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33 Friday brunches in Abu Dhabi

Find a fantastic Friday feast for friends and family

Under Dhs100

C.Taste
International buffet, live cooking stations and free-flow of bubbly at the bubbly brunch.
Dhs114 with soft drinks, Dhs138 with house beverages. Noon-3.30pm. Centro Al Manhal (02 811 5000). City Card

C.Taste
International buffet, live cooking stations and free-flow of bubbly at the bubbly brunch.
Dhs138 with soft drinks, Dhs208 with house beverages. 12.30-4pm. Centro Yas Island, Yas Island (02 656 4444).City Card

Café Arabia
Abu Dhabi’s artiest café are doing brunch and you can choose between Arabic and Continental.
Dhs65 from 8am-10.30am, Dhs75 from 11am-3pm. 8am-3pm. Between Al Karama and Airport Road, Al Mushrif (02 643 9699).

Dhs100-250

Al Fanar
Enjoy a scenic brunch at this revolving restaurant.
The bubbly brunch costs Dhs255 per adult including unlimited bubbly. 12.30pm-3.30pm. Le Royal Méridien, Al Markaziyah (02 674 2020).

Amalfi
Feast on the terrace with cuisines from all over the world higlighting Amalfi’s specialty Italian dishes.
Dhs145 per person with soft drinks, Dhs185 with unlimited select beverages. 1pm-4pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 674 2020).

Assymetri
Experience a sumptuous seafood and curry buffet. Offering up a variety of sea delicacies, curries and desserts this buffet will leave all tastes satisfied.
Dhs226 including soft drinks, Dhs284 including beverages. Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 656 2000).

Cedar Lounge
Brunch with Lebanese flair accompanied by live entertainment and possibly followed by shisha on the terrace if that takes your fancy.
Dhs175 food only, Dhs200 including tea, coffee and water, Dhs275 including selected house beverages. 1pm-5pm. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Bain Al Jessrain (02 654 3223).

Cho Gao
Brunch featuring Asian delights and iced tea for Dhs118, or with unlimited house beverages for Dhs188.
Noon-4pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Street (02 616 6101).

Choices
A family brunch sporting great Indian and Middle Eastern dishes, plus mini burgers and the like for kids.
Dhs218 per person including soft drinks, Dhs300 including house beverages. 12.30pm-4pm. Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island (02 656 4000).

Cooper’s Bar
Carvery brunch with roast meats, turkey and all the trimmings.
Dhs145 with soft drinks, Dhs208 with selected house beverages, Dhs232 with premium selected beverages. Noon-4pm. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park (02 657 3333).

Essence
A family-friendly buffet including some inventive international cuisine, as well as access to the delights of both Benihana and Brauhaus.
Dhs273 per person including soft drinks, Dhs354 including house beverages, Dhs551 including house beverages and bubbly. 12.30pm-3.30pm. Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Tourist Club Area (02 697 9000).

Flavours
The brunch is available including a free flow of bubbly and live entertainment is from band Fashion Duo. Children under the age of 12 pay half price.
Dhs249 with soft drinks, Dhs349 platinum package. 12.30pm-3.30pm. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Al Markaziyah (02 677 3333).

Ingredients
The Big Brunch at the Eastern Mangroves features Arabic and Asian dishes and great salads, with live music to keep you entertained every week.
Dhs225 with soft drinks, Dhs280 with grape and hops, Dhs425 with bubbly. 12.30pm-4pm. Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, Eastern Ring Road (02 656 1166).

InterContinental Abu Dhabi
The Friday marina brunch is a sumptuous affair combining the buffets at Chamas, and The Yacht Club with live cooking stations.
Dhs250 with soft drinks, Dhs290 with bubbly. Noon-4pm. Al Bateen (02 666 6888).

Jing Asia
You and your family can enjoy an extensive selection of international dishes along with free flowing beverages.
Dhs200 including soft drinks, Dhs295 including house or sparkling beverages, Dhs65 per child (aged 6-12), Dhs85 per child (aged 13-15). Noon-4pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 656 3053).

Origins
Indulge in an array of cuisine from all around the world complemented by a live DJ. Enjoy this lively brunch experience both indoors and on the terrace overlooking the race track.
Dhs227 including soft drinks, Dhs295 including house beverages, Dhs406 including house beverages and bubbly. 12.30pm-4pm. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 0600).

Porto Bello
Enjoy an Italian brunch with bubbles. Fest on traditional homemade pizza, pasta and other delicacies alongside some Asian wonders.
Dhs226 with house beverages. Noon-4pm. Grand Millennium Al Wahda. Hazza Bin Zayed Street, Al Wahda Complex (02 443 9999).

