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From reimagined Mediterranean dishes and curated set menus to the biggest brunch of the year, the hotel continues to deliver standout moments
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island keeps the city energetic this August with bold new experiences and flavor-led dining that push the limits of the ordinary. From reimagined Mediterranean dishes and curated set menus to the biggest brunch of the year, the hotel continues to deliver standout moments for those spending the summer locally.
At Pappas Taverna, Secrets of the Mediterranean brings Greek flair with a twist, while Brooklyn Chop House introduces The Shared Table, a build-your-own four-course experience that goes from dumplings to dessert. Over at Garage, the signature B.I.G Brunch powers through summer weekends with five global kitchens and a resident DJ spinning his beats.
The high-energy vibes do not stop there, with weekly fixtures like Greek Social keeping things fresh midweek, R&B Happy Hour at Brooklyn Chop House pairing golden-hour bites with nostalgic beats, and The Final Lap carrying the night into the early hours.
For those skipping the airport chaos, the exclusive UAE residents offer brings serious perks, think complimentary theme park access, dining discounts, and family-friendly benefits.
With every day accounted for, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island proves August is going to be anything but average.
UAE Residents Offer
Where: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Available until 31 August, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island invites UAE residents to take the ultimate summer break, no boarding pass required. The exclusive resident stay offers blends bold design, standout dining, and access to some of the capital’s most exciting attractions.
Each stay includes daily breakfast at Garage, the hotel’s buzzing social dining hub, along with up to two complimentary tickets to one of Yas Island’s world-famous theme parks, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, or SeaWorld® Yas Island.
Guests booking two nights or more unlock even more, with unlimited park access throughout the stay and the added perk of “Kids Go Free,” offering complimentary entry for one child with every paying adult. After a day of adventure, the mood shifts back to laid-back luxury, panoramic views from the room, crafted cocktails at W Lounge, and sunset swims at WET Deck.
The perks don’t stop there, with 20% off across all restaurants, bars, and the AWAY Spa. A valid Emirates ID is required at check-in to avail of the offer.
When: until 31st August 2025
Booking link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1752059240903&key=CORP&app=resvlink
Secrets of the Mediterranean
Where: Pappas Taverna, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Secrets of the Mediterranean brings some Greek soul with a W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island twist. Starters land strong, from crispy Santorini keftedes with whipped feta and mint yoghurt to razor-thin octopus carpaccio with a citrus twist.
Aegean scallops then steal the spotlight. Mains go all in with mastiha-glazed lamb chops, spit-roasted kontosouvli chicken, and signature Wagyu skewers stacked with smoky eggplant mousse and spiced yoghurt.
For those chasing standout flavor, the lobster orzo laced with ouzo hits every note. Desserts refuse to dial it down, from syrup-soaked Portokalopita and golden-layered baklava to galaktoboureko with a custard centre so smooth it barely stays on the fork.
This à la carte experience at Pappas Taverna throws tradition a curveball, served daily from 6 PM to 11 PM.
When: Available daily
Time: 6 PM to 11 PM
Price:
- Curated selection menu starting from AED 65 to AED 29
What: The Shared Table
Where: Brooklyn Chop House, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: The Shared Table at Brooklyn Chop House flips the script on the traditional set menu, inviting guests to curate their own four-course line-up from 6 PM to 11 PM. Dumplings lead the way, with picks like the spiced imperial beef dumpling and crystal prawn har gow.
Satays follow, featuring grilled organic chicken or tender beef skewers paired with the signature peanut sauce that defines the dish.
Mains bring the heat with options like kung pao chicken, soft shell crab fried rice, or flat noodles tossed in ginger and soy. Dessert wraps it up with a duo worth debating, the towering double-height chocolate cake or red velvet layered in cream cheese frosting.
Available daily from 6 PM to 11 PM for AED 399 per person, the spread delivers a full-on flavor session from start to finish.
