Eid Al Fitr in UAE: 12 dining offers to try around the country

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park

Enjoy an Eid Brunch featuring a wide array of delectable traditional and Middle Eastern dishes, from succulent lamb ouzi and a live Arabic mixed grill station to a live falafel and shawarma station that is sure to delight your taste buds. The extensive dessert station is also not to be missed, featuring a variety of sweet treats. Children can enjoy fun activities, including face painting and colouring books. April 20-23. Prices start from Dh139 per adult and Dh79 per child. Call 04 5671400.

Zheng He’s, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam

Enjoy a celebratory feast showcasing the best of Chinese flavours with a selection of Dim Sum, Hand-Pulled Wet Noodles and Sago Pearls with Fresh Mango, perfectly complemented with live entertainment. April 21-23, 12:30pm-4pm. Priced at Dh250 per person and Dh125 for kids. Contact restaurants@jumeirah.com or 800 323 232.

Tilal Liwa Hotel

Located on the edge of The Empty Quarter in the sands of Liwa amid rolling dunes and an unspoiled landscape, the hotel offers guests a chance to feast on a grand Eid brunch featuring mouth-watering dishes from across the world. Enjoy a popcorn station, live BBQ as well as dishes such as Lamb Ouzi and traditional Arabic sweets and drinks. Diners can enjoy their meal with rich Arabic coffee, live entertainment and picturesque views, and also get free pool access when booking the brunch. April 21-22. Priced at Dh169 per person and Dh269 per person, with unlimited house beverages. WhatsApp 056 2190927.

CASSETTE Dubai

Eid meet-ups just got a whole lot tastier with CASSETTE’s Savoury Waffle Duck Confit available throughout the holiday. It comprises a waffle base baked with beef bacon making it perfectly fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, with a traditional French duck confit infused and prepared with beef bacon, and an egg poached to your liking, all topped a generous drizzle of sweet and sticky maple syrup. At The Courtyard, Al Quoz.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Indulge in a four-course sharing menu at BBQ Al Qasr, with beverage pairing. Priced at Dh650 per person, the dinner offer is available from April 21-24. Call 02 6907999.

Oliva by El Greco Restaurant

The chic, multi-cuisine venue at Courtyard by Marriott WTC - Al Satwa, is offering a lavish Eid Al Fitr brunch spread, available for three consecutive days of Eid. Priced at Dh179 for two, guests can indulge in a range of delectable options from 1-4 pm daily. The menu boasts soups, salads, hot starters like succulent lamb seekh kebab and doughy spinach fatayer, as well as lip-smacking mains including hearty fish machboos and creamy beef stroganoff. Guests can also enjoy a bakery station and desserts as well as special beverages. Call 04 5900125.

Rumba Cuban Bar & Kitchen

Enjoy Brunch en Plaza Vieja from April 21-23, 1-4pm. Be transported to Cuba’s Plaza Vieja and experience the authentic Cuban vibe, entertainment and music as you savour delicious South American and Caribbean cuisine. Packages are priced at Dh230, Dh295 and Dh350. Call 04 570 8111.

Café Gray, Dubai Hills Mall

Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable Eid Al Fitr celebration with a specially crafted set menu that's perfect for two or four people. Guests will be welcomed with complimentary drinks, offering a choice between Pink Colada or Sparkling Jallab, and a selection of dips and bread. The sharing menu features dishes such as Fish Cake and Cannellini Bean Hummus, a choice of Caesar Salad or Prawns Cocktail, as well as a hearty serving of Shepherd's Pie and Chicken Tikka Masala. End your meal on a sweet note with irresistible Sticky Toffee Pudding, French Toast, and complimentary Eid sweets specially created by the chef. Priced at Dh200 for two people and Dh400 for four people, available throughout the Eid weekend.

M One Restaurant

This Eid, gather your family, friends, and loved ones for a joyous celebration at M One Restaurant, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel. From 7pm-10:30 pm, relish a hearty buffet. Kids can feast on a special kids’ buffet at the hotel’s Kids Club with complimentary access to a host of exciting activities. Experience the exquisite flavours of traditional Arabic cuisine with hot and cold mezze dishes, followed by the signature Lamb Ouzi, a live shawarma station and a live grill station that boasts a mouthwatering selection of fish, shish tawook, kofta, marinated prawns and more. Other notable dishes include Moroccan Seafood Tajine, Thareed laham and Chicken Kabsa. End on a sweet note with an array of traditional Arabic desserts. Available on all three days of Eid Al Fitr. Priced at Dh169 per person, and Dh65 for children aged 6-12 years old. Call 058 6060831.

Katsuya

Enjoy a contemporary take on Japanese food this Eid Al Fitr. World renowned sushi master and Katsuya's head chef Pavel Nigai will entice your taste buds with a menu that is second to none, finished off with a simply delicious complimentary dessert. At Hyde Dubai, April 20-23, from 12pm-1am. Call 04 8711111.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with a special edition of the hotel's Aqua brunch. Enjoy live entertainment by a talented saxophonist whilst relaxing by the pool as your kids enjoy activities at the Rosewood Explorers Kids Club. Aqua’s brunch offers an array of delicious dishes including a Pani Puri trolley, fresh salads, a cheese station, and cold cuts and live stations serving pasta, tacos as well as famous duck and dim sum dishes from the hotel's restaurant Dai Pai Dong. April 22, 12.30-4pm. Call 02 8135550.

Lo+Cale

Bask in the stunning vistas of Dubai Marina from a beautiful terrace as you delight in a variety of mouth-watering dishes from around the world, including traditional Arabic fare, all served up in a luxurious buffet that features live cooking stations. Available on Eid Al Fitr. Priced at Dh175 per person. Call 054 997 8599.

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