Dine on fine cuisine and then rejuvenate for the perfect weekend combination so you’re ready for the week ahead.
You know you deserve it and we know you deserve it, so we’ve put together some brilliant brunches and splendid spas for the perfect weekend in Abu Dhabi.
Spa at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Rejuvenate body and mind at this luxurious 2,700sqm treatment centre where enticing organic rituals await. Hydro facilities include a hydro pool, cold plunge pool, sauna, steam, rhassoul, salt room, experience showers and ice fountain. Couples can also enjoy a shared treatment in the Deluxe Suite. There But for that truly immersive experience, indulge in a cleansing ritual that has been celebrated for centuries at the Grand Moroccan Bath and Hammam. Take it a step further and book into one of four exclusive Spa Villas, and experience around-the-clock pampering in the privacy of your own space.
Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 8pm. To find out more, visit jumeirah.com
One for the rock stars
The Abu Dhabi EDITION hits all the right notes at The Oak Room, the hotel’s award-winning steakhouse, where Friday Brunch, à la carte style. While British rock stars line the oak paneled walls, the thick sides and cuts of beef are the true stars of this brunch. Starting with signature Oak Room Sourdough with Marmite butter and an array of shared startersChoose a main course such as specialty steaks including USDA prime rib, Westholme wagyu, Black Onyx cuts, Little Joe tomahawk and Wylarah wagyu rib eye. Your choice of two side dishes including triple cooked chips, kale and cashew salad, lobster cocktail and more. You’ll find crème brulee, Eton mess, sticky toffee pudding and a cheese selection, among others on the dessert menu. Packages: AED 195 for soft drinks; AED 365 for house beverages; AED 465 for bubbly. Fridays noon-5pm.
To book, call 02 208 0000.
Zen the Spa at Beach Rotana
Immersed yourself into a well-being experience that is truly unique to Abu Dhabi in an urban sanctuary in the very heart of the capital. Discover tranquility suites, relaxation areas and a menu of signature treatments, from massages to facials, which allow you to relax, re-balance, recharge and embrace some well-deserved ‘me time’. The spa’s team of highly-experienced therapists will guide you through the treatments that are right for you, ensuring your wellness is tailored to your personal preferences.
Open midday – midnight. To find out more, visit rotanatimes.com
Japan calling
No, you don’t need to head to Tokyo to sample sublime Japanese fare. The Conrad at Etihad Towers is as far as you need to go to enjoy brunch, Japanese Style, at Tori No Su. Undoubtedly the Nihon Hiru brunch adds something different to the capital’s popular brunch scene. Hand-crafted menu featuring a range of eclectic flavours such as starters like Miso Soup, Prawn and Scallop Gyozas and Chicken Harumaki. For mains, tuck into Grilled Salmon with Miso Mayonnaise, Tuna Steak, Beef Yakisoba and Chicken Teriyaki, among others. Brunch-goers will also be able to enjoy the sushi and sashimi station, and yakitori station.But don’t fill up too much; you won’t to miss dessert, which include Matcha Tiramisu and Hot Chocolate Pudding.Choose from two packages: AED 250 with soft drinks; AED 350 with international and Japanese beverages for three hours.
For reservations, call 02 811 5666
The EDITION Spa, The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Head to The Abu Dhabi EDITION where a tranquil hideaway awaits filled with local, authentic healing practices, high impact treatments and wellness programmes. Begin with the gentle welcome of a traditional Himalayan Singing Bowl, a signature EDITION Spa grounding ritual. Sound healing therapy awakens the senses, and helps to reduce stress and negativity through rich, deep tone vibrations. Followed by hand blended tonics, warming teas and light refreshments, guests transition to private dressing rooms before enjoying tailored treatments, blending timeless philosophies and innovative techniques with bespoke scent, sound, touch and premium products
Open daily from 10am – 10pm. Find out more by visiting editionhotels.com
Friday’s finest
Heading to Saadiyat Island is always a treat but when it involves stopping off at The Market Brunch at Saadiyat Rotana you know it’s going to be a brilliant Friday afternoon. Dine in or alfresco surrounded by the lush greenery and shading palm trees. This is one for the Brunch enthusiasts who’ll be spoiled for choice by the numerous live cooking stations packed with international flavours. There are BBQ stations, a fresh salad bar, a vast selection of cheese and cold cuts, the finest seafood around, heavenly dessert stalls, and a special brunch station for the kids. Skilful bartenders will shake up your mood while you’ll enjoy one-of-a-kind ambiance and breath-taking views from Sim Sim terrace. Every Friday 1pm – 4pm. Packages: AED 375 with unlimited soft beverages; AED 499 per person with unlimited selected house beverages; AED 599 with access to the VIP lounge, bubbly, premium beverages, grapes and mixology; AED 175 for kids ages six to 11 years. Kids up to age five dine free.