Price: AED 399 per person
Pappas Taverna
What: Greek Social
Where: Pappas Taverna, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: From now until September, Pappas Taverna slows things down with Greek Social, a nightly fix for anyone craving that Aegean energy midweek. Guests can enjoy drinks starting from AED 40, each paired with a complimentary bite from a rotating menu of Greek bar snacks.
Think crisp kataifi cheese nests, drizzled with thyme honey, to smoky eggplant dip with warm pita chips. Beverages include signature cocktails like the Santorini Sunset to the Mykonos Mule, which keeps things light and citrusy, the kind of sips that go down easily.
The playlist blends familiar tracks with Greek remixes, and is just transportive enough to blur the lines between Yas Island and the Aegean Sea.
When: June to September 2025
Time: 6 PM to 11 PM
Price: Beverages start from AED 40 with a complimentary tapas-style snack
Brooklyn Chop House
What: R&B Happy Hour
Where: Brooklyn Chop House, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Brooklyn Chop House brings downtown New York energy to Abu Dhabi. From 6 PM to 8 PM, the bar and lounge settle into happy hour mode with signature bites, classic pours, and a soundtrack that throws it back to the golden era of R&B, some early 2000s vibes with a fresh spin.
The happy hour menu features a rotation of small eats such as Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings and Braised Short Rib Bao Buns, paired with a curated list of house drinks available at special pricing.
Whether guests are seeking an after-work beverage with colleagues or a vibrant venue to catch up with friends, happy hour at Brooklyn Chop House is the perfect place to land when there are a couple of hours to spare.
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
Price:
- Beverages start from AED 30, and small eats start at AED 45
Garage Restaurant
What: B.I.G Race Weekend Brunch
Where: Garage Restaurant, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Get ready to go full throttle. The B.I.G Race Weekend Brunch is back at Garage Restaurant, and it’s bigger, bolder, and built for race-day energy. Overlooking the Yas Marina Circuit, this brunch is where global flavors, high-speed views, and F1™ fan hype collide.
Five culinary hubs take over the scene, from Middle Eastern favorites at Souk Social and classic Italian at La Tavola, to bold Indian at Naan Stop and Asian street eats at Steam Table. Tap Wall rounds things out with cocktails, mocktails, and craft pours straight from the taps.
This year’s headliners include A5 Wagyu Prime Ribs and a whole Bluefin Tuna carved live, joined by signature showstoppers like the caviar station with blinis and condiments, and poached Maine lobster with dashi hollandaise. Add in DJs, a charged crowd, and uninterrupted views of the track, and guests got the only brunch that races as hard as the drivers.
When:
- Friday, 5 December 2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM
- Saturday, 6 December 2025 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sunday, 7 December 2025 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Prices:
- Champagne Package with Terrace Seating: From AED 1,500 to AED 6,100
- Champagne Package with Indoor Seating: From AED 1,080 to AED 2,500
- House Beverage Package (Indoor): From AED 800 to AED 1,600
For booking, please call 971 2 656 0000, or WhatsApp 971 50 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com or visit www.wrevup.com
What: Rev Up: A Taste of Summer
Where: Nikkei House, Garage Restaurant, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Dinner at Garage Restaurant is switching gears this summer. Rev Up: A Taste of Summer brings the energy every night from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, with an indulgent buffet experience that pulls from five flavor-packed kitchens: Japanese-Peruvian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, and Italian. Each hub serves up its own signature dishes, letting guests mix, match, and plate up however they like.
For AED 130, guests get a taste of all five culinary hubs, with an optional two-hour free-flow house beverage package for just AED 70 more, bringing the total to AED 200 for a night of back-to-back bites and sips. Drinks are served straight from the Tap Wall, with a rotating line-up of curated cocktails, wines, and more.
