and live music heats up later in the evening as you settle in for Friday night with their resident singer rolling out plenty of  international hits. 

You’ll also find one of the only Friday Wine and Cheese nights in the city - a night you can properly make the most of those free-flowing vinos alongside a tasty cheese and charcuterie board. Insider tip? BB+ members can enjoy this AED185 deal for just AED148 with our 20% off. Tasty!

Timing: Friday | live music from 8PM | happy hour from 5PM

Bookings: 02 307 5552

Sorso

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal 

Looking for a Friday night with a bit of everything? A fancy setting, fabulous live music, tasty drinks deals and even a sneaky BB+ menu if you’re a member? Sorso is right up your alley! The unmatched Tracy Preston is back in residence (you can catch her every Wednesday to Saturday) and lighting up the stage from 9PM. Along with her band, she’s lighting up the stage and you’re in for a proper treat - a vibey repertoire of modern RNB, soul and even some gospel tunes to show off her angelic voice. After wowing judges and audiences alike on The Voice back in 2020, we’re stoked to see Tracy take the stage again with a regular spot in Abu Dhabi. 

Sorso is the perfect backdrop to start your weekend, with moody interiors, a tidy selection of drinks and most importantly, room to dance. If you aren’t a big dancer, it’s just as fun to sink into a comfy seat and enjoy the show - but be warned, you’ll be tempted to join in as the band gets going. 

Open: Friday | 9PM - 12AM

Bookings: 02 818 8203