Looking for family-friendly dining options this summer? Several spots across the UAE are offering kids-eat-free deals, making it easier and more affordable to dine out with little ones.
We round up restaurants that are offering free meals, including pizza, pasta, mini burgers and waffles for children, when accompanied by a paying adult.
Paradiso
The Italian restaurant has a La Dolce Vita family-style brunch on Sundays. The menu features Italian favourites such as bruschetta, parmigiana, pasta and pizza, as well as desserts including gelato and Nutella pizza.
Every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm; The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi; 050 437 2869
Jones the Grocer
Children up to 12 years can enjoy the kids-eat free deal at several branches of this Australian cafe every Friday from noon.
Ongoing; several locations in the UAE
Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria
Children can enjoy a free meal every Tuesday at the star chef’s eponymous pizzeria. They can pick a dish from the kids’ menu, which includes mini pizza, breaded chicken, lasagna and cauliflower mac and cheese, along with a sweet treat of ice cream or fresh fruit.
Ongoing; Cluster R in JLT, Dubai; 04 874 7082
McCafferty’s
Children under seven dine for free at Mellie Rua’s Saturday Brunch with a paying adult. Menu features dishes such as beef sliders, sausage bites and fish and chips. Children under six also dine for free at the Traditional Irish Sunday Carvery, which has roasts, sides and dessert.
Until September 30; Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi; 058 598 3623
The Noodle House
Children up to 12 can eat free when an adult spends a minimum of Dh80. The offer includes one dish, such as shrimpy twirly noodles, crunch katsu bites and yum yum fried rice, as well as one drink of fresh juice or water. The offer is available every day.
Ongoing; locations around Dubai; 800 666353
Positano
The restaurant has a free three-course menu for children. The deal includes starters such as calamari fritti, bruschetta and arancini ai funghi, followed by main courses of bufalina pizza, ricotta and spinach ravioli and lasagna al forno – all rounded off with a scoop (or two) of gelato for dessert.
Until August 31; JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai; 04 414 3000
Hunter and Barrel
Every Sunday, children under 12 can choose a complimentary dish from the restaurant’s Young Hunger menu. It features items such as mini beef cheeseburgers, char-grilled chicken tenders, penne pomodoro and mac and cheese.
Until August 31; Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi; 02 886 8299
Sole
The Italian restaurant allows little ones to pick dishes from the children's menu, which includes mains such as vegetable and pasta soup, spaghetti and grilled chicken. Dessert options include chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, gelato and fried strips of pizza dough coated in cinnamon and topped with Nutella.
Until August 31; Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi; 02 811 5666
Revo Cafe
Under-12s can eat free at the cafe known for its international dishes with a contemporary, healthy twist. The children's portion of the menu includes a choice of eggs, waffles and seasonal fruits. The deal is valid Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner only. An added bonus – the cafe even has a menu for pets.
Ongoing; NH Collection Dubai The Palm; Palm Jumeirah, Dubai; 04 549 7942
Cafe Del Mar Abu Dhabi
The beach club on Yas Bay offers a promotion where, for every adult spending Dh180, one child receives a complimentary one to two-course meal. Cafe Del Mar is known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Until September 30; Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi; 050 402 2283
