Join in the festivities of the holiday with these dine-out experiences across Dubai

 

The Patisserie, Address Sky View

Savour an indulgent spread of Easter-themed bites, sandwiches and desserts, accompanied by an aromatic array of tea and coffee. From smoked salmon trammezine, to dark chocolate and salted caramel financier and more, there is a lot to keep your tastebuds tantalised.

April 1 to 7 from 3-7pm. AED175 per person. Call +9714 873 8888 or email DineAtSkyView@addresshotels.com.

 

Vanitas, Palazzo Versace Dubai

Get ready for a four-course set menu that begins with a customary slow-cooked egg served with a 24-month aged parmigiano reggiano and shaved black truffle, followed by a langoustine risotto topped with Beluga caviar and basil oil. For mains, savour a traditional roasted lamb rack served with Romana artichokes and fondant potatoes wedges. Lastly, for dessert, discover a handcrafted chocolate Easter egg and a collection of macarons and chocolate truffles.

April 2 to 4 from 6:30-11pm. AED350 per person (inclusive of a four-course set menu). Call +9714 556 8805 or email dining@palazzoversace.ae.

 

ZOCO, Al Habtoor City 

Visit the venue for a colourful menu that boasts a selection of appetizers such as tuna croquettes, fried plantain, empanadas, guacamole, salads and ceviche. Indulge in tacos from the live taco station and tuck into Easter specials such as grilled octopus, chicken chorizo, calamari, jumbo shrimps, Vizcaina-style fish and more, paired with punchy beverages. Finally, end your meal on a sweet note with tres leches, brownies and Easter eggs while partaking in the restaurant’s Easter Egg Hunt.

April 2 from 1-5pm. AED200 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED375 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED475 per person (inclusive of bubbly). Call +9714 437 0044.

 

Café Belge, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC

Celebrate Easter in style with a four-course Easter lunch complete with decadent sweet treats and edible Easter eggs.

To start, guests can tuck into dips including a sun-dried tomato pesto with cream cheese, parmesan, pine nuts and basil and an olive tapenade with tomatillos salsa, lemon, and olive oil. Starters include a sea food platter, green bean salad with avocado, charcuterie platter and deviled egg. Enjoy chicken and meatballs, truffle and mushroom risotto, salmon puffs and grilled beef tenderloin for mains. End on a sweet note with chocolate easter eggs, egg hunt blondies and more.

April 2 from 12:30-4pm. AED295 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED395 per person (inclusive of house beverages, AED495 per person (inclusive of grape) and AED695 per person (inclusive of bubbly). Call +9714 372 2628 or email events.dubaiifc@ritzcarlton.com.

 

Reform Social & Grill 

Hotfoot to the casual eatery for hot cross buns, egg hunts and chocolate for days, as The Great British Garden event takes over with an activity-packed weekend. Help yourself to bites from the fish ‘n’ chip shop, a hog and lamb roast station, a curry shop, a pie station and a summer dessert selection. The kids will be entertained throughout the day with appearances from fairy-tale characters and a spot of face painting.

April 2 to 3 from 11am-2:3-pm, 3-6:30pm and 7pm-late. AED200 per person (inclusive of four tokens). Call +9714 454 2638 or WhatsApp +97158 647 8692.

 

Weslodge Saloon, JW Marriott Marquis

Served with a side of glittering Burj Khalifa views, the club-style saloon is hosting an extravagant four-course dining experience. Begin with a cauliflower and mint soup, followed by a burrata and tomato, a show-stopping whole roasted leg of lamb served with mashed potato, pan-fried asparagus, cheesy cauliflower, glazed carrots, sautéed green beans, mint sauce and gravy. A sweet finish reveals itself in the form of a chocolate Easter egg with molten marshmallow, caramel, chocolate brownies and sweet surprises, along with a Weslodge Saloon special, a sugar-filled dreams double down dessert.

April 3. AED450 per couple (inclusive of two glasses of house grape each). Call +9714 560 1700 or WhatsApp +97152 915 3335.

 

The Bay, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira

Indulge in a delectable Easter-themed buffet on a stunning terrace overlooking the beach with a unique brasserie-style atmosphere. Enjoy an extensive selection of Mediterranean favourites and refreshing sips whilst the little ones enjoy a host of Easter games including an egg trail, bunny hunt, face painting and more.

April 2 from 12:30-4pm. AED400 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED600 per person (inclusive of premium beverages). Call +9714 777 2233 or email modub-thebay@mohg.com.

 

Luigia, Rixos Premium Dubai JBR

The award-winning Italian restaurant Luigia is dishing out special plates to celebrate Easter. Diners can order an artichoke salad with citronette and parmesan cheese, linguine with artichokes and Sicilian red prawns, a traditional roasted lamb with potatoes and a tempting Neapolitan ricotta cake.

April 1 to 5. Call +9714 349 6950 or WhatsApp +97155 4287540.

 

The Duck Hook

Country gastropub and garden at Dubai Hills Golf Club, The Duck Hook has curated an exclusive Easter specials menu which includes a breakfast scotch egg, roast lamb with all the trimmings and a cream egg lava cake. The dishes can be ordered a la carte or as a set menu.

