Abu Dhabi Things To Do This Weekend, 30 Jan To 1 Feb
Attend the 50 Best Signature Session @ Taparelle
As part of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Signature Sessions, Taparelle will host a one-night-only collaborative dinner, bringing together two acclaimed chefs in the lead-up to the awards ceremony on Saturday, 31 January.
For this special evening, Taparelle’s Head Chef Omaka Marie will be joined by Erwann Lance of Le Petit Cornichon (ranked No.46 on the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants list). Together, they will present a shared menu inspired by French–Italian flavours and modern bistronomic cooking.
Rooted in seasonality and simplicity, the experience celebrates thoughtful technique, quality ingredients, and the easy conviviality that defines Mediterranean dining – a relaxed, social table designed for lingering, conversation, and discovery.
When: Saturday, 31 January 2026, 8pm
Price: AED 500 per person, including beverages
For bookings and enquiries, call 02 657 5832 or email info@taparelle.com.
Make a splash at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club’s BBQ Pool Party
Yas Acres Golf & Country Club is making a splash as the pool reopens with a BBQ Pool Re-Opening Party packed with sunshine, flavour, and feel-good family energy. Expect a full day of poolside fun, from sizzling BBQ favourites and refreshing drinks to a lively, relaxed atmosphere made for kicking back, cooling off, and enjoying the day together.
Plenty is happening for younger guests, too. Children aged 18 months to 6 years can dive into a complimentary MiniSports coaching session on the lawn by the pool, where expert coaches turn movement, coordination, and active play into a fun, high-energy experience. While the kids stay busy and smiling, parents can stretch out poolside and soak up the buzz.
When: Saturday, 31 January 2026, 9am to 7pm. MiniSports free session: 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: AED 150 per adult (includes AED 100 F&B credit). Free for kids 11 years and under.
For more info, call +971 50 757 4808 or email dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com.
Grab a juicy burger at the newest spot in Yas Bay, Bayside Burger Co.
There’s a new reason to drift down to Yas Bay. Bayside Burger Co. has officially opened, bringing a dose of retro beach culture, neon-lit interiors, and burgers that don’t apologise for being indulgent. Set right on the waterfront overlooking Yas Beach, it’s casual in all the right ways.
Inside, it’s sunshine-yellow accents, playful details, and a touch of good chaos; outside, a terrace made for people-watching and post-beach hangs. The menu sticks to classics, done properly: wagyu smash burgers stacked into house-made Hokkaido-style soft buns, fries that fully steal the spotlight (the Big Kahuna Loaded Fries are not subtle), and a sweet finish of soft serve, sundaes, milkshakes, and soda fountain nostalgia.
Drinks keep the mood light – frozen Margaritas and Mai Tais, ice-cold beers (including the city’s first topless cans), plus wine, bubbles, and slushies for all ages.
When: Daily, noon to midnight.
For bookings and enquiries, call 025 639 329 or email enquiries@baysideburger.ae.
Join the Fiesta De Familia Brunch at Barbossa
This Sunday, Barbossa leans fully into family mode with a new Fiesta De Familia Brunch that blends bold modern Mexican flavours with easy waterfront energy – relaxed enough for parents, lively enough to keep younger guests engaged.
The sharing-style menu opens with three starters, followed by two tacos and one fajita dish, and finishes on a sweet note with churros to share. Adults enjoy three drinks of choice from a selection of cocktails, beers, wines, and more, keeping the afternoon light and social.
Kids get their own moment, too: a dedicated children’s menu with a main dish and three drinks, plus playful signature mocktails, from the Purple Colada, topped with colada foam, to Cotton Candy, crowned with a pink sugar cloud, and the fresh Ultra Azul with passion fruit, lime, mint, and soda. Add a dancer, face painting, and interactive entertainment, and the tone stays upbeat without ever tipping into chaos.
When: Sundays, noon to 4PM
Price: AED 199 per person; AED 49 per child (8 years and older)
For bookings and enquiries, call +971 50 185 8068 or email reservations@barbossa.ae.
Don’t miss a one-night-only omakase experience at NIRI
On Sunday, 1 February 2026, NIRI Restaurant & Bar – one of the region’s most acclaimed Japanese dining destinations – will host an unmissable 50 Best Signature Session, setting the stage for the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards week with a one-night-only culinary collaboration.
For this special evening, NIRI’s Executive Chef Yasuyuki Takemoto joins forces with Ali Ghzawi of ALEE (ranked No.13 on the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025). Together, the two chefs will present a meticulously curated omakase-style menu that brings their distinct culinary philosophies into dialogue; precision-driven Japanese technique meeting bold, expressive flavours from the Levant.
Designed as an intimate, chef-led experience, the evening offers guests a rare opportunity to experience two of the region’s most respected kitchens at their most personal. With limited seats and a menu created exclusively for the occasion, this Signature Session is a not-to-miss dining moment.
When: Sunday, 1 February 2026, 8pm
Price: AED 500 per person, including beverages
For bookings and enquiries, call +971 2 546 8886 or email reservations@nirirestaurant.com.
