TimeOut Abu Dhabi – April 24, 2019

Food

38 April 24 – 30 2019 timeoutabudhabi.com

in and enjoy the food that

comes your way.

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).

Yas Hotel The monthly Best

Of Blighty brunch features

all your favourite classic

British dishes like fish and

chips, scotch eggs and

carved meats. O Dhs285

(soft drinks), Dhs395 (house

beverages), Dhs495 (bubbly).

1pm-5pm. Yas Hotel Abu

Dhabi, Yas Island

(02 656 0600).

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),

Dhs699 (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 Dhs365 (soft drinks),

Dhs465 (house beverages),

Dhs565 (bubbly). Dhs165

(kids aged six-12). 1pm-

4.30pm. 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.

O Dhs345 (soft drinks),

Dhs459 (house beverages),

Dhs645 (bubbly). Noon-4pm.

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al

Maqta (02 654 3333).

Emirates Palace Live

cooking stations and buffet,

themed on a European food

market. Food includes grills,

seafood, pastas and more.

O Dhs370 (soft drinks),

Dhs465 (house beverages),

Dhs680 (bubbly), Dhs780

(French bubbly), Dhs185

(kids between six and ten).

12.30pm-4pm. Emirates

Palace, West Corniche

(02 690 9000).

★ International Brunch

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.

There’s entertainment, too.

O Dhs320 (soft drinks),

Dhs420 (house beverages),

Dhs520 (Italian sparkling),

Dhs620 (bubbly), Dhs90 (soft

drinks and a main course for

kids aged six-11). 1pm-4pm.

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi,

Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta

(02 818 8282).

Hakkasan A sophisticated

brunch of dim sum, Peking

duck, soup, miniature

desserts and lots more at this

incredible culinary offering.

A super value way to enjoy

a place that can get quite

pricey if you order from the

usual menu.

O Dhs318 (soft drinks),

Dhs438 (house beverages),

Dhs638 (bubbly). Noon-4pm.

Emirates Palace, West

Corniche (02 690 7999).

★ Fine Dining Brunch

Nahaam You’ll find food

from across Jumeirah at

Etihad Towers’ impressive

restaurants at this truly

excellent brunch. The

barbecue is excellent, as a.

O Dhs350 (soft drinks),

Dhs450 (house beverages),

Dhs550 (bubbly). 12.30pm-

4pm. Jumeirah at Etihad

Towers, West Corniche

(02 811 5666).

★ International Brunch

Olea The Epicurean Brunch

has live stations and a buffet,

as a live band entertains. An

epic selection of foods from

grilled meats to seafood and

cuisines from Japanse to

Mongolian. A big occasion.

O Dhs380 (soft drinks),

Dhs495 (house beverages),

Dhs695 (bubbly), Dhs180

(kids aged six-12), free (kids

under six). 1pm-4pm. The St.

Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

(02 498 8888).

★★ International Brunch

Sim Sim The Market Brunch

offers a spread featuring

loads of fresh seafood, a

smoker/barbecue truck.

We love this one and can

massively recommend it.

O Dhs335 (soft drinks),

Dhs475 (house beverages),

Dhs595 (sparkling). 1pm-

4pm. Saadiyat Rotana Resort

& Villas, Saadiyat Island

(02 697 0000).

The Terrace on the

Corniche Fresh seafood,

sushi, grilled meats, foie gras

and more are served at this

classy buffet. Prepare yourself

for the dessert room.

O Dhs345 (soft drinks),

Dhs490 (house beverages),

Dhs650 (bubbly). 12.30pm-

4pm. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi,

Nation Towers Corniche Road

West (02 694 4553).

Zuma Fantastic sushi,

sashimi, robata grills, main

courses, a dessert bar and

loads more from the best

restaurant in the city. You

need to try this at least once,

it’s that good.

O Dhs362 (soft drinks),

Dhs467 (sparkling), Dhs583

(bubbly), Dhs158 (kids aged

four-12). 12.30pm-4pm. Al

Maryah Island (02 401 5900).

