As residents and visitors start to flock back to Abu Dhabi after the summer break,
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is welcoming them home with an array of exciting lifestyle experiences. Celebrating the start of the new season in spectacular style, the expert chefs at Sontaya have curated a range of delectable new dishes dedicated to the incredible tastes of wagyu, while gin connoisseurs are invited to explore the unique and powerful aromatic tastes of Monkey 47 gin with an exclusive tasting experience. Ensuring that everyone concludes their summer feeling invigorated and healthy, the Iridium Spa features three blissful hammam experiences, while the brand-new Champagne & Caviar bar is set to make its much-anticipated launch onto the scene with a grand opening event. Filled with unforgettable experiences and special memories, there is nowhere more magical to catch up with loved ones and friends this September than The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort.
Wagyu Treat at Sontaya *New*
Sontaya, Abu Dhabi’s enchanting Southeast Asian venue, is delighted to elevate the end of the summer season by unveiling a special curated menu dedicated to wagyu beef, one of the finest meats in the world.
The lavish and decadent Wagyu Treat experience features unique recipes inspired by the distinctive cuisines of Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and beyond.
Guests are invited to relax within the elegant and romantic ambiance of the picturesque restaurant and choose from five expertly crafted specialties. Each dish curated with fresh ingredients and authentic spices, highlight the juicy and aromatic flavour of premium wagyu beef, and is set to take you on a remarkable gastronomical journey.
Available on an à la carte basis, Asian cuisine connoisseurs and meat lovers will be thrilled by the variety of delectable dishes to savour. Highlights of the curated selection include the light and healthy ‘spicy smoked striploin salad’, presenting a colourful mix of grilled wagyu beef, compressed cucumber and sriracha caviar, the irresistible ‘xiao long bao dumplings’, filled with an enrapturing mixture of tenderloin wagyu beef, truffle oil, crispy enoki, tapioca pearls and ginger shi-sho sauce, and the delicious ‘Singaporean style beef’. Served in a hot pan and ideal as a wholesome and satisfying main, this traditional dish is guaranteed to charm and delight every guest with its heart-warming fusion of double-marinated striploin, Singaporean sauce, broccolini and confit garlic.
The Wagyu Treat menu is available daily throughout September, from 7pm to 11pm, priced à la carte. Reservations are highly recommended. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8443.
The Monkey Drum at The Manhattan Lounge *New
Gin connoisseurs will be in their element this September as they embark on a bespoke tasting journey of exotic cocktails featuring handcrafted Monkey 47 Gin from Germany’s Black Forest. Taking place within the sophisticated ambiance of The Manhattan Lounge, The Monkey Drum experience invites guests to sample four uniquely crafted cocktails, paired with delicious canapés and nibbles.
The delightfully curated menu spans an array of creative, refreshing and delicious mixes, with each one inspired by a type of monkey, their locality and diet. Guests are invited to indulge in the uplifting tastes of the ‘Gorilla’, featuring banana shrub, sugar and bamboo leaves, the ‘Orangutan’, starring mango juice and mango pearls, the ‘Proboscis’ with lime leaves, galangal, and lemongrass, and the Brazilian ‘Golden Lion Tamarin’, a sweet fizzy cocktail concocted using rock melon, honey water and mint soda.
Led by Josh Russell, the destination’s knowledgeable and talented Pernod Ricard Gin Ambassador, this exciting evening provides a total immersion into the world of Monkey 47 gin, including an enlightening exploration of all the enticing flavours and premium ingredients that go into each blend.
Monkey 47’s complex and uplifting Schwarzwald Dry Gin is distilled with 47 artisan ingredients and botanicals. Launched in 2010 and adored across the globe by bartenders, mixologists and beverage enthusiasts, it is a sophisticated and enigmatic beverage that boasts endless desirable qualities.
The Monkey Drum tasting experience will take place on Friday, September 2, while the cocktails will be available at The Manhattan Lounge until the end of the month, from 3pm to midnight daily. The Monkey Drum is priced AED 220 for four beverages and a selection of canapés. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8443.
Nikkei Brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi
This summer, music lovers and food connoisseurs are invited to unite and create unforgettable memories at the electric Nikkei Brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi.
Proud to be the most thrilling and entertaining weekend celebration in the UAE capital, the multi-sensory journey leaves every guest enraptured from start to finish. Set to an uplifting soundtrack of enticing beats by DJ Meerkat, the elegant hotspot’s incredible resident DJ, the Nikkei Brunch is an enchanting culinary and musical journey that is filled with fabulous complementing flavours and amazing memorable moments.
