Eid in the UAE: Food promotions

Resturants in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates are putting on brunches to celebrate the end of Ramadan

Al Bustan Rotana Dubai

Choices Restaurant: Eid Brunch on the second day of Eid Al Fitr, with buffet of Arabic and international dishes, live cooking stations. From Dh205 inclusive of select beverages. Kids have their own buffet and activities. Call 04-7054285.

Al Murooj Rotana Dubai

Pergolas: Eid Al Fitr celebration on the second day of Eid, Buffet of oriental and Arabic cuisines with live cooking stations and an extensive dessert corner, Dh249 per person including unlimited select beverages and Dh129 for kids between 6 and 12 years old. Call 04 3211111.

Atlantis, The Palm

Levantine: Taste of Arabia sharing-style Eid lunch set menu on the first day of Eid, including traditional cold and hot mezze, main courses and dessert. Dh180 for the lunch set menu, children ages 3-12 pay 50 per cent, children below 3 dine free. 12.30-4pm.

Kaleidoscope: An international buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with European Mediterranean, Northern African, Indian and Levantine cuisines; pizzas, fresh pasta, curry and tandoors; first two days of Eid, Dh195 per person, food only, children ages 3-12 will pay 50 per cent and children below 3 dine free, 12.30-5pm. Call 04-4262626.

Crowne Plaza Dubai

Al Dana: Brunch special on the first three days of Eid, dishing out fresh oysters, sushi, lobster, eight different types of fish, Arabic and international dishes; from Dh195 food only and Dh99 for children aged 6-12, 1-4pm. Call 04-3311111.

Dusit Thani Dubai

International dishes from three restaurants – Benjarong Royal Thai, PAX Italian and The Californian, in a buffet spread, plus a cherries jubilee station. From 12-4pm, Dh170 per person food only, Dh195 with soft beverages, Dh235 per person with house beverages and Dh495 per person with select premium beverages. Call 04-3433333.

Grand Millennium Dubai

Eid El Fitr lunch buffet, international and Arabic dishes for Dh195 net per person, children under 8 eat for free (two children per family), children between the age of 8 and 12 dine for Dh85 net each. Call 04-4299999.

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort

BiCE: Two days of brunch, including salads, mains and desserts cooked to order and served at the table. 1-4pm on August 9 and 10 at Dh295 with soft beverages, Dh395 inclusive of house beverages.

Pachanga: Three days of unlimited churrasco buffet for Dh195 per person, from 6-11pm on August 8, 9 and 10. Call 04-3182530

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Imperium: Eid brunch during the three days of Eid, with Arabic and French dishes. Activities available younger guests at Sinbad’s Kids Club. From 1-4pm, Dh275 inclusive of soft drinks, Dh395 inclusive of selected house beverages and Dh550 inclusive of free-flowing premium beverages. Call 04-4530444.

Kanpai, Souk Al Bahar

Eid lunch set menu that includes crab claw, grilled tiger prawns with coconut red curry sauce and more, Dh150. Call 04-4419262.

Lafayette Gourmet: Buffet with dishes from eight kitchens, including Arabic, Moroccan, Italian, Asian fusion, Indian tandoor and curries, sugar-free desserts, dim sum and Peking duck. Also demonstrations in store. DH145 per person, Dh65 for children aged 6-11 years old, and under 6 years old eat free. Galeries Lafayette red card holders get 10 per cent off. Call 04-3399933 ext 2394.

Le Meridien Dubai

Mahec: Eid specialities — a la carte special Eid dishes include chicken riawala, mushroom tandoori, lamb boti, dum chutney aloo, dum jhinga, masala biryani and kadai chicken. From Dh38, available on the first and second day of Eid, lunch, 12.30-3.30pm; dinner 7pm-midnight. Call 04-7022455 / 04-702 2615.

Melia Dubai

Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor: Eid Day Brunch with live cooking stations and a variety of signature Indian dishes as well as local Arabic favourites, available at Dh99 for children and Dh199 from 1-4pm on the first day of Eid.

Call 04-3868111

Ramada Downtown Dubai

Orchid Restaurant: Eid brunch during the first three days of Eid Al Fitr, traditional Arabic and international dishes along with a selection of Arabic sweets and desserts, Dh75 per person, 12.30-4pm. Children below five years eat for free while kids between six and 12 years get 50 percent discount. Call 04-3307330.

Rixos The Palm Dubai

A La Turca: Eid Turkish buffet brunch with live music and kids’ corner. Also Eid dinner buffet with Turkish, Arabic and Oriental dishes. Brunch from 1-4pm, - Dh195 for food only, Dh225 with soft beverages and Dh295 with select beverages; dinner 7-11pm, Dh175 for food only, Dh275 with selected beverages. Children 3-12 years get 50 per cent off, children under three dine free. Call 04-4575454.

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

A.O.C. French Brasserie: Eid Al Fitr dinner throughout the Eid weekend, 7-11.30pm, Dh180 per person. Call 04-4484848.

Taj Palace Hotel Dubai

Lobby Tent: Eid family brunch buffet on all three days of Eid, 12.30-4pm, Dh139 per person, inclusive of soft beverages. Children under six dine free, 6-12 get 50 per cent off. Bouncy castle and PlayStation and Xbox for older children. Call 04-2113070.

The Oberoi, Dubai

Nine7One: Eid celebrations menu, starting from Dh220 for adults, children under six dine for free, and older children benefit from a 50 per cent discount. Call 04-4441444.

ABU DHABI

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Al Bathna: Eid Brunch for Dh140++ per person on the first two days of Eid, with Arabian and Khaleeji specialties and sweets. Children up to six years dine free, 7-12 years get 50 per cent off; plus pay one and get one free offer for Playstation at children’s village. Call 02-4415900.

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

Hakkasan: Four-course Eid meal with lobster, dim sum, silver cod and hot chocolate fondant. Dinner only, Dh298 per person from August 8-16. Call 02-6909000.

Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Origins: Ultimate Eid Brunch, with a children’s area and international food, on Friday, 12.30-4pm. Dh35 for kids buffet, Dh195 inclusive of soft beverages and Dh350 with house beverages. Call 02-6560000

RAK

Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah

Golf Club Lagoons terrace: Eid Al Fitr dinner buffet featuring a bbq, live cooking stations, chocolate fountain, kids play area, live Arabic band, belly dancer and a raffle draw on August 10 from 7-10pm, priced at Dh135 for adults, children between the age group of 3 – 12 years get a 50 per cent discount! A special welcome drink on arrival and a promotional beverage menu are also included.

Call: 07-2447474

The Cove Rotana Rotana Resort – Ras Al Khaimah

Cinnamon: Festive brunch on the first two days of Eid for Dh135++ per person, with games and activities for the little ones. Call 07-2066350