Six places to raise a glass this National Happy Hour Day
Read by Emma, the Simply Abu Dhabi narrator.
National Happy Hour Day falls this Thursday, and across Abu Dhabi and Dubai there is no shortage of elegant places to mark it. Here are six worth knowing.
Golden Hour at Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi
At The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Isabel Mayfair’s Golden Hour runs daily from 12pm to 7pm, with signature creations and timeless classics at AED 45 each. Pair them with Mediterranean dishes such as tuna tartare, Angus beef tartare, stracciatella radiatori, grilled octopus and flat iron Angus.
Siesta Hour at L’ETO Restaurant
Also at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, L’ETO Restaurant brings the Balearic art of slowing down to the afternoon. Siesta Hour runs Monday to Saturday from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, pairing tapas with cocktails such as the Talamanca Fizz with hibiscus limoncello, bergamot and prosecco, and the Soller Garibaldi with guava, calamansi, orange and Campari. Cocktails start from AED 40, wines from AED 30 a glass and beers from AED 25.
Aperitivo Rendez Vous at SOLENA by RASPOUTINE
In Dubai, SOLENA’s garden in DIFC hosts Aperitivo Rendez Vous from Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to 7pm, with wines from AED 40 a glass, cocktails from AED 42 and a selection of bites at special prices. Find it at Precinct Building 3, Level 2, on the Balcony Level.
Tokyo 35 Happy Hour at TABU
At TABU in The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, Tokyo 35 Happy Hour runs daily from 6pm to 8pm beside Dubai Canal. Light bites and drinks, including cocktails such as the Youngster, Sake Spritz and Matcha One, are all AED 35.
Work Hard, Play Hard at Lakeview
At Dubai Creek Resort, Lakeview’s weekday happy hour runs Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 9pm overlooking the golf course, with bottled beers, wines and spirits from AED 45, buy one get one free on signature cocktails and special prices on selected bar bites.
Aperitivo Hour at Boardwalk
As the sun sets over the creek, Boardwalk serves an Italian style aperitivo from Monday to Friday, 4pm to 7pm, with house wine and beers at AED 35 and selected cocktails from the aperitivo menu at AED 40.
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