Great Dining, Low Spend: January Dining Deals In Abu Dhabi

Dining out doesn't have to cost a ton: check out our picks for great Abu Dhabi dining experiences that won't cost you a kidney this January. Whether it's dinner with the family, drinks with your mates or a date night you're after, you'll find something to tick every box in our round up this month.

Tuesday Seafood Selection

Teatro

Park Rotana

Looking for great seafood deals in Abu Dhabi? Treat yourself on a Tuesday night to the Seafood Selection at Teatro. This newly refurbished restaurant puts on a great deal: for AED199 per person, you can get unlimited seafood with a glass of wine or AED299 for 2, with a bottle of wine. 

Timing: Tuesdays | 6PM onwards

Pricing: AED199 per person with a glass of wine | AED299 for 2 with a bottle of wine

Booking: 02 657 3317

Saturday Carne-val

Craft by Side Hustle

The Galleria al Maryah

Saturdays just got better! Carne-val at Craft is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to spend a ton but wants great food, super drinks as well as games and vibes to  be the flavour of their Saturday afternoon.  

Buy a smokehouse platter for AED150 which comes with deliciousness like brisket, queso, wings,  and Chef Troy’s superb andouille sausage. Choose your sides - get the mac n cheese or the potato, both so good. With your platter, order the house Side Hustle beer for AE10 until the keg is empty, bottles of prosecco for under AED100 and enjoy more great drinks deals. This is massively cost saving!

With every drink you buy, you get a token to play one of the fantastic games - we love the ring toss, the guess the hops in the jar and the timed Jenga game … there are tons more, they’re all fun and the competition is high to win fabulous prizes.  

There’s nothing not to like about this brilliant Saturday afternoon event - get your yee haw on and get down there!

Timing: Saturdays | 12PM - 4PM

Pricing: Smokehouse platter AED150, 250 AED10 beers 

Booking: 02 631 9855

La Barra Menu

Mate

Park Hyatt

Relish the joys of communal dining with the La Barra Set Menu at Maté, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi. Bursting with flavours and made with the best ingredients, the menu highlights a selection of dishes from Maté’s modern yet rustic presentation of Argentinian cuisine.

Maté is a vibrant and dramatic culinary experience offering Argentinian cuisine, a marriage of charcoal and wood. Prepare your palate for smoky and woody flavors as most of the dishes are cooked on the brick grill, with some of them made directly on charcoal embers.

The La Barra Set Menu is only available on the show kitchen seating, allowing guests to view the skilled chefs using the traditional Argentinian El Asador to grill the meat to perfection. It’s a vibe, it’s a deal, the food is exceptional, and it’s one of the best deals in Abu Dhabi this January, especially if you have guests in tow!

Timings: Monday to Thursday, 7.30PM - 10.30PM

Pricing: AED175 per person for 1 Starter, 1 Main, and 1 Side, add AED 70 for two glasses of wine

Booking: 054 581 2576

Ginventory

Azura Panoramic Lounge

St Regis Abu Dhabi

Every night, head up to arguably one of Abu Dhabi’s best rooftop terraces and enjoy some great gin, plus a bar bite  for just AED95.  The mixologists at Azura are next level: they concoct the best gin creations, perfect for enjoying sweeping sea and Corniche  views at the end of the day.  

Timings: 4PM- 12.30AM every day

Pricing: AED95 for 3 gins and a bar bite

Booking: 02 694 4553

After-Brunch Package

Amalfi Beach Lounge

Shangri-La Abu Dhabi

They call this an after-brunch package, but we call it an absolute must-do this season.  Head out to the beautiful Amalfi Beach Lounge, settle in for sea and Grand Mosque views and kick back with some drinks.  For 3 hours, you can enjoy all your favourite drinks for just AED128. There are bar bites available, and in typical Shangri-La style, these are delicious.  We love this deal, it’s perfect for the season and such a great way to catch up with friends without blowing your budget. 

Timings: 4PM - 8PM

Price: AED128

Booking: 02 509 8555

Australia Day 2025

PJ O’Reilly’s

Le Royal Meridien

Ok, so Australia Day is officially January 26th, but celebrating on a Sunday isn’t as fun with work the next day! Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 25th instead: get ready for a day celebrating all the great things to come from Down Under for all our Aussie mates, and all of their mates as well - it’s an open invite!

Tuck in to a BBQ-style brunch at PJ O’Reilly’s, with mouthwatering grilled meat and traditional dishes from home - did anyone say ‘throw another shrimp on the barbie’? Drinks will be flowing, and live music by YFY will keep the vibe high - not that it’s needed as one of your favourite Irish pubs turns green and gold for the day. Nab an adult ticket for 4 hours of food, drinks and merriment for AED299, and bring the kids along for AED125.

Availability: Saturday, January 25th | 1PM - 5PM 

Price: AED225 soft package | AED299 house package | AED125 kids (6-12 years)

Bookings: visit https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/ae/others/27829/aussie-day-2025 to purchase your tickets or call 800 101 101

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Kishi

Al Forsan Resort

A tasty deal offering some seriously Japanese dishes, available both days of the weekend? We’re already sold! A great option in this corner of the city, we love the location - perfect if you have a morning of sport before you settle in for a lunch of epic proportions! 

Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine at Kishi’s Saturday and Sunday brunch offering. Three hours are filled with all the highlights - from sashimi, sushi, maki rolls and cold starters, to live cooking stations and of course delicious desserts!

Timing: Saturdays & Sundays | 1PM-4PM

Pricing: AED175 soft package | AED299 selected spirits | AED85 kids

Booking: 026565656