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36 April 24 – 30 2019 timeoutabudhabi.comBRUNCHES
The city’s favourite weekend pastime
CHEAP & CHEERFUL
(Dhs100-199)Al Naseem Pool Bar
Enjoy a Middle Eastern fusion
barbecue at this laid-back
poolside venue.
O Dhs129 (soft drinks),
Dhs229 (house beverages).
2pm-5pm. Novotel Abu Dhabi
Gate, Khor Al Maqta
(02 508 9999).Amerigos Mexican Bar
and Restaurant A fun
Mexican brunch with live
stations, access to the pool
and tunes from a DJ.
O Dhs190 (soft drinks)
Dhs320 (house beverages),
Dhs440 (premium
beverages), Dhs100 (kids
aged six-12. Noon-4pm. Park
Inn by Radisson, Yas Island
(02 656 2222).Artisan Kitchen Expect
Italian pizzas and pastas,
Peruvian specialties, Asian
live stations and Middle
Eastern favourites at this
family-friendly feast.
O Dhs195 (soft drinks),
Dhs255 (house beverages),
Dhs420 (sparkling). 1pm-
4pm. Bab Al Qasr Hotel, West
Corniche (02 205 3026).Bistro The Friday Roast
offers plenty of meats, as
well as a seafood station,
with fresh oysters and crab
on offer.
O Dhs130 (soft drinks),
Dhs250 (house beverages),
Dhs65 (kids six-12), free (kids
under five). 12.30pm-4pm.
Courtyard by Marriott, World
Trade Center Abu Dhabi
(02 698 2222).Cooper’s Bar &
Restaurant A carvery
brunch with roast meats and
all the trimmings. There’s alsoa pleasant terrace and a
good atmosphere.
O Dhs165 (soft drinks),
Dhs235 (house beverages),
Dhs255 (premium
beverages), Dhs82.50 (kids
aged six-12), free (kids under
six). Noon-4pm. Park Rotana
Abu Dhabi (02 657 3325).Cho Gao and
Spaccanapoli The Duplex
Brunch features an incredible
spread of European and
Asian delicacies, there’s also
music from a live band.
O Dhs195 (soft drinks),
Dhs265 (house beverages),
Dhs349 (soft drinks for two),
Dhs489 (house beverages
for two). Noon-4pm. Crowne
Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Bin
Mohammed Street
(02 616 6149).Dahab A four-course set
menu of Middle Eastern
specialties including hot and
cold mezze, grilled meats and
traditional desserts.
O Dhs150 (soft drinks),
Dhs250 (house beverages).
1pm-5pm. Hilton Capital
Grand Abu Dhabi, Sheikh
Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Street Road (02 667 4446).Dine A funky international
brunch in a pleasant setting
with free-flowing drinks.
O Dhs159 (soft drinks),
Dhs160 (house beverages)Noon-3pm. Aloft Abu Dhabi,
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition
Centre (02 654 5193).Dino’s Bistro Italiano The
family-style feast starts with
signature bread, followed
up with pizza and freshly-
made pasta. Make sure you
save room for the brilliant
assortment of desserts.
O Dhs165 (mocktails),
Dhs190 (mixed drinks),
Dhs215 (bubbly). Fri-Sat
noon-4pm. Pearl Rotana
Capital Centre, Khaleej Al
Arabi Street (02 307 5591).Horizon A family-friendly
option serving Middle Eastern
and international food. There
are live stations, a buffet and
a kids’ play area.
O Dhs199 (soft drinks).
12.30pm- 4pm. Khalidiya
Palace Rayhaan by Rotana
(02 657 0000).Hytes Authentic South
African-style barbecued
meats served out on the
pretty rooftop terrace. You can
even have a go at braaing the
meats yourself in the fire pit.
O Dhs169 (soft drinks),
Dhs229 (house beverages).
7pm-10:30pm. Southern Sun
Abu Dhabi, Al Mina Street, Al
Zahiyah (02 818 4888).Iris Yas Island This brunch
attracts the cool crowd andfeatures barbecue meats,
salads and a great spread of
colourful sushi.
O Dhs190 (soft drinks),
Dhs240 (house beverages),
Dhs290 (bubbly). Noon-5pm.
Yas Marina, Yas Island
(055 160 5636).Jazz@PizzaExpress
A value-for-money, family-
friendly brunch. Expect a
selection of starters, salads,
pizzas, pastas and desserts
served to your table.
O Dhs135(soft drinks),
Dhs225 (house beverages).
Noon-4pm. The Hub, Mall at
The World Trade Center Abu
Dhabi, Al Markaziyah
(02 444 7752).PJ O’Reilly’s This brunch
lets you enjoy the heartiest
selection of pub grub out in
the sunshine on the terrace.
O Dhs149 (drinks only),
Dhs199 (food and house
beverages). 1pm-4pm. Le
Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi,
Sheikh Khalifa Street
(80 010 1101).Porters English Pub Enjoy
an extensive buffet packed
with plenty of hearty pub grub
that will fill you up without
emptying your wallet. There is
also live entertainment every
week from a fun resident
band and house DJ.
O Dhs175 (soft drinks),Dhs225 (house beverages).
Noon-4pm. Grand Millennium
Al Wahda, Hazza Bin Zayed
Street (02 443 9999).Sho Cho This Japanese
seafood and sushi restaurant
has great views over the canal
and some good raw and sushi
choices on the set menu. Not
a bad option.
O Dhs160 (soft drinks),
Dhs245 (house beverages).
Noon-4pm. Souk Qaryat Al
Beri, Bain Al Jessrain
(02 558 1117).Stills Restaurant & Bar
The lively Stills Playroom
Brunch features live music
and a DJ Richie, plus plenty
of games and activities. The
spread of high-quality pub
grub includes barbecued
meats, salads and desserts.
This is a good one for groups
of friend. It’s two-for-one on
both packages and there’s
an after-party until 7pm with
unlimited drinks for an extra
Dhs100. Good value.
O Dhs250 (soft drinks),
Dhs375 (house beverages).
12.30pm-4pm. Crowne Plaza
Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
(02 656 3053).Tamba A set menu of
brilliant Indian food with a
twist and it’s great value.
O Dhs195 (soft drinks),
Dhs295 (house beverages).About these listings
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