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Looking for a family-friendly seaside venue for
brekkie with the whole gang? Look no further
than British celebrity chef Tom Aikens’ spot at
The Beach. This cool, casual restaurant is an
oldie but a goodie – and is the winner of Time
Out Dubai’s Best Breakfast 2019. It serves up
a splendid morning-time meal (full English, avo
toast et al) and it’s packed out every weekend
for that reason. It also has a dedicated kids’
play area and menu, to keep the little
ones entertained.
O Open Sun-Wed 9am-midnight, Thu-Sat 9am-
1am. The Beach, opposite JBR (04 456 1959).
Top pick
Pots, Pans & Boards
will love like boiled eggs and brioche soldiers,
Àlled croissants and French toast. Parents
there are also savoury crêpes, omelettes and
even a full fried breakfast for just Dhs54.
There are loads of sweet crepes and wafÁes
too, which you may not be able to resist.
O Open daily 10am-10pm. Dalma Mall, Musaffah
(054 793 2189).
Sanderson’s
When it’s cool outside, kids’ will love running
wild on the playground located right next to
this very stylish café, but it’s got loads to
offer in the summer too. The dishes are all
homemade and full of goodness, and you’ll
Ànd loads of options including smashed avo
on toast, wafÁes and French toast. Plus the
summer pool pass deal gets kids access to
the pool at Al Seef Resort (behind the café),
a kids’ meal and juice for Dhs90.
O Open daily 8am-8.30pm. The Walk at Al Seef Resorts
& Spa by Andalus, Khalifa Park area (02 222 1142).
Jones the Grocer
The ideal spot for lazy weekend breakfasts,
Jones the Grocer has a new branch at the
Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown. All the
usual Jones favourites are on the menu – we
can’t get enough of the chilli cheese toast
and avo on sweet potato – and there’s also
a dedicated kids’ menu. The chain is popular
with families for good reason, and we’re
thrilled to see a 15th branch pop up in
the UAE.
O Open daily 7am-midnight. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
Downtown, Madinat Zayed (02 615 6440).
The Scene
TV chef Simon Rimmer’s Dubai Marina branch
is popular with families on a weekend, and
The Scene in Abu Dhabi has launched a
new breakfast menu too. Dishes include
pancakes, egg sandwiches and beans on
toast, so there’s sure to be something to
satisfy the whole gang on the menu here.
O Open Sun-Wed noon-11pm, Thu noon-1am, Fri 10am-
1am, Sat 10am-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island
(02 565 1330).
Áuffy pancakes with a matcha sauce, okayu
(a Japanese rice porridge) and Asian-style
avocado toast. There’s also a kids’ menu
with dishes costing Dhs29. Items include
pancakes, scrambled eggs and hot dogs.
O Daily 8am-noon. Dubai Media City and Town Centre
Jumeirah, http://www.sumosushibento.com (800 7866).
ABU DHABI
Molten Chocolate Café
This famous chain now has two new stores
- one at Bawadi Mall in Al Ain and one at
Dalma Mall. With amazing hot chocolates,
fondues, cakes, desserts, snacks and
beverages, the new branch is a popular spot
with families. However, it’s not all chocolate
and there are savoury brekkie dishes the kids
Jones the Grocer
Sanderson’s
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