New and improved
The latest menus and dishes
hemingway’s
A new brunch that promises different dishes every week, but will feature a selection of traditional roasts, plus dishes such as braised beef brisket and steak and Guinness pie. Price: Dhs125 to Dhs195
Hilton Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi, Fri noon to 4pm. Tel: (02) 6811900. Taxi: Hilton Corniche. hilton.com
Giornotte
One of the capital’s biggest brunches has been revamped for the new season. Now you’ll be able to watch a series of dance performances while you eat, including salsa, cha cha cha and Cuban mambo. There’ll be some South American dishes available as well. Children will want to seek out café Doche where they can tuck into candyfloss, popcorn, waffles and chocolate fountains. Price: Dhs295 with soft drinks, Dhs395 with house drinks, Dhs495 with champagne, under-12s Dhs147.50
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta’a, Abu Dhabi, Fri 1pm to 4pm. Tel: (02) 8188282. Taxi: RitzCarlton. ritzcarlton.com
The Foundry
The clue is in the name at the Raising The Steaks brunch. Cuts of steak are front and centre at this one, along with a seafood counter and fois gras station. But there’s been a few additions to it for the new season, including a Mexican food truck (think tacos, ceviche, nachos and quesadillas) and a burrata bar. Price: Dhs229 with soft drinks, Dhs299 with house drinks, Dhs369 with champagne
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, Fri 12.30pm to 4pm. Tel: (02) 8184888. Taxi: Southern Sun hotel, near Corniche Hospital. tsogosunhotels.com
Asia de Cuba
The Asian-Latino outlet has a new menu featuring ceviche dishes, plus mojito master classes and grilled options. Price: dhs250 to dhs333
Nation Riviera, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, Fri noon to 3pm. Tel: (02) 6993333. Taxi: opposite St Regis, Corniche. asiadecuba.com