To reserve, call 02 697 0000 or email [email protected]
Remède Spa St Regis Abu Dhabi
This spa has over 3,200m2 of luxury and one-of-a-kind boutique experiences and relaxation journeys where the expert techniques of highly trained Balinese technicians ensure that you totally rewind. Indulge in paraffin treatments together with VIP private events define the spa’s core elements. There are exclusive customised treatments for that quintessential luxury experience that promise to recharge your energy and put you into a serene state of mind and body. Gentlemen, too, are invited to escape from a stressful, busy day and enjoy the luxury men’s facilities of sauna, steam room and whirlpool. Open daily 11am – 11pm.
To find out more visit remedespaabudhabi.com
Forever blowing bubbles
Friday’s are calling so head to the outskirts of the city and to Fairways at The Westin Abu Dhabi to raise your glass at the multi-cuisine, award-winning Bubbalicious Brunch! A feast of mouthwatering international dishes from fresh sushi and oysters, an array of international live cooking delicacies, to roasts and grill selections await. Sample more than 20 types of cheese If dessert is more your thing, dig into some spectacular desserts of homemade chocolates, sweets, cakes, made-to-order crepes, ice cream and sorbets. Quench your thirst from reimagined signature drink stations. Fridays, 1pm-4am. AED 195 with soft beverages; AED 350 with free flowing house beverage, AED 595 with free flowing house beverages and French Bubbly; AED 125 for kids aged six to 12 years old; free for kids up to six years old.
To book, call 02 616 9999
Putting on the Ritz
You know if it’s the Ritz it’s going to push all those gastronomic buttons, and when it’s the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, well, you know it’s going to be some unmissable Chef’s Brunch that delivers on its promise, style and elegance every Friday at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, Giornotte. The fine dining service is complemented by chefs at the live stations preparing à la minute dishes. The roaming food trolley, preparing and serving mouthwatering delicacies at every table, is in addition to a blend of gourmet favourites such as slow roasted Wagyu beef, among others. For sweetooths, homemade chocolate bars, warm Belgian waffles and piping hot date pudding are just a few of the decadent sweets that await. Packages: AED 299 with Soft drink package; AED 399 with house beverages; AED 599 bubbly; AED 90 ( for kids aged 6 to 11. Chef’s Brunch, every Friday 1pm – 4pm. Call 02 818 8888 or to know more, visit ritzcarlton.com/abu-dhabi
Krunch Family Brunch
This brilliant brunch has been totally designed to entertain your kids and comes complete with a dedicated soft play area with a live BBQ selection that has been crafted for your little one’s taste buds. AED 295 with house beverages, AED 185 with soft beverages, AED 99 for kids aged five to 12 years old, free for kids under five years old. (5 – 12 years old). Every Friday on the Dolphin Lawn of Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, 12:30pm – 3.30pm.
For reservation or more information, please contact us at +971 56 660 8780 or email us at [email protected]
The Josper Brunch
For the entire family to enjoy, the Josper Brunch at the Grille Restaurant cooks up the best Angus Ribs, USDA Rib eye, Surf & TURF, USDA Tenderloin around. There’s plenty more on the menu of course. All dishes cooked in our signature Josper-oven to maximise the freshest ingredients by sealing in all the flavours and moisture for an incredible taste experience. An array of starters, main courses and your choice of two sides, followed by a delicious dessert. Every Friday midday – 5pm. AED 195 with soft beverages, add extra AED 155 for unlimited house beverage for three hours
For reservations or more information, call 056 536 2230 or email [email protected]
