Lavish brunches, decadent dinners, family lunches and more.
Ramadan is in full flow with many of us enjoying the bountiful banquets being laid on by the various establishments in the emirate.
But with Eid Al-Fitr just around the corner, it’s time to think about how we are going to mark the celebration with a wonderful culinary feast.
From brunches and lunches to dinners and nibbles, Abu Dhabi is serving up something special for the Eid holiday and Team Yalla have selected some of the best Abu Dhabi Eid brunches, dinners and lunches to enjoy.
CONRAD ABU DHABI ETIHAD TOWERS
One of the liveliest brunches in Abu Dhabi will be rocking the capital during Eid. Sample a series of exquisite international dishes including house-smoked beef brisket, butter chicken and Japanese sushi at Nahaam. Taste the ocean at the raw bar with poached Atlantic lobster tails and prawns before satisfying your sweet tooth with a selection of eclairs, churros and more.
AED 370 (soft drinks); AED 495 (house drinks); AED 625 (premium grape); AED 695 (bubbly).
For reservations call 02 811 5666
JUMEIRAH AT SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT
WHITE
This stylish restaurant is offering up two wonderful dining experience for you to enjoy this Eid Al-Fitr. Begin your Eid break the right way with vistas of pristine white sand and clear blue waters as you savour a delicious buffet breakfast at White. Wander your way through delicious breakfast choices that give a nod to both Eastern and Western food traditions to set you up for the day ahead from 6.30am to 11am.
When it’s time for dinner, take your seat outside where you can admire the clear Saadiyat night’s sky and relax to the sound of the waves melding with the sand. From 6.30pm to 10.30pm, sample a range of moreish cuisine from all over the globe from the lavish dinner buffet.
AED 185 (breakfast); AED 238 (dinner).
For reservations call 02 811 4342
THE ABU DHABI EDITION
ALBA TERRACE
What better time to enjoy a leisurely Mediterranean-style afternoon than Eid Al-Fitr? Place yourself in the gorgeous surrounds of Alba Terrace where you and your friends can indulge in delightful dishes from the Mediterranean as well as seasonal creations and something special from the wood fired oven. Running on Monday 2 May, enjoy live music as you sip on Amalfi-inspired mixed drinks over three hours between 12.30pm and 5pm.
AED 215 (soft drinks); AED 325 (house drinks); AED 445 (bubbly).
MARKET AT EDITION
Challenging the perception that great food must include meat, Market at EDITION is serving the capital’s first vegan-only brunch. Fusing global gourmet flavours and quality plant-based ingredients, savour green highlights like King Kale Salad, Cauliflower Tabbouleh, Charred Aubergine Steak and Black Rice Pudding over a two-hour experience between 1pm and 5pm this Eid Al-Fitr.
AED 155 (soft drinks); AED 255 (house drinks).
For reservations call 02 208 0000
RIXOS PREMIUM SAADIYAT ISLAND
TURQUOISE
Enjoy a laid-back beginning to your day with a breakfast buffet dining experience as you soak up the gentle morning sun and a cool breeze on Saadiyat Island. Delicious bites from around the world will be served up for the first meal of the day at this stunning venue. As the sun fades for another day, return to Turquoise where you will be tempted by a stunning of array of delicacies for around the globe to savour and enjoy alongside fresh juices, soft drinks, Tamer Hindi and Karkade.
AED 229 (breakfast); AED 299 (dinner).
For reservations call 02 492 2222
W ABU DHABI – YAS ISLAND
GARAGE
A place where all the cool cats of the capital will be hanging out over Eid Al-Fitr, is promising one of the B.I.G’est brunches over the break with the B.I.G brunch in Garage. Roaring into life from 1pm to 4pm, sample fare from five live cooking stations including salmon sashimi, American Way from Nikkei House, Jing Jiang chicken rolls from Steam Table and a pulled beef BBQ burger while sipping on an accompanying cool beverage from the signature Tap On Wheels cart. You can then continue the party at the W Lounge for an extra AED 129 as groove to the sounds of DJ Darko.
AED 279 (soft drinks); AED 379 (mixed drinks); AED 529 (sparkling).
For reservations call 02 656 0000
SAADIYAT ROTANA RESORT & VILLAS
SIM SIM
Enjoy a special Eid dinner from 2 to 4 May in the company of famous historian, Ibn Battuta, as you travel the globe sampling dishes from Northern and Eastern Africa, Gulf, Middle East, Persia, Turkey, South Asia, and beyond. Tempt yourself with the likes of tagines, kebabs, mashawis, mouloikhias and more from 6pm to 10pm.
AED 225 (adult).
