The St. Regis Abu Dhabi celebrates the Month of Womanhood
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi invites all ladies to treat themselves with several offers throughout the month of March, from culinary experiences including sumptuous dinner buffets and sweet tooth satisfying dessert, to rejuvenating wellness for mothers, daughters or best friend.
Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, St Regis Abu Dhabi invites ladies to experience the famous pastime of its matriarch Caroline Astor. Perfected through her legacy and re-imagined by the highly skilled pastry team, the Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea showcases freshly handcrafted sweet and savoury treats, inspired by today’s female luminaries and icons of modern society.
Katayef Mille Feuille, Rose Catalana, Mango & Passion Meringue, elegant finger sandwiches and other dainty delicacies are served with bespoke tea infusions presented by a dedicated tea sommelier. The personalized blend is prepared with a selection of 25 types of loose leaf teas, as well as additional ingredients, such as fresh mint, roses and chilli peppers. Available daily from 2-6 pm at Dh195 ($53.0)
Wellness Experiences
Spend Dh600 ($163.3) at Remede Spa and receive a complimentary Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea
Renowned for its tradition of personalised spa treatments, the award-winning Remède Spa is one of UAE’s largest spas at 3,000-sq-m, offering 25 different bespoke facials, massages, body treatments, and spa packages for both ladies and gentlemen. This March, receive a complimentary Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea at Crystal Lounge with any booked Remède Spa treatment above Dh600.
Ladies Beach Day at Nation Riviera
The remedy for all stresses and strains, a day at Nation Riviera Beach Club promises relaxation and rejuvenation throughout the year. Ladies receive a complimentary beverage with every day pass on Mondays and Tuesdays this March.
Frescobaldi Grape Dinner at Villa Toscana
March 6, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
This March, Villa Toscana invites grape and food connoisseurs to an exclusive Italian evening with Giuseppe Palmeiri, Italian grape expert and representative of the Frescobaldi Family. Thirty generations of the Frescobaldi a Florentine family dedicated their lives to the production of great grapes across 6 Tuscan estates, matching tradition and innovation until today. Together with the Villa Toscana family and Restaurant Manager Giuseppe Palmieri, the award-winning restaurant presents a set menu of four courses paired with four different Frescobaldi grape creations to exclusively 40 guests. Available at Dh390 ($106) per person.
Helipad Sunset Supper –Sweet Series
March 8, 90 minutes during sunset
Scents of chocolate, honey and other sweet treats waft from The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s helipad at the magnificent Helipad Sunset Supper – Sweet Series. 20 guests will be able to experience very unique 90 minutes with elegant and palatable pastries and desserts from around the world, 255 meters in the air. With ambience created by sounds of live saxophone, delectable treats that satisfy every sweet tooth and the view from the highest active helipad in Middle East – this is the perfect way to create a truly unforgettable evening.
Helipad Sunset Supper is exclusively for adults over 21 years and available at Dh650 ($176.9) including desserts and soft beverages. Reservations must be made in advance.
Grape Series - Tasting in the Clouds
March 15, 90 minutes during sunset
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi opens its helipad again for 20 guests to experience a very unique grape tasting, 255 metres in the air. Live violinist, distinctive world-class selections of grape, extravagant canapés and magnificent views of the Arabian Gulf and the UAE capital from the highest active helipad in the Middle East, make this a truly unique and exciting experience during the enchanting hours of sunset.
Helipad Sunset Supper is exclusively for adults over 21 years and available at Dh750 ($204) including selected grapes and canapés. Reservations must be made in advance.
New York’s Premium Custom Tailor Michael Andrews in Abu Dhabi – March 16-18
Michael Andrews Bespoke is New York’s premier custom tailor. For over a decade, Michael and his team have crafted some of the world’s finest garments for clients who demand nothing less than the best. Their distinguished service is available exclusively at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi by appointment from March 16-18.
Elemis Superfood Skincare Workshop – Remede Spa
Full of glow-boosting nutrients, the new Superfood Skincare Range by Elemis contains high concentrations of nature’s purest, most nutritious superfoods. Join the Elemis and Remède Spa team on March 18 for an exclusive complimentary workshop from 5-7 pm at the award-winning luxury sanctuary Remède Spa and learn with world-class experience how to nourish your skin for the perfect glow and visible health. Reservations to register for this workshop must be made in advance.
Dining
Mediterranean Supper Club
Sunday-Thursday from 5 –9pm, Azura Panoramic Lounge
Take your taste buds on a tantalizing journey around the shores of Europe with impressive contemporary Mediterranean specialities at Azura Panoramic Lounge’s new Mediterranean Supper Club. Blended perfectly, Mediterranean ingredients can create an explosion of tastes and produce the most vibrant of colours on your plate. Olive oil, sundried tomatoes, fresh meat and seafood paired with the glittering lights of sunset on the Abu Dhabi Corniche will set you in a picturesque scenery.
Price: Four-course set menu with different choices at Dh150 ($40.8) per person
Gentlemen’s Toast
Daily, 7 pm – 12 am, The St. Regis Bar
Raise a glass to The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s new whisky festival ‘Gentlemen’s Toast’. Explore deep-honey coloured expressions of exclusive whiskey creations from around the world in the lively ambience of The St. Regis Bar, adhering to the tradition of classic bars dating back to New York’s Gilded Age and savour a menu of classic yet refined bar dishes. Cigar aficionados may join the bar’s Cigar Lounge for a lengthy selection of world acclaimed cigars.
Tasting set of three whiskeys, starting from Dh110 ($29.9).
