Sip, snack, and sway to the beat at Yas Bay’s coolest destination, Barbossa, this June

This June, Barbossa, Abu Dhabi’s favourite hangout, is serving the chill all month long with a sizzling line-up of food and drink offers, live entertainment, and summer vibes to spare.

From vibrant Saturday brunches and live mariachi bands to all-day drink deals and the city’s boldest business lunch, it’s the place to escape the ordinary and soak up the spirit of summer – Barbossa-style.

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.

What: 2 Hours of unlimited margaritas

When: Monday, 7PM onwards

Price: AED99 per person

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.

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

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.

What: Free-flowing house spirits, wine and prosecco

When: Thursday, 8PM to 11PM

Price: Free

Barbossa brings the beat every Friday evening. The 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.

What: Live mariachi band and DJ

When: Friday, mariachi band, 8.30PM to 10PM; DJ, 10PM to late.

Price: Free

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.

What: Happy Hour

When: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 7PM

Price: 30 AED

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.

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).


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.

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).

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.

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.

Visit https://barbossa.ae/ and follow @barbossa_auh to discover more.


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