A melting pot of Arabian, western and international culture, it’s no surprise Abu Dhabi’s traditional cuisine is as diverse as it is flavourful. When you’re visiting the capital of the United Arab Emirates, make sure allow time to experience the authenticity of Friday brunch where an alluring array of cuisines are paired with your choice of champagne or cocktails – served up with the warm Emirati hospitality the city is so known for.
- 18 Degrees’ Sky Brunch
Experience Abu Dhabi’s top brunch at Hyatt Capital Gate – where you can enjoy a delectable buffet serenaded by jazz music on the 18th floor of the world’s furthest leaning building. Along with incredible views of the skyline, the brunch at 18 Degrees serves up an appetising array of summer salads, fresh seafood, oysters, foie gras cupcakes, confit duck and Florentine steak. Not to mention a pleasing array of cocktails, mocktails, and refreshing beverages. There’s even a secret cheese room!
When: Fridays, 13h00 – 16h00
- Friday Best Brunch at Crust
One of the newer brunches in the capital, Crust at the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi is all about sharing. With a focus on fresh seafood and roast meats at the live cooking stations, you can settle in to your table with city views from floor to ceiling windows and relax as your waiter delivers you platter after platter along with your choice of creative cocktails and mocktails. One of Abu Dhabi’s’ most family-friendly brunches, little ones can look forward the sweet treats that come with the Mini Bruncher menu and exciting activities like educational games and cinema screenings with popcorn and candy floss.
When: Fridays, 12h30 – 16h00
- Palace Brunch at Las Brisas
The Palace Brunch at Emirates Palace is a must when you’re in Abu Dhabi. Held beside the pool at Las Brisas, this lavish brunch has a laidback feel. An impressive array of live cooking stations, barbeques, pasta counters and shawarma stations offer an enticing selection – the shawarmas are claimed to be some of the best in the capital! Visiting with the kids? No problem. They’ll love the candy bar, ice cream wagon and popcorn cart plus there’s a fenced off area with pony rides, face painting and fun activities for little ones. Avoid worrying about a designated driver and stay overnight with great summer savings through Best at Travel.
When: Fridays, 12h30 – 16h00
- Classic Brunch at Sofra BLD
Go with a classic brunch at Sofra BLD at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri where a widely spread international buffet offers a selection of dishes from around the world. Friday Brunch is the extravagant “go to” but if you’re looking for something more casual, there is also a Saturday brunch held here complete with pool access. Want to add a little sparkle to your afternoon brunching? There are champagne and alcoholic brunch packages available.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, 13h00 – 16h00
- Baikingu Brunch at Zuma
One of the most glamorous brunches in Abu Dhabi, the Japanese-style Zuma Abu Dhabi serves up a selection of tempting treats with fabulous sushi and robata counters, noodle hot pots and oysters au gratin. The main event allows you to pick from a variety of hot and cold dishes from the buffet and live cooking stations or from an a la carte menu with a choice of one main dish from a selection of signature dishes. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! This decadent array offers everything from wasabi and jasmine macaroons to lemon mousse and Yukidama – a shaved coconut with a yuzu filling. Read more about the brunch.
When: Fridays, 12h30 – 16h00
Which Abu Dhabi brunch is first on your list for your next visit?
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