Abu Dhabi:

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Urban Kitchen: Pre-Easter Brunch from 12.30-4pm on Friday, April 18. Children can take part in face painting, egg painting, egg hunting, cookie cutting and baking with our chefs and Easter bunny. Dh220++ including soft drinks, Dh320++ including house beverages, Dh420 ++ including sparkling beverages, Dh85++ for kids aged between seven and 12, complimentary for kids aged six and below.

Easter Brunch at Urban Kitchen from 12.30-4pm on Saturday and Sunday April 19 – 20. Children can take part in egg painting, egg hunting, cookie cutting and baking with our chefs. Dh190++ including soft drinks, Dh290++ including house beverages, Dh420 ++ including sparkling beverages, Dh85++ for kids aged between seven and 12, complimentary for kids aged six and below. Call 02-6988888.

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

Silk Route: Easter fun for the little ones, on April 18 its Easter egg workshop from 12.30pm at Dh80++. On April 20, Easter egg hunt and brunch from 12pm at Dh139++ and Dh179++. Call 02-6574856.

Le Maridien Abu Dhabi

Extensive Easter buffet in Centre Garden, La Brasserie, Pappagallo, Le Bistrot and NRG on April 20. Savour a seafood buffet, Greek and Arabic dishes with prime quality steaks grilled barbeque at La Brasserie. Le Bistrot will serve French cuisine dishes with a wide selection of local and international cheeses, foie gras pate, smoked duck ham and other delicacies. Pappagallo will bring the Italian touch with live cooking station of pizzas, pasta and risotto. Live cooking station at NRG will showcase Mexican cuisine with sizzling, wrap, guacamole and Nachos. Your sweet tooth will be delighted with an dessert station with a special highlight on chocolate delicacies. Children have fun in the Centre Garden with activities such as egg hunting, face painting, bouncy castle and pet zoo. 1-6pm. Dh199++ including soft beverages, Dh299++ inclusive of house beverges and Dh115++ for children. Call 02-6446666.

Le Royal Meridien, Abu Dhabi

Cafe Palmier: Easter weekend brunch buffet on April 18 and April 20, from 1-4pm, accompanied by a visit from the Easter Bunny and a clown. Dh190 inclusive of buffet brunch and soft beverages or Dh299 with house beverages and Dh399 with bubbles. Call 800 101 101.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Aqua: Easter brunch on April 18 from 12.30-4pm offering guests a variety of classic Easter desserts, including a bunny brioche, profiteroles with praline, chocolate eggs, Wagyu roast and whole roasted lamb. To keep the little ones entertained, a fun-filled chocolate Easter egg hunt at Glo. Priced at Dh250++ per person including soft beverages, Dh350++ including house beverages and Dh500++ with French premium beverages. In addition, the Majlis lobby will host an Easter chocolate display created by pastry chef, Francois Leo, until April 21. Festive treats are available for take away and will include a chocolate sheep, chocolate egg boxes and a giant chocolate egg. Prices start from Dh40. Call 02-8135552.

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Corniche: Easter indulgence with traditional Easter treats, expect sweet surprises and eggtastic decor as a seasonal twist takes over the usual Friday brunch on April 18, starting from 245++ with soft beverages 295++ with house beverages or Dh440++ with French premium beverages, from 12.30pm to 4pm. Call 02-8137777.

The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

Olea: Good Friday jazz brunch on Friday, April 18, and Easter Sunday Brunch Sunday, April 20, discover the special golden egg and win an exclusive piece of diamond jewellery from Tash Jewels (Friday) or an overnight stay at the luxury resort (Sunday). Easter Bunny will visit with a gift for all the children, at their dedicated area where they will have their own miniature brunch, fun and educations games. Dh300++ including beverages, Dh395++ including house beverages and Dh495++ inclusive of premium beverages, children five to 12 years dine at Dh100++ and children under 5 years dine for free. Call 02-498 8888

Dubai

Al Badia Golf Club

Blades: Easter family picnic brunches on Friday and Saturday, 12-4pm, set against a backdrop of greenery where kids can enjoy egg hunting and face painting, while mum and dad sit back and relax. Kids should also watch out for the Easter bunny’s visit as he gives away delicious treats. Dh265 with soft beverages, Dh365 with house beverages and Dh125 for kids aged 5 -11 years old. Call 04-7011127/28.

Al Bustan Rotana Dubai

Choices: Global Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20, 12.30-4pm, enjoy a wide selection of food as well as signature dishes in an extensive buffet spread up to the lobby. Whether you crave for Continental, Oriental, Japanese, Thai or another cuisine, the Global Easter Brunch is surely an experience you will treasure. The kids can have a great time with plenty of fun activities such as games, face painting and egg hunting. Dh315 with unlimited selected beverages and Dh150 for kids between the age of six and 12 years old. All kids below the age of five years will enjoy the brunch for free. Call 04-7054285.

