TimeOut Dubai Kids – August 2019

Food

46 August 2019 Time Out UAE Kids

Downtown Dubai

(04 888 3444). ★

AFTERNOON TEA

Choix Patisserie and

Restaurant par Pierre

Gagnaire We love the petite

cheese and truffle toasties

(indulgent and delightfully

crisp), while the colourful

macarons are light and sweet.

O Served daily 2.30pm-

6pm. InterContinental Dubai

Festival City (04 701 1136).

★★

Raffles Salon Amid a warm

and homely setting, this is an

excellent place to relax and

indulge in beautiful culinary

creations that go beyond

what is traditionally served

at afternoon tea – and

nothing is too much trouble

for the staff.

O Served daily 2pm-6pm.

Raffles Hotel, Oud Metha

(04 324 8888). ★

Sidra Lounge The opulent

surroundings are the ultimate

place to experience the

grand tradition of afternoon

tea. There’s a live pianist,

cellist and saxophonist. It’s

absolutely delightful.

O Served. Sat 2pm-5pm.

Habtoor Palace,

Al Habtoor City

(04 435 5555). ★

BREAKFAST

Pots, Pans and Boards This

quirky restaurant serves up

a splendid morning meal on

the beach and it’s packed

out every weekend for that

reason. Don’t miss the

Merguez sausages.

O Open Sun-Wed

9am-midnight, Thu-Sat

9am-1am.

The Beach, opposite JBR

(04 456 1959). ★★

Fibber McGee’s This Irish pub

serves proper pub grub – but

we’re here to talk about the

breakfasts. From fry-ups to

toasties, eggs and omelettes,

there’s plenty to satisfy

morning cravings.

O Open daily 8am- 2am.

Saeed Tower One, Sheikh

Zayed Road (04 332 2400).

★

Parker’s Whether you’re after

belt-busting mountains of

chocolate brownie-topped

pancakes or a healthy açai

bowl, there’s plenty for all.

O Open Sat-Wed 9am-

midnight, Thu-Sat 9am-1am.

La Mer, Jumeirah 1

(04 330 8390). ★

BRUNCH

Traiteur Brunch at The

Promenade A previous

winner of this category, this

smart brunch at the Creek

has stunning views and

mountains of seafood. And

did we mention the dedicated

dessert room? This is a

must-visit.

O Dhs495 (soft drinks),

Dhs695 (sparkling grape),

Dhs775 (bubbly), Dhs895

(premium bubbly). Fri

1pm-4.30pm. Park Hyatt

Dubai, Deira (04 602 1234).

★★

STK JBR If you want your

fillet steak with a side of live

music and energetic dancing,

this is the brunch for you. The

food, vibe and venue are all

great, and you’re guaranteed

a good time.

O Dhs399 (soft drinks),

Dhs549 (house beverages),

Dhs599 (sparkling), Dhs699

(bubbly). Fri 1pm-4pm and

8pm-11pm. Rixos Premium

Dubai, JBR (04 323 0061). ★

Zuma This brunch, from one

of the world’s most popular

Japanese chains, is always

packed, so make sure you

book early. It’s all exceptional,

and a top way to try Zuma.

O Dhs473 (soft drinks),

Dhs625 (house beverages),

Dhs688 (bubbly), Dhs236

(kids aged four-12), free

(kids under four) plus 7

percent DIFC fee. Fri

12.30pm-4pm. Gate Village 6,

DIFC (04 425 5660). ★

BUDGET

Vietnamese Foodies Dishes

here focus on fresh, vibrant

ingredients, light, healthy

cooking techniques and

accessible pricing. Two

can eat like kings for under

Dhs100.

O Open Sun-Wed

11am-11pm, Thu-Sat

11am-11.30pm. Cluster D,

JLT (04 565 6088). ★★

Bu Qtair This Dubai institution

serves fresh, simply prepared

seafood. Choose your catch

and it’ll come with curry

sauce and bread. Expect to

queue, then wait for your

food. It will be worth it as

you’re gobbling it down in

the sun.

O Open daily 1am-11.40pm.

Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour,

off Jumeirah Beach Road

(055 705 2130). ★

Manisha’s Kitchen While

this is a bare-bones eatery,

the effort is quite clearly put

Summer dreams

Find seriously authentic

Vietnamese dishes at JLT favourite

Vietnamese Foodies. There are

loads of plates suitable for little

Àngers – these summer rolls,

packed with veg and prawns,

are just one to try with

the brood.

O Open Sun-Wed 11am-11pm, Thu-Sat

11am-11.30pm. Cluster D,

JLT (04 565 6088).

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