From Margarita Mondays To Saturday Fiestas, Barbossa Has The Answer To Abu Dhabi’s Summer
It might still feel like summer in Abu Dhabi (because, well, it is), but Barbossa’s answering with ice-cold cocktails, bold bites, and vibes hotter than the Yas Bay sun. Whether it’s margaritas on a Monday, tacos on a Tuesday, or a brunch that turns Saturdays into a full-blown fiesta, the venue has packed the week with reasons to swap your sunscreen for a salt rim.
Margarita Monday
Blue Monday? Not at Barbossa. From 7PM onwards, guests can enjoy 2 hours of unlimited margaritas for just AED99 per person. Sip your way through bold, refreshing flavours like the Apple Sting, the Creamy Berry with rich fruity notes, or El Pistolero, a fiery twist on the classic margarita.
The Details:
What: 2 Hours of unlimited margaritas
When: Monday, 7PM onwards
Price: AED99 per person
Taco Tuesday
Tuesdays at Barbossa taste like a fiesta with 2 hours of unlimited tacos and margaritas for just 180AED per person. We’re talking handmade corn tortillas, stacked with bold flavours and served with your choice of salsa verde or tomatillo salsa. Authentic, punchy, and seriously addictive. Come hungry. Stay thirsty. Leave very, very happy.
The Details:
What: 2 Hours of unlimited tacos and margaritas
When: Tuesday, all day
Price: 130AED for the non-alcoholic drinks package per person; 180AED for the alcoholic drinks package per person
Ladies Night
Thursdays are for the girls at Barbossa as ladies enjoy free-flowing house spirits, wine, and prosecco from 8PM to 11PM. No entry fee. No minimum spend. Just good vibes, loud laughs, and a dancefloor that doesn’t quit.
The Details:
What: Free-flowing house spirits, wine and prosecco
When: Thursday, 8PM to 11PM
Price: Free
Friday Live Music Sessions
Barbossa brings the beat every Friday evening. A live mariachi band kicks things off at 8:30PM, lighting up the floor with high-energy Latin rhythms – and when they wrap, the DJ takes over to keep the vibe going ‘til late. So grab your crew and get ready for a Friday that hits all the right notes.
The Details:
What: Live mariachi band and DJ
When: Friday, mariachi band, 8.30PM to 10PM; DJ, 10PM to late.
Price: Free
Happy Hour
The hottest happy hour in the bay, sip on ice-cold drinks for just 30AED each Monday to Friday, 3PM to 7PM. Start early, stay late, and let the good times pour.
The Details:
What: Happy Hour
When: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 7PM
Price: 30 AED
Business Lunch
A deal-clincher in its own right, Barbossa’s Business Lunch is the midday game-changer you didn’t know you needed – served Monday to Friday, and packed with Latin-American fire. Start with something fresh, like the Barbossa Ceviche, then dive into two tacos (the Achiote Chicken and Crispy Cod are crowd favourites). For mains, the Mexican Chorizo Quesadilla brings the smoky heat, with Churros sealing the deal. Oh, and did we mention it comes with two drinks? Margarita or prosecco. Your lunch break just levelled up.
The Details:
What: Business lunch
When: Monday to Friday, noon to 4PM
Price: AED80 for three courses or AED99 for four courses and two drinks per person (margarita or prosecco).
Saturday Brunch
Brunch at Barbossa brings the spirit of Latin America straight to Yas Bay with live DJs, ice-cold drinks, cocktails that don’t hold back, and bold Mexican bites.
Dig into flavour-packed favourites like Mexican Chicken Flautas, Achiote Chicken Tacos, and Slow-Cooked Lamb Barbacoa. Then finish strong with a slice of house-made Tres Leches and another round (or two). It’s loud, it’s lively, and it’s the only way to brunch.
The Details:
What: Saturday brunch with live entertainment
When: Every Saturday, 1PM to 5PM
Price: AED249 per person (Soft package), AED399 per person (House package), AED599 per person (Champagne package).
Sunday Funday
Whether you’re riding the weekend high or refusing to let it end, Barbossa’s got your Sunday plans sorted. From noon until 1AM, it’s buy one, get one free on selected drinks and 20% discount on your favourite bites.
The Details:
What: Buy one, get one free on selected drinks and 20% off food
When: Every Sunday, noon to 1AM
Price: A la carte
Barbossa is open Sunday to Wednesday noon to 1AM, Thursday to Friday noon to 3AM, and Saturday 1PM to 3AM.
Barbossa is located at The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
For bookings and enquiries, please email reservations@barbossa.ae or call +971 50 185 8068.
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