What happened this weekend? – BBC Middle Eastern Food
What happened this weekend? – BBC Middle Eastern Food
from World Oyster Day Celebration From hearty weekend brunches and award-winning breakfasts, here are our recommendations for all things exciting in the UAE
SLS Dubai
This prestigious luxury hotel offers visitors tailor-made summer accommodation to relax and unwind in the city centre. Book a Signature Suite in August and enjoy exclusive benefits including a delicious breakfast for two and a free hotel upgrade. Enjoy 25% off select wellness treatments at Ciel Spa for the ultimate retreat.
Additionally, visitors to Carna by Dario Cecchini can enjoy contemporary flavors and artisanal cuisine, as well as a special 25% discount on food and beverages. The offer is further enhanced by giving visitors access to the Privilege swimming pool on the soaring 75th floor with breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline.
Until August 31st. Rates start from AED750.Reservations should be confirmed in advance by sending an email reservations.dubai@slshotels.com Use promo code SLSSUMMER2022 to confirm specials and availability accordingly.Call +9714 607 0757 and visit website or Instagram
Roberto’s
In celebration of World Oyster Day on August 5th, Roberto’s has introduced a new menu called “Oysters with a View” to indulge in this delicious delicacy. Diners can choose from three packages offered in the lounge. Two freshly shucked Gillardeau oysters n.2 with a glass of grapes for AED 130; half a dozen with a bottle of Italian grapes for AED 500; a dozen with a bottle of Italian grapes for AED 500 600 dirhams.
Roberto’s, Door Village, DIFC. 5pm to 7pm daily.Call +9714 386 0066 and visit website or Instagram
LPM Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi
Experience an exquisite Sunday brunch, La Vie en RosĂ©, with a selection of exquisite food, drink and music that represents LPM’s spirit of sharing and Riviera style.
The menu offers unlimited appetizers to share, including the restaurant’s signature burrata with tomato, basil and garlic butter snails. Main course highlights include Grilled Sirloin Steak and Grilled Lamb Chops with Smoked Eggplant. Delicious desserts such as hot chocolate mousse with malted ice cream, vanilla creme brulee or LPM’s famous cheesecake are for the whole table to share and end the meal sweet.
Sunday 12pm to 4:30pm. Reservations are available from 12pm to 1:30pm, 3-hour set menu available, dine-in only. From AED 375 (minimum of 2 people).Call +9712 692 9600 and visit website or Instagram
11 Wood Fire
The one-Michelin-starred restaurant on Jumeriah Beach Road is now expanding its offerings with a new breakfast menu that includes dishes crafted to deliver premium flavours based on wood-fired cooking.
The menu includes Beef Noodles Benedict, Creamy Hollandaise Sauce, Pickled Baby Vegetables and Perfect Poached Eggs, Egg Sliders on French Toast – a rich omelet with American cheese and charred onions, and Salted Cod and Sausage Stew dishes, etc. Continue with the traditional Wagyu burger, a delicious smoked gouda with sweet potato fries for the ideal firewood flavor.
Call +9714 491 9000 and visit Instagram
Taiko drum
Taiko welcomes you to a vibrant atmosphere and exotic culinary journey along the historic Silk Road. It combines traditional Asian craftsmanship with modern nuances.
Discover the five-course Asian-inspired brunch menu featuring oysters with passion fruit, frozen Omani shrimp, sushi platters, black Angus sirloin, saffron and miso black fish. The open kitchen also features an on-site sushi bar and a charcoal grill. Sit back, enjoy exquisite food, and sip creative concoctions while dancing to the music of a live DJ.
Sofitel Dubai Obelisk. Saturday 1pm to 4pm. From AED 355 per person. Dial +971 4281 4010 and visit website or Instagram
Farzi
With the launch of its six-course burger menu, modern Indian restaurant Farzi Dubai puts its acclaimed culinary skills between two buns. The sizzling comfort food feast will range from minced kebabs to veggie burgers for takeaway at Farzi Mall of the Emirates and City Walk or for delivery via Deliveroo.
Farzi’s highly skilled team has revamped the traditional version of the original burger and took it to new heights, seasoning classic chicken burgers with Bahari spices and yogurt-chili mayo, and standard beef with juicy Black Angus beef Burgers topped with a sweet tangle of wild mushrooms and caramelized onions.
Call +9715 0407 5590 and visit website or Instagram
Giardino
There’s nothing quite like a family outing that meets all the requirements for an ideal day out. Giardino’s “Into the Jungle” brunch promises a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole family in a stylish setting throughout the spacious terrace. While the kids have fun, parents can choose from a variety of delights on offer at the live cooking station, such as traditional English roasts, expertly prepared sushi, the freshest seafood and a variety of Indian and Southeast Asian dishes. “Kid’s Corner” offers an enticing range of snacks, as well as small plates such as sliders, pasta and other snacks for young tastes.
Palazzo Versace – Jadhav Waterfront – Dubai. Saturday 1pm to 5pm. From AED 315 per person. AED 150 for children aged 4 to 11. Infants under the age of 3 dine for free.Call +9715 0836 1513 and visit website or Instagram