New year, new incredible experiences: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is welcoming in 2022 with a series of luxury dining and pampering journeys that set the tone perfectly for the year ahead.

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is celebrating the start of the new year by launching a whole new chapter of unforgettable dinners and enriching lifestyle experiences. Embracing the UAE’s new weekly format, guests can now look forward to spending their free time unwinding with Friday night al fresco drinks, feasting on Saturday brunches, savouring leisurely Sunday breakfasts. Meanwhile, those looking to invest in their own personal wellness in 2022 are invited to reveal their inner beauty with an array of pampering treatments at Remède Spa, and work on achieving their fitness goals with expertly led personal training and swimming sessions at Nation Riviera Beach Club.

Champagne Toast on the Helipad *new*

This January, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi invites Abu Dhabi residents and visitors to join them for an incredibly special grape tasting journey. Set up on the iconic helipad of Nation Towers, guests are encouraged to absorb the stunning panoramic views of the city, including the majestic Qasr Al Watan and the sparkling Arabian Gulf, whilst savouring elegant beverages and an array of sophisticated nibbles. The expert sommeliers will be on hand throughout the evening to keep every glass filled with premium champagne, whilst specially selected pairings of caviar and canapés are passed around as the sun sets dramatically over the city skyline.

The Champagne Toast on the Helipad is exclusively available to enjoy on Saturday, January 29 from 5.30pm to 7pm, priced AED 750 per person. For more information and to book your space, please call 02 694 4553 or email at: [email protected].  

The Project Brunch at the Terrace on the Corniche

Offering countless, perfectly crafted specialties from across the globe, “The Project Brunch” at the elegant and stylish Terrace on the Corniche restaurant has now moved to take place on a Saturday.

Providing a unique culinary experience unlike anything else in Abu Dhabi, guests can choose to dine out on beautiful outdoor terrace, or in the elegant dining room. Throughout the decadent event, a wide range of culinary delights are delivered directly to each table, including premium quality Tomahawk steaks with foie gras, fresh oysters paired with Talisker Storm single malt whiskey, red prawns with scallop tartare, and creamy mixed seafood gratin.

Meanwhile, beverage connoisseurs are able to enjoy a wide range of refreshing beverages, with a whole area dedicated to aromatic whiskey flavours and a new selection of Monkey 47 gins available in The St. Regis Bar. In addition, the buffet spread contains appetisers such as crunchy salads, colourful tapas, and fresh sushi, Asian curries, grilled meats, and Indian specialties.

Once diners have exhausted the main courses, they’ll find an incredible selection of indulgent sweet treats awaiting them. Firstly, the dessert room boasts a huge array of sensational home baked delights such as French pastries, hot chocolate fondant and sticky date pudding.

Then, over in the chocolate room, chocoholics won’t be able to be able to control themselves once they spy the ten different types of handcrafted milk, dark and white chocolate, available in unique flavours such as raspberry, passionfruit and dolce.

Finally, those who prefer a savoury conclusion are invited to end their culinary journey with a visit to the cheese room, where they’ll find an array of different creamy cheeses, chutneys, and condiments, all ready to pair with a smooth glass of wine.

Younger guests will love the creative and fun options found in the Sweet Corner. Alongside the chocolate fountains, the chocolate taco station features a variety of tempting fillings and sauces, all ready to be arranged inside a sweet chocolate shell.

Served every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm, packages per person for “The Project Brunch” starts from AED 345 for soft drinks, AED 450 for house beverages and AED 595 for bubbles. To reserve your table, please email [email protected] or call 02 694 4553.

Journey Around the World at The Terrace on the Corniche *new*

For the first month of the year, The Terrace on the Corniche is presenting a special selection of themed dinners, providing a different collection of delectable international specialties spread over three nights of the week.

Wednesday is dedicated to the Urban Streets, which boasts favourite dishes inspired by the world’s most dynamic urban metropolises. The satisfying and wonderfully moreish options range from British fish ‘n’ chips to German currywurst, Indonesian satays, American-style black bun burgers and more.

Celebrating just one day to go until the weekend, the Thursday Asianture buffet presents all the most vibrant, exotic and tantalising flavours of Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia and beyond. Featuring curries, stir fries, rice dishes, soups and salads, it’s a colourful feast for all the senses.

Finally, the creative Friday evening spread takes guests on a journey through them most enrapturing flavours of the sea. The Ocean’s Table event showcases an amazing array of fresh seafood dishes, including lobster, oyster, salmon, and many more, the professional chefs has curated different recipes to pamper every gastronome.

The Journey Around the World Evenings are each priced at AED 220 per person and available to enjoy on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 7pm to 11pm. To reserve your table, please email [email protected] or call 02 694 4553.

Social Sunday Breakfast at The Terrace on the Corniche *new*

The Terrace on the Corniche is welcoming the UAE’s new weekly routine and inviting guests to embrace the laid-back nature of Sundays.  Providing plenty of time for families and friends to enjoy a restorative lie in and a leisurely start to the day, the Sunday breakfast timing has now been extended all the way until 3pm.

