TimeOut Dubai Kids – August 2019

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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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