Providing a vibrant and immersive exploration of contemporary Nikkei cuisine, the upbeat mood is maintained long into the night with a selection of bespoke cocktails, with each one thoughtfully curated by the team of talented bartenders and mixologists.
Renowned across the world for her enchanting deep house tunes, DJ Meerkat was born in Ukraine and her emotional and powerful beats are brimming with uplifting ethnica, organic and melodic vibes. Reflecting her passion for travelling, her mixes are intended to transport guests into a world of magical rhythms, while her creativity and refreshing individuality makes her the perfect fit for the Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi brand
Whilst relaxing and absorbing the amazing live entertainment, guests are invited to savour a sharing-style set menu of delicate and beautiful light bites within the elegant decor of the restaurant area. Expertly curated by Head Chef Renzo Reyes, the sumptuous menu flawlessly fuses authentic Peruvian ingredients with Japanese cooking techniques. Highlights of the appetising array include the ‘From the sea to your plate’ platter of veggie ceviche, tuna midori ceviche and salmon truffle tataki, and delicious nibbles such as delectable prawn tempura, beef robatayaki, black pepper chicken, beef gyoza, mango-maguro rolls and California rolls.
The Nikkei Brunch takes place every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm. Packages start from AED 375 for food and selected non-alcoholic beverages, and AED 495 for food and selected house beverages.
For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or
+971 2 498 8443.
STEAK-ation at The Signature 3
Meat lovers will be in their element this summer with the decadent STEAK-ation experience at The Signature 3.
Highlighting the finest meats from across the globe, guests are invited to indulge in juicy, high-quality cuts paired with smooth and aromatic complementing wines.
With each expertly crafted beverage designed to bring out the majestic meaty and hearty flavours of each dish, guests are left spoilt for choice with the curated array of delicious options.
Elevating the sense of luxury and prestige, the many highlights of the menu include the lavish and highly tempting charcoal-grilled steak burger. Bound to grab every food connoisseur’s attention with its striking and eye-catching topping of sparkling gold leaf, homemade beetroot relish and freshly grated black truffle, it comes beautifully presented with sides of sauteed baby spinach, portobello mushroom and homemade tempura steak fries. The dish’s many sensational complimentary tastes and textures are then further enhanced by a paired glass of rich and sophisticated Pinot Noir from Central Otago Mud House in New Zealand, making it a truly unforgettable dish that every guest will adore.
Those with a weakness for steak will be left enraptured by the Wagyu +7 grain-fed beef striploin from Cabassi, Australia, paired with French Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot from Château Latour Camblanes, and presented with a choice of tasty sides such as mashed potato, charred asparagus, broccolini and oyster mushroom with peppercorn sauce.
Guests are also encouraged to upgrade their experience with the exclusive ‘Steak Me Out’ option, adding freshly pan-seared foie gras straight from the flambé trolley to each delicious cut for an extra AED 70.
With steak and foie gras renowned as the world’s ‘ultimate gastronomy duo’, the rich and luxurious flavour of this lavish add on makes each premium beef taste even more enticing and flavoursome.
The STEAK-ation menu is available to enjoy daily from 7pm to 11pm, priced à la carte. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8443.
Illusions at the Manhattan Lounge
Boasting a sophisticated atmosphere, refined decorations and a bar stocked with countless varieties of specialist beverages from around the world, a visit to the Manhattan Lounge is always an exciting occasion. But now, the elegant bar has concocted a new way of helping each guest’s dreams come true.
In keeping with the venue’s spirit of creativity and love for inventing new and sensational cocktails, the Illusions menu presents an array of beautiful and artistic mixes that are all inspired by the beauty and allure of human dreams.
With each perfectly crafted mix designed to tell a story and create the experience of stepping into a dreamlike reality, guests are invited to relax and sample intriguing and uplifting creations such as Enigma, which is inspired by black and white dreams, Luna, which draws on the powers of the moon and more awe-inspiring new cocktails.
The Illusions menu is available daily, priced à la carte. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8443.
New York Invention at the Manhattan Lounge
The expert mixologists at Manhattan Lounge, Abu Dhabi’s most sophisticated and elegant bar, have created a new cocktail menu inspired by the art, music, fashion and destinations of New York.
