DO OR DINE: 6 WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE FIRST WEEK OF 2023 IN ABU DHABI

Happy New Year!


Whether you have set New Year's resolutions, or just taking each day as it comes with new rollercoasters, exceptions plant based deals and some great ways to get fit, we have have something for everyone this first week of January 2023.


It's DO OR DINE

DO: RIDE A NEW ROLLERCOASTER AT FERARRI WORLD


Rollercoaster fans rejoice! After a long wait, Yas Island Annual Pass holders can ride the brand-new Mission Ferrari rollercoaster this week in a special preview event. Riders will reach speeds of 72km/h, with 5 launches, and a world first sideways drop. This 5D immersive mega coaster will put you in the driving seat of a spy car, with stunning special effects and sets. Annual pass holders can try out this amazing new ride from January 5th and it will be open to the general public from January 12th.


Location: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Date: From 5th January 2023

Time: TBC

Book: https://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/en/booking

DINE: GRAB AN AMAZING VEGANUARY DEAL AT CAFÉ 302


Are you giving up meat in January? Veganuary is an international movement which aims to make veganism more visible and accessible throughout the world, by encouraging people to try a plant-based diet for January (and maybe beyond). Café 302 has always been at the forefront of vegan cuisine in Abu Dhabi, with a varied menu from exceptional vegan burgers to a vegan afternoon tea, and now they are offering diners a taste of veganism with an affordable “Best of Vegan” menu, a 2-course menu with a drink for just AED89 pp. We love the look of the penne vegan bolognaise and the lemon couscous with roasted cauliflower and broccoli ... and make sure to leave some room for dessert! And to sweeten the deal even more, BB+ members get this deal for a special price of AED66.


Location: Café 302, Al Maha Arjaan

Date: 1st – 31st January 2023

Time: 6AM - 11PM

Price: AED89 | AED66 for BB+ members

Book: 02 610 6688


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DO: RUN FOR 20% OFF AT PIHOUL GAMING


If getting fitter topped your list of New Year’s resolutions this year, the competitive fun run at Al Qana this weekend might be a great way to start! Taking place on Saturday 7th January, this family fun run has a distance for all abilities including 10km, 5km, 3km, and 1km routes. Pound the pavement alongside the beautiful Al Qana waterside, with views of the Abu Dhabi Aquarium and the marina. The race starts at 7AM, and costs AED57.75 to enter.


All participants will receive a race medal and certificateas well as a 20% off voucher for Pixhoul Gaming, a brand-new virtual reality and eSports gaming hub at Al Qana.


Location: Al Qana

Date: Saturday, 7th January 2022

Time: 7AM staggered start | Registration from 6AM

Price: AED57.75

Book: https://www.premieronline.com/event/al_qana_community_run_6241

DINE: HEAD TO AN ENCHANTED BRUNCH AT EMIRATES PALACE


Could this new brunch be your first brunch of 2023?! Have some fun with the whole family with Vendome’s Enchanted Brunch. With a load of entertainment and activities this brunch should keep every member of your family entertained, including planting stations, arts and crafts tables, balloon modelling, face painting, and mini chef sessions. Live music, games and dancing, and roaming animals are also promised on the bill.


Location: Vendome, Emirates Palace

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Price: Soft AED350 | House AED450 | Sparkling AED550 | Champagne AED650 | Kids 4-11 AED150

Book: 02 690 7999

DINE: ENJOY A VEGAN BRUNCH AT THE EDITION


A fabulous way to introduce yourself to plant-based eating is to try out the vegan brunch on Sundays at Market at Edition. Enjoy a 3-course menu in a relaxed setting, fusing global gourmet flavours, quality plant-based ingredients, and creative food science techniques. The menu, created by celebrity chef Tom Aikens, includes choices such as charred aubergine steak, a chia-based pizza, and king kale salad with shitake, and of course desserts and unlimited drinks. 


This is perfect for those of you wanting a more health-conscious start to 2023 without skimping on flavour or quality.


Location: Market, Edition

Date: Every Saturday and Sunday

Time: 1PM – 5PM (2 hour sitting)

Price: Soft AED155 | House AED255

Book; 02 208 0000

DO: GET YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TICKED OFF AT CHAPTERS FITNESS AT YAS LINKS


Chapters Fitness & Soul is opening at Yas Links Golf Club this week and is a great place to start 2023 as you mean to go on, or just give you an excuse to eat more leftover Christmas chocolate! The space offers a full schedule of classes such as barre, Pilates, power yoga, as well as prenatal fitness classes and children’s ballet lessons and they're giving their first 20 sign ups 4 weeks of unlimited classes for just AED300. 


Location: Chapters Studio, Yas Links Golf Club

Book: info@chaptersstudio.com

Lorenna White

1/3/2023