• Punjab Grill, an upscale Indian restaurant, has opened in the Venetian Village within the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. The restaurant opened last Wednesday (November 25) and will celebrate its official launch on December 21. Punjab Grill serves up North Indian/Punjabi cuisine and is the only Indian restaurant in Venetian Village. Signature bites include tandoori guchchi; salmon tikka; chaamp tajdar (slowly braised lamb chops); and tandoori duck. Punjab Grill is a popular eatery in India with several locations throughout the country. There is also a Punjab Grill in Singapore, with plans to open other locations in Bangkok and Washington, DC. This is the first Middle East location. For reservations, call 02 449 9839. www.venetianvillage.ae
• Nando's is offering free desserts during the festive season. The casual eatery, famous for its flame-grilled peri peri chicken, will have buy one, get one free offers on its entire dessert menu throughout December. Choose from Nando's four signature desserts: carrot cake; chocolate peanut butter stacks; chocolate nut torta filled with Nutella; and salted caramel cheesecake. Each dessert is normally Dh26 each. For December, you'll get two desserts for Dh26. The offer is available at all Nando's locations across the UAE. www.nandos.ae
• Check out the new Hakkatini Nights at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi for a relaxed, post-work evening out. Guests get two signature beverages and three classic dim sum for just Dh80. Dim sum selections include har gow (shrimp dumpling), Chinese chive dumpling and a taro croquette. The offer is available daily from 6pm to 8pm. Hakkasan Abu Dhabi is in Emirates Palace on Corniche Road. For reservations, call 02 690 7999.
• The Sportsman's Arms, the new gastropub in Zayed Sports City, has just launched weekend roasts. Dig into roast striploin of beef; leg of lamb; and turkey with sides that include sweet potato mash; cauliflower cheese; green beans; gravy and Yorkshire pudding. General manager Simon Housecroft says, "We have a fondness for cooking simple ingredients incredibly well. We welcome our guests to treat themselves to a remarkable dining experience within a traditional pub setting." The authentic roasts are available every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 11pm. Dh95 or Dh110 for a mixed choice of meats. For reservations, call 02 403 4235.