With summer over, brunch is finally back on the cards almost everywhere. Check out our guide to where you can enjoy brunch in the capital, no matter what your budget.
Zeitaku Brunch, 99 Sushi, The Galleria Mall
1pm until 5pm
Abu Dhabi’s favourite Japanese fine-dining restaurant will offer a new selection of carefully crafted dishes to customers every Friday from September 20 for its 11-course Zeitaku brunch.
The dining experience starts with tiger prawn tempura, and moves on to dragonfly maki made with prawn, king crab, avocado, black tobiko and spicy creamy sauce. There will also be their signature dishes such as the matsuri maki with spicy tuna, crispy rice, jalapeno sauce and avocado, and the much-loved Alaskan king crab gunkan.
The best bit? The drinks don’t stop until sundown.
Priced at:
AED 269 for the true gastronome,
AED 369 inclusive of bubbles and premium beverages,
AED 669 for brunch that includes a free flow of champagne and sake.
For reservations, please email reservations_ad@99sushibar.com or call (+971) 02 672 3333.
Nahaam, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Friday (from 11th October 2019), 12.30pm to 4pm
If you love an interactive brunch featuring live food and beverage stations, then Nahamm is giving you all that and more, from all your favourites from Jumeirah's award-winning restaurants. Take Fridays to a new level with chilled free flowing beverages including premium pink bubbly topped with live entertainment.
Priced at
AED 350 (soft drinks),
AED 450 (house beverages),
AED 550 (bubbly)
To book or for more information, call: 02 811 5666
COYA Abu Dhabi
Friday 12.30-4pm
Get your party gear on as you are invited to enjoy a true Peruvian celebration accompanied by a colourful array carefully crafted premium beverages and a selection of mouth-watering highlights from COYA’s newly re-imagined menu.
Kick-off your weekend in style and brunch to your heart’s content as COYA’s resident DJ’s promise to keep the party moving into the evening. You’ll be having so much fun you’ll want to cancel your dinner plans!
Priced at:
Non-alcoholic option: AED 238
House beverage package: AED 378
Champagne package: AED 498
For bookings and more information, call: +971 02 306 7000 or email: reservations.ad@coyarestaurant.ae
B.Y.O.F. Brunch concept at Appaloosa sports bar,
Mariott Al Forsan
Friday 1pm until 5pm
The Bring Your Own Friends (B.Y.O.F) brunch offers awesome value for those bringing a big group of friends. This brunch goes on for four hours and features unlimited sharing platters of American pub grub and a free flow of premium house beverages.
The B.Y.O.F brunch will feature live entertainment throughout the day by a popular local band. Grown-up games, such as beer pong and pool, add to the exciting atmosphere.
Appaloosa is also home to a trendy beer garden, with benches for outdoor seating in cooler months, that overlooks the hotel’s landscaped gardens and sporting fields of Al Forsan International Sports Resort.
Priced at:
AED 240 per person, but the price drops to AED 222 per person when attending as a group of 10 or more.
For more information or reservations, please call 02 201 4131.
Friday Marina Brunch, Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
Friday from 12pm - 4pm
Join Friday Marina Brunch and enjoy the fab flavours, music and get involved in all the fun they have on offer for whole family. A spread of cuisines from around the world – grilled Brazilian meat cuts, Pan-Asian dishes, fresh Italian delicacies, BBQ Spitz, outdoor Pizza oven & much more.
There's also great music by the DJ, while the free manned kids activities will keep the little ones busy.
Priced at:
AED 245 inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages
AED 345 inclusive of alcoholic beverages
AED 99 for children 7-12 years, 6 years & below dine free.
30% discount for IHG Ambassador, Platinum Elite & Spire Elite members & 25% for IHG Rewards Club & Elite members on food & beverages.
Members will also earn 250 points for every AED90 spent on food & beverages.
For more information or to book, please call: 800 423 463 or visit https://abudhabi.intercontinental.com/friday-marina-brunch
Extraordinary Dusit Brunch, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Friday 12:30pm – 4pm
Enjoy an international feast featuring interactive live cooking stations featuring fresh seafood, rotisseries, carving, Thai cuisine, a Sushi bar and Indian inspired delicacies from Namak by TV Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur.
For those with a sweet tooth, there will be gourmet cakes including a sweets corner and for those who are looking for a more healthier options there are sugar & gluten free items too. Be entertained by the live DJ playing tunes throughout the afternoon.
