CHILLAX
As the name suggests, this downtown café in Khalidiya has a huge teen following. With plenty of comfy sofas and armchairs, Chillax has a lot to offer its young and enthusiastic customers. You will be quick to notice the eager staff and the friendly atmosphere that the café has to offer.
Hanoi
LOCATION: Khalifa Bin Zay ed Street,
Abu Dhabi
Hanoi is perhaps one of the best far eastern restaurants in the city, and for good reason. An authentic Vietnamese eatery by heart, there is no getting away from the liveliness of the place.
HOTEL DINING
PASTA NIGHT AT RESTO
LOCATION: ONE TO ONE HOTEL
On the Abu Dhabi dining scene, there are certain romantic dining restaurants that stand out and Resto might definitely be one of them. This sleek establishment at the One to One Hotel heaves with Abu Dhabi’s well-heeled and for a good reason.
Thanks to a friend, I had the pleasure of being invited to the launch of RS TW at Manarat Al Saadiyat; it was a VIP event for the unveiling of contemporary masterpieces from the private collection of renowned art collector and gallery owner Larry Gagosian.
By Neena Rai
Having just wrapped up the ‘Ramadan Art Bazaar’ at Ghaf Gallery where I was exhibiting
some of my latest works, I am now gearing up for the next exhibition opening at the
National Theatre on 21 September. This time around, I am exhibiting with a group of locally
based artists. This is my third group show with the same group, and it is entitled ‘Up Close’.
With support from Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, a solo exhibition for Emirati photographer Manal Bin Amro was organised in Ljubljana, Slovenia in the beginning of this month.
Working for an engineering company in Abu Dhabi, Sarath K. Sreekumar, is an Indian expat who inspires people around him through his photography. Sarath promotes his photographs through his facebook page and feels the need for more exposure among expatriate talent in Abu Dhabi.24 year old Sarath was asked about how his passion for photography began.
– by Sithara Sethumadhavan
GOLDEN TOWER
Some people never get tired of Chinese, and we wouldn’t blame them especially after feasting at Golden Tower’s food. This restaurant located right in between the hustle bustle of Madinat Zayed is especially recommended place for Chinese seafood….and it’s not at all pricey, like some of the fancier eateries.
If you’re looking for satisfying cheap treats, try the delicious 100 percent pure mozzarella dipped cheese sticks at Papa John’s. It’s baked ‘til it’s bubbling and it has an irresistible flavour that’s quite addictive. These sticks taste even better when dipped in the ranch sauce.The mozzarella sticks are coated in a simple batter and are deep fried to golden perfection.