When: Until 30th September 2025
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Price:
● AED 130 per person for the food package
● AED 200 per person with a two-hour house beverage package
For dining reservations, call +971 2 656 0000, WhatsApp +971 50 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
What: B.I.G Brunch
Where: Garage Restaurant, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Every Saturday, Garage Restaurant turns up the volume with its signature B.I.G Brunch. Guests can explore five culinary hubs, serving everything from mezze and Asian street food to premium cuts from the Vault. Think Kung Pao Prawns and Thai Green Curry straight from the wok, alongside Foie Gras Kibbeh and Avocado Chaat to share. With 11 taps pouring a wide selection of beverages and signature cocktails prepared by talented mixologists, the drinks are just as much a part of the experience at Garage Restaurant.
From 1 PM to 4 PM, a live DJ sets the pace for the liveliest brunch in the capital. With a walk-through layout and buzzing stations, guests are free to roam, plate up, and keep the vibe going from one bite to the next. Packages start from AED 360 for the soft beverage option, AED 475 for house beverages, and AED 590 for sparkling.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 1 PM to 4 PM
Price:
- Soft beverage package priced at AED 390 per person
- House beverages package priced at AED 475 per person
- Sparkling beverage package is priced at AED 590 per person
W Lounge
What: The Final Lap
Where: W Lounge, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Saturday nights stretch a little longer at W Lounge with The Final Lap, running from 9 PM to 2 AM. The energy hits late with DJ sets, signature cocktails, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
The menu features char siew chicken bao, aburi salmon uramaki, and standout cocktails like the W AUH+ made of vodka, peach, passion fruit, and Blink’d, a jalapeño-spiked rum mix built to hit differently. With Yas Marina Circuit in full view and the tempo set just right, this is where the weekend gets its second wind.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 9 PM to 2 AM
Price:
- À la carte menu
What: F1 Screenings – Game on Elevated
Where: W Lounge, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: W Lounge just got a glow up, now screening live F1 races so guests can keep up with the action from the ultimate race night spot. As adrenaline builds up with every lap, guests enjoy the best sips and bites in town, making the most of any offers falling during the races.
If the race happens during Sundown Happy Hour, then guests can savor the offering’s signature cocktails and sundown ritual, taking the night’s thrills to a whole new level. With stunning front-row views of the Yas Marina Circuit completing the experience, every race becomes an unmissable event at W Lounge.
When: During F1 races
Time: As per race schedules
Price:
- À la carte menu
What: Sipz and Glam – Ladies Night
Where: W Lounge, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Fridays at W Lounge are made for unwinding. From 6 PM to 11 PM, the space shifts into lounge mode with dim lighting, crafted cocktails, and a soundtrack that moves from slow and sultry to full tempo as the night builds. For AED 85, ladies can enjoy unlimited selected beverages after purchasing one drink from the special menu.
Think signature pours like the Moonshiner and Matcha Sour cocktails, paired with Japanese-inspired bites starting from AED 40. Dishes include Norigami Sushi Tacos, the Yuzu & Cucumber Roll, and the grilled Prawn Espellete, perfect for grazing between rounds.
When: Every Friday
Time: 6 PM to 11 PM
Price:
- Unlimited beverages when purchasing a specially curated drink priced at AED 85 per person
- Japanese-inspired menu starting from AED 40
What: Sundown Happy Hour
Where: W Lounge, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: From May to September, W Lounge keeps it cool with Sundown Happy Hour, every day from 6 PM to 9 PM. It’s the spot for catching up over drinks before the night kicks off. Cocktails start at AED 25, with picks like Cotton Candy, light, sweet, and spiked just enough, or Blink’D, a bold jalapeño-laced rum mix that brings the heat. The food line-up brings flavor too, with options like torched salmon rolls with truffle sauce and carnivore doughnuts topped with black truffle glaze and onion jam. Then comes the best part, the sunset shot. A mandatory ritual at happy hour, one round on the house is served across the room the moment the sun goes down. A little loud and unexpected, just the right way to mark the hour.