Priced at:
AED 360 net per person including free flow of soft beverages (50% discount valid till 30th November 2019)
AED 600 net per person including free flow of select house beverages, House Beers, Cocktails, House Wine and House Spirits. (50% discount valid till 30th November 2019)
AED 550 net per person including house beverages and champagne (no discount valid till 30th November 2019)
Children (7-12) package: AED 90 net per child. (no discount) / Children (0-6) dine FREE
For more information:
Phone number: 02 698 8137
Email: reservation.table@dusit.com
Namak Signature Saturday, Namak by Kunal Kapur,
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Saturday 12:30pm – 4pm
Embark on an exquisite culinary journey at the celebrity chef Indian restaurant, Namak by Kunal Kapur. Enjoy a wide selection of chef’s signature recipes cooked and served to perfection. The extensive menu includes four salads, four appetizers and a choice of any two main course dishes from the menu. Namak’s trademark biryani with Burrani raita and assorted tandoori breads comes on the side with compliments. Culinary highlights include Foi Gras galouti, Pomelo salad, Ghee roast Wagyu, Chenna bruschetta, Chickpea Taco, Shake Shake, Bunny bhaji and Nalli kormato name a few.
Priced at:
AED 380 net per person including soft beverages (50% discount valid till 30th November 2019)
Additional AED 120 net per person including free flow of select house beverages, House Beers, Cocktails, House Wine and House Spirits.
Phone number: 02 698 8137
Email: reservation.table@dusit.com
Fish Market Friday Brunch, Sevilla Restaurant,
Al Raha Beach Hotel
Friday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Spend Friday afternoon brunching on fresh treasures from the sea and enjoy all day by the pool & beach while the kids go crazy with kids club activities.
It’s the perfect family brunch, if you are looking for the longest line up of fresh seafood!
Priced at AED 260 per person.
For bookings at the restaurant, call +971 2 508 0431 or email fbsecretary.alraha@danathotels.com or visit www.danathotels.com
Brunch at The Sportsman’s Arms, Zayed Sports City
Thursday 7pm-10pm - Friday 1pm-4pm & 7pm-10pm
The Irish and American influenced pub will be serving classic main dishes like beef sausage and mash and shepherds pie during their brunch alongside pizza and poutine.
During the cooler months they will open their BBQ and serve a BBQ brunch menu and those with dietary requirements can let them know in advance. Families are catered for with kids arts and crafts and play areas while local talent the Gulftones play Irish and international tunes incorporating the fiddle for a entertainment unique experience.
Priced at:
150 AED ( 3 Hours Unlimited House Beverage )
165 AED ( 3 Hours unlimited House beverage w/ one food option
240 AED (3 Hours unlimited House Beverage w/ unlimited food )
For more information and reservations, contact +9712 447 1066 | +971 50 6982283 | reservations@sportsmanszsc.com
Wonderbrunch, Sofra BLD,
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Friday 1pm-4pm
Every Friday, Sofra BLD creates a wonderland of fun activities for children while the adults can enjoy the signature brunch buffet with cuisines from all around the world. Guests can focus on having a great time sampling traditional dishes from the food stations dedicated to different regions, while the team at the award-winning restaurant keeps the little ones entertained with kids activities such as face painting.
To make sure the children are also enjoying the food selection, Sofra BLD will also have a dedicated kids’ buffet. The brunch is also inclusive of complimentary beach and pool access.
The bit we love? Check this out: Sofra BLD is also part of The Doggy Bag Initiative UAE to bring attention to food wastage and animal welfare. The initiative aims to decrease the food waste foot print of the UAE and they are supporting by giving away brunch leftovers to the starving animals.
Priced at:
AED279 (non-alcoholic package),
AED349 (selected house beverages),
AED459 (champagne package);
Kids below 6 years dine for free; children aged 6 to 12 years can dine for half price.
For more information, call restaurant reservations 02 509 8555or email restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com
BRUNCH IS BACK AT LE ROYAL MERIDIEN ABU DHABI
from 27th September 2019
To purchase e-tickets for Brunch on 27th September https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/ae/others/8156/brunch-is-back?ref=list
Bookings are to be confirmed through 800 101 101
Hog Fest - PJ O'Reilly's
Friday 1pm-4pm
Gather your friends to feel the beats under the sun, sample a selection of new cocktails and menu items then challenge yourselves with a range of games and activities to play. Whether you choose to be indoors or outdoors in the pub garden, get ready to witness a true Irish brunchin’ experience.
