Let’s Taco ‘Bout August at Barbossa

This August, Barbossa brings even more flavour to Yas Bay Waterfront with the launch of Let’s Taco ‘Bout It Taco Tuesdays, where AED 10 tacos and AED 20 margaritas set the tone for a delicious day out.

Alongside the new weekly offer, guests can keep Friday nights going with the venue’s popular late-night drinks package, sip their way through the limited-edition summer cocktail collection, enjoy the weekday business lunch, Ladies’ Night, and Happy Hour, or settle in for the restaurant’s much-loved Saturday and Sunday brunches. Whatever the occasion, August is packed with the vibrant atmosphere, colourful flavours, and lively Latin spirit that make Barbossa one of Abu Dhabi’s favourite social destinations.

***NEW*** Let’s Taco ’Bout It Taco Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, the only thing on the agenda is tacos. Introducing Let’s Taco ‘Bout It Taco Tuesdays, Barbossa’s new weekly celebration of Mexico’s favourite street food, where every taco is just AED 10 all day long, alongside AED 20 margaritas and Corona bottles.
Mix, match, and taco ‘bout your favourites, from achiote chicken with pineapple salsa and carne asada topped with avocado, to slow-cooked birria, crispy cod, Baja shrimp, Mexican chorizo, pollo frito, quesabirria, and crispy cauliflower. Whether you’re in the mood for something smoky, spicy, crispy, or fresh, there’s a taco with your name on it.
Round up your favourite people, order a few more than you planned, raise a margarita, and let the conversation flow. Great food, great drinks, and the lively atmosphere Barbossa is known for – Tuesdays have never tasted this good.
The Details:
When: Every Tuesday, all day
Price: AED 10 per taco; AED 20 per margarita or Corona

Summer Cocktail Menu
Keep things cool this August with Barbossa’s limited-edition summer cocktail collection, created for long lunches, sunset catch-ups, and lively evenings at Yas Bay Waterfront. Bright, refreshing, and packed with tropical flavours, each cocktail brings a fresh twist to the restaurant’s electric Latin American spirit.
Sip on the floral Hugo Spritz with premium vodka, elderflower, fresh lime, mint, and sparkling wine; the tropical Bachiller, blending cachaça, coconut, lime, mint, and soda; or the signature Barbossa Spritz, combining Luxardo Aperitivo, Luxardo Bitters, passion fruit, grapefruit, and sparkling wine. Available for a limited time only, it’s the perfect excuse to raise a glass this summer.
The Details:
When: Daily, all day
Price: AED 55 per cocktail

Business Lunch
Take a break from the working day with Barbossa’s Business Lunch, where bold Mexican flavours meet the lively atmosphere of Yas Bay Waterfront.

Begin with signature dishes such as Barbossa Ceviche, then choose two tacos, followed by a main like the juicy Carne Asada or the smoky Mexican Chorizo Quesadilla. Finish on a sweet note with golden churros, while two included drinks – a margarita, prosecco, select beer, or wine – make it easy to ease into the afternoon.

The Details:
When: Monday to Friday, noon to 3PM
Price: AED 80 for three courses or AED 99 for four courses and two drinks per person (margarita, prosecco, select beer, and wine)
Midweek Margaritas
Make Wednesday the highlight of the week with an evening dedicated to Barbossa’s favourite cocktail. From 7PM, settle in at Yas Bay Waterfront and sip your way through an exclusive margarita collection.
Choose from vibrant creations including the Fresca, blending Jose Cuervo Silver with lime, yuzu, cucumber, blue curaçao, and mint, or the smoky Ebano Paloma, combining mezcal, grapefruit, lime, and a Tajín rim for the perfect balance of citrus and spice. Whether you’re catching up with friends or settling in for the evening, it’s the perfect excuse to make Wednesday a little more memorable.
The Details:
When: Every Wednesday, 7PM to late
Price: AED 65 per margarita
Ladies’ Night
Thursday evenings at Barbossa set the tone for the weekend, bringing together free-flowing drinks, feel-good music, and the lively atmosphere the venue is known for. From 7PM to 10PM, ladies can enjoy unlimited house spirits, wine, and prosecco while settling into one of Yas Bay Waterfront’s favourite social spots.
With no entry fee and no minimum spend, all that’s left to do is round up your favourite people, order that first drink, and let the evening unfold.
The Details:
When: Every Thursday, 7PM to 10PM
Price: Complimentary free-flow spirits, wine and prosecco. No entry fee. No minimum spend.

