Nine dining deals in Dubai for Eid Al Fitr 2022

Restaurants and cafes are serving up special breakfasts and afternoon teas

French Riviera Dubai has a sharing breakfast menu on offer. Photo: Instagram / @frenchrivieradubai

Sikka Cafe is offering unlimited karak chai with its breakfast menu. Photo: Instagram / @sikkadubai

Hillhouse Brasserie has a family-friendly breakfast menu. Photo: Instagram / @hillhousedubai

Bistro Des Arts is always popular for breakfast. Photo: Instagram / @bistrodesarts

Reif Japanese Kushiyaki is serving a unique breakfast. Photo: Instagram / @ reifkushiyaki

Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Dubai is serving afternoon tea. Photo: Instagram / @peacockalley.difc

Butcha, the Turkish steakhouse in City Walk, has a choice of breakfasts on offer. Photo: Instagram / @butchadubai

Zaatar w Zeit is serving up manakish for breakfast this Eid. Photo: Instagram / @zaatarwzeituae

Boaz, a Turkish steakhouse, offers a slice of Istanbul with a contemporary twist. Photo: Instagram / boazdubai

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

The Hillhouse Brasserie is located in the Dubai Hills Golf Club. Photo: The 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

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

Manakish is a popular dish at Zaatar w Zeit. Ryan Carter / The National

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:

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