Secret Brunch at the Ritz
Secret Parties continue their quest for brunch domination…
Just when you thought Secret Parties would be all brunched out, they pull another one out of the bag. The brand’s events have become synonymous with a good time, packed with entertainment, drinks stations and food. Their new one at the Ritz is no different.
The new Gatsby-themed brunch takes place at Cafe Belge in Ritz Carlton DIFC and What’s On went along to the launch.
The brunch begins with a sparkling welcome drink. The first of four generous courses featured a huge seafood platter complete with Insta-worthy dry ice moat and every slice of raw and cooked seafood you could ask for. Next up on the sharing menu were four light yet tasty starters. This included a flavourful prawn roll with super soft bread and Belgian veal meatballs in a moreish complementary sauce (perfect for dipping the bread into). Out of all the Secret Brunches, this menu is by far our favourite, so hats off to the kitchen at Cafe Belge for producing such a great selection.
The mains arrive at around 3pm and then the entertainment rolls out in full force. As we’re tucking into our tender medium-cooked beef striploin, flapper girls twirl around us wafting feathers in an elegant fashion. If we weren’t too busy eyeing up the giant bucket of moules à la crème and truffle parmesan fries, we might’ve got up to dance with them.
It’s worth pointing out that this venue is incredibly summer-proof. Whether inside or out, all tables remained at the perfect temperature thanks to a scientific/ architectural miracle in the courtyard.
Naturally, the party begins to make its way outdoors, where a masked DJ takes a centre spot, and branded drinks stations line the courtyard. The brunch also comes with a staycation package, priced at Dhs650, including the brunch, breakfast in bed and pool access the next day.
Carlton DIFC, Fri, 1pm to 5pm, Dhs295 soft drinks, Dhs395 house drinks. secret-parties.com