★★ Fine Dining Brunch

SPLASHING OUT

(Dhs400+)

Cho Gao Marina Walk

& Chamas Churrascaria

Feast on food including

Latin meat dishes and a

selection of pan-Asian plates

from two of the hotel’s best

restaurants. Keep an eye out

for two-for-one deals on the

packages.

O Dhs423 (soft drinks),

Dhs544 (house beverages),

Dhs573 (bubbly). 12.30pm-

4pm. InterContinental Abu

Dhabi, King Abdullah bin

Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street

(800 423 463).

Frangipani Head to the

pristine sands of Zaya

Nurai Island to enjoy an

international buffet, music

from a live DJ and kids’ club

facilities. Allow time to take

photos of the incredible scene

around you too.

O Dhs550 (soft drinks),

Dhs650 (house beverages),

Dhs850 (bubbly). Noon-4pm.

Zaya Nurai Island

(02 506 6274).

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

The exclusive Cristal Brunch

in the Clouds lets 50 diners

explore the lavish Abu Dhabi

suite, where they’ll find live

stations, a cinema stocked

with popcorn and even

massage therapists on hand

to provide a much-needed

post-brunch massage. It takes

place once a month.

O Dhs650 (soft drinks),

Dhs950 (sparkling), Dhs1150

(bubbly). 12.30pm-5pm. The

St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation

Towers, West Corniche

(02 694 4553).

Turquoise Restaurant

The Turkish Brunch at this

flashy hotel boasts an

exciting mix of live stations

and buffet spreads. You’ll

find Turkish delicacies like

mixed grills, mezzes, baklava

and more.

O Dhs700 (house beverages,

pool and beach access),

Dhs375 (children, includes

soft drinks and access to the

pool, beach and aqua park).

1pm-4pm. Rixos Saadiyat

Island, Saadiyat Island

(02 492 2222).

For our full brunch listings,

head online now timeoutabudhabi.com/brunch

CHEAP & CHEERFUL

(Dhs100-199)

@District By Amalfi

Unlimited antipasti, pizzas,

pastas and desserts,

completed by Italian mob

movies and graffiti.

O Dhs150 (two house

beverages). Thu 6pm-11pm.

Le Royal Méridien Hotel,

Sheikh Khalifa Street

(800 101 101).

Amerigos Mexican Bar

and Restaurant The

menu includes shredded

beef salpicon ceviche atun,

quesadillas, grills and

desserts.

O Dhs110 (soft drinks),

Dhs185 (mixed drinks and

hops), Dhs225 (house

beverages). Thu 7pm-11pm.

Park Inn by Radisson, Yas

Island (02 656 2222).

Beach Rotana Feast on

South-African style grilled

meats at the Beats and Meats

Braai night. It’s held at the

Beach Garden on the first and

third Friday of every month.

O Dhs180 (soft drinks),

Dhs500 (Braai pack for three

people). Fri 7pm-11pm. Beach

Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah

(02 697 9011).

Bistro A Thursday night with

food from around the world.

There’s also a Middle Eastern

option on a Tuesday.

O Dhs150 (soft drinks),

Dhs275 (house beverages),

Dhs75 (kids aged six-12),

free (kids under six). Tue &

Thu 7pm-11pm. Courtyard by

Marriott, World Trade Center

Abu Dhabi (02 698 2222).

Blu Sky Lounge & Grill

The carvery offers roast

meats, Yorkshire puddings,

trimmings, cheeses and more.

O From Dhs99. Thu 7pm-

10pm. Southern Sun Abu

Dhabi, Al Mina Street, Al

Zahiyah (02 818 4888).

Parmigiana A table-service

brunch featuring unlimited

servings of antipasti and

pizza, followed by a main

course and dessert.

O Dhs169 (soft drinks),

Dhs189 (house beverages),

Dhs84.5 (kids aged six to 12).

Thu 7pm-11pm. Sofitel Abu

Dhabi Corniche, Al Markaziyah

(02 813 7777).

The Sportsman’s Arms

There’s a barbecue brunch

every Thursday and Friday.