Rangoli
Curry fanatics cannot afford to miss this à la carte brunch, offering a mouth watering variety of traditional Indian specialties.
Dhs139 including soft drinks, Dhs231 including selected house beverages. 12.30pm-3.30pm. Yas Island Rotana. Abu Dhabi Dubai Road (02 656 4000).

Sevilla
Dhs250 including soft drink and water, Dhs330 including house beverages.
12.30pm-4pm. Al Raha Beach Hotel (02 508 0555).City Card

Sevilo’s
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to share an authentic Italian meal with your loved ones in a homely environment. Enjoy a selection of appetisers and mains, all served on a platter.
Dhs195 including house beverages, Dhs160 with soft drinks. Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 614 6000).

Silk Route Café
Family brunch with an international buffet and kids’ zone. Kids under six eat free.
Dhs139 including soft drinks, Dhs169 including alcoholic drinks. 12.30pm-3.30pm. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi. 31st Street, between Muroor Road and Airport Road (02 657 4858).

Spaccanapoli
The La Dolce Vita Brunch includes a selection of pizza, pasta and other Italian delicacies for Dhs119 with soft drinks, Dhs178 including beverages.
Noon-4pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Street (02 616 6101).

The Club
The Club’s family friendly Friday and Saturday brunches feature in The Restaurant and offer an extensive selection of breakfast and brunch dishes including sushi and sashimi, oysters, wagyu beef and live cooking stations among many more favourites. Members Dhs140, guests Dhs165 inclusive of select beverages, grape and hops.
11.30am-3pm. The Club, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Meena Zayed, www.the-club.com (02 673 1111).

The Garden
International buffet, live entertainment from The Secret Duo and unlimited select blends, bubbly and hops for Dhs215.
Noon-4pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Street (02 616 6101).

The Village
All you can eat buffet at the One to One Hotel with kids club and pony rides to distract the little ones.
Dhs121 per person including house beverages, children ages 5-12 pay half price. 12.30pm-4pm. One to One Hotel-The Village. Al Salam Street (02 495 2000).

Urban Kitchen
An Asian buffet serving dim sum and more at live cooking stations.
Dhs220 for soft drinks, Dhs320 for selected beverages. 12.30pm-4pm. Dusit Thani, Al Ittihad (02 698 8888).

Zest
An international buffet with live cooking stations and entertainment for the little ones, while you sit back and relax.
Dhs173 including free flow of sparkling grape. 12.30pm-3.30pm. Al Ain Rotana (03 754 5111).

Dhs250 and up

CuiScene
Bubbly brunch Dhs249, grapes and hops brunch Dhs299, French bubbly brunch Dhs469.
Noon-4pm. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Bain Al Jessrain (02 654 3333).

Hakkasan
Enjoy a family friendly Cantonese lunch. Yum Cha is available on Fridays and Saturdays with a lavish menu featuring a selection of steamed, baked and fried dim sum, steamed Chilean sea bass, Sanpei chicken claypot and several dessert options sure to satisfy everyone.
Dhs288 with soft beverages, Dhs388 with select beverages. Noon-3pm. Emirates Palace, Ras Al Akhdar (02 690 7999).

Left Bank
Select as many dishes as you like from the à la carte brunch menu from noon-4pm. Unlimited bubbly and mixed beverages for Dhs250, and 20 percent off drinks after brunch until 7pm. Booking in advance is essential.
Souk Qaryat Al Beri (02 558 1680).

Oléa
A classy Meditaranean-inspired brunch with a spectacular view of the beach. From tapenades to traditional tomato bread, seafood to grilled delicacies.
Dhs348 with soft drinks, Dhs574 with free-flowing bubbly. 12.30pm-4pm. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 498 8008).

Pearls & Caviar
Venture to Pearls & Caviar on Friday for a unique brunch experience with hot grills, Cuban beverages and more. Kick off the afternoon with fresh Lochfyne oysters and sample the ocean’s delicacies while listening to the resident DJ’s smooth tunes.
Dhs290 with soft drinks, Dhs330 with free-flowing beverages, Dhs475 with free-flowing bubbly. Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Bain Al Jessrain (02 509 8777).

Sofra Bld
Buffet brunch at Sofra Bld with a live jazz band, for Dhs290 including soft drinks, Dhs331 with free-flowing beverages and Dhs522 with free-flowing bubbly.
12.30pm-4pm. Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Bain Al Jessrain (02 509 8555).

The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Bubbalicious Brunch. Interactive brunch with a host of live cooking stations, live music, face painters and clowns to keep the kids entertained.
From Dhs336.40 with soft drinks, Dhs377 with house beverages or Dhs568.40 with French bubbly. 12.30pm-4pm. Abu Dhabi-Dubai Road (02 616 9999).