Beach Rotana
The hotel is getting doubly festive this Christmas Day – it’s holding a Mega Brunch in its Al Thuraya ballroom and its usual Essence Best Of The Beach Brunch, which features dishes from all-day dining outlet Essence, plus German restaurant Brauhaus and Asian outlet Benihana.
Beach Rotana, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, 12.30pm to 3.30pm, Dhs295. Tel: (02) 6979350. Taxi: next to Abu Dhabi Mall. rotana.com and more, seafood and cheese – lots of cheese. In fact, you’ll be able to try more than 40 types, from France, Italy and the UK. Imagine the dreams you’ll have that night.
St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs500 to Dhs700. Tel: (02) 4988008. Taxi: St Regis Saadiyat. stregis.com over 30 live cooking counters serving wagyu beef leg with Yorkshire pudding, oysters, plus mince pies, Yule logs and more for dessert.
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta’a, Abu Dhabi, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs600 to Dhs900. Tel: (02) 8188282. Taxi: Ritz-Carlton. ritzcarlton.com Abu Dhabi, 12.30pm to 3.30pm, Dhs125 to Dhs195. Taxi: Holiday Inn off Electra Street. ihg.com