Tuck into these food deals
Pick from free burritos to dining under the stars in the desert this weekend
The UAE National Day is not just about events. And these food deals, along with free treats, prove that dining out should be on the agenda this long weekend.
The Hala Bil Weekend festivities in Abu Dhabi for the UAE National Day will bring three days of free kid-friendly activities to Cascade Dining located between Yas Mall and Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi. Think an indoor picnic area, cooking classes, live performances, entertainment and more.
From tomorrow until Saturday, between 2pm and 8pm. On day one, there will be cooking food inspired games and challenges, plus a saxophonist and drummer duo. The final day will include a UAEthemed parade of stilt walkers and unicycle performers.
Dh20 per child or free when Dh20 is spent at any Cascade Dining restaurant at Yas Mall.
The Meydan Hotel, Dubai will host a two-day celebration with its UAE National Emirati Family brunch that will bring music and entertainment for the kids on Saturday and Sunday. If you ever wanted to sample Emirati delicacies, here’s your chance. Food will be served as a buffet, with outdoor BBQ stations and live Arabic entertainment at the Farriers.
On Saturday, from 12.30pm until 3pm, priced at Dh175 per person. Children between 5 and 12 years eat at half price. Under four years eat for free. The Sunday brunch is priced at Dh290 per person and runs until 4pm. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa will host two celebrations on Sunday with a special brunch and entertainment at Al Forsan restaurant and a special Emirati dinner and entertainment at Al Hadheerah desert restaurant.
Al Forsan UAE National Day brunch onSunday runs from 1pm until 4pm and is priced at Dh365 per person. Children up Ruya Dubai.
to 4 years enjoy complimentary lunch, children from 5 to 12 years old eat at half price. Al Hadheerah dinner special runs from 7pm until 11.30pm and is priced at Dh520 per person. Children up to 4 years eat for free, while kids aged 5 to 12 years old eat at half price. Shisha is available for guests 21 years and above. Black Tap’s special edition CrazyShake to celebrate National Day. Ruya Dubai at the Grosvenor House Dubai Marina is celebrating the occasion through the second edition of its Bayram Night. On Saturday, tuck into a specially crafted menu of Anatolian cuisine with live entertainment. Ruya Dubai has also created a special Hazelnut Baklava, paired with camel milk ice cream for the occasion.
National Day Bayram Night to be hosted on December 1 from 8pm until midnight.
From Dh299 for food with soft drinks, Dh399 with house beverages. The hazelnut baklava is priced at Dh48.
Celebrate the 47th year of the union with a special buffet offering at Dunes Cafe at the Shangri-La Hotel, with Emirati dishes on the menu and live cooking. Guests who come to dine dressed in Emirati national clothing can avail a 47 per cent discount off their meal.
On Sunday from 6pm until 11pm.
Dh235 per person, inclusive of soft beverages; Dh335 per person, inclusive of house beverages.
To celebrate the UAE National Day, Taqado Mexican Kitchen is giving away 1,000 free burritos in Mercato Mall.
The giveaway starts at 5pm on Sunday and runs until the burritos finish.
Free for the burritos. Burritos at Taqado. In partnership with Cafe Rider Roastery, Park House is celebrating the UAE National Day by giving away free coffee at its Nessnass Beach location. Customers can drop by the beachside diner any time from 9am to 12pm on Sunday and grab a free coffee to go or for dine-in. Park House, Nessnass Beach, Jumeirah 3 (behind Sunset Mall). Open daily, 7am to 9pm.
Free.
Black Tap has rolled out a special edition CrazyShake to celebrate the National Day on Sunday. The vanillaflavoured milkshake, inspired by the colours of the UAE flag, infuses strawberry syrup with a chocolate-frosted rim and is lined with red, green and chocolate M&Ms. The shake is topped off with a giant cake slice loaded with whipped cream and a layer of pistachio crumbles.
The limited-edition drink is available between tomorrow and Monday at Dubai’s Jumeirah Al Naseem and Rixos Premium Dubai JBR.
Dh69
The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai will be serving a UAE National Day lunch at the Loumi restaurant on December 2 featuring a selection of authentic Emirati flavours.
From 12pm to 4pm on Sunday.
Dh175 per person with soft beverages; Dh195 per person with select drinks. Dh99 for children between 5 and 12 years. Children below four years eat for free.
Tuck into delicious street food at Wok Boyz, which is celebrating National Day with a buy-one-get-one on all combos. Take your pick from egg noodles, jasmine rice or quinoa, tossed with your favourite proteins and veggies in a variety of sauces including teriyaki and green curry.
Orders to be placed between 4pm and 7pm on Sunday.
As per order. Celebrate the occasion with an Arabic-themed brunch at The Canvas Hotel’s all-day diner, Azalya.
Diners can enjoy a selection of hot and cold mezze including spinach fatayer, kibbeh, cheese spring rolls and more. Highlights of the menu includes the lamb ouzi. You can also pick from oven-fired manakeesh, live BBQ and grills and mains such as chicken lalla Fatima, Emirati salona vegetable and more. Traditional desserts including Umm Ali, baklava, kunafa and a dates pudding will also be served. On Sunday, from 1pm until 4pm at Azalya. Dh147 per person.