Priced at:
Drinks only starting at AED 149 net
Food and drinks packages starting at AED 199 net.
Upgrade to premium packages for just AED 100 more!
Reservations can be booked at restaurants.lrmad@lemeridien.com or Tel: 800 101 101
Elements Brunch, Café Palmier & District by Amalfi
Fridays 1pm to 4pm
Experience the four elements; water, fire, earth and air with cuisine aptly created around these senses. With a designated play and entertainment area for kids, elements brunch surely will not be one to miss. With a special kids buffet section and a schedule of fun activities, ranging from cooking classes to face painting, what’s not to love?
You can sit indoors in Café Palmier & District by Amalfi or outdoor area in LRM Central
while the kids can enjoy their designated area in Wheat.
Priced at:
AED 275 Brunch Buffet & Soft Drinks & Water
AED 375 Brunch Buffet & House Beverage's, Soft Drinks, pouring mixing beverages, hops & house grapes
AED 425 Brunch Buffet & Premium Beverages & Sparkling, Soft Drinks, Premium mixing beverages, hops and Jacobs Creek White, Red & Sparkling grapes
AED495 Brunch Buffet & French Bubbles, Soft Drinks, Premium mixing beverages, hops and Jacobs Creek White, Red & Mumm bubbles
AED125 Brunch Buffet Children (6 to 12 years old), Soft Drinks & Water
FREE Children below 6 years old
Reservations can be booked at restaurants.lrmad@lemeridien.com or Tel: 800 101 101
De’vine’ Friday Brunch, Market Kitchen
Fridays, 12:00pm to 4pm
Expect a revamped Market Kitchen’s De’vine’ Friday brunch experience inspired by the Californian coast!
An interactive buffet option will be bought to your table brunch, featuring a Ceviche Bar, with freshly marinated seafood packed with zesty flavors to spark your taste buds. Explore and sample a selection of sweet & savory toasts from the station with an assortment of breads and spreads to choose from.
Priced at:
AED 250 with mocktails
AED 375 with cocktails and wine
AED 499 with champagne
Reservations can be booked at restaurants.lrmad@lemeridien.com or Tel: 800 101 101
Market Evening Brunch, Market Kitchen
Thursdays, from 8.30pm to 11 pm
Indulge in a sharing style sharing menu with free flowing beverages every Thursday at Market Kitchen. Try the Truffle mac n' cheese, it's so good!
Priced at:
AED 250 with soft beverages
AED 375 with house beverages
AED 499 with champagne
Reservations can be booked at restaurants.lrmad@lemeridien.com or Tel: 800 101 101
Funch at Stars & Bars, Yas Marina, Yas Island
Every Friday from 1pm - 5pm
A relaxed casual setting offering a three-course set menu and live entertainment from the International Playboys
Priced at:
Brunch 1pm - 5pm = AED 279,
After Brunch 5pm - 7pm = AED 99,
Brunch and after brunch: AED 349
For more information and bookings, call 025650101
Sushi night at Aquarium at Yas Marina, Yas Island
Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm
A favourite among Abu Dhabi residents, Sushi Sundays at Aquarium includes a large buffet where Sushi is the star! Find a noodles live station, a sashimi live station, a cheese station, a big variety of appetizers, hot dishes, ceviche, salads, miso soup and desserts. There are new items and recipes every week.
The cherry on top: ladies enjoy free flow from 11pm until closing (1am). With magnificent views and ambiance, Aquarium promises to offer you a beautiful Sunday evening.
Price for all packages: AED 115
For more information and bookings, call 0506969357
Raising The Steaks Friday Brunch
Friday 12.30-4pm
This season the #RaisingTheSteaks brunch will feature a variety of exciting new dishes. Alongside the Beef Wellington station, there is a Poké raw bar, a make your own Burrata stand and the finest cuts in the city. There is now also a vegan corner and new vegan additions including mushroom and asparagus risotto, coconut infused spinach and banana, vegan curry, Buddha bowls, vegan burritos, Vietnamese summer rolls and Beyond burger sliders - YUM!
Each week they will also showcase one vegan dessert made a la minute – rich chocolate mousse, tapioca pearls with apple and coconut mahalabia and banana fritters.
Priced from AED 199 per person.
For reservations and more information, call 02 818 4888 or abudhabi.dine@togosun.com
Friday Best Crust Brunch, Four Seasons, Al Maryah Island
Friday, 12.30-4pm
A firm favourite in the capital, the Crust Brunch offers an extensive international buffet, live cooking stations, chefs showcasing exciting tableside dining, and a special children’s play area, expect the perfect environment for a fun, family oriented brunch.
