Residents of the UAE love a long weekend and they love a long brunch too, so we have rounded up the best on offer during Eid. <strong>Abu Dhabi</strong> <strong>Fridazed Brunch</strong> <strong>Where: </strong>Barfly by Buddha Bar, Venetian Village, Ritz Carlton Grand Canal <strong>What:</strong> Unlimited a la carte dishes for mains with an open buffet for appetisers and desserts. The menu blends Japanese, Thai and other Asian flavours. <strong>Cost: </strong>Dh225 (soft beverage package), Dh325 (selected house beverage package), Dh425 (sparkling grape package) <strong>When:</strong> Friday, September 1 from 12:30pm – 4pm <strong>Reservations:</strong> 056 177 7557 <strong>BiCE</strong> <strong>Where:</strong> BiCE, Jumeirah Etihad Towers <strong>What: </strong>This Italian restaurant offers an a la carte brunch, with options of sharing plates. A pianist playing jazz and blues will set the tone.<strong> </strong> Dh295 per person including soft drinks, Dh395 including house beverages and Dh430 per person including sparkling grape. Children (aged 6 to 12 years old) are Dh135. <strong>When:</strong> Friday, Septemeber 1 from 12.30pm to 4pm <strong>Reservations:</strong> <a href="mailto:bicerest.jumeirah@hilton.com ">bicerest.jumeirah@hilton.com </a> +971 (4)318 2520 <strong>Brasserie Flo</strong> <strong>Where: </strong>Venetian Village, Ritz Carlton <strong>What:</strong> This French restaurant offers a sophisticated a la carte sit-down affair. It has 13 dishes on its menu along with eight desserts. <strong>Cost:</strong> Dh225 for soft beverages package; Dh325 for selected house beverages package; Dh435 for sparkling grape. <strong>When:</strong> Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm <strong>Reservations:</strong> <a href="mailto:brasserieflo.abudhabi@venetianvillage.ae">brasserieflo.abudhabi@venetianvillage.ae</a> <strong>Mighty Samurai Brunch</strong> <strong>Where:</strong> Inakaya, Venetian Village, Ritz Carlton <strong>What: </strong>Guests are served from a five-course menu, while yakikata (grill masters) entertain you with their skills and pass you the food themselves. <strong>Cost: </strong>Dh195 for the soft beverages package; Dh295 for the house selected beverages package. <strong>When:</strong> Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm to 3pm <strong>Reservations:</strong> <a href="mailto:inakaya.abudhabi@venetianvillage.ae">inakaya.abudhabi@venetianvillage.ae</a> or call 02 404 1921 <strong>La Terrazza</strong> <strong>Where: </strong>Hilton Abu Dhabi <strong>What:</strong> The extensive buffet features traditional Arabic dishes including whole roast ouzi and lamb kabsa. There will be fun activities for children and a raffle draw. <strong>Cost:</strong> Dh185 soft beverages and AED 250 <strong>When:</strong> Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm until 3.30pm <strong>Reservation:</strong> Call 02 692 4247 <strong>Al Ain</strong> <strong>Where:</strong> Aloft Hotel <strong>What:</strong> There's a pool party here every Friday and it opens this week with an Eid brunch. <strong>Cost: </strong>Dh249 per person including house beverages. <strong>When:</strong> Friday, September 1 from 5pm to 9pm <strong>Reservations: </strong> <strong>Dubai</strong> <strong>Loca</strong> <strong>Where:</strong> Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa <strong>What: </strong>The spread will include Mexican breakfast dishes including huervos machaca, slow-roasted ribs and kingfish fajitas. <strong>Cost: </strong>Dh270, including house beverages <strong>When: </strong>Friday, September 1, from<strong> </strong>12pm until 5pm <strong>Reservations:</strong> email dubai@locauae or call 04 346 1111 <strong>Alpine brunch </strong> <strong>Where:</strong> Publique Souk Madinat Jumeirah <strong>What: </strong> This French alpine lodge-themed restaurant has an apres ski-themed menu to match. This is a buffet brunch full of comfort foods including Raclette and pierrade - a method of cooking thin strips of meat and seafood over a heated stone. <strong>Cost:</strong> Dh185 soft drinks package and Dh295 house beverages <strong>When:</strong> Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm <strong>Reservations:</strong> <a href="http://info@publique.ae">info@publique.ae</a> or call 04 430 8550 <strong>The Ultimate Family Brunch </strong> <strong>Where:</strong> Fairmont The Palm, Dubai <strong>What: </strong>A family-friendly brunch that includes a side offering of facepainting and other activities for the kids. <strong>Cost: </strong>Soft drinks package is Dh295: Dh395 inclusive of house beverages and Dh495 for sparkling grape package. There is also a VIP Brunch experience at The Chef's Palette for Dh595, which includes a personal chef and steward with additional signature dishes like pan-seared foie gras, fresh oysters with caviar and smoked Wagyu short ribs. <strong>When: </strong>Friday, September 1, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm <strong>Reservations: </strong><a href="mailto:palm.dining@fairmont.com">palm.dining@fairmont.com</a> or call 04 457 3457 __________________________ <strong>Read more: </strong> __________________________
