Starting this Saturday, the Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi will launch a new dining concept for kids. The Kids Only Pizza Factory will take place every Saturday from noon to 3pm at the Lemon Tree restaurant in the hotel. The pizza party will give kids up to 12 years old a chance to make and bake their very own pizzas (while mum and dad get a little rest and relaxation of their own). Gluten-free options are available, but orders for gluten-free dough must be placed by Thursday at 4pm. Dh20 per child. For more information, call 02 657 4858 or email fnb.hiabudhabi@ihg.com.
Giornotte at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, will launch Bistro Night every Wednesday starting September 17. The Mediterranean restaurant will be filled with classic bistro favourites such as a Wagyu baguette and mariniere mussels. A wide selection of cheese, French desserts and live accordion music will all help set the bistro scene. Held in the Giornotte restaurant and on the beautiful terrace, Bistro Night takes place every Wednesday from 7pm to 11pm. Starting at Dh200 per person. For more information, call 02 818 8282.
Get the kids to Lana’s Partiperfect Junior Chefs Cooking Class for some intense cookery instruction. The hands-on cookery classes will take place every Saturday in September starting this weekend. For kids ages 5 to 7, the classes run from 10am to 12:30pm and will include preparation of a full meal in each class. For kids ages 8 to 13, classes run from 1.30pm to 4pm. Lana’s Partiperfect Cafe is located at Marina Office Park in Abu Dhabi. Classes are priced Dh150 to Dh170 per class. A discount is given if booking all three classes. To sign up, call 02 681 0090.
Acropolis, which claims to be the first authentic Greek restaurant in Abu Dhabi, will open on September 19 at Le Méridien hotel. Chef Valsamis Konstantinos comes to the restaurant by way of Athens and has more than 10 years experience serving up authentic Greek dishes. Main courses include gyros, moussaka and gemista, while desserts will include siropiasta, karidopita and loukoumades. Acropolis, which is replacing Le Bistrot restaurant, will be open daily from 1pm to midnight. For reservations, call 02 644 6666.