April 4 to 5. AED195 per person (inclusive of the set menu). Call 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

 

BASTA!

The Italian restaurant is serving up an Easter menu of antipasti, ricotta, a black truffle pizza, a farm egg pizza and a wood fired grill with sides, alongside a scrumptious pasta if you’re still hungry. Polish off your meal with a classic Italian dessert.

April 4 to 5 for lunch and dinner. AED210 per person.

 

Foxglove Steakhouse & Gastropub

Tuck into appetisers such as smoked chicken and chorizo croquettes with salsa verde or terrine of foie gras and chicken with wild berry compote and smoked brioche and more. The mouthwatering main course comprise a roasted leg of New Zealand spring lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, marinated half roast chicken with sage and onion stuffing, and more. For dessert, choose from an irresistible array of banoffee pie, apple tart tartine with crème Chantilly and homemade churros dusted in cinnamon sugar with chocolate sauce.

April 4. AED225 per person (inclusive of a three-course set menu and four selected beverages).

 

Farriers, The Meydan Hotel

With Easter right around the corner, Farriers is hosting an Easter-themed lunch with 11 live cooking stations. Take the family along for a hearty Friday meal and dine to your heart’s content on the restaurant’s signature dishes

April 2 from 1-4pm. AED189 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED299 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED550 per person (inclusive of sparkling). Call +9714 381 3333 or email meydanrestaurantreservations@meydanhotels.com.

 

Epicure, Meliã Desert Palm Dubai

Easter eggs, unlimited pizzas and ice creams galore! Families can make the most of their Saturday noon with an Easter egg hunt on the resort’s lawns, followed by a delicious laid-back lunch. Beverage packages are available at an additional cost.

April 3 from 1-4pm. AED99 per adult and AED49 per child. Call +9714 602 9323 or eat.dp@melia.com.

 

The Leisure Deck, Bonnington Hotel 

Gather the family and visit the venue for an Easter egg hunt and swim in a large infinity-style swimming pool located on the 11th floor of the hotel. The afternoon also includes Easter delicacies and juicy bites from the live barbeque station.

April 3. AED99 per adult and AED75 per child. Call +9714 356 0536 or email restaurantreservations@bonningtontower.com.

 

London Social, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai

Undertake a journey along London’s iconic underground stations with a London Social lunch. Explore the flavours of Banglatown and Little Italy, along with traditional Easter roasts with all the trimmings including Yorkshire puddings. Enjoy live cooking stations dotted throughout the resort’s gardens alongside exotic beverages and a dessert station featuring a variety of chocolate crafts, fondues, hot cross buns and Easter eggs to complete your culinary voyage. Children under 5 dine for free!

April 2 from 1-4pm. AED175 per child (aged 6-11), AED395 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED495 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED650 per person (inclusive of house beverages and bubbly).

 

Brasserie Boulud, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

Celebrate Easter with a lavish Friday five-course menu that includes an amuse-bouche, followed by a seafood section of tuna crudo, salmon rillettes and Gillardeau oysters; hot and cold appetizers, including vegetable terrine made with local organic vegetables, braised spring leek quiche and new season green asparagus.

Mains include a fall-off-the-bone braised leg of lamb and a poached halibut in a stock of spring vegetables. For desserts, the chefs have created a special selection of chocolate desserts, including a chocolate egg ‘smash’ to end the meal on a fun note.

April 2 from 12:30-3pm. AED250 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED375 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED595 per person (inclusive of premium beverages). Call +9714 281 4020 or email reservations@brasserieboulud.ae.

 

Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, Caesars Palace Dubai

Tuck into a traditional, indulgent Easter meal that features an oyster and artisan cheese trolley, along with a traditional British roast with a twist and all the trimmings. What’s more, diners will enjoy an Easter egg hunt plus an appearance by the Easter Bunny himself; and the afternoon includes complimentary beach access after lunch.

April 3 to 4 from 12:30-3:30pm. AED295 per person (inclusive of a roast and dessert) or AED395 per person (inclusive of a roast, dessert and three beverages). Call +9714 5566466 or visit the website.

 

Spill The Bean

The coffee shop is taking the sugar rush out of Easter eggs with its creative and delicious chocolate bomb egg option. Made with dark chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder and marshmallows, the decadent egg is enjoyed with side of fresh, warm milk.

The Sustainable City Plaza. AED25. Call +9714 242 8671 or visit Instagram.

 

Black Tap

The New York burger and shakes brand is celebrating Easter with a limited-edition bunny crazyshake in a cherry flavour with a vanilla-frosted rim, topped with Easter M&M’s, three chocolate Lindt bunnies, whipped cream, Easter sprinkles and a cherry on the top.

Adding to the excitement, a select number of lucky diners across Black Tap’s Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall outlets will stand a chance to win discount vouchers and complimentary menu items if they find an Easter egg hidden inside their Crazyshake.

Jumeirah Al Naseem, Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall. April 1-4. AED69.