Dubai’s celebrating Easter with aplomb this year with a variety of brunches, sweet treats and egg hunts. Here are 10 of the best Easter events in Dubai to ring in the festival of renewal and springtime on Easter Sunday, April 20.
1 . Bar des Prés
This elegant French-Japanese restaurant in DIFC serves an exclusive Easter dessert – a Passion Fruit and Hazelnut Egg all day on April 20 for AED 95.
2. Zest, One&Only The Palm
Take the family out to a splendid Easter brunch serving seasonal and classic à la carte specials like Pumpkin Soup with Black Caviar, Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina, Polpo All Luciana, Spezzatino di Vitello Con Polenta, Gnocco Alla Romana with Chicken, Mushrooms Ragu and Parmesan Foam and Prawn Bisque.
1pm-4pm; AED 545 per person onwards per adult and AED 260 per child
3. Bungalo34
Easter in Dubai gets the beachside treatment at this eatery with a BBQ menu of Canadian lobster, lamb chops, seabass and more, soothing sea views and not one, but three Easter egg hunts throughout the day! Kids can scout the shore for eggshells instead of seashells at the breakfast egg hunt at 10am, a lunch session at 1:30pm and another afternoon egg hunt at 3:30pm. The egg hunts will also include a special visit by the Easter bunny. Special Easter biscuits and a dedicated kids’ table with arts and crafts add to the fun.
1pm-5pm; Call 04 238 1780
4. Larte, Studio One Hotel
This Studio City hotel transforms into an Easter wonderland with a Mad Hatter’s Easter Tea Party on April 20. Crafts, games, movies, and bunny appearances will keep the tots tantalised while parents enjoy a lavish three-course meal and unlimited beverages.
1pm – 4pm; AED 349 per person or AED 749 per family. Call 04 581 6870
5. Mi Amie, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Glittering Museum of the Future and Dubai skyline views are served alongside a four-course Easter dinner at this rooftop restaurant. Dig into Balik Salmon Crostino, succulent Braised Beef Short Rib, and Easter desserts such as Italian cookies and warm Hot Cross Buns and handcrafted truffles.
8pm – 11pm; AED 398 per person. Call 04 319 8567
6. At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa
Rise to the top of the city at this glamorous restaurant perched on the 122nd-floor of the Burj Khalifa. They’re hosting a special Easter Sunday afternoon tea. Nibble on finger sandwiches, enjoy a mimosa eggs, chocolate madeleine mandarine, grilled lamb chops, truffle risotto, chocolate and caramel cake and lemon tarts that exude flavours of springtime bounty.
12:30pm-4:30pm; AED 650 per person for non alcoholic package and AED 850 per person including bubbly. Book here
7. Beefbar, Jumeirah Al Naseem
Indulge in true chocoholism at Beefbar’s decadent dessert buffet that’s laden with tartes, choux, candy, cakes, a chocolate fountain and hand-crafted chocolate eggs. This eatery by the Turtle Lagoon will entertain kids and families with an egg-painting workshop, face painting, and magic tricks
1pm-5pm; AED 99 per person. Call 04 423 2238
8. bkry
After taking social media by storm, this trendy new experimental bakery is laying some golden eggs around its Alserkal Avenue store this Easter Sunday. Guests can hunt for 10 golden eggs —nine small golden eggs and one grand prize golden egg. Each winner will receive bkry’s handcrafted Easter chocolate egg and the grand prize winner will bag an additional AED 500 voucher. If you’re not in the mood to be a good egg, sink your teeth into their limited edition Hot Cross Bun that fuses the cream-filled indulgence of an Italian maritozzi.
AED 28 per Hot Cross Bun
9. Jumeirah Golf Estates