• Celebrate Africa day at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi on May 1. In addition to an African fashion show, live music and a DJ, there be lots of African cuisine on offer to please the palate. The event will focus on Moroccan, South African and Ethiopian food with dishes such as couscous and bastilla from Morocco, injera bread, azifa and alecha from Ethiopia (including an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony); and an authentic South African barbecue with malva pudding. The festivities starts at 1pm. Entrance is free for ladies and children; Dh50 for men (includes one beverage). 02 644 6666.
• Try the new fondue dinner at The Lemon Tree in the Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi. Guests can choose the cheese fondue dinner for Dh95 or the meat-lover’s affair for Dh125. The fondue dinners are available every day for lunch and dinner until the start of Ramadan. From noon to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm. For reservations, call 02 657 4858.
• Brauhaus at the Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi has launched a new German BBQ night. Starting May 4, guests can hit the restaurant to fill their plates with authentic German barbecue meat. There will also be plenty of German beverages on hand. Every Monday from 7pm to 10:30pm for Dh150 per person. For reservations, call 02 697 9011.
• Throughout May, guests can feast on ceviche from around the globe at Sayad Restaurant in Emirates Palace. Using seven different types of fish, the promotion will feature ceviche from all seven continents using flavours unique to each area of the world including coconut milk, sumac, lemon grass and more. For reservations, call 02 690 7999.
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