Sip & Savour by Century Club
March 28, 7 pm – 10 pm, The St. Regis Bar
Join The St. Regis Bar for an evening of finest whiskey tastings, paired with delectable handcrafted savoury creations and live jazz music in the lively ambience of The St. Regis Bar, adhering to the tradition of classic bars dating back to New York’s Gilded. Cigar aficionados may join the bar’s Cigar Lounge for a lengthy selection of world acclaimed cigars.
Bar Classics
Daily, 1 pm – 1 am, The St. Regis Bar
No matter the age, decade or year, people have loved a great drink. From the Old Fashioned at the turn of the 19th century to the Aperol Spritz of today, The St. Regis Bar welcomes the ultimate timeline of world bar classics from 1900 to now. Each decade presents the original drink and a modern version with a St. Regis Twist.
Super Tuscan Dining Series at Villa Toscana
Villa Toscana’s new “Super Tuscan Dining Series” showcases the very best cuts and grapes paired each month. This March, the award-winning restaurant invites grape and food connoisseurs to an evening with its delectable ‘Vitello Alla Milanese” – thin sliced meat, breaded and fried – paired with a glass of extraordinary Super Tuscan Wine. Available daily from 7-11pm at Dh390 ($106) per person.
Risotto Festival at Villa Toscana
Villa Toscana’s third culinary festival arrives this March presenting nine days of finest risotto specialties from March 15 – 23. This gourmet strolling event, led by culinary chef Rosario Martorana, includes tastings of the award-winning restaurant’s favourite risotto dishes such as crispy saffron risotto with asparagus and cheese sauce or black Venere rice with mixed seafood and lemon zest. Discover this savoury heritage of Tuscany at Dh190 ($51.7) per person, daily from 7-11 pm.
“La Tavola Del Sabato” – The A La Carte Saturday Brunch, Every Saturday, 12.30-4 pm
Villa Toscana presents Saturday afternoons best spent with Italian hospitality and the a la carte Brunch “La Tavola Del Sabato” in the rustic surrounds of the restaurant’s homely interiors. Friends and family are welcomed to enjoy hand-crafted Tuscan favourites such as homemade lobster and prawns ravioli, grilled rosemary and mint lamb rack or salmon fillet with a mascarpone and parmesan sauce, presented by the chefs to the table. Wind down the weekend with an open grapes buffet serving international and Italian premium grapes, premium olive oil selections, a traditional Italian desserts buffet and Italian cheese corner, while relaxing in a warm breeze of the Arabian Gulf on the outside terrace of Villa Toscana.
Price: Dh210 ($57) per person including soft drinks, Dh330 ($89.8) per person including premium grapes and hops
Spring Upgrade: Theme Nights at The Terrace on the Corniche
Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, The Terrace on the Corniche
Lavish in a culinary spectacle highlighting different parts of the globe at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s The Terrace on the Corniche – NOW including selected soft drinks and at Dh245 ($66.6) per person.
Tuesday: Urban Kitchen – Burgers, Buns & Ribs
Travel around the world every Tuesday at The Terrace on the Corniche where global urban favourites await you. Fish’n’chunky chips, black bun burgers, German Currywurst, gourmet nuggets & scampi and Indonesian satays promise a food adventure and let global travellers come back for more.
Wednesday: Spice Night
Light and aromatic or fiery and fierce – how do you like your spices? Take a captivating journey along the Silk Road each Wednesday and discover something for every palate. Savour exquisite specialties from the Levant, Egypt, Turkey, Iran and India.
Thursday: Ocean’s Table
Savour a spectacular selection of finest seafood and fish delights cooked to order with Arabian flair and experience cooking methods from around the world every Thursday at The Terrace on the Corniche – highlights include a ceviche trolley, seared scallops, a tartar station, lobster laksa, oyster’s kilpatrick, salmon roe blinis and an exquisite array of fresh sushi and sashimi.
Friday: My Morocco by chef Amine Al Azizi
One of the great cuisines of the world, aromatic and colourful Moroccan specialities await you every Friday at The Terrace on the Corniche, selected and prepared by chef Amine Al Azizi. From couscous to tagine, influenced by Andalusian Spain, Arabia and France, Morocco’s vibrant cuisine is a delicious combination of mouth-watering flavours that make it unique.
Spring Upgrade: Family Friday Brunch
Every Friday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm, The Terrace on the Corniche
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi invites guests to a hearty and colourful brunch in true St. Regis style. Indulge in an infinite selection of the freshest seafood, sushi, foie grass, fine grilled cuts pre-paring at a live station to your specifications. Save room for the festive styled dessert and cheese room.
Spring Upgrade – New Prices and Inclusions:
Brunch including soft beverages – Dh345 ($93.9)
Brunch including house beverages – Dh430 ($117)
Brunch including premium beverages – Dh595 ($161.9)
Remède Spa
Jet- Lag Recovery
This 75mins treatment is the ultimate in jet lag recovery. Reduce fatigue and stimulate circulation as you allow your body’s internal clock to adjust to its new time zone. This treatment package includes a 30 minutes customized back massage, 30 minutes hydrating facial - a refreshing boost for the skin, ideal for pre- and post-travel to deeply hydrate and revitalise - and a 15 minutes foot massage at Remède Spa. The perfect combination to reduce fatigue pre- and post-flight.
Price: Dh595 ($161.9) per person
Guests presenting an Etihad Airways boarding pass- can save Dh100 and pay only Dh495 ($134.7)
Complimentary skin consultation and 30-minute neck, back and shoulder massage
Select and book one of the bespoke Elemis Facials and receive a complimentary 30 minute back, neck and shoulder massage. Balinese trained therapists will aid you prior to a free skin consultation to help you chose the right facial for your skin type.
All offers are valid from March 1 – 31. - TradeArabia News Service