Friday Nights Unlimited House Drinks Offer
When dinner turns into drinks, Barbossa is just getting started. Every Friday from 10PM to 12:30AM, keep the night going with 2.5 hours of unlimited house drinks while the DJ sets the soundtrack for an energetic late-night crowd at Yas Bay Waterfront.
Priced at AED 99 for ladies and AED 199 for gents, it’s the perfect way to round off the week, whether you’re staying on after dinner or arriving ready to dance, sip, and make the most of Friday night.
The Details:
When: Every Friday, 10PM to 12.30AM
Price: AED 99 (Ladies) and AED 199 (Gents) for 2.5 hours of unlimited house drinks.
Saturday Brunch
Saturdays at Barbossa are all about big flavours, flowing drinks, and the lively Latin spirit that has made it one of Yas Bay’s favourite brunches. Held indoors throughout the summer, the afternoon brings together colourful cocktails, feel-good beats, and an atmosphere that keeps the celebrations going well into the afternoon.
Kick things off with a spread of Barbossa favourites, from homemade guacamole with crispy tortilla chips and fresh trio ceviche to tuna tostadas and golden chicken flautas, before moving on to your choice of trio tacos, sizzling signature fajitas, or garlic butter shrimp served over Mexican rice. Finish with warm cinnamon sugar churros or the restaurant’s indulgent homemade tres leches for the perfect sweet ending.
Full of flavour, music, and good company, this is brunch the Barbossa way.
The Details:
When: Every Saturday, 1PM to 5PM
Price: AED 249 per person (Soft package); AED 399 per person (Pistolero package); add AED 100 per person to upgrade to the Champagne package
Fiesta De La Familia Brunch
Sundays at Barbossa are made for lingering over great food, colourful drinks, and quality time with family and friends. Bringing everyone together around the table, Fiesta De La Familia Brunch serves up generous sharing plates and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that defines weekends at Yas Bay Waterfront.
The feast begins with a selection of starters before moving on to your choice of two tacos and a sizzling fajita, finishing with classic churros made for sharing. Three drinks are included, with a choice of cocktails, beers, wines, and more to keep the conversation flowing throughout the afternoon.
Little ones have plenty to look forward to as well, with a dedicated children’s menu featuring favourites such as juicy cheeseburgers and crispy chicken bites, served alongside three drinks. A colourful selection of signature mocktails, including the tropical Purple Colada, playful Cotton Candy, and refreshing Ultra Azul, ensures every member of the family feels part of the celebration.
Relaxed, sociable, and full of flavour, Fiesta De La Familia Brunch is the perfect way to make the most of a Sunday.
The Details:
When: Every Sunday, noon to 4PM
Price: AED 199 per person; AED 49 per child (8 years and older)

Happy Hour
Keep the good times flowing this August with Barbossa’s Happy Hour, available Sunday to Friday from 3PM to 7PM. Whether you’re catching up after work or easing into the evening, it’s the perfect excuse to settle in over select wines, beers, cocktails, and spirits, all priced at AED 30 each.
With its lively indoor atmosphere, great music, and vibrant energy, Barbossa is the place where one drink easily turns into another and afternoons effortlessly roll into the evening.
The Details:
When: Sunday to Friday, 3PM to 7PM
Price: AED 30 per drink

Barbossa is open Sunday to Wednesday, noon to 1AM, Thursday to Friday, noon to 3AM, and Saturday, 1PM to 3AM.

Barbossa is located at The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

For bookings and enquiries, please email [email protected] or call +971 50 185 8068.
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