Skilled at crafting unique refreshing concoctions that pop with creativity and flair, the selection is designed to spark special moments for guests, and act as a tribute to the incredible art scene of the Big Apple. Boasting a long history as a place where creative minds are encouraged to gather and collaborate, the Manhattan Lounge has fused New York’s most iconic cultural masterpieces with artisanal spirits and cutting-edge bartending techniques to create five masterful new cocktails.
Transporting guests over to the glamourous and star-studded streets of Manhattan, the New York Invention signature cocktail menu features Starry Night, inspired by the iconic painting by Vincent van Gogh, Bourbon Street Parade, created in tribute to the classic jazz tune by Paul Barbarin, The Kid, influenced by the iconic 1920s movie and more delicious and uplifting beverages.
The New York Invention menu is available to enjoy daily, priced à la carte. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8443.
Hammam Treatments at Iridium Spa *New*
Refreshing, cleansing and purifying the body is an essential part of any beauty routine. With this in mind, the Iridium Spa has expanded its choice of decadent hammam treatments to offer a total of three indulgent experiences.
A powerful, traditional ritual designed to thoroughly detox, exfoliate and smoothen every part of the body, a hammam treatment provides the highest levels of bliss and relaxation.
Known to bring numerous health benefits and generate a fresh summer glow, all three types of hammam experiences at Iridium Spa have been thoughtfully curated to increase cell renewal, reduce water retention and cellulite, and leave the skin feeling firm, soft and even. Each ritual is delivered using expertly crafted Kassa Gloves, a premium quality granular crepe mitt that originates from Morocco. Ideal for using on wet skin, the mitt seamlessly exfoliates the skin’s surface and shrinks pores to unveil a flawless complexion. Therapeutic for the body and the mind, guests will depart feeling refreshed, invigorated and ready to make the most of the new season.
Stylish, refined and located just metres away from the pristine white sands of Saadiyat Island, Iridium Spa instantly enchants with its beautiful interior, state-of-the-art facilities and talented therapists.
Providing exceptional service from the moment guests arrive right up to the time they leave; the stunning centre of wellness even boasts its own private car park located directly next to the spa entrance.
Moroccan Hamma
Inspired by the ancient culture of Morocco, this treasured bathing and cleansing ritual deeply purifies and exfoliates to reveal a radiant and healthy aura. Set within the elegant ambiance of the distinguished spa, the aromatic steam effectively opens up the pores and clears the body of any harmful blockages. After every part of the body has been carefully and expertly cleansed, scrubbed and moisturised, the ritual is concluded with a fabulous Ghassoul mask. Thanks to its naturally high mineral content, this natural clay mask restores the skin’s natural radiance, and it is ideal for dull, oily, dry or sensitive skin. Finally, a relaxing shower with water care oil ensures that every part of the body is re-energised and left beautifully scented, and that guests walk away feeling joyful, happy, confident and filled with fresh energy.
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: AED 700
Turkish Bath Ceremony
An authentic tribute to the art of the traditional Turkish beauty therapy, this 75-minute relaxation journey is guaranteed to leave every guest feeling totally fulfilled and at peace. The voyage through serenity starts with a skilled soft steam and scrub process using all-natural black soap, before every dead skin cell is gently exfoliated away. Finally, the skin is re-hydrated and soothed within a calming foam cloud, followed by a massage delivered with gentle strokes and customised aromatic oil.
Duration: 75 minutes
Price: AED 800
Royal Hammam
The most prestigious of all pampering spa experiences, the Royal Hammam is an unforgettable journey that leaves every guest looking and feeling their best. Spanning 90, utterly blissful minutes of replenishing joy and pleasure, it leaves the skin of both the body and face looking flawless and bright. Delivered using Cleopatra’s own secret recipe, the magical Whitening Mask with Honey and Royal Jelly, it’s a truly luxurious experience that offers unparalleled results.
The journey starts with a welcome ceremony, followed by a deep cleansing and exfoliating ritual using black soap, uplifting steam and beautifully scented shampoo and conditioner. A fast-acting Ghassoul mask is then applied across the whole body, while the expert therapist uses sumptuous Aleppo soap to refresh the face and neck. Finally, the legendary White Mask, scalp massage and signature touch treatment conclude the uplifting and empowering process perfectly.
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: AED 950
To book, please contact Iridium Spa at: Iridium.Saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8996.