Priced at:
AED 330 for soft drinks package
AED 440 for house beverage package
AED 550 for Champagne package
AED 125 for children’s package (Ages 6-12)
Children 5 years and under complimentary
For reservations and more information: +971 2 333 2444 or email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com
Viaggio in Italia – Saturday BrunchCafe Milano
Saturday 12pm-4pm
Italian food lovers will enjoy the finest cuisine, freshly prepared and served to your table, family style so you can all dig in and share Viaggio in Italian means Journey of Italy and every week we showcase a different region of Italy by featuring their best known dishes. No two weeks at Cafe Milano brunch are the same!
Priced at:
AED 295 for soft drinks package
AED 405 for house beverage package
AED 95 for children’s package (Ages 6-12)Children 5 years and under complimentary
Prices are inclusive of 5% VAT, 10% service charge, 3.5% tourism fee and 2%
municipality fee.
For reservations and more information: +971 2 333 2444 or email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com
Family Friday Brunch, The Terrace on the Corniche
Friday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
St. Regis Abu Dhabi invites you to a hearty brunch in true St. Regis style at The Terrace on the Corniche. Indulge in a premium selection of international cuisine from the freshest seafood, tasty sushi, prime grilled cuts prepared at live stations, hand crafted Tuscan pastas and more. Allow the team to guide you through a sequence of St. Regis rituals and areas dedicated to desserts crafted by our inspired pastry chefs, insightful tasting of refined chocolates from around the world and variety of 26 delectable cheeses.
Priced at:
Brunch incl. soft beverages – AED 345
Brunch incl. house beverages – AED 430
Brunch incl. premium beverages – AED 595
Indoor and outdoor seating available.
For reservations and more information, email restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com or call 02 694 4553 / www.theterraceonthecorniche.com
Brunch in the Clouds – Grand Siècle
Friday, 25th October 2019, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Laurent-Perrier’s most sophisticated creation ‘Grand Siècle’ is now being served at the renowned Brunch in the Clouds at the world’s highest suspended suite at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi.
This exquisite brunch is exclusively for 50 diners and commences in the hotel’s grand reception hall where you are met by one of the hotel’s butlers who will escort you to the Abu Dhabi Suite’s private elevator.
Journeying through the 1,120 square meter suite, you will discover exquisite culinary delights in each room; from a cinema full of candy, a dedicated cheese and dessert room, a caviar ice-bar, an oyster room, roaming chef stations and of course, a private bar equipped with the hotel’s top mixologists.
For a break between tasting, guests can sojourn to the suite’s private spa for shoulder massages by therapists from the hotel’s Remède Spa.
Brunch in the Clouds is exclusively for adults over 21 years.
Priced at:
Each package includes brunch and 1 glass of Grand Siècle for each guest
AED 550.00 incl. soft beverages
AED 750.00 incl. selected cocktails, grapes and hops
Reservations must be made in advance at +971 2 694 4553 or restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com
BUBBALICIOUS BRUNCH, Fairways,
Friday, from 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Experience a feast with a selection of international dishes from fresh sushi and live cooking foie gras and scallops counter to meat and seafood grilling stations.
If dessert is more your thing, dig into their spectacular dessert table piled full of homemade chocolates, sweets, cakes and made-to-order crepes or savour more than 20 types of cheese from all over the world.
Starting this September, you can quench your thirst from reimagined signature drink stations sure to surprise and delight all types of party-goers. Then to top it all off, be entertained throughout the afternoon with a live band singing all the greatest hits and an epic DJ spinning tunes at the after party.
Priced at:
AED 336 includes soft beverages
AED 430 includes free flowing house & sparkling
Upgrade to our premium package and get exclusive access to our VIP area complete with dedicated bar, top shelf brands and premium service.
AED 624 includes free flowing house beverages & French Bubbly
For bookings, call 02.616.9999, visit www.fairwaysabudhabi.com or email westinauh.info@westinhotels.com
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GO HARD OR GO HOME AFTER BRUNCH PACKAGE
Fairways Terrace, Every Friday, 4pm to 8pm
The fun starts after 4pm.
After brunch, join the party at the temperature controlled terrace of Fairways which transforms into the ultimate post brunch hangout.
For only 160AED, take advantage of free-flowing house beverages as you wind down from brunch.
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