Al Murooj Rotana Dubai

Pergolas Restaurant: Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20, feast on a spread of traditional and unique dishes prepared by the restaurant’s master chefs, dont miss the live cooking stations, BBQs, Arabic dishes, Indian gourmet and a special Italian pasta station. The little ones can enjoy a live magician act, face painting, balloon twisting and egg hunt as well as their own colourfully decorated Easter buffet. Dh255 inclusive of soft beverages or Dh275 with unlimited selected beverages, kids between the age of six and 12 years will get a 50 per cent discount while all kids below the age of 6 years will enjoy the buffet for free. Call 04-3211111.

Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah

Crescendo: Egg hunts and Easter lunch, from April 18 to 20, sample spring-time fare with an Easter buffet, complete with live cooking stations, seafood and desserts. Anantara Easter Egg Hunt on April 20, which will be followed by an afternoon full of festive surprises, including face painting, balloon sculpting, popcorn, candy floss and dancing to the resident musical duo. Dh275 inclusive of soft beverages, Dh350 inclusive of selected house beverages, Dh140 for children aged six–12 and children six and below eat free, when accompanied by a paying adult. Call 04-5678304.

Armani/Mediterraneo

Mediterranean-inspired Easter feast with a lunch and dinner buffet that features the best from Southern Europe to the shores of the Levant. Colourful antipasti, freshly caught seafood, Arabic mezze and hot appetisers, including a Greek Easter meat pie or Portuguese Pasqualina, are followed by a choice of carvery items and main courses including duck with apricots and forest berries, seafood tagine and Sardinian gnocchi with rabbit ragout. Add charcuterie, a European cheese selection and the city’s most extensive collection of desserts — including chocolate Easter eggs — and the Easter weekend is all wrapped up. April 18-20, 1.45-3.30 pm and 6.30-10.30pm. Dh230 fol lunch and Dh280 for dinner. Call 04-8883282.

Atlantis The Palm

Nobu: Easter high brunch on Friday, April 18, from 12-4pm, filled with Nobu specialties created with from seafood, beef and vegetables and a dessert counter filled with signature desserts. Dh395 with soft beverages or Dh595 including house beverages.

La Brasserie: Easter lunch buffet on Sunday, April 20, a range of fresh breads, sandwiches and classic French dishes. Dh255 per person excluding beverages.

Kaleidoscope: Easter lunch buffet on Sunday, April 20, from 12.30-5pm, with a wide international buffet featuring Indian, Arabic, Italian, Mediterranean and Asian Cuisine. Dh190 per person excluding beverages. Call 04-260000.

Desert Palm

Rare: Easter vintage brunch on April 18 between 12.30pm and 4pm. Guests can enjoy a premium culinary journey of European cuisine with Asian influences, a range of live cooking stations with specific pairings. Kids are also invited to discover festive fun with an array of activities including a magician, face painting and Easter egg hunting. Dh375 with soft beverages, Dh475 inclusive of house beverages, Dh575 inclusive of premium beverages and Dh195 for children aged 4-12. Call 04-3238888 .

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

Legends Restaurant: brunch experience with an Easter twist on April 18 and 19 from 12-3.30pm, offering an endless starter and dessert buffet along with a selection from the a la carte menu. Priced at Dh275 inclusive of soft beverages, Dh390 inclusive of select beverages, Dh495 inclusive unlimited bubbly and Dh85 per child. Call 04 2956000

Emirates Golf Club

M’s restaurant: Easter family brunches on Friday, April 18, and Saturday, 19 April, from 12-3pm, Easter themed live carvery and international brunch buffet, make-your-own-pizza station, live pasta station and extensive salad and dessert buffet. With plenty of special Easter themed activities for the kids including face painting, egg painting, an egg hunt and a special visit from the Easter bunny. Dh160 per person, Dh300 with select house beverges or Dh360 with a sparkling package, Dh65 per child aged 5-12. Call 04-4179999.

Fairmont The Palm

Easter-to-go (take away), available on April 18, 19 and 20, with menu items priced from Dh12 to Dh600. Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance. Menu include roast leg of spring lamb, a roast turkey with a variety of sauces and other traditional side dishes. Call 04-4573388.

Flow Kitchen: Easter Sunday brunch with traditional spring time favourites and side dishes from 12-3pm. Priced at Dh295 inclusive of soft beverages, Dh450 inclusive of house beverages, Dh155 for kids aged 6-12 years. Traditional Easter egg hunt from 12-1pm. Call 04-4573457.

