YAS ACRES LONG WEEKENDER: 4 AMAZING DAYS OF ENTERTAINMENT

Yas Acres, the newest edition to the Abu Dhabi golf scene, nestled in the heart of the Yas Acres community, has blasted onto our radars with its sweeping 9-hole golf course and fabulous food offerings including the much-celebrated Roast at Roots.


To celebrate the official opening of the season, Yas Acres is hosting a four-day family community event from Thursday, 20th October to Sunday 23rd October – with tons of FREE activities, special DISCOUNTS on food offerings, a BRAND-NEW brunch, and the highlight of the weekend the opening of TWO new restaurants – Acres Grill House and The Black Room.


Read on to find out all the fun things you and your family can enjoy at the Yas Acres Long Weekender.

THURSDAY

20TH OCTOBER


AL DAY AL FORNO AT ROOTS

9AM – 10PM


Kicking things off on Thursday, 20th October, casual dining restaurant Roots will be open all day serving their special Al Forno menu. Relax in the calming atmosphere while drinking in views of the lake and the golf course beyond as you tuck in to ten specially-curated dishes, cooked in the restaurant’s Queen oven, starting at just AED49.


FREE PADEL CLINICS

5PM – 8PM


Play this fast-paced hybrid of squash and tennis and be sure to work up a sweat! On Thursday evening, from 5PM – 8PM, you will be treated to a FREE padel clinic, with complimentary rental of all equipment and Yas Acres own padel coaches will be on hand offering you tips and tricks for you to hone your skills, teach you the rules and generally upskill!


THE BLACK ROOM LAUNCH

7PM - 10PM


One for the adults. Experience The Black Room - Yas Acres own whiskey and cigar lounge. Celebrate the launch with a Japanese whiskey and cigar experience, with a live jazz band, walk-around magician, and a sharing platter paired with 3 whiskey drinks. Booking is recommended.


AED150 per person

FRIDAY

21ST OCTOBER

 

ACRES GRILL HOUSE LAUNCH

5PM – 11PM


On Friday we see the opening of Yas Acres, brand new, steak house and grill, the Acres Grill House. You can expect excellent cuts of meat, expertly prepared by the talented team of chefs, in beautiful surroundings, with a terrace overlooking the course for those cooler events. To celebrate the launch, Yas Acres will be putting on a special sharing set-menu with a welcome drink and beverage pairings. You need to book!

Soft AED240 | House AED490


ARTS AND CRAFTS AND AL FORNO AT ROOTS

9AM - 10AM


The Al Forno menu will continue all day at Roots for you to please those grumbling tummies, and there will be a free kids arts and craft activity corner set up from 5PM to 8PM.

SATURDAY

22ND OCTOBER

 

FREE FAMILY POOL DAY

ALL DAY


Saturday really ramps up with FREE use of the pool and splash pad for all kids (and just AED50 for accompanying adults). Splash around all day while kids enjoy complimentary swimming, gymnastics and football clinics for all ages and abilities so mums and dads can have a relax too! 


A live DJ will be hitting the decks at 3PM for a family pool party vibe!


CRAFT MARKET

11AM – 8PM


As well as enjoying the Al Forno menu at Roots, there will be an all-day craft market to wander from 11AM to 8PM, which includes a kids buffet and loads of amazing additional activities for the kids and teenagers including a bouncy castle, face painting, mug painting, jewellery making, balloon modelling and a magic show!

LADIES PINK GOLF DAY

9AM Start | AED200 per player


Calling all you lady golfers, Saturday is a day just for you with the Yas Acres Ladies Pink Golf Day. 


Starting at 9AM with a welcome beverage (either prosecco, bucks fizz, tea or coffee) and yummy pastries on arrival, ladies will then move on to the course for a spectacular pairs event with amazing prizes from Ping and Titleist. 


Rest your weary legs, after a game well played, with sharing platters and bubbles!

   

50% DINING DISCOUNT AT ACRES GRILL HOUSE, THE BLACK ROOM & ROOTS

7PM – 9PM


As if the day couldn’t get any better, on Saturday night, from 7PM – 9PM, revellers can enjoy an amazing discount of 50% across all of Yas Acres restaurants; including casual dining at Roots, the new elevated steakhouse Acres Grill House and the swanky, new whiskey and cigar lounge The Black Room. 

SUNDAY

23RD OCTOBER


FESTIVAL OF GOLF

9AM – 5PM


For both new golfers and experienced professionals, there is something for everyone at Yas Acres Festival of Golf on Sunday! Newbies can pick up some tips from the coaching team in a complimentary beginner’s golf clinic from 2PM to 5PM. And avid golfers can get involved in numerous tournaments throughout the day including the Par 3 Challenge, Long Drive Challenge and Nearest to the Pin with some great prizes up for grabs.


·     Par 3 Challenge – 9AM – 12PM

·     Long Drive Challenge – 12PM – 2PM. Prize: Win a Titleist TSR Driver (Men’s, Ladies & Juniors

·     Free Beginners Golf Clinics, 2PM-5PM.

·     Nearest to the Pin Challenge, 2PM-5PM. Prize: Win an SM9 Wedge (Men's, Ladies & Juniors’)

·     Putting Challenge, 2PM-5PM. Prize: Win a Scotty Cameron Putter (Men's, Ladies & Juniors’)


For golf enthusiasts there’s a full schedule of events across all four days; with member and society events – find out more information here.


ACRES BIG SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH LIVE MUSIC AND KIDS ENTERTAINMENT

12:30PM – 3:30PM


Don't miss the brand-new Acres Big Sunday Brunch! With a decadent feast spanning across all three restaurants, there will be something to suit everyone’s palate. With live music, spectacular views of the course and the Festival of Golf itself, along with a magic show and kids activities to keep the little ones busy, it promises to be an amazing way to finish off the weekend in style!


Every Sunday starting on the 23rd

12:30Pm - 3:30PM

Soft AED250 | House AED380 | Kids AED99

Lorenna White

10/14/2022