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CHEAP & CHEERFUL
(Dhs100-199)Aquarium This family-
friendly seafood barbecue
brunch has plenty for all ages,
including kids’ entertainment
and a live Latin band.
O Dhs175 (soft drinks),
Dhs274 (house beverages).
Half price (kids and nannies).
Noon-5pm. Yas Marina, Yas
Island (050 696 9357).Caramel Restaurant &
Lounge A lazy Saturday
brunch of classy bar food
dishes brought to the table.
O Dhs175 (soft drinks),
Dhs275 (sparkling). 1pm-
4pm. The Collection at The St.
Regis Saadiyat Island Resort,
Abu Dhabi (02 678 3344).Flooka Take in the views of
the peaceful mangroves and
sample fresh seafood and
paella with a Lebanese twist.
O Dhs160 (soft drinks),
Dhs260 (house beverages).
Noon-5.30pm. Eastern
Mangroves Promenade,
Dhafeer Street
(02 441 8244).Up & Below This lively
rooftop lounge is serving up
one main dish from the a la
carte menu and a selection of
desserts served to your table.
O Dhs160 (soft drinks),
Dhs285 (house beverages),
Dhs80 (kids aged six to 12),
free (children under six).
12.30pm-4pm. Courtyard by
Marriott World Trade Center,
Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Bin
Mohammed Street
(02 698 2222).DUST OFF THE WALLET
(Dhs200-299)Cafe Milano Take a culinary
tour through a different Italian
region each week. All served
to the table by charming staff.
O Dhs285 (soft drinks),
Dhs365 (house beverages).Noon-4pm. Four Seasons Abu
Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
(02 333 2222).Dai Pai Dong The Yum Cha
brunch serves dumplings,
roast meats and desserts.
O Dhs268 (mocktails),
Dhs328 (house beverages).
Noon-4pm. Rosewood Abu
Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
(02 813 5550).Finz A seafood brunch sitting
over the water. Feast on a
wide selection of starters,
mains and desserts, while
the resident DJ provides the
relaxed tunes. The Elaborate
Package also includes a
beach and pool pass.
O Dhs290 (soft drinks),
Dhs370 (house beverages
and sparkling). 12.30pm-4pm.
Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al
Zahiyah (02 697 9011).Li Jiang A superb selection
of pan-Asian dishes served
out on the terrace, with
beautiful views over the Grand
Mosque.
O Dhs215 (soft drinks),
Dhs340 (house beverages),
Dhs465 (bubbly). 1pm-4pm.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi,
Grand Canal (02 818 8282).OAK Room It’s no surprise
that British celebrity chef
Tom Aikens knows how to do
a good roast. The Saturday
Feast features carved meats,
Yorkshire Puddings and
an awesome sticky toffee
pudding.
O Dhs290 (soft drinks),
Dhs425 (house beverages),
Dhs550 (bubbly). 11.30am-
3.30pm. The Abu Dhabi
EDITION, Al Bateen Marina
(02 208 0000).Sontaya Tuck into a set-
menu of sharing dishes from
around South-East Asia at
this stunning, relaxed venue.
O Dhs290 (soft drinks),
Dhs415 (house beverages).
1pm-4pm. The St. Regis
Saadiyat Island Resort
(02 498 8888).SATURDAY BRUNCHES
Flooka
pool and beach access.
O Dhs249 (soft drinks),
Dhs349 (house beverages),
Dhs389 (bubbly). 1pm-4pm.
The Village, Le Méridien Abu
Dhabi, Tourist Club Area
(02 495 2000).Loca The five-hour brunch
serves DIY tacos, burritos,
fajitas, mouth-watering ribs
and lots more. There’s live
music, too at this fun offering.
O Dhs285 (house beverages).
Noon-5pm. The Galleria, Al
Maryah Island (02 582 3639).Mr Miyagi’s This bright and
colourful party brunch keeps
you entertained with karaoke
and flamoyant dancers, while
providing a five-course set
menu of Thai specialties.
O Dhs290 (house beverages).
3pm-6pm & 7.30pm-11pm.
Yas Marina, Yas Island
(050 797 0742).Sevilla The Fish Market
brunch offers a buffet of fresh
fish, as well as roast meats,
sushi and sashimi, cheese
and a dessert section. This is
a great one for kids, as well,
with loads of activities.
O Dhs240 (soft drinks). 1pm-
4pm. Al Raha Beach Hotel
(02 508 0555).Sofra bld International
offerings, with a particularly
good Asian section at this
very family-friendly brunch
that has its own petting zoo.
O Dhs279 (soft drinks),
Dhs349 (house beverages),
Dhs459 (bubbly), Dhs139.50Dhs699 (bubbly). 1pm-
5.30pm. The Galleria, Al
Maryah Island (02 672 3333).Aqua Expect everything
from roasts to curries at the
relaxed Garden Brunch with
top views. There’s also an
after-brunch event if you can’t
tear yourself away.
O Dhs400 (soft drinks),
Dhs465 (house beverages),
Dhs565 (bubbly). Dhs165
(kids aged six-12). 1pm-5pm.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al
Maryah Island (02 813 5550).CuiScene An international
offering spanning the hotel’s
dining outlets including
Frankie’s Italian Restaurant &
Bar and Marco Pierre White
Steakhouse & Grill. Great
fun, good for families and
top food.
O Dhs345 (soft drinks),
Dhs459 (house beverages),
Dhs645 (bubbly). Noon-4pm.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al
Maqta (02 654 3333).Essence The Beach
Rotana’s seven restaurants –
Rodeo Grill, Indigo, Brauhaus,
Prego, Benihana, Trader Vic’s
and Finz – come together.
O Dhs339 (soft drinks),
Dhs478 (house beverages),
Dhs604 (bubbly), Dhs170
(kids aged six-12). 12.30pm-
3.30pm. Beach Rotana Abu
Dhabi (02 697 9011).Giornotte A brilliant
international selection with
a huge array of cuisines and
lots of mixed drinks stations.(kids aged six-12), free (kids
under six). 1pm-4pm. Shangri-
La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Bain Al
Jessrain (02 418 2513).The Foundry A buffet that
includes a poke bar and
burrata station, as well as
super meat and seafood.
O Dhs275 (soft drinks),
Dhs375 (house beverages),
Dhs475 (bubbly), Dhs99 (kids
aged six to 12). 12.30pm-
4pm. Southern Sun Abu
Dhabi, Mina Street, Al Zahiyah
(02 818 4888).Venetian Village The
Brunch Town spread features
French, Mediterranean,
Japanese and Asian cuisine,
live Latin music, a roaming
magician and face painting
for kids.
O Dhs295 (soft drinks),
Dhs395 (house beverages),
Dhs595 (bubbly) Dhs155
(after-brunch party 5pm-8pm).
12.30pm-4pm. Venetian
Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu
Dhabi, Grand Canal
(02 404 1931).JUST BEEN PAID
(Dhs300-399)99 Sushi Bar &
Restaurant An incredible
set menu of fantastic
Japanese dishes that come
out one after another to the
table. This is a classy way to
enjoy an afternoon.
O Dhs399 (soft drinks),
Dhs499 (sparkling grape),Sevilla
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