Starring endless morning delights such as fresh pancakes, home baked pastries, eggs cooked in a variety of ways and international specialties inspired by vibrant different cultures from across the globe, the extravagant breakfast feast is a social and relaxing way of spending a few hours before the working week begins again.

The Social Sunday Breakfast experience is available to enjoy every Sunday from 7am to 3pm, priced AED 175 per person. To reserve your table, please email [email protected] or call 02 694 4553.

Supper Hour at The St. Regis Bar *new*

The expert mixologists at The St. Regis Bar are hosting an elegant early evening event that invites guests to ease into the twilight hours in style.

Presenting an opportunity to soak up the cool winter air out on the intimate terrace, or admire the striking paintings and regal ornaments within the interior of this iconic bar, the new Supper Hour experience provides a 50% savings on a curated selection of beverages.

With each concoction passionately prepared by the charming bartenders and featuring the highest quality premium beverages and ingredients, the Supper Hour menu includes a wide range of stunning cocktails, including the legendary Bloody Mary recipe, an array of bottled and draught hops, red, white and rose house wines, bubbly and house spirits with a choice of mixers.

The Supper Hour experience is available to enjoy daily at The St. Regis Bar from 5pm to 8pm, priced à la carte. For more information and to book your table, please call 02 694 4553 or email at: [email protected].

Ginventory at Azura Panoramic Lounge

Encouraging guests to unwind after work by spending a few hours of relaxing, chatting, and absorbing the sophisticated atmosphere of Azura Panoramic Lounge, the Ginventory experience includes four personalised and creative gin mixes, plus one delicious savoury bite.

Fans of the popular speciality beverage are invited to choose variations from the bar’s extensive array of premium gins, and watch as the skilled mixologists whip up tasty and refreshing cocktails

That are flavoured and prepared just to their liking.

The Ginventory tasting journey at Azura Panoramic Lounge is available to enjoy from Tuesday to Sunday, between 4pm and 12.30pm, for AED 200 per person. For more information and to book your table, please call 02 694 4553 or email at: [email protected].

‘The Cocktail’ by Ginventory at Azura Panoramic Lounge *new*

Providing sensational views of the Corniche’s shimmering skyline and out over the beautiful Arabian Gulf, there is nowhere more magical to spend a Friday evening than the upper deck of Azura Panoramic Lounge.

An upbeat and exclusive new weekend experience, ‘The Cocktail’ by Ginventory invites guests to celebrate the start of the new UAE weekend with a night of unlimited gin and tonic mixes and bar bites, plus a serving of delicious fresh oysters.

Providing a choice of over 30 different premium gins to choose from and Mediterranean nibbles designed to delight all tastes, ‘The Cocktail’ by Ginventory at Azura Panoramic Lounge is available to enjoy on Fridays from 6pm to 8pm, priced AED 250 per person. For more information and to book your table, please call 02 694 4553 or email [email protected].

Swimming Lessons at Nation Riviera Beach Club

The state-of-the-art beach club is encouraging adults and children of all abilities to use the winter months to work on their swimming skills, and also enhance their own wellbeing in the process.

Taking place in the temperature-controlled swimming pool by the stunning golden sands of Abu Dhabi’s Corniche beach, every swimming lesson at Nation Riviera Beach Club is led by a qualified and certified instructor. With each session lasting a full 60 minutes, the classes are ideal for everyone, from beginner to advanced swimmers.

While one class is priced at AED 160, incentives are offered for those who purchase several expert sessions in one go. Guest will receive one complimentary lesson when they sign up for five swimming lessons (AED 735), or two complimentary lessons if they decide to really invest and buy a bundle of 10 (AED 1,310). Each lesson is available to redeem up until March 31, 2022.

To book a lesson or for more information, call 02 694 4780 or email [email protected].

Personal Training Sessions at Nation Riviera Beach Club

With the new year just beginning and many residents hoping to use 2022 to become fitter and healthier, the highly skilled trainers at Nation Riviera Beach Club are offering comprehensive personal training sessions that are designed to guide people of all ages and abilities towards achieving their fitness goals.

Boasting years of experience and known for their ability to help clients gain fantastic results, each personal trainer at Nation Riviera Beach Club is proficient at keeping guests motivated and focused. Offering fun, different and interesting ways to exercise in a safe environment that adheres to all the latest government regulations, the vast fitness centre features a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment.

As an added incentive for those looking to invest in their health and wellbeing, a number of special session bundles are available. For instance, anyone who books 22 personal training sessions can choose to receive either five complimentary sessions, or five weekday beach club passes. Prices starting from AED 3,150 for in-house guests and members of Nation Riviera Beach Club, or AED 4,200 for non-members. Meanwhile, 12 sessions are available for AED 2,100 for in-house guests and members of Nation Riviera Beach Club, or AED 2,625 for non-members.

