As the UAE gears up to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Monday, the Dubai Food Festival is preparing for a special event.
The DFF Eid Big Breakfast promotion will run from Monday to Friday and during this time diners can enjoy exclusive breakfast menus at restaurants and cafes across Dubai.
Nearly 20 venues are involved, including these nine.
Hillhouse Brasserie
This casual, family-friendly restaurant at Dubai Hills Golf Club is offering something for young and old diners on its wholesome, comforting menu. This includes teddy bear pancakes and "wibbly wobbly waffles". It's available from 6.30am to 11am until Wednesday, and costs Dh49 with a drink.
Dubai Hills Golf Club, Dubai Hills Estate; 04 432 3232
Bistro Des Arts
At any time of year, Bistro Des Arts is a popular breakfast spot, as it offers a slice of Parisian flair in the Dubai Marina. Until Wednesday, diners can choose two dishes from the Petit Dejeuner menu and get the cheapest one free. This is available from 8am to noon.
Dubai Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina; 04 551 1576
Sikka Cafe
The restaurant's branches in La Mer, City Walk and Al Khawaneej are serving up Middle Eastern dishes with flair. Meals include the "Sikka-shuka" with poached eggs, moutabel and homemade tomato sauce, as well as the chebab, a soft Emirati pancake infused with saffron and cardamom. You could also try the khameer bread served with cream cheese and date syrup. And wash all that down with unlimited karak chai. A table for two costs Dh95 from 9am to noon.
City Walk, 04 385 6524; La Mer, 04 385 6775; Al Khawaneej, 04 284 9521
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
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Beef gyoza. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Kimchi melon homemade pickles. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Puglia burrata. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Kale three ways with crispy avocado. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Chilled angel hair pasta. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Sanchoku Wagyu sando. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Crispy baby squid kushi katsu. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
California new style gunkan. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Chicken breast with citrus dressing. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Meatball and onsen egg kushiyaki. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Angus beef with truffle mayo kushiyaki. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Cauliflower and black sesame sauce. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Reif chicken rice. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
18-hour ramen. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Taiyaki dessert, mouth fish waffle with soft serve ice cream. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki -
Molten cake. Courtesy Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
Fans of UAE favourite chef Reif Othman can head to Reif Japanese Kushiyaki in Dar Wasl Mall from Monday until Wednesday for a unique breakfast that's available from 11am to 5pm. Pair signature Reif Benedict eggs with yuzu avocado, fried chicken or fish, galette flatbread or the oyakodon rice bowl. All orders come with one free tea, coffee or fresh orange juice.
Dar Wasl Mall, Al Wasl; 050 235 7071
Peacock Alley
Head to Waldorf Astoria Dubai for afternoon tea instead of breakfast, and enjoy a Middle Eastern spread with a twist from 1pm to 4pm. Beetroot cones are filled with avocado hummus, while chicken musakhan mini rolls are served with pistachio baklava and macarons. Kunafa is also part of the spread, as are rose and date scones with lemon curd and strawberry jam. A selection of coffees and teas are also included for Dh170 per person.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai, Palm Jumeirah; 04 818 2222
Butcha
This Turkish steakhouse in City Walk has a choice of breakfasts on offer. From 11am to 4pm on weekdays and 10am to 2pm on weekends, throughout the Eid holiday, you can try a cheese platter with honey and bread for Dh55 or enjoy Turkish sujuk with eggs and potatoes for Dh7. Then there's the Butcha Benedict, served with rustic bread, for Dh85, or simply eggs, sausages and hash browns for Dh95.
City Walk; 04 343 1157
Zaatar w Zeit
The Dubai Mall branch is offering a manakish, vegetable sides and a choice of juice for Dh29 throughout Eid. Get your manakish topped with everything from cheese to spiced sausages and labneh to zaatar.
The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai; 600 522 231
Boaz
Another taste of Istanbul is being plated up at Boaz, which is located in City Walk. From Sunday to Wednesday, a choice of breakfast mezze dishes, hearty platters and Turkish specials are being served up from 11am to 4pm.
