• The St. Regis Abu Dhabi: There will be an Easter-themed Chocolate-Lover’s Family brunch at Terrace on the Corniche on Friday, April 3. The brunch will include an endless supply of white, milk, dark Swiss and Belgian-chocolate treats. You’ll also get the regular offerings of live-cookery stations, rotisserie chickens and lobster, crab and oyster bars. The Easter bunny will make an appearance and kids can stay busy decorating Easter eggs. They’ll also be able to bag some loot in the Easter-egg hunt. From 1pm to 4pm, Dh255+. Free for kids under age six; 50 per cent discount for those ages six to 12. For reservations, call 02 694 4444. Courtesy of St. Regis Abu Dhabi
    The St. Regis Abu Dhabi: There will be an Easter-themed Chocolate-Lover’s Family brunch at Terrace on the Corniche on Friday, April 3. The brunch will include an endless supply of white, milk, dark Swiss and Belgian-chocolate treats. You’ll also get the regular offerings of live-cookery stations, rotisserie chickens and lobster, crab and oyster bars. The Easter bunny will make an appearance and kids can stay busy decorating Easter eggs. They’ll also be able to bag some loot in the Easter-egg hunt. From 1pm to 4pm, Dh255+. Free for kids under age six; 50 per cent discount for those ages six to 12. For reservations, call 02 694 4444. Courtesy of St. Regis Abu Dhabi
  • InterContinental Abu Dhabi: Head to the Sunday Easter brunch at The Yacht Club and Chamas at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi. There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained (after they’ve had enough to eat from the special kids’ buffet, of course). In attendance: a face painter, magician, balloon artist and juggler. There will also be an Easter egg hunt. Sunday, April 5 from noon to 4pm. Dh250+, Dh125+ for children ages six to 12. Courtesy of InterContinental Abu Dhabi
    InterContinental Abu Dhabi: Head to the Sunday Easter brunch at The Yacht Club and Chamas at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi. There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained (after they’ve had enough to eat from the special kids’ buffet, of course). In attendance: a face painter, magician, balloon artist and juggler. There will also be an Easter egg hunt. Sunday, April 5 from noon to 4pm. Dh250+, Dh125+ for children ages six to 12. Courtesy of InterContinental Abu Dhabi
  • Fairmont Bab Al Bahr: The hotel will host two Easter brunches spanning the CuiScene, Frankie’s and Marco Pierre White restaurants. The pre-Easter brunch, on Friday, April 3, will feature carving stations, a barbecue grill, Italian dishes from Frankie’s and a caviar station. From Dh295+, Dh145 for kids ages six to 12. The brunch on Easter Sunday will have special dishes such as Black Angus prime rib, traditional Yorkshire pudding, homemade stuffed ravioli and risotto Parmigiana. From Dh295+, Dh145 for kids ages six to 12. During both brunches, kids will be entertained in a play area that will feature Easter-themed arts and crafts, cookie-decorating, an Easter egg hunt, raffle prizes and a bouncy castle. Kids will also get a visit from the Easter bunny. Both brunches run from noon to 4pm. For reservations, call 2 654 3238. Courtesy of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
    Fairmont Bab Al Bahr: The hotel will host two Easter brunches spanning the CuiScene, Frankie’s and Marco Pierre White restaurants. The pre-Easter brunch, on Friday, April 3, will feature carving stations, a barbecue grill, Italian dishes from Frankie’s and a caviar station. From Dh295+, Dh145 for kids ages six to 12. The brunch on Easter Sunday will have special dishes such as Black Angus prime rib, traditional Yorkshire pudding, homemade stuffed ravioli and risotto Parmigiana. From Dh295+, Dh145 for kids ages six to 12. During both brunches, kids will be entertained in a play area that will feature Easter-themed arts and crafts, cookie-decorating, an Easter egg hunt, raffle prizes and a bouncy castle. Kids will also get a visit from the Easter bunny. Both brunches run from noon to 4pm. For reservations, call 2 654 3238. Courtesy of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
  • Cipriani, Yas Island: Cipriani will serve a special four-course menu on April 4 and 5, which will include a giant chocolate egg that will be broken and shared with diners in the restaurant. Dishes will include steak tartare, classic risotto, Chilean sea bass, roasted lamb shoulder and more. There will also be a special kids’ menu for the festivities. From 6pm to midnight, Dh350+. For reservations, call 02 657 5400. Courtesy of Cipriani
    Cipriani, Yas Island: Cipriani will serve a special four-course menu on April 4 and 5, which will include a giant chocolate egg that will be broken and shared with diners in the restaurant. Dishes will include steak tartare, classic risotto, Chilean sea bass, roasted lamb shoulder and more. There will also be a special kids’ menu for the festivities. From 6pm to midnight, Dh350+. For reservations, call 02 657 5400. Courtesy of Cipriani
  • Head to the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray for Easter brunches at Imperieum or The Rib Room. The Imperium will host an Easter-themed brunch on April 3 and 4 (Dh330+) and an Easter Sunday lunch on April 5 (Dh225). Or try The Rib Room’s Easter-themed brunch on Friday, April 3 (Dh350+) . Make sure you bring the kids and sign them up for Sinbad’s Kids’ Club on April 5. The all-day club features an Easter egg hunt, egg spoon race, Easter-themed arts and crafts, petting zoo, cupcake decoration, Easter party, Easter movie and more. The kids’ club runs from 9am to 10pm. Full-day access is Dh250/child. Imperium brunches are from 1pm to 4pm on April 3 and 4 and from 12:30pm to 4pm on April 5. The Rib Room Friday brunch is from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. For reservations, call 04 453 0444. Courtesy Jumeirah
