BRAND NEW BRUNCHES
EAT.PLAY.LAUGH
An adults-only affair, brunch is divided into three segments: eat, play and laugh. There will be games, and a resident magician and DJ. The brunch is also inclusive of pool access.
Marriott Hotel Downtown, Al Wahda, Abu Dhabi, Fri 12.30pm to 4pm, Dhs260 soft, Dhs375 cocktails and wine, Dhs415 champagne. Tel: (02) 3047777. Taxi: Marriott Downtown, across the road from Al Wahda Mall. marriott.com
Elements
Four restaurants at Le Royal Méridien take part in this brunch with the theme of natural elements: Café Plamier (Water theme), whEAT (Air theme), District by Amalfi (Earth theme) and LRM central (Fire Theme). Brunch includes food, drink and live entertainment.
Le Royal Méridien, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, Fri 1pm to 4pm, Dhs425 wine, beer and champagne, Dhs495 French champagne. Tel: (02) 6742020. Taxi: Le Royal Méridien. leroyalmeridienabudhabi.com
Duplex brunch
Cho Gao and Spaccanapoli have teamed up to offer a brunch. There’s an extensive menu with a wide variety of international cuisine. Expect sushi and sashimi bar and dedicated cheese, vegetables and fruit station, dishes include octopus salad, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, Fri 12pm to 4pm, Dhs349 soft drinks, Dhs489 mixed drinks. Tel: (050) 6123489.Taxi: Crowne Plaza. ichotelsgroup. com
WonderBrunch at Shangri-La
At this family-friendly brunch at Shangri-La, diners will find a variety of international cuisine. As well as a dedicated kids’ buffet, children will be kept entertained with games, arts and crafts sessions and a petting zoo. Brunch is also inclusive of beach and pool access.
Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Fri 1pm to 4pm, Dhs349 wine and beer, Dhs459 champagne. Tel: (02) 5098888. Taxi: Shangri-La Hotel. shangri-la.com