City Walk; 04 385 4605
French Riviera
This shoreline spot at Jumeirah Al Qasr is a picturesque venue from which to enjoy a morning feast. Head chef Kim Joinie-Maurin has a curated a special menu that includes French toast creme brulee. The sharing breakfast for two is available for Dh420 from 8am to 11am.
Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah; 04 432 3232
For information on all of the venues participating in the DFF Eid Big Breakfast promotion, click here.
30 things to do during Eid Al Fitr in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and more — in pictures:
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A new hot-air ballooning experience has launched in Ras Al Khaimah in time for Eid Al Fitr. Photo: RAK Airventure -
Visit Dubai's Global Village during Eid Al Fitr as it closes for the summer on May 7. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Time Out Market Dubai will feature live music during Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Time Out Market -
Enjoy the colourful spectacle of more than 150 million flowers before the season ends at Dubai Miracle Garden on Sunday, May 15. Antonie Robertson / The National -
There will be a new Burj Khalifa light show and a new Dubai Fountain show to celebrate the end of Ramadan. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Pods opens on May 1 at Bluewaters Island. Photo: The Pods -
Musical 'Umm Kulthum and the Golden Era' will make its regional premiere on May 3, after being launched with a one-off show at the London Palladium in the West End in 2020. Photo: Dubai Opera -
The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah will mark Eid with a fountain show and a fireworks display on the first day of Eid Al Fitr, May 2, at 9pm. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Head to the Coca-Cola Arena for the one-two electro house punch of Afrojack and Steve Aoki. Getty Images for Mdlbeast Soundstorm -
Until May 4, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities as they shop for fresh food at Waterfront Market, including a tanoura dance performance, and Arabic coffee and sweets served in a traditional majlis. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Cultural sites in Al Ain will celebrate Eid with special Al Ayyala and Al Harbiya traditional performances at Al Ain Palace Museum and Al Ain Oasis. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Visit the theme parks on Yas Island for family-friendly Eid entertainment as live Al Ayyala dancers will be present at all the attractions. Silvia Razgova / The National -
Amr Diab will make his concert debut at Yas Island's Etihad Arena on May 3. Getty Images for Mdlbeast Soundstorm -
The Abu Dhabi Edition is hosting its first vegan brunch. Photo: Edition Hotels / Marriott -
A Tyrannosaurus rex called Stan — the most expensive fossil to be sold at auction — is on display at Manarat Al Saadiyat. EPA -
Al Ain Oasis was the first Unesco World Heritage Site in the UAE, and is a beautiful spot to while away a few hours under the shade of thousands of date palms. Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi -
Enjoy a day in the sunshine at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi. The beach club will have live DJs playing from 1pm until 4pm on Monday and Tuesday, which will provide the soundtrack to brunch inside at Two.0 restaurant. -
On the first day of Eid Al Fitr, there will be a sound and light show at Qasr Al Watan. Victor Besa / The National -
Home to a huge and varied array of Arabian wildlife, the centre in Sharjah remains a hidden gem. Reem Mohammed / The National -
You don't have to spend money to check out this eerie "ghost town" of Al Madam in Sharjah, just a hardy 4x4 to cross the terrain. Photo: Mohammad Azizi -
For the Eid Al Fitr holiday, entry to the Mleiha Archaeological Centre is free for adults and children. Photo: National Geographic -
Opened in February, the sprawling Sharjah Safari park covers an area of eight square kilometres in Al Bridi Nature Reserve in the city of Al Dhaid, Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Suwaidi Pearls in Ras Al Khaimah hosts regular tours teaching visitors about the history of pearl diving. Pawan Singh / The National -
Try kayaking in the Al Zorah Nature Reserve, Ajman. Photo: The Luxury Collection -
French Riviera Dubai has a sharing breakfast menu on offer during Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Instagram / @frenchrivieradubai -
'Physiognomy, Land and Territory' by Emirati multidisciplinary artist Ahmad Al Dhaheri is available to see at Louvre Abu Dhabi until May 15 and as part of the Eid programme. Photo: Louvre Abu Dhabi
