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Summer is in full swing at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, where family time, great food and relaxed moments come together throughout the week. Little Acres Kids Club offers a full summer camp programme for children, while Roots Bar & Kitchen remains a go-to spot for easy catch-ups with friends and family. From poolside weekends and BBQs to slow breakfasts and laid-back afternoons, Yas Acres is made for making the most of the season.
Yas Acres Golf & Country Club
BBQ & Brew by the Pool
Make the most of your Saturday with BBQ & Brew by the Pool at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club. Bringing together great food, refreshing drinks, and a relaxed poolside setting, this weekly experience is perfect for families and friends looking to unwind over the weekend. While adults enjoy delicious BBQ favourites and beverage promotions, younger guests can stay entertained with a range of fun-filled activities, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all ages.
FACT BOX:
What: BBQ & Brew by the Pool
Offer: AED 150 per person with AED 100 redeemable on food and beverages. Free entry for children under 11.
When: Every Saturday, 9AM to 7PM.
Where: Pool area, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club
For more info, call +971 (0)50 757 4808
or email dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com
Visit: https://viyagolf.com/yasacres/promotions/bbq-brew-by-the-pool/
Little Acres Kids Club
*NEW* Little Acres Summer Camp
Give your children a summer filled with creativity, discovery, and play at Little Acres Summer Camp. Designed for young explorers, the fully indoor programme offers a cool, safe, and engaging environment where children can build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy meaningful, screen-free fun throughout the month. Led by experienced instructors, each day brings a new themed adventure, from imaginative storytelling and hands-on experiments to arts, crafts, and sensory activities, ensuring little ones stay inspired all summer long.
FACT BOX:
What: Little Acres Summer Camp
Offer: Member Guest: AED 80 per day and AED 299 per week; Visitor: AED 130 per day and AED 499 per week with a maximum of 25 children.
When: Monday to Friday, 6 July – 28 August 2026, from 1PM to 5PM.
Where: Little Acres Kids Club, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Abu Dhabi
For more info, call +971 02 208 7300 or email littleacres.ad@viyagolf.com
Visit: https://viyagolf.com/yasacres/promotions/little-acres-summer-camp/
Little Acres Birthday Package
Yas Acres Golf & Country Club invites families to make birthdays unforgettable with a celebration at Little Acres Kids Club. Created to be fun-filled and hassle-free, the customisable birthday packages cover everything from engaging activities to delicious food and drinks. Young guests can dive into a world of creativity with face painting, slime making, arts and crafts, and colouring books. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a lively party, the dedicated team works closely with families to craft a celebration that’s perfectly tailored to each child. With every detail thoughtfully handled, Little Acres turns birthdays into cherished moments for the whole family.
FACT BOX:
What: Little Acres Birthday Package
Offer: Customisable 3-hour birthday package, including activities and food and beverages, from AED 150 per child.
When: Monday to Friday, 12PM to 7PM; Saturday to Sunday, 8AM to 7PM
Where: Little Acres Kids Club, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Abu Dhabi
For more info, call +971 02 208 7300 or email littleacres.ad@viyagolf.com
Visit: https://www.viyagolf.com/yasacres/leisure/little-acres-kids-club/little-acres-birthday-packages/
Roots Bar & Kitchen
Pancake Saturdays
Start your weekend on a flipping good note at Roots Bar & Kitchen, where pancakes are cooked live and just the way you like them. Go sweet with fluffy stacks and syrup or savoury with something a little bolder, all served fresh and made to order, with coffee, tea, or juice included. Easy, indulgent, and full of feel-good flavour, it’s a weekend treat worth turning up for.
FACT BOX:
What: Pancake Saturdays
Offer: AED 85 per person inclusive of coffee, tea or juice; AED 35 per child (6 to 12 years old)
When: Every Saturday, 8AM to 11AM
Where: Roots Bar & Kitchen, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Abu Dhabi
For more info, call +971 50 757 4808 or email dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com
Visit: https://www.viyagolf.com/yasacres/promotions/pancake-saturdays-at-roots-bar-kitchen/
Dine & Play
Families spending AED 300 or more at Roots Bar & Kitchen between Monday and Friday, 12PM to 7PM, can enjoy complimentary access for two children to Little Acres Kids Club. While parents indulge in a relaxed dining experience, little ones can dive into a world of creativity and play at Little Acres. From interactive activities and hands-on games to arts and crafts, children are kept happily entertained for the duration of the meal, making mealtime stress-free, enjoyable, and memorable for the whole family.
FACT BOX:
What: Dine & Play
Offer: Spend AED 300 or more at Roots Restaurant and receive complimentary access for two children to Little Acres Kids Club.
When: Monday to Friday, 12PM to 7PM
Where: Roots Restaurant and Little Acres Kids Club, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Abu Dhabi
Note: Playtime is limited to the duration of the meal, a maximum of two hours.
For more info, call +971 50 757 4808 or email dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com
Visit: https://www.viyagolf.com/yasacres/promotions/spend-aed-300-or-more-at-roots-for-little-acres-access/
Padel & Coffee
Guests can take their game from the courts to Roots Bar & Kitchen with the Padel & Coffee offer at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club. Book a 90‑minute padel court session for four people between 9AM and 3PM any day of the week, and each player will receive a complimentary coffee at Roots Bar & Kitchen – perfect for refuelling after a friendly match.
FACT BOX:
What: Padel & Coffee
Offer: 90‑minute padel court booking for four; one complimentary coffee per person at Roots Bar & Kitchen.
When: Daily, 9AM to 3PM
Where: Padel courts & Roots Restaurant, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Abu Dhabi
For more info and bookings, download the Viya App.
Happy Hour
This July, unwind after work at Roots Bar & Kitchen with Happy Hour, where selected beverages start from just AED 20. It’s an easy way to gather with friends, sip on your favourites, and ease into the evening in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
FACT BOX:
What: Happy Hour
Offer: Selected beverages from AED 20
When: Monday to Thursday, 4PM to 7PM
Where: Roots Bar & Kitchen, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Abu Dhabi
For more info, call +971 50 757 4808 or email dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com
Visit: https://www.viyagolf.com/yasacres/promotions/happy-hour-at-roots/
Sunday Roast
Round off the weekend at Roots Bar & Kitchen with a classic Sunday Roast made for lingering afternoons. Starting from AED 90 per person, this comforting favourite is served with all the traditional trimmings. For a little extra indulgence, add a selected house beverage for AED 115, or settle in with the Sunday Roast for Three, including a bottle of wine, for AED 295. With Happy Hour running throughout the day, Sundays at Roots are all about good food, easy moments, and time well spent with great company.
FACT BOX:
What: Sunday Roast
Offer: AED 90 per person; AED 115 per person (includes 1 selected house beverage); AED 295 per group of three (includes 1 bottle of wine). Happy Hour available.
When: Every Sunday, 12PM to 5PM
Where: Roots Bar & Kitchen, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Abu Dhabi
For more info, call +971 50 757 4808 or email dining.yagcc@viyagolf.com
Visit: https://www.viyagolf.com/yasacres/promotions/sunday-roast/