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Giornotte A brilliant international selection Dai Pai Dong The Yum Cha brunch serves
Toro Toro with a fantastic array of cuisines, all showcasing dumplings, roast meats and desserts.
superb quality dishes. ⓘ Dhs370 (soft drinks), ⓘ Dhs188 (including tea), Dhs238 (mocktails),
Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs620 (bubbly), Dhs288 (house beverages). Noon-4pm.
Dhs185 (kids aged six-11), free (kids under Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
six). 1pm-4pm. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, (02 813 5550).
Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 818 8282).
★ Brunch Li Jiang Pan-Asian delicacies including
dim sum and rice and noodle dishes at this
Grill@25 A new rooftop venue by the pool. family-friendly brunch. ⓘ Dhs170 (soft drinks),
There’ll be games, a DJ, a magician and pool Dhs270 (house beverages), Dhs370 (bubbly).
access to go along with the food. ⓘ Dhs330 1pm-4pm. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand
(soft drinks), Dhs445 (house beverages), Canal (02 818 8282).
Dhs540 (bubbly). 12.30pm-4pm. Marriott Hotel
Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed
Street (02 304 7777). Dust off the wallet
(Dhs200-299)
Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Sofra bld Excellent international offerings, KOI Abu Dhabi Brilliant Japanese dishes
Saud Street (02 666 6888). with a particularly good Asian section. There’s are brought to the table at this stylish venue.
live music, a kids corner and beach and pool ⓘ Dhs345 (soft drinks), Dhs455 (house Caramel Restaurant & Lounge A lazy
Kuzbara The Eat. Play. Laugh. brunch has access. ⓘ Dhs285 (soft drinks), Dhs365 beverages), Dhs515 (sparkling), Dhs595 Saturday brunch of dishes brought to the table.
games to play, an illusionist and a resident DJ (house beverages), Dhs495 (bubbly). 1pm- (French bubbly), Dhs175 (kids six-12). ⓘ Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (sparkling),
spinning top tracks. And the food’s pretty good, 4pm. Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Bain Al 12.30pm-4pm. The Collection, Saadiyat Island Dhs595 (French bubbly). 1pm-4pm. The
too. It’s an international buffet from the hotel’s Jessrain (02 418 2513). (02 678 3334). Collection at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island
restaurants. ⓘ Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs380 Resort (02 678 3344).
(house beverages), Dhs450 (sparkling). The Foundry The Raising the Steaks brunch Nahaam Food from Jumeirah at Etihad
12.30pm-4pm. Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu has a buffet that includes a poke raw bar, a Towers’ restaurants. There are also live barbecue Flooka Seafood with a Middle Eastern twist.
Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Zayed Street ’make your own burrata’ station and lots more. stations and an after-brunch party at the Pool ⓘ Dhs220 (soft drinks), Dhs320 (house
(02 304 7777). ⓘ Dhs229 (soft drinks), Dhs299 (house Bar. ⓘ Dhs360 (soft drinks), Dhs475 (house beverages), Dhs110 (kids under 12). 12.30pm-
beverages), Dhs399 (bubbly). 12.30pm-4pm. beverages), Dhs500 (Italian bubbly), Dhs625 5pm. Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Sheikh
La Brasserie Top French food in what Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (French bubbly). 12.30pm-4pm. Jumeirah at Zayed Street (02 441 8244).
was Brasserie Flo (it won Highly Commended (02 818 4888). Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666)
European restaurant in our 2017 Restaurant Iris The Saturday Picnic Brunch is a family
Awards) . ⓘ Dhs225 (soft drinks), Dhs325 Toro Toro Latin dishes served to the table Olea The Epicurean Brunch at Olea takes favourite with a lively atmosphere. ⓘ Dhs200
(house beverages), Dhs425 (bubbly). and from the buffet. ⓘ Dhs295 (soft drinks), diners on a culinary journey around the world (soft drinks), Dhs350 (house beverages),
12.30pm-3.30pm. Venetian Village, The Ritz- Dhs445 (house beverages), Dhs545 (bubbly). with live stations and a buffet, as a live band Dhs400 (premium beverages), Dhs450
12.30pm-4pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers,
Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta
provides the entertainment. ⓘ Dhs395 (soft
(bubbly). Noon-4pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island
Eating Out Loca The five-hour brunch serves DIY tacos, Urban Kitchen The Wok With Me brunch has (bubbly), Dhs190 (kids aged six-12), free (kids Kazu The Japanese restaurant serves sushi,
Corniche Road West (02 811 5882).