O Dhs165 (one dish and

house beverages), Dhs240

(unlimited barbecue and

house beverages). Thu-Fri

7pm-10pm. International

Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports

City (02 447 1066).

DUST OFF THE WALLET

(Dhs200-299)

Caramel Restaurant &

Lounge Feast on authentic

Cantonese hot pot.

O Dhs230 (house beverages).

Thu-Fri 9pm-midnight. The

Collection at The St. Regis

Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu

Dhabi (02 678 3344).

Dai Pai Dong Feast on

authentic Cantonese hot pot.

O Dhs268 (sparkling and

mocktails) Dhs328 (house

beverages). Fri 6pm-11.30pm.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi,

Al Maryah Island

(02 813 5550).

Filini Garden Get the

weekend started with nibbles

and drinks at this stylish bar.

O Dhs225 (house beverages),

Dhs99 (ladies, drinks only),

Dhs150 (gents, drinks only).

Thu 8pm-11pm. Radisson Blu

Hotel Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

(02 656 2000).

Kuzbara Start your weekend

with a huge selection of

barbecued meats and

seafood. Packages include

hops and Spanish grapes.

O Dhs266 (house beverages)

Dhs82 (kids aged six-11), free

(kids under six). Thu 6.30pm-

10.30pm. Marriott Hotel

Downtown, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh

Rashid Bin Saeed Street

(02 304 7777).

Market at EDITION The

Social Thursday brunch is a

relaxed affair featuring free-

flowing seasonal beverages

and street food-style nibbles.

O Dhs199 (soft drinks),

Dhs299 (house beverages),

Dhs399 (bubbly). Thu

7pm-10pm. The Abu Dhabi

EDITION, Al Bateen Marina

(02 208 0000).

Market Kitchen Grab your

friends and head to this cool

and classy restaurant to catch

up over tapas-style plates and

free-flowing house beverages.

O Dhs250 (soft drinks),

Dhs375 (house beverages),

Dhs499 (bubbly). Thu

EVENING BRUNCHES

8.30pm-11pm. Le Royal

Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh

Khalifa Street (80 010 1101).

Mr Miyagi’s This bright and

colourful party brunch keeps

you entertained with karaoke

and dancers, while providing

a five-course set menu.

O Dhs290 (house beverages).

Thu 7.30pm-11pm. Yas

Marina, Yas Island

(050 797 0742).

Pacifico TIKI A constant

flow of goodies including

shrimp pil pil, Canarian

potatoes, calamari, meatballs,

hot pot and a crème brûlée.

O Dhs250 (soft drinks),

Dhs275 (sparkling). Thu 8pm-

11pm. Al Bandar Marina, Al

Raha Beach (02 556 6090).

The Foundry The

steakhouse’s signature dishes

are served directly to your

table, allowing you to enjoy

multiple servings of freshly-

shucked oysters, crisp salads,

and top-quality cuts of meat.

O Dhs265 (soft drinks),

Dhs385 (house beverages).

Thu 7pm-11pm. Southern Sun

Abu Dhabi, Mina Street, Al

Zahiyah (02 818 4888).

Todd English’s Olives

Great quality and generous

Medirerranean dishes served

as the sun goes down.

O Dhs230 (soft drinks),

Dhs350 (house beverages),

Dhs470 (bubbly). 4.30pm-

7.30pm. Venetian Village,

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi,

Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta

(02 404 1941).

JUST BEEN PAID

(Dhs300-399)

KOI Abu Dhabi A super

selection of Japanese dishes

served to the table.

O Dhs340 (soft drinks),

Dhs455 (house beverages),

Dhs495 (sparkling grape),

Dhs595 (French bubbly).

Sat 7.30pm-10.30pm. The

Collection at The St. Regis

Saadiyat Island Resort

(02 678 3334).

Stratos Take in the views

from the 31st floor and feast

on sharing platters of squid,

sliders, octopus, meats and

loads more.

O Dhs325 (house beverages).

Fri 8pm-11pm. Le Royal

Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh

Khalifa Street (80 010 1101).

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