Experience lavish entertainment-fuelled brunches, sumptuous steak nights, bespoke dream-inspired cocktails and much more this summer
Those looking to create their most special and exciting summer season yet, should look no further than The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. Located on its own stretch of pristine white soft sand by the sparkling blue Arabian Gulf, the beautiful destination is inviting guests to escape the summer heat and explore its vast array of decadent culinary and lifestyle journeys.
Encompassing everything from lively evening brunches set within the vibrant ambiance of Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s most stylish beach bar, endless amazing experiences await at the world-renowned hotel this July.
STEAK-ation at The Signature 3
Meat lovers will be in their element this summer with the decadent STEAK-ation experience at The Signature 3.
Highlighting the finest meats from across the globe, guests are invited to indulge in juicy, high-quality cuts paired with smooth and aromatic complementing wines.
With each expertly crafted beverage designed to bring out the majestic meaty and hearty flavours of each dish, guests are left spoilt for choice with delicious options such as Wagyu +7 grain-fed beef striploin from Cabassi, Australia, paired with Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot crafted by Château Latour Camblanes in France and charcoal-grilled steak burger paired with Pinot Noir from Central Otago Mud House in New Zealand.
Every sensational steak is then further enhanced with delectable sides of mashed potato, charred asparagus, broccolini and oyster mushroom with peppercorn sauce.
Guests are also encouraged to upgrade their experience with the exclusive ‘Steak Me Out’ option, adding freshly pan-seared foie gras straight from the flambé trolley to each delicious cut for an extra AED 70.
With steak and foie gras renowned as the world’s ‘ultimate gastronomy duo’, the rich and luxurious flavour of this lavish add on makes each premium beef taste even more enticing and flavoursome.
The STEAK-ation menu is available to enjoy daily from 7pm to 11pm, priced à la carte. For more information, kindly contact the resort at [email protected] or +971 2 498 8443.
Lobster King at Sontaya
Sontaya, Abu Dhabi’s most romantic and beautiful venue, is delighted to elevate the summer season by unveiling a special curated menu dedicated to the most majestic of all seafood ingredients.
The lavish and decadent Lobster King experience showcases the finest lobster dishes from across Southeast Asia, highlighting the enchanting flavours of this luxurious shellfish in skilful and artistic style.
Guests are invited to relax within the elegant ambiance of the picturesque restaurant and savour a carefully crafted five-course culinary journey. Specially designed for two to share and bond over, the Lobster King set menu is perfect for couples, loved ones and close friends.
Starting with a delicate amuse-bouche platter of fresh snow crab in kra-thong thong sauce, laab tofu and seafood cutlet, guests are eased into the sophisticated evening with fresh and healthy starters such as poached Boston lobster broth and Saengwa salad.
Delicious dumplings filled with chaw muang lobster and hoi cho king crab are then guaranteed to leave every food connoisseur utterly enraptured, before the signature Sontaya Talay course impresses with its sumptuous array of seafood delights. With each element prepared using expert techniques and served with tasty sauces such as spicy seafood and hot basil, diners are invited to enjoy char-grilled lobster, pan-seared scallops, wok-fried mussels and more.
Finally, the uplifting evening concludes with a sweet and irresistible platter of traditional Asian pastries, with each delicate creation crafted with incredible culinary talent.
‘The Lobster King’ journey is an unforgettable experience for anyone with a passion for seafood and Asian cuisine. The set menu is available every Saturday and Sunday, from 6pm to midnight, priced AED 595 for two, including food only.
Reservations are highly recommended. For more information, kindly contact the resort at [email protected] or +971 2 498 8443.
Nikkei Brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi
This summer, music lovers and food connoisseurs are invited to unite and create unforgettable memories at the electric Nikkei Brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi.
Proud to be the most thrilling and entertaining weekend celebration in the UAE capital, the multi-sensory journey leaves every guest enraptured from start to finish. Set to an uplifting soundtrack of enticing beats by DJ Meerkat, the elegant hotspot’s incredible resident DJ, the Nikkei Brunch is an enchanting culinary and musical journey that is filled with fabulous complementing flavours and amazing memorable moments.
Providing a vibrant and immersive exploration of contemporary Nikkei cuisine, the upbeat mood is maintained long into the night with a selection of bespoke cocktails, with each one thoughtfully curated by the team of talented bartenders and mixologists.