    Head to the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray for Easter brunches at Imperieum or The Rib Room. The Imperium will host an Easter-themed brunch on April 3 and 4 (Dh330+) and an Easter Sunday lunch on April 5 (Dh225). Or try The Rib Room’s Easter-themed brunch on Friday, April 3 (Dh350+) . Make sure you bring the kids and sign them up for Sinbad’s Kids’ Club on April 5. The all-day club features an Easter egg hunt, egg spoon race, Easter-themed arts and crafts, petting zoo, cupcake decoration, Easter party, Easter movie and more. The kids’ club runs from 9am to 10pm. Full-day access is Dh250/child. Imperium brunches are from 1pm to 4pm on April 3 and 4 and from 12:30pm to 4pm on April 5. The Rib Room Friday brunch is from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. For reservations, call 04 453 0444. Courtesy Jumeirah
  • For a more unusual Easter brunch, hit the Friday Street-Food Festival brunch at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown. The relaxing poolside brunch on April 3, with views of the Burj Khalifa, will make this an Easter to remember. The brunch will be decorated with all the Easter trimmings, and there will be a range of Easter-themed desserts, including bunny carrot cakes, chocolate eggs and chocolate Easter cakes. Guest can hunt for the golden egg hidden in the restaurant. If you find it, you’ll win a family dinner at Les Cuisines, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Friday, April 3 from 12:30pm to 4pm, Dh260+. For reservations, call 04 503 6666. Courtesy Sofitel Dubai
    For a more unusual Easter brunch, hit the Friday Street-Food Festival brunch at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown. The relaxing poolside brunch on April 3, with views of the Burj Khalifa, will make this an Easter to remember. The brunch will be decorated with all the Easter trimmings, and there will be a range of Easter-themed desserts, including bunny carrot cakes, chocolate eggs and chocolate Easter cakes. Guest can hunt for the golden egg hidden in the restaurant. If you find it, you’ll win a family dinner at Les Cuisines, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Friday, April 3 from 12:30pm to 4pm, Dh260+. For reservations, call 04 503 6666. Courtesy Sofitel Dubai
  • Celebrate Easter at Suq, the market-style restaurant in the newly opened Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Suq will offer a Friday brunch on April 3, complete with live cooking stations, traditional Easter-inspired pastries and a live shawarma station. From 1pm to 4pm, Dh350+. Or try the Easter Sunday lunch or dinner with an outdoor barbecue station, a traditional Easter lamb, and an array of chocolate desserts (including a chocolate fountain). The kids will get a visit from the Easter bunny and there will be an Easter-egg hunt through the Kids For All Seasons club at 11am. Easter Sunday lunch from 1pm to 4pm, dinner from 6pm to 11pm. Dh275, 50 per cent discount for children. For reservations, call 04 270 7777. Courtesy Four Seasons Dubai
    Celebrate Easter at Suq, the market-style restaurant in the newly opened Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Suq will offer a Friday brunch on April 3, complete with live cooking stations, traditional Easter-inspired pastries and a live shawarma station. From 1pm to 4pm, Dh350+. Or try the Easter Sunday lunch or dinner with an outdoor barbecue station, a traditional Easter lamb, and an array of chocolate desserts (including a chocolate fountain). The kids will get a visit from the Easter bunny and there will be an Easter-egg hunt through the Kids For All Seasons club at 11am. Easter Sunday lunch from 1pm to 4pm, dinner from 6pm to 11pm. Dh275, 50 per cent discount for children. For reservations, call 04 270 7777. Courtesy Four Seasons Dubai
  • Enjoy the Easter Garden Brunch at Raffles Garden on April 3. The hotel will host an Easter feast with a traditional Easter roast and Easter-themed activities for the kids. There will be a variety of food stalls — including an ice cream van — serving up tasty dishes. There will also be an Easter-egg hunt, festive arts and crafts, a bouncy castle, face painting and more. From 1pm to 4:30pm, Dh235+. For reservations, call 04 324 8888. Courtesy Raffles Dubai
    Enjoy the Easter Garden Brunch at Raffles Garden on April 3. The hotel will host an Easter feast with a traditional Easter roast and Easter-themed activities for the kids. There will be a variety of food stalls — including an ice cream van — serving up tasty dishes. There will also be an Easter-egg hunt, festive arts and crafts, a bouncy castle, face painting and more. From 1pm to 4:30pm, Dh235+. For reservations, call 04 324 8888. Courtesy Raffles Dubai
  • Try the Easter brunch at the Market Cafe in the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The buffet features a range of international dishes, including Easter favourites such as roasted lamb leg and roast beef. Also on the menu: poached trout horseradish, osso buco gremolata, Scotch eggs with lamb, egg salad, traditional Easter tarts, Swiss chocolates, Easter cupcakes and macaroons. Kids will have the change to decorate Easter eggs, go on an Easter-egg hunt and more. The brunch is available on Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5 from 12:45pm to 4pm. Dh249+, Dh125 for kids ages six to 12. For reservations, call 04 317 2222. Courtesy of Market Cafe.
    Try the Easter brunch at the Market Cafe in the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The buffet features a range of international dishes, including Easter favourites such as roasted lamb leg and roast beef. Also on the menu: poached trout horseradish, osso buco gremolata, Scotch eggs with lamb, egg salad, traditional Easter tarts, Swiss chocolates, Easter cupcakes and macaroons. Kids will have the change to decorate Easter eggs, go on an Easter-egg hunt and more. The brunch is available on Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5 from 12:45pm to 4pm. Dh249+, Dh125 for kids ages six to 12. For reservations, call 04 317 2222. Courtesy of Market Cafe.

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Best places to head to for Easter brunches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai — in pictures

Stacie Overton Johnson

March 30, 2015

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Where to head to for the best Easter brunches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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