For reservations call 02 697 0000
COYA ABU DHABI
Choose to dine in colourful interiors or al fresco on the terrace with panoramic views of downtown Abu Dhabi before being treated to a vast banquet of creative light bites and delectable mains. Set to the sounds of Peru from 12.30pm to 4pm, brunchers can enjoy ceviches, maki rolls, beef ribs, miso salmon and more brilliant bites across your three-and-a-half experience at one of the most buoyant brunches in the capital.
AED 278 (soft drinks); Dhs398 (house drinks); Dhs578 (premium drinks).
For reservations call 02 306 7000
AL FORSAN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS RESORT
KISHI
Enjoy a sprinkling of Japanese excellence to your celebrations as Kishi serves up a sumptuous Eid feast. Tear into authentic Japanese cuisine with a flair of the orient as sample sashimi, sushi, maki rolls for starters before moving onto live cooking stations for more delights for the mains and when it’s time for dessert, stop any quivering sweet teeth with some delectable sweet treats.
AED 149 (soft drinks); AED 249 (house drinks); AED 75 (kids between six and 12).
For reservations call 02 656 5630
SHERATON HOTEL & RESORT ABU DHABI
FLAVOURS
A lavish spread of delicious dishes awaits at this cool venue at the resplendent Sheraton Abu Dhabi. Settle down and enjoy views of the outdoors and the pool, before exploring a bountiful buffet full of moreish stews, nibbles and indulgent dessert from 1pm to 4pm.
AED 185 (adult); AED 92 (children under 12).
For reservations call 02 697 0262
LE MÉRIDEN ABU DHABI
Tempt yourself to alluring international flavours in the welcoming Méridien Village with the Opulent Eid Brunch. Feast on tender grills, a towering seafood display and the freshest seasonal products as you are serenaded by live entertainment throughout the afternoon from 1pm to 4pm.
AED 189 (soft drinks).
For reservations call 056 688 5361
RADISSON BLU HOTEL & RESORT, ABU DHABI CORNICHE
LA TERRAZZA
Join friends and family on the Corniche for a Splendid Eid Lunch at La Terrazza. Packed with fun and flavour, dive into a hearty buffet of juicy meats, savoury hot dishes, fresh salads and a dessert display. And when the feasting is over, head over to West Bay for an epic DJ Pool Party of Abu Dhabi celebration with DJ Noor spinning the decks on the first and second days of Eid. From 12.30pm to 3pm.
AED 149 (Eid buffet).
For reservations call 02 692 4999
RADISSON BLU HOTEL & RESORT, AL AIN
FLAVOURS
Light up your Eid in the Garden City with Flavours restaurant. The perfect place to gather your family and friends, the Lavish Eid Dinner sees an impressive display of meats, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits for your enjoyment in Arabesque surrounds.
AED 129 (Eid buffet).
For reservations call 03 768 6666 or 056 685 3832
THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
BARFLY BY BUDDHA BAR
One of Abu Dhabi’s favourite establishments is reopening its doors for Eid Al-Fitr with a superb range of enticing offers. The Eid Comeback will see exciting ladies’ nights, evenings with canapés and free-flowing house beverages, superb Japanese dishes and a three-hour brunch and more over the course of the week.
For reservations call 056 177 7557
MARRIOTT HOTEL DOWNTOWN ABU DHABI
KUZBARA
Get together with your loved ones for a memorable and enjoyable meal experience to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Make your way through a selection of culinary delights including signature Emirati lamb ouzi, Indian favourites alongside live cooking stations and sizzling grills at a special edition Eid lunch at Kuzbara restaurant on the first and second days of Eid. And to finish, end on a sweet note with an enticing range of sweets and desserts,
AED 190 (soft drinks); AED 95 (children between six to 12); free (children under five).
For reservations call 02 304 7777
SOFITEL ABU DHABI CORNICHE
GRILLS AT CHILL’O
Firing up the grills, embrace the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr with a special brunch at Grills at Chill’O. Satisfying the carnivore of the pack with a tantalising array Mediterranean flavours, Arabic delights, sizzling seafood and meat cuts, create special memories with family and friends for the evening as you gaze out towards the Corniche and Arabian Gulf.
AED 250 per person.
For reservations call 02 813 7777 or 056 997 7409
KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA
HORIZON RESTAURANT
Go all out on the first and second day of Eid with a spectacular carnival-themed brunch at Horizon restaurant. From 1pm to 4pm, get into the festival mood as you immerse yourself in Mediterranean street food, endless competitions, vibrant colours, cool breeze tunes and more. And when the entertainment gets too hot, cool down with a dip in the swimming pool.
AED 159 (soft drinks); AED 199 (soft drinks and pool access); AED 79 (kids); AED 119 (kids with pool access).
For reservations call 02 657 0000
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