No plans for Easter yet? Don’t waste the holiday period sitting around. Abu Dhabi has tonnes of offers for you to check out. Whether it’s a brunch you’re after or afternoon tea, these are the Easter deals that you need to book in April.
BBQ Al Qasr
Bring some nighttime sparkle to your Easter plans with a four-course meal underneath the stars at BBQ Al Qasr. Tuck into grilled meats and seafood before bursting the belt buckles with a moreish dessert.
Dhs495. Sat Apr 3-Mon Apr 5 6pm-11.30pm. W Corniche Rd – Al Ras Al Akhdar (02 690 7999).
Beach House
Easter on the beach, eating delicious food, supping on unlimited beverages and soaking up the sun sound good? Then get to the Beach House on Easter Friday where diners can chow down on braised lamb with fresh herbs and carrots, French toast with beetroot salmon and caviar, freshly chucked oysters as well as lots of chocolate.
Dhs395 (soft beverages), Dhs694 (house beverages). Fri Apr 2 1pm-4pm. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi (02 407 1234).
Cyan Brasserie
Experience one of the highest brunches in Abu Dhabi at this super-sleek and stylish Franco-Levantine restaurant. Diners can enjoy dishes like fougasse bread, foie gras torchon and rhubarb scallop crudo, octopus and quail egg salad and, of course, an Easter favourite, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, while admiring the views of the Gulf and the city.
Dhs110 (kids six to 12). Dhs220 (soft drinks), Dhs320 (house beverages). Fri Apr 2 12.30pm-3.30pm. Andaz Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre – Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, (056 544 8158).
Grills@Chill’O
The Chill’O Brunch is getting a makeover for Easter with eight live cooking stations churning out some seasonal delicacies. Diners can get stuck into a chunky carvery while sitting at poolside while washing it all back with hops, grape and more from one of the three drink hubs.
Dhs230 (soft drinks), Dhs320 (house beverages), Dhs360 (bubbly). Fri Apr 2 12.30pm-4pm. Corniche Road East, Capital Plaza Complex (02 813 7777).
InterContinental Abu Dhabi
In need of some R and R? Check out InterContinental Abu Dhabi’s Easter deal where guests can receive the half board rate of a full buffet breakfast, dinner, and free access to the Bayshore Beach Club from Dhs599 per night. What’s more, if guests book now they will receive a free upgrade. Sign us up.
From Dhs599. King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St – Al Bateen (800 423 463).
Le Vendôme
Gorge yourself on Easter buffer featuring international and local dishes while enjoying beachside views on Friday April 2 for Dhs370.
Dhs370. Fri Apr 2 noon-4pm. W Corniche Rd – Al Ras Al Akhdar, (02 690 7999).
McGettigan’s
Scotch eggs, barbecue chicken wings, a big traditional roast are all tasty bites we like to hear about when it comes to an Easter feast. At McGettigan’s, Easter heads can chomp on these dishes and more from the menu of Irish goodies from Dhs220. Kids will also be able to go on an adventure in search of Easter eggs.
Dhs220 (soft drinks), Dhs280 (house beverages), Dhs360 (premium beverages). Sun Apr 4, 12.30pm-4pm. Dusit Thani Hotel, Al Muroor Road (02 698 8137).
Nahaam
Looking for a bit of variety to your Easter feast this year? At Nahaam’s Easter brunch, there will of course be the usual Easter suspects of roasted leg of lamb and salmon wellington, but brunchers can also get their mitts on oysters, burgers, sushi, gourmet woodfired pizzas and more at this super swish restaurant at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. And as mum and dad relax by the infinity pool, kids can meet the Easter Bunny and take part in the Easter egg hunt.
Dhs370 (soft drinks). Dhs495 (house drinks). Dhs695 (bubbles). Fri Apr 2 12.30pm-4pm. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, W Corniche Rd – Al Bateen (02 811 5666).
Palace
Looking for a family fun-filled Easter Saturday? Get down to the Palace’s lush gardens for a picnic. Nibble on yummy bites and refreshing drinks for Dhs395.
Dhs395. Sat Apr 3, 2pm-5pm. W Corniche Rd – Al Ras Al Akhdar (02 690 7999).
The Lounge
Enjoy Easter themed sweet and savoury goodies at The Lounge’s afternoon tea. Running until Sunday April 4, guests can gobble up a host of mini-sandwiches and pastries for Dhs75 per person. Not enough? Check out the 1kg happy bunny whole cakes for Dhs139.
Dhs75 (per person). Dhs145 (per couple). Ongoing until Sun Apr 4 2pm-6pm. The Lounge, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Corniche Rd – Al Bateen (02 657 0223).
Urban Kitchen
Enjoy a laid-back Easter brunch at this casual eatery on Sunday April 4. With prices starting from Dhs270, brunchers can nibble on international treats as well as enjoy a welcome drink at Orchid Lounge while kids go hunting for chocolatey treasure.
Dhs270 (soft drinks), Dhs400 (house beverages). Sun Apr 4 12.30pm-4pm. Dusit Thani Hotel, Al Muroor Road (02 698 8137).
VaKaVa
For an Easter gorging session without the traditional favourites, head to VaKaVa for five hour brunch where brunchers can munch down on Latin American nibbles while enjoying some breathtaking views of the capital. Prices start from Dhs295. What’s the Spanish for Easter?
Dhs295 (soft drinks). Dhs495 (house beverages). Fri Apr 2 2pm-5pm. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche Level P1 (02 811 5666).
Verso
Get yourself some bellissimo Easter bites at Verso on Friday April 2. The stylish Italian eatery is offering guests an authentic Italian Easter experience with a specially curated menu for the Easter brunch punch including the likes of beef Salami with boiled eggs, olives and rocket and Easter pie with spinach, cheese and egg. Brunch packages start from Dhs280 for soft drinks with the house bevvie package coming in at Dhs370.
Dhs280 (soft drinks), Dhs370 (house beverage). Fri Apr 2 12.30pm-4pm. Corniche Road, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi (02 510 1234).
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Who wants a chocolate overload this Easter? At W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, guests can nibble on little chocolate eggs and bunnies in the Roastery while enjoying a coffee underneath the two meter high chocolate covered space egg. But if chocolate ain’t enough, get stuck into the B.I.G Brunch at Garage. Lots of good food, buckets to drink, great company and of course an F1 track that is asking to be posted for the socials, that’s the way we like our Easter breaks.
From Dhs279. Dhs365 (house beverages), Dhs525 (bubbly). Fri 12.30pm-4pm. Yas Island (02 656 0000).