InterContinental, Festival City

Anise: Easter brunch on Friday, April 18, 1-4pm, children will be entertained with various activities on the terrace, while parents can enjoy seafood delights from the extensive Easter themed buffet. Dh325 with soft beverages, Dh425 with house beverages, Dh495 with select premium beverages and Dh550 with premium beverages. Call 04-7011127/28.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Imperium: Easter inspired brunch on April 18 and 19, classic at Dh310 with soft beverages, Emperor’s at Dh435 inclusive of house beverages or the Sovereign at Dh550 inclusive of free flowing premium beverages or the New Royal Brunch at Dh2,500 per person including a bottle of Dom Perignon and 30g Beluga Caviar.

Voi: Easter set menu complemented by a wine pairing, daily from April 17-21, 7pm. Dh350 per person or Dh650 inclusive of pairings. Call 04-4530444.

Maison Mathis, Arabian Ranches

Enjoy a selection of delicious traditional Easter dishes, including a starter of lamb terrine served with a green pea creme and a pomme dauphine, spinach salad with lamb, green asparagus, roasted butternut squash, honey mustard dressing and croutons of polenta. There will also be a special Easter roast dinner: Lamb with roasted parsnips, carrots, potatoes and shallots, served in its own gravy. Easter themed beverage selection including a special ale as well as hot cross buns, special cakes, and other goodies available for purchase. A-la-carte menu. The on-site bakery will be open for a weekend of family fun, with a host of activities and competitions to take part in from Friday April 18-20. Open from 7am-2am daily. Call 04-4501313.

Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai

The Market Place: Easter brunch on Easter Sunday, a wide array of international cuisines, a dessert station filled with Easter chocolate eggs, a live crepe station and more, the Easter bunny keeps the kids hopping for chocolate eggs, and when the clock strikes 3.30pm the egg-hunting will commence. Dh185 including soft beverages, Dh295 including house beverages and Dh75 for children aged 6 to 12, free of charge for kids below six years. Call 04-3175411 or 7777.

Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach

Talk & Soul: Egg’citing brunch featuring Easter bunny, seasonal goodies, supervised kid’s corner and live entertainment from 12.30-4pm at Dh279 with soft beverages and Dh379 with a house beverage package. Easter dinner menu available from April 17 until 21 with a choice of starter, main course and dessert starting from Dh195 and Dh450 for a couple inclusive of a bottle of house beverage from 5pm-1am. Easter retail selection at Falls Lobby Lounge & Terrace. Call 04-4498888.

Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Nosh Restaurant: A fun-filled Easter gathering on Friday, April 18, and Sunday, April 20, double brunch with live cooking stations, selection of meat, seafood, pasta, salads and an outdoor barbeque followed by a chocolate fountain and sweet bites. Children have a dedicated area with games, face painting activities, balloon animals and an Easter egg hunt at 12.30pm. Lunch brunch from 12.30-3.30pm and the evening brunch from 6.30-10.30pm. Friday brunch at Dh190 per person with soft beverages or Dh299 with select beverages. Sunday bunch at Dh150 per person with soft beverages or Dh245 with select house beverages, kids under six dine complimentary. Call 04-4380000.

McGettigan’s

The D: D-licious Easter brunch, along with traditional turkey roast, chocolate eggs, special desserts this Easter. Dh299 per person, available on Thursday and Friday for dinner. Call 04-3780808.

Pascal Temper- French Bakery

A La Chef Pascal Easter brunch, on April 18 from 11am-3pm, Dh69 for children and Dh99 for adults at the Tecom branch. Golden egg hunt or dabble in some egg painting. Seasonal gifts and chocolate bunnies from Dh12 each and Easter eggs from Dh70. Call 04-4542408 or log onto www.pascaltepperfrenchbakery.com.

Paul’s

Egg-citing Easter treats, giant eggs to get you into the celebratory spirit. Choose a light gateau aux fruits de la passion or choose a more traditional festive creation — the gateau aux trois chocolats made from dark chocolate mousse, milk chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse layered on top of a rich chocolate sponge cake. Pick up your Easter treat from Paul stores across the region from April 17 to 21.

Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre hotel

Medley: Celebrate Easter over a lavish brunch on April 20. Dh165 with soft beverages, Dh195 with house beverages, Dh390 with bubbly and Dh70 for children, from 12.30-4pm. Call 04-2941222.

Raffles Hotel

Azur’s: Celebrate Good Friday on April 18 with a family-friendly lunch, overlooking the Raffles Botanical Garden. Enjoy a wide selection of hot and cold starters to accompany the carving station, which comes with all the traditional trimmings, to suit the selection of roasted joints. A seafood grill and market stall will also be on offer for this special occasion and a dessert station. Children have their own food corner, serving fish fingers, French fries, mini beef burgers as well as special desserts including chocolate cupcake and cookie icing station allowing them to choose their own toppings. Dh299 inclusive of soft beverages, Dh435 inclusive of a beverage package, two children per couple below 11 eat free, Dh150 for additional children. Call 04-3248888.

Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes

Mad Hatter’s tea party for Easter. Reform’s enchanted-style afternoon tea includes a non-alcoholic tea infused cocktail on arrival, Alice in Wonderland inspired savouries such as Cheshire cat cheese sandwiches and sweet treats including pocket-watch biscuits, “eat me” cupcakes and queen of hearts jam tarts, all served with a selection of house teas. Dh95 per person or Dh145 inclusive of a beverage. Daily 3pm-5pm — ongoing event. Traditional beef and lamb roast dinners on Saturday and Sunday. Free egg hunt on Saturday April 19, 4.30pm. Call 04-4542638.

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

A.O.C. French Brasserie: Easter Sunday dinner, variety of culinary delights as well as fun activities for kids. Dh220 per person inclusive of soft beverages and Dh320 per person with select house beverage, complimentary for children up to the age of 12 and half price between the ages of 13 to 17 (maximum two kids free per paying adult). Call 04-4484733.

Sheraton Dubai Mall Of The Emirates Hotel

Sanabel Restaurant: Easter chocoholic brunch on April 18, serving a wide variety of cocoa delicacies, along with traditional brunch offerings. Free chocoholic T-shirts to all children twelve and under, raffling away two annual brunch passes each Friday until the end of May, the winner of these passes will be able to enjoy the chocoholic brunch complimentary for the rest of the year. Dh175 including soft drinks, Dh275 including house beverages and Dh375 — including bubbly, complimentary for kids up to 12 years of age. Call 04-3772353.

The Address Montgomerie Dubai

Links: Easter English style roast on April 20, buffet of grilled dishes and live entertainment, savour the food while the children have fun in the outdoor play area. Dh175 per person, 12.30-3.30pm.

Easter Picnic on Saturday, April 19, a scrumptious brunch menu and beverage promotions while revelling in live entertainment. The children can partake in a variety of fun activities such as the egg hunt or musical chairs and to end the day on a high note, win prizes in the raffle draw. From 12.30-3.30pm (brunch); 4-7pm (snack menu). Dh225 for members and Dh275 for non-members (brunch inclusive of soft beverages); Dh110 for children aged between six and 12; complimentary access for children aged five and below. Call 04-3631276.

The H Hotel

Mizaan: The H Easter brunch on April 18, enhanced to encompass traditional Easter dishes from around the Mediterranean, expect hot cross buns, roast lamb, etc. Entertainment includes Easter clown, face painting, balloon artist and an egg hunt. Dh120 for children aged six-12, Dh255 includes soft beverages and Dh355 includes house beverages.

Quantum’s Poolside: The H Easter BBQ on April 19, enhanced to focus on BBQ Easter dishes including Greek BBQ lamb, Grilled lobster tails. Easter egg hunt around the pool. Dh100 for children aged six-12, Dh200 includes soft beverages and Dh300 includes house beverages. Call 04-5018888.

The Ivy

Easter-inspired specials the three-course chef’s plate menu (Dh200 per person). Served daily from 5pm, holiday additions include poached egg and Hollandaise, a farmhouse pate, traditional roast lamb and fish pie with creamed potato, while the dessert plate a hot cross bun, which arrives served as a pudding with warm villa custard. Good Friday’s degustation brunch and Saturday’s rolling brunch will also feature the special dishes. On Friday April 18 the ‘Ivy Golden Egg’ will also be raffled to one lucky ‘bruncher’. Call 04-3198088.

Towers Rotana

Flavours on Two: Two Easter day buffets on April 20, complete with succulent lamb roast, Easter breads and a host of festive goodies and sweets. Easter Brunch including kids’ activities: 12.30pm – 4 pm, Dh175 per person inclusive of unlimited selected beverages. Kids (age six – 12), Dh100

Easter Dinner: 7pm – 11.30pm, Dh190 per person inclusive of unlimited selected beverages. Call 04-3122201.

RAK

The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

Easter brunch on April 18 and 20. Entertaining activities for the kids include an egg hunt, craft activities and bouncy castle. Dh140++ inclusive of soft beverages, Dh190++ inclusive of select beverages and Dh215++ inclusive of house beverages. Call 07-2066000.

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

A wonderland of green hills, Easter bunnies, lollipops seemingly floating in the sky, rivers of chocolate and an abundant collection of Easter eggs in the lobby. Up from April 17-21. Qasr Al Bahar has an Easter feast at lunch time or take the opportunity of a hamper for a picnic at home or on the beach. Children can take part in the bunny treasure hunt at the kids club. Call 07-2035555.