(02 404 1931).
(055 160 5636).
drinks), Dhs515 (house beverages), Dhs740
under six). 1pm-4pm. The St. Regis Saadiyat
sashimi and has a robatayaki grill as well as
Island Resort (02 498 8443).
burritos, fajitas, mouth-watering ribs and lots
plenty of Asian dishes, roast meats, seafood
Indian dishes and more. ⓘ Dhs295 (soft
teppanyaki, noodles and tempura. ⓘ Dhs285
more. There’s live music, too. ⓘ Dhs155 (soft
drinks), Dhs270 (house beverages). Noon-5pm.
drinks), Dhs148 (kids – call for ages) 12.30pm-
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. (02 582 3639)
seafood, sushi, grilled meats, foie gras and more 4pm. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
4pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed
The First Street (02 698 8137). The Terrace on the Corniche Fresh (soft drinks), Dhs475 (sparkling). 12.30pm-
at this classy setting. There are rooms dedicated
(02 656 0700).
Market Kitchen The menu at this classy to dessert and cheese. ⓘ Dhs345 (soft drinks),
venue rotates seasonally, but look out for black Dhs490 (house beverages), Dhs650 (bubbly). Sontaya Tuck into sharing dishes from
truffle pizza, crispy sushi and salmon tartare. Just been paid 12.30pm-4pm. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation around South-East Asia at this stunning venue.
ⓘ Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house Towers Corniche Road West (02 694 4553). ⓘ Dhs290 (soft drinks), Dhs415 (house
beverages), Dhs499 (bubbly). 12.30pm-4pm. (Dhs300-399) beverages). 1pm-4pm. The St. Regis Saadiyat
Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort Island Resort (02 498 8443).
(800 101 101 ). Aqua Food from carvery stations to curries & Spa Bubbalicious has cooking stations,
at this relaxed brunch with views over the city. live music, face painters and clowns. It’s one Villa Toscana Traditional Italian dishes and
Origins The Pit Stop brunch has loads There’s an area for kids, too. ⓘ Dhs300 (soft of the most popular brunches in the capital. great service. Expect pizzas, pastas, meats and
of live cooking stations serving food from drinks), Dhs410 (house beverages), Dhs475 ⓘ Dhs348 (soft drinks), Dhs426 (house fish. ⓘ Dhs240 (soft drinks), Dhs360 (house
destinations on the F1 circuit. There’s also live (bubbly), Dhs135 (kids aged six-12) free (kids beverages), Dhs618 (French bubbly). 12.30pm- beverages), Dhs425 (bubbly). 12.30pm-4pm.
music. ⓘ Dhs285 (soft drinks), Dhs475 (house under six). 1pm-4.30pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, 4pm. Sas Al Nakhl (02 616 9999). The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers,
beverages), Dhs605 (bubbly), Dhs140 (kids Al Maryah Island (02 813 5552). Corniche Road West (02 694 4553).
aged five-12), free (kids under four). 12.30pm- Zuma Fantastically fresh sushi, sashimi and
4pm. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Island BOA Steakhouse Dishes are brought more as well as main courses and desserts. This Victor’s Bar & Restaurant Unlimited
(02 656 0600). to your table, including excellent steak brunch is a stunner and rightly took home the roast dinner platters to go with the weekly
choices. ⓘ Dhs345 (soft drinks), Dhs455 gong at our Restaurant Awards. ⓘ Dhs345 (soft Premier League football. ⓘ Dhs220 (house
PJ O’Reilly’s The Friday Picnic Brunch is a (house beverages), Dhs595 (French bubbly), drinks), Dhs445 (sparkling), Dhs555 (bubbly). beverages). 6pm-9pm. Hilton Capital Grand,
top option for a casual afternoon out. Dhs145 (kids six-12). 12.30pm-4pm. Eastern 12.30pm-4pm. Al Maryah Island Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street
ⓘ Dhs200 (house beverages). Fri 1pm-4pm. Le Mangroves Promenade, Sheikh Zayed Bin (02 401 5900). ★★ Brunch (02 666 5508).
Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street Sultan Street (02 641 1500).
(02 674 2020).
BU! A live Latin band sets the tone at this lively Splashing out Just been paid
Roberto’s The Italian spot serves a four- brunch. Guests can pick from an extensive set
course menu, starting with antipasti to share menu at one one of favourite eateries in the (Dhs400+) (Dhs300-399)
and mushroom risotto. Guests then have the capital. ⓘ Dhs300 (soft drinks), Dhs400 (house
option of a seafood, meat or pasta main. There’s beverages), Dhs500 (bubbly). 12.30pm-4pm. Frangipani Restaurant There’s some Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE Food straddles
a fruity Italian dessert buffet to cap things off. The Hub, The Mall at World Trade Center, Al super food at this stunning laid-back island Japan and the Mediterranean at the beach
ⓘ Dhs295 (mocktails), Dhs395 (house Markaziya (02 666 8066). destination that you can explore once you’ve club. There’s a relaxed vibe here. ⓘ Dhs310
beverages), Dhs495 (Italian bubbly), Dhs575 finished eating. ⓘ Dhs550 (soft drinks), (restaurant), Dhs340 (beach or terrace),
(French bubbly). Noon-4pm. Rosewood Abu Emirates Palace From an array of live Dhs650 (house beverages), Dhs750 (bubbly). Dhs580 (bubbly). 1pm-3.30pm, 4pm-6.30pm
Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 627 9009). cooking stations that includes sizzling barbecue 12.30pm-4pm, Zaya Nurai Island (restaurant); 1pm-4pm (beach and terrace).
grills, to an exclusive caviar-tasting happy hour, (02 506 6274). Ghantoot (056 113 3400).
Safina Live stations including a barbecue. to live entertainment and a kids’ zone, there’s
There’s also a cheese bar, and dessert section. plenty of fun when you brunch at the Palace.
ⓘ Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs490 (soft drinks ⓘ Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs370 (house Saturday brunches FOR OUR FULL
and day pass), Dhs375 (house beverages), beverages), Dhs545 (bubbly). 12.30pm-4pm.
Dhs590 (house beverages and day pass), Emirates Palace, West Corniche Road BRUNCH
Dhs475 (French bubbly), Dhs690 (French (02 690 9000). Cheap and cheerful
bubbly and day pass), Dhs99 (kids seven-12),
free (kids under six). 1pm-4pm. Saadiyat Beach Fairmont Bab Al Bahr The Friday brunch (Dhs100-199) LISTINGS
Club, Saadiyat Island (02 656 3500). is an international offering spanning the
hotel’s dining outlets including Frankie’s Italian Café Milano This brunch takes guests on a
Sevilla An international spread at a stylish Restaurant & Bar, Sports Café and Marco Pierre culinary tour through a different Italian region
location with views over the Gulf. There’s a DJ White Steakhouse & Grill. ⓘ Dhs349 (soft each week. It’s all served to the table and is HEAD ONLINE NOW
and activities for kids. ⓘ Dhs234 (soft drinks), drinks), Dhs461 (house beverages), Dhs649 a very fine selection indeed. ⓘ Dhs190 (soft
Dhs384 (house beverages), Dhs120 (kids six- (bubbly), Dhs174 (kids six-12), free (kids under drinks), Dhs250 (house beverages). Fri-Sat, timeoutabudhabi.com/
12), free (kids under five). 1pm-4pm. Al Raha six). Noon-4pm. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al noon-4pm. Four Season Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah restaurants
Beach Hotel, Channel Street (02 508 0555). Maqta (02 654 3238). Island (02 333 2222).
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