Head to Lemon Tree at the Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi for a South American feast on October 9. The Fiesta Latina will feature an unlimited supply of 10 different Latino tapas options. DJ Mariano from Columbia will be on hand to set the mood. From 7pm to 10pm, Dh145. For reservations, call 02 657 4857.
The new restaurant Sacci opened this week at the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. It replaces the former Moroccan restaurant Agadir. Led by chef de cuisine Stefano Micocci from Lecce, Italy, Sacci offers classic and modern Italian cuisine with heavy influence from Florence. There is also a chef's table where diners can savour a special tasting menu designed by the chef. Open daily for dinner from 7pm to 11:30pm (and for lunch on Fridays and Saturday). For reservations, call 02 616 9999.
The Friday BBQ dinner at Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri is back! Starting October 3, the BBQ will feature a new menu along with kids' activities that include a bouncy castle, clown, live DJ entertainment and the first-ever cooking class. The BBQ starts at 6pm for Dh140+. Kids from six to 12 eat for half price, while those five and under eat free. For more information, call 02 510 8888.
Amalfi at Le Royal Meridien hotel has just launched a business lunch menu featuring some of Southern Italy's favourite contemporary dishes — all of which can be served (and eaten) within an hour. The business crowd can enjoy a two-course meal for Dh90 or a three-course meal for Dh120. The business lunch menu is available Sunday through Thursday from 12pm to 3pm. For reservations, call 800 101 101.