When: Sunday to Thursday, from May to September 2025
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Price:
- Beverages start from AED 25 for a 3-hour happy hour menu
What: After Brunch Scene – B.I.G Brunch After Party
Where: W Lounge, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: The party never stops at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Every Saturday, post-brunch at Garage Restaurant, guests are invited to continue the party with an after-brunch extravaganza from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Guests can enjoy free-flowing selected beverages, priced at AED 130 for those who attended brunch at Garage Restaurant and AED 155 for walk-in guests. With the resident DJ on deck and the crowd rolling in as afternoon shifts into the evening, it’s a solid few hours to keep the weekend going, with the drinks still coming.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Price:
- AED 130 per person for brunch guests
- AED 155 per person for walk-in, non-brunch guests
For dining reservations, call +971 2 656 0000, WhatsApp +971 50 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
WET Deck
What: Splash & Sip – W Ladies’ Day
Where: WET Deck, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: Sundays at WET Deck belong to the ladies. From 12 PM to 4 PM, the rooftop pool turns into an easy, sun-soaked hangout with skyline views and an energetic beat. Guests can choose from open sunbeds and shaded cabanas or head to the bar for something cold and refreshing between dips in the pool.
Priced at just AED 79, ladies can enjoy unlimited house beverages and cocktails, plus 30 percent off food from the à la carte menu. The menu features Chicken Croquettes and Diavola Pizza, made for perfect poolside grazing and sharing between rounds. It’s the kind of day that finally makes it out of the group chat.
When: Every Sunday
Time: 12 PM to 4 PM
Price: AED 79 per person for unlimited drinks with a 30 percent discount on food
What: Sunchaser’s
Where: WET Deck, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: WET Deck at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is the spot for all-day lounging in the sun. Overlooking the Yas Marina Circuit, the pool features sleek sunbeds, shaded cabanas, and a bar designed for easy afternoons.
From Monday to Saturday, guests can access the poolside with a fully redeemable day pass against food and drinks, priced at AED 150. It’s the perfect setup for those who don’t plan much but still end up having the best kind of day.
When: Monday to Saturday
Time: 12 PM to 8 PM
Price:
- Day pass at AED 150 per person
Fully redeemable on Food & Beverage
AWAY Spa
What: Fit & Flow at AWAY Spa
Where: AWAY Spa, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: For those who like their downtime with a dose of movement, the Fit & Flow package brings everything together in one place. Guests can join a group fitness or yoga class at 9 AM – 8 PM, with access to the spa’s wet facilities, including a sauna, steam, and jacuzzi.
The offer also includes pool access at the Sundeck. Priced at AED 199, the package is designed for women who want to move, unwind, and reset without splitting their Friday racing from one appointment to the next.
When: Every Friday
Time: 9 AM – 8 PM
Price:
- Friday ladies’ package is priced at AED 199 per person
- Group Fit/Yoga Class at 9 AM – 8 PM
- Free access to the wet facilities, such as sauna, steam, and jacuzzi
- Free access to the Sundeck pool
For AWAY Spa reservations, call +971 265 60866 or email auhwh.spa@whotels.com
What: FIT & YOGA Classes
Where: FIT gym & Yoga Studio, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Details: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island makes it easy to get into self-care mode despite the heat this month, with new classes bringing together the best of fitness and wellness in one location. Guests can stay active with the new HIIT, boot camp, circuit training, and body flow group classes, and personal training sessions are also available for additional guidance and motivation. To unwind after a high-energy workout, beginner-friendly yoga sessions enhance flexibility and relieve tension, while more advanced options increase endurance and boost vitality. Guests can discover a class that suits their pace and preference, maintaining their momentum all summer long.
Time: Daily
Price:
- FIT & YOGA Group classes start at AED 100 per session
- Personal training/Class starts at AED 320 per session
Check out the class schedule here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/209649205/ or at @wabudhabiawayspa.com
Book now on WhatsApp at +971 50 132 4162
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