Residents of the UAE love a long weekend and they love a long brunch too, so we have rounded up the best on offer during Eid.
Abu Dhabi
Fridazed Brunch
Where: Barfly by Buddha Bar, Venetian Village, Ritz Carlton Grand Canal
What: Unlimited a la carte dishes for mains with an open buffet for appetisers and desserts. The menu blends Japanese, Thai and other Asian flavours.
Cost: Dh225 (soft beverage package), Dh325 (selected house beverage package), Dh425 (sparkling grape package)
When: Friday, September 1 from 12:30pm – 4pm
Reservations: 056 177 7557
BiCE
Where: BiCE, Jumeirah Etihad Towers
What: This Italian restaurant offers an a la carte brunch, with options of sharing plates. A pianist playing jazz and blues will set the tone.
Dh295 per person including soft drinks, Dh395 including house beverages and Dh430 per person including sparkling grape. Children (aged 6 to 12 years old) are Dh135.
When: Friday, Septemeber 1 from 12.30pm to 4pm
Reservations: bicerest.jumeirah@hilton.com +971 (4)318 2520
Brasserie Flo
Where: Venetian Village, Ritz Carlton
What: This French restaurant offers a sophisticated a la carte sit-down affair. It has 13 dishes on its menu along with eight desserts.
Cost: Dh225 for soft beverages package; Dh325 for selected house beverages package; Dh435 for sparkling grape.
When: Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Reservations: brasserieflo.abudhabi@venetianvillage.ae
Mighty Samurai Brunch
Where: Inakaya, Venetian Village, Ritz Carlton
What: Guests are served from a five-course menu, while yakikata (grill masters) entertain you with their skills and pass you the food themselves.
Cost: Dh195 for the soft beverages package; Dh295 for the house selected beverages package.
When: Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm to 3pm
Reservations: inakaya.abudhabi@venetianvillage.ae or call 02 404 1921
La Terrazza
Where: Hilton Abu Dhabi
What: The extensive buffet features traditional Arabic dishes including whole roast ouzi and lamb kabsa. There will be fun activities for children and a raffle draw.
Cost: Dh185 soft beverages and AED 250
When: Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm until 3.30pm
Reservation: Call 02 692 4247
Al Ain
Where: Aloft Hotel
What: There's a pool party here every Friday and it opens this week with an Eid brunch.
Cost: Dh249 per person including house beverages.
When: Friday, September 1 from 5pm to 9pm
Reservations:
Dubai
Loca
Where: Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
What: The spread will include Mexican breakfast dishes including huervos machaca, slow-roasted ribs and kingfish fajitas.
Cost: Dh270, including house beverages
When: Friday, September 1, from 12pm until 5pm
Reservations: email dubai@locauae or call 04 346 1111
Alpine brunch
Where: Publique Souk Madinat Jumeirah
What: This French alpine lodge-themed restaurant has an apres ski-themed menu to match. This is a buffet brunch full of comfort foods including Raclette and pierrade - a method of cooking thin strips of meat and seafood over a heated stone.
Cost: Dh185 soft drinks package and Dh295 house beverages
When: Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Reservations: info@publique.ae or call 04 430 8550
The Ultimate Family Brunch
Where: Fairmont The Palm, Dubai
What: A family-friendly brunch that includes a side offering of facepainting and other activities for the kids.
Cost: Soft drinks package is Dh295: Dh395 inclusive of house beverages and Dh495 for sparkling grape package. There is also a VIP Brunch experience at The Chef's Palette for Dh595, which includes a personal chef and steward with additional signature dishes like pan-seared foie gras, fresh oysters with caviar and smoked Wagyu short ribs.
When: Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Reservations: palm.dining@fairmont.com or call 04 457 3457
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