Renowned across the world for her enchanting deep house tunes, DJ Meerkat was born in Ukraine and her emotional and powerful beats are brimming with uplifting ethnica, organic and melodic vibes. Reflecting her passion for travelling, her mixes are intended to transport guests into a world of magical rhythms, while her creativity and refreshing individuality makes her the perfect fit for the Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi brand
Whilst relaxing and absorbing the amazing live entertainment, guests are invited to savour a sharing-style set menu of delicate and beautiful light bites within the elegant decor of the restaurant area. Expertly curated by Head Chef Renzo Reyes, the sumptuous menu flawlessly fuses authentic Peruvian ingredients with Japanese cooking techniques. Highlights of the appetising array include the ‘From the sea to your plate’ platter of veggie ceviche, tuna midori ceviche and salmon truffle tataki, and delicious nibbles such as delectable prawn tempura, beef robatayaki, black pepper chicken, beef gyoza, mango-maguro rolls and California rolls.
The Nikkei Brunch takes place every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm. Packages start from AED 375 for food and selected non-alcoholic beverages, and AED 495 for food and selected house beverages.
For more information, kindly contact the resort at [email protected] or
+971 2 498 8443.
Illusions at the Manhattan Lounge
Boasting a sophisticated atmosphere, refined decorations and a bar stocked with countless varieties of specialist beverages from around the world, a visit to the Manhattan Lounge is always an exciting occasion. But now, the elegant bar has concocted a new way of helping each guest’s dreams come true.
In keeping with the venue’s spirit of creativity and love for inventing new and sensational cocktails, the Illusions menu presents an array of beautiful and artistic mixes that are all inspired by the beauty and allure of human dreams.
With each perfectly crafted mix designed to tell a story and create the experience of stepping into a dreamlike reality, guests are invited to relax and sample intriguing and uplifting creations such as Enigma, which is inspired by black and white dreams, Luna, which draws on the powers of the moon and more awe-inspiring new cocktails.
The Illusions menu is available daily, priced à la carte. For more information, kindly contact the resort at [email protected] or +971 2 498 8443.
New York Invention at the Manhattan Lounge
The expert mixologists at Manhattan Lounge, Abu Dhabi’s most sophisticated and elegant bar, have created a new cocktail menu inspired by the art, music, fashion and destinations of New York.
Skilled at crafting unique refreshing concoctions that pop with creativity and flair, the selection is designed to spark special moments for guests, and act as a tribute to the incredible art scene of the Big Apple. Boasting a long history as a place where creative minds are encouraged to gather and collaborate, the Manhattan Lounge has fused New York’s most iconic cultural masterpieces with artisanal spirits and cutting-edge bartending techniques to create five masterful new cocktails.
Transporting guests over to the glamourous and star-studded streets of Manhattan, the New York Invention signature cocktail menu features Starry Night, inspired by the iconic painting by Vincent van Gogh, Bourbon Street Parade, created in tribute to the classic jazz tune by Paul Barbarin, The Kid, influenced by the iconic 1920s movie and more delicious and uplifting beverages.
The New York Invention menu is available to enjoy daily, priced à la carte. For more information, kindly contact the resort at [email protected] or +971 2 498 8443.
Lavender Awakening Ritual at Iridium Spa
The Iridium Spa is embracing the joys of summer with a special treatment dedicated to the floral, classic and relaxing scent of lavender. Celebrating the healing properties and wonderful aroma of this beautiful purple flower, the lavender theme will be channelled and represented throughout every area of the tranquil spa, including lavender decorations and centrepieces, and lavender oils and scrubs.
Renowned for its ability to calm the nervous system, lift the mood and even lower blood pressure, the expert therapists at the Iridium Spa have curated a revitalising spa journey that harnesses the unique and therapeutic powers of this special and charming plant.
The Lavender Awakening Ritual begins with a gentle foot bath in lavender milk, and an invigorating foot scrub using premium lavender sea salt. The tension and stress-relieving 75-minute massage that follows is then customised to suit each guest’s personal requirements, and delivered with pure and naturally sweetly scented lavender massage oil.
Finally, each guest is presented with a small, dried lavender pouch as an elegant and heartfelt gift. Inviting everyone to take the magical aroma of lavender home with them, the lavender bags act as a lasting souvenir of each guest’s therapeutic experience.
The Lavender Awakening Ritual is available to enjoy daily from 11am to 11pm, priced AED 700 per person for a 75-minute treatment.
To book, please contact Iridium Spa at: [email protected] or +971 2 498 8996
