Our best UAE dining options for Mother’s Day - in pictures

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  Tilal Liwa Hotel, Al Badiya Restaurant: The restaurant will lay out a special intercontinental buffet for people to kickback and relax with their mothers in the desert. March 21 from 7pm for Dh149, call 02 894 6111 for details.

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  Leopold’s of London: The restaurant will treat mums to a complimentary dessert platter at the end of their meal on Mother’s Day. Kids under 12 eat free. March 21 to 26, call 600 560 602 for reservations.

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  SugarMoo Desserts: The dessert company has created a limited edition menu to celebrate Mother’s Day. Choose from the Mom’s the Bomb cake. Comment cakes or the I heart Mama Truffle Bouquet for a royal treat or give her small bites with special messages with the Flower Power Cupookies and Best. Mom. Ever Emoji cookies. Available to order from Dh90, call 800 78427 for details.

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  Shores, Ramada Plaza — Jumeirah Beach, Dubai: Spoil mum with an alfresco style high-tea this Mother’s Day at Shores. The restaurant will be swapping their buffet table with a dainty spread of traditional English scones, finger sandwiches and pastries for the occasion. Mothers with little kids will also get a Dh50 voucher to use at the neighbouring nursery. March 21 from 3pm for Dh125 for two, call 04 439 8888 for details.

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  Chival, La Ville Hotel & Suites — City Walk Dubai: Mums can satisfy their sweet tooth with a serving of chocolate dessert at Chival along with a curated beauty punch on the house. On March 24 and 25 mothers can socialise in the courtyard while their children get to know some of the friendly creatures brought by the indoor rainforest The Green Planet to the restaurant. March 21 to 26, visit www.livelaville.com for details.

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  Jumeirah Golf Estates: Mothers can have a full day of complimentary fitness sessions and dining at Jumeirah Golf Estates on March 21. Fresca Cafe will prepare a pipping cup of tea or coffee paired with a French pastry for free until March 26 and the Flame Tree Restaurant and Grill will lay out a lavish meal for mums for free on March 21, too. March 20 to 26, call 04 818 2000 for reservations.

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  Ranches Restaurant - Arabian Ranches Golf Club: Get away from the city for a relaxed brunch in the manicured gardens of the golf club. The Mother’s Day special brunch will have Ranches signature dishes in a buffet, with a beverage on the house for mums. March 25 from noon for Dh149 for members and Dh169 for non-members. An additional fee for children, call 04 360 7935 for reservations.

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  Epicure, Desert Palm Per Aquum: Delay the celebrations until the weekend and take your mother for the weekend special roast menu at Epicure. The brasserie style restaurant will lay out it spread of roast chicken, beef with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding and gravy for guests to enjoy on the poolside terrace, with views of the polo fields. Guests will also get a mother’s day gift from the restaurant. March 24 until 26 for Dh150; Dh70 for kids, call 04 323 8888 for reservations.

It’s almost the day when we spoil our mums and show them how much we love them. If you are at a loss for how to make Mother’s Day (Tuesday, March 21 in the UAE and March 26 in the UK) memorable for your mum, why not book a special dinner date? We have put together a list of potential dining ideas for you to consider.