Eid Al Adha 2018: the best food deals for the season

As the start Eid Al Adha approaches, we round up the best food deals to take advantage of around the UAE. Eid brunch at Pearl Rotana What: Enjoy an Eid brunch at Saffron restaurant which will showcase traditional Arabic and international dishes in a buffet. There will also be interactive and educational activities to keep children entertained. When: August 22, 12.30pm to 4pm. Details: Prices start from Dh165. For reservations, call 02 307 5555 or visit www.rotana.com . __________________________ Eid dinner at Li Beirut at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers What: Enjoy an authentic Lebanese dining experience. From hot and cold meze to grills, there's a dish for everyone to choose from. There's also indoor or outdoor seating with views of the sea. When: August 22 and 23. Details: Prices start from Dh220. For reservations, call 02 811 5666 or email JADRestaurants@jumeirah.com . __________________________ Eid lunch and dinner at Rosewater at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers What: Enjoy a buffet that offers a variety of global flavours – whether it’s seafood or steak, Indian curries or Arabian salads. There are also live cooking stations, as well as a terrace for views of the western coast. When: August 22 and 23. Details: Prices start from Dh210. For reservations, call 02 811 5666 or email JADRestaurants@jumeirah.com . __________________________ Traditional Lunch at Hilton Abu Dhabi What: Head to La Terrazza for an Eid buffet. The lunch includes an array of Middle Eastern and international dishes. Arabic stations will include whole roast ouzi, chicken shawarma and chicken with mandi rice. The hot meze section features kibbeh, falafel and varieties of fatayer. There will also be a carving station. When: August 21 to 24, 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Details: Prices start from Dh165. For reservations, call 02 692 4247. __________________________ Eid Al Adha brunch at Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel What: Guests can enjoy a lavish brunch family brunch at All Day Dining, located on the ground floor of the hotel. Children ages 6 to 12 can enjoy a 50 per cent discount, while children under 6 dine for free. The restaurant features Mediterranean dishes and includes an a la carte menu. When: August 21 to 23, 1pm to 4pm. Details: Prices start from Dh129. For reservations, call 06 701 8838. __________________________ 2 for 1 Eid roast at Gaucho DIFC What: Guests can celebrate Eid with a 2 for 1 Roast at Gaucho DIFC. The roast menu includes starters of Ecuadorean ceviche or watermelon salad, main courses of chorizo or ancho and desert choices. When: August 21 to 23, noon to 11.30pm. Details: Prices start from Dh215. For reservations, call 04 422 7898 or email events.dubai@gauchorestaurants.com . __________________________ A Taste of Traditions at Babel at La Mer What: Head to the newly opened Lebanese restaurant and enjoy a spread of Mediterranean classics, along with an array of seafood specialities such as shrimp mousabah or octopus provencale. Desserts choices include astha bel ashta, plus kanafeh and jazarieh. When: Until the end of the month. Details: Call 04 419 0220. __________________________ Bambini Dine for Free at Armani Hotel Dubai What: Book a family table and children under the age of 10 can dine for free these restaurants in the Armani Hotel: Armani/Ristorante, Armani/Amal, Armani/Mediterraneo and Armani/Deli. When: Until August 31. Details: A la carte. The offer is valid for a maximum of two children per full paying adult. Lowest priced items will be waived off the bill. For reservations, call 04 888 3666 or email restaurant.reservations@armanihotels.com . __________________________ Brunch at Salt & Pepper restaurant at Al Bandar Rotana What: The brunch features an international buffet that includes a salad bar, local dishes, live cooking stations, Asian specialities, Indian dishes and a selection of desserts and sweet treats. The venue also has an outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the Dubai Creek. When: August 21. Details: Prices start from Dh225. For reservations, call 04 704 2333 or email fb.albandar@rotana.com . __________________________ Chef's special menu at Da Vinci's at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai What: Enjoy a special Eid menu consisting of Italian cuisine mixed with traditional Eid specialities. When: August 21 to 31, noon to 11.30pm. Details: For reservations, call 04 702 8888 or email dining.mahd@millenniumhotels.com . __________________________ Eid Al Adha brunch feast at Loumi Restaurant at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai What: Enjoy a buffet brunch that features a wide selection of Arabic and international dishes, including fresh salads, sushi counter, seafood and live cooking stations. When: August 23 to 24, noon to 4pm. Details: Prices start from Dh199. For reservations, call 04 702 8822 or visit www.millenniumhotels.com . __________________________ Eid Al Adha set menu at Almayass at Sofitel Dubai Downtown What: Enjoy a special set menu for Eid Al Adha at the Armenian-Lebanese restaurant in Sofitel Dubai Downtown. The menu consists of cold and hot starters as well as a main dish (either Kharouf Mehshi or grilled chicken), dessert and beverages. When: August 21 to 23, noon until 5pm. Details: Prices start from Dh150. For reservations, call 04 338 7772. __________________________ Ewaan at Palace Downtown What: The restaurant will offer a buffet combined with Arabic and Oriental specialities, including a large selection of meze. When: Eid brunch on August 24, 1pm to 4.30pm. Eid lunch from August 21 to 23, 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Eid dinner from August 21 to 24, 7pm to 11.30pm. Details: Eid brunch costs from Dh345. Eid lunch costs from Dh223. Eid dinner costs from Dh255. For reservations, call 04 888 3444 or email dine@emaar.ae . __________________________ Ruya Dubai’s Bayram Night What: The award-winning Anatolian restaurant hosts its first edition of Bayram Nights. Guests can enjoy a classic Anatolian menu that consists of meals such as the cag kebap and the signature two-cheese pide from the central oven. There will also be a pide station where guests can create their own version of the traditional Turkish dish. When: August 22, 8pm to 11pm. Details: Prices start from Dh299. For reservations, call 04 399 9123 or email info@ruyadubai.com . __________________________ Special ice cream at Cafe Society, Tamani Marina Hotel What: Special flavours of ice cream will be available at Cafe Society as part of their set Eid menu. Created by executive chef Fernando Lima, some of the chef’s Ice Cream flavours include Brazilian para nuts praline, caramelised banana and chocolate, or sorbet flavours including Brazilian acai, lemon, lychee, watermelon and basil leaves, and mango and passion fruit. When: August 21 to 24. Details: For reservations, call 04 318 3888 or email sales@tamanimarina.ae . __________________________ Eid buffet at Cote Jardin at Coral Beach Resort What: Enjoy an Eid buffet that features Arabic and international dishes, including Oriental appetisers, Vietnamese eggplant salad, seafood couscous, roasted lamb leg with oriental rice, mixed grills (lamb kofta, shish tawouk, lamb tikka) and steaks. When: August 21 to 22, 7pm to 10.30pm. Details: Prices start from Dh114. For reservations, call 06 502 2656. _____________________________ Read more: Last-minute Eid Al Adha 2018 UAE staycations Free parking in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for Eid Al Adha Where to watch Eid Al Adha fireworks 2018 What and when is Eid Al Adha in the UAE? _____________________________

Eid Al Adha 2018: the best food deals for the season

Tuck in to the top Eid dining offers across the Emirates this week