For more information, call 02 694 4780 or email [email protected].

Escape and Relax at Nation Riviera Beach Club

Nation Riviera Beach Club has put together the perfect experience for friends or couples, offering everything you need for a blissful day by the sparkling Arabian Gulf.

The Escape and Relax at your own Private Cabana package includes an exclusive personal cabana for two, located either by the glorious swimming pool or pristine private beach. Refreshments are also included, with guests invited to choose between either a bottle of wine or six bottles of beer, and a fruit platter or ice cream.

The Private Cabana experience is available to redeem daily, for AED 420 for in-house guests and Nation Riviera Beach Club members, and AED 630 for day guests and non-members. The above-mentioned prices are for two people, and reservations are mandatory. For more information, please call 02 694 4780 or email [email protected].

‘A taste of luxury’ at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi  *new*

Situated between the 33rd and 49th floors of the striking Nation Towers, one of the landmarks of the UAE capital, the 55 beguiling suites at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi boast comfortable furnishings crafted from the finest materials, plus breath-taking views across the Abu Dhabi Corniche and the capital city.

Providing a truly restful ambience that invites guests to forget their worries and feel perfectly at home, every little detail has been carefully considered to provide the highest possible levels of luxury and bliss.

Featuring timeless St. Regis designs and 24-hour St. Regis Butler Service, those who book a three-night stay in these magnificent suites can now enjoy a complimentary 4th night.

Each booking also includes 24-hour access to the e-Butler Service Desk, access to the pristine beach, enticing pool and fitness facilities at Nation Riviera Beach Club, plus the opportunity to unwind in the saunas, steam rooms and additional state-of-the-art features at Remède Spa.

The Taste of Luxury’ experience is available until the end of year, excluding over key events such as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and public holidays. For more information and to make a booking, please call 02 694 4444 or email at: [email protected].

36-Hour Escape at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi  *new*

To kick start the year, guests at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi are invited to experience all the best elements of a vacation, condensed down into a relaxing 36-hour break in the heart of the UAE capital. With check in available from 8am on the day of arrival and check out not until 8pm the next day, the luxury staycation provides ample time for guests to properly unwind and make the most of the extensive facilities.

Providing a blissful night’s stay in one of the chic and comfortable rooms, a delicious buffet breakfast at The Terrace on the Corniche is also included. In addition, guests can indulge in some much-needed pampering with a complimentary 30-minute Back, Neck and Shoulder massage at the tranquil Remède Spa.

Rates for the 36-Hour Escape start from AED 1,000++ for a Superior Room, with bookings available until March 19, 2022 dependent upon availability.

For more information and to book your table, please call 02 694 694 4444 or email at: [email protected].

Elemis Targeted Toning Tightener at Remède Spa

Remède Spa is providing a relaxing, yet powerful toning treatment that’s guaranteed to make guests feel confident and empowered as they go into the new year.

The Elemis Targeted Toning Tightener is proven to leave skin smooth and glowing, and the entire body feeling invigorated and refreshed. By harnessing the naturally therapeutic properties of minerals and seaweeds, the treatment removes cellulite and improves problematic skin areas on the hips, thighs, abdomen, and rear arms.

Available in specialised body-part specific treatments – full body, hips and thighs, arms or abdomen – those who book three of the same treatment will receive another free appointment for the same process with compliments of the spa. All the appointments must be paid for upfront and redeemed within 45 days of purchase.

Bookings can be made from Sunday to Thursday between 11am and 10pm, and Friday to Saturday between 11am and 11pm. Pricings per person are AED 890 (90 minutes – full body), AED 680 (30 minutes – hips and thighs), AED 260 (30 minutes – arms) and AED 260 (30 minutes – abdomen). For reservations and more information, call 02 694 4100 or email [email protected].
             

A Relaxing Journey at Remède Spa

Helping guests to complete the first month of the year feeling fresh and healthy, Remède Spa has curated three divine and revitalising treatments.

Firstly, the Remède Customised Facial is a relatively short but effective treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and moisturises the face and eye area. In just 30-minutes it transforms dull and uneven skin, leaving it looking clean, clear, and bright.

Meanwhile, the Lime and Ginger Body Scrub is an invigorating and refreshing 45-minute experience for both the body and soul. The aromatic salt scrub removes dead skin skills and encourages the growth of new cells, before a deeply nourishing body oil is applied to leave the entire body feeling soft and smooth.

Or, for a thoroughly relaxing session, the 80-minute Tension Relief Massage eases tight muscles and connective tissues, and relieves any aches or pains by using slow, deep strokes.

Plus, as an extra perk, anyone who books a Tension Relief Massage and either the Remède Customised Facial or Lime and Ginger Body Scrub treatment will receive a 20% discount off the total bill.

Prices start from AED 380 for the Remède Customised Facial, AED 510 for the Lime and Ginger Body Scrub and AED 720 for the Tension Relief Massage. For reservations and more information, call 02 694 4100 or email [email protected].

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