PICK OF THE DAY
Giant Easter Egg Display
Celebrate Easter at Armani/Lounge that has a giant Easter egg made of chocolate as their centre piece. Easter-themed afternoon tea from Dh170. Easter degustation menu at Ristorante, Deli and Mediterraneo, starting from Dh250 for lunch and Dh350 for dinner.
Call 04-8883888
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI
Galleries Week
Galleries from around the world feature works by emerging artists, offering residents a chance to buy art and engage with the cultural scene through a programme of talks, performances, workshops and film screenings. Today, workshop led by Serse from Galleria Continua, at 4pm (register at the website). At Warehouse 421, Abu Dhabi, until Wednesday (closed tomorrow). + warehouse421.ae
THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI
Easter the Hard Rock way
Set Easter menu featuring seasonal delicacies and a festive menu. Photo booth and holiday-themed activities such as cookie decorating, face-painting and balloon bending, 1-3pm. The Distillers will take the stage in the evening, playing live music from 8.30pm. At Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai Festival City. Free entry all day. Call 04-2328900. + hardrock.com/cafes/dubai
Bonjour Paris
Air France invites UAE residents to register for a romantic night out at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown, from where three lucky couples will head straight to Dubai airport to fly to Paris - for two nights at Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg. Participants must pre-register before April 28 and confirm their eligibility. + airfrance.ae
The Collective Easter brunch
Easter eggs, chocolate roosters and eggilicious goodies for all ages and a buffet of contemporary flavours and traditional dishes at Grand Hyatt Dubai, 12.30-4pm. Dh219 inclusive of soft beverages. Call 04-3172222.
Big Brands Carnival
Fashion and beauty shopping extravaganza at Shaikh Maktoum Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. Free entry. From 10am to 10pm today and 10am to 5pm tomorrow. + cbbc.ae.
Auguri di Buona Pasqua
A special Easter four-course menu at Frankie’s Italian Bar & Grill, JBR, available today and tomorrow, at Dh295. + frankiesdubai.com
Easter Sunday Celebration
Three-course set menu, at 360, Jumeirah Beach Resort, from 5-11pm. Dh540 per couple. Call 055-5008518
The Egg Hunt
Celebrate Easter with the egg hunt experience. Families visiting Legoland Dubai will be given a treasure map and challenge to complete an egg hunt around the park, using riddles and clues, until tomorrow. Resident offer with waterpark tickets at Dh165, and theme park tickets at Dh210, including free parking when you book online. + legoland.ae
Egg-citing Easter Brunch, Petting Zoo and Egg Hunt
A gourmet brunch buffet with traditional Easter favourites, petting zoo and an Easter egg hunt (2pm) for children aged 12 and younger, they can also interact with real bunny rabbits and other animals at the Poshpaws mini petting zoo between 1-4pm. At Fairmont The Palm, from 12.30-4pm. Dh355 including soft beverages, or Dh495 including house beverages. Call 04-4573457
Her Night
Sunset with the Burj Al Arab in the background, ladies get three free fruity beverages at Koubba, Jumeirah Al Qasr, 5-10pm. Call 04-4323232
