Looking to make your mark? Check out these hot spots that are sure to impress.

1: Tea and cake at Emirates Palace
If you can’t afford to splash out on a whole meal, you can still take in a bit of indulgence with a light after-dinner wrap up at Le Café and Caviar Bar. There are some very groovy events held at Emirates Palace every month from now till the end of the year, like the Middle East International Film Festival and the Tyson/ Holyfield fight in October, but a wander around the lobby is cool enough.

 

2: Tiara, the revolving restaurant at Marina Mall
If you can’t talk about the view from this stunning pinnacle, you can’t talk about anything. And the ride up the glass elevator will quickly tell you just how much backbone your date has.

3: Live classical music
It’s not all intellectual – a live performance of the great masters can be stirring stuff, and you get to dress up too. Check out the Abu Dhabi Classics season – go to www.abudhabiclassics.com for dates and information.

4: Shooting at the Officer’s Club on 30th/Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Find out what your partner is made off with a pile of ammunition and a paper target at the shooting range. A great ice-breaker if you’re not sure how the conversation will go.

5: Al Jazira at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium near Al Wahda Mall
There’s nothing like the buzz that comes from being surrounded by thousands of passionate footie fans – and while some UAE games are not that well supported, the table-topping derby match with Al Wahda on 18th October is guaranteed to have bags of fervour on view. Unite in your mutual love of one of our home teams, or just catch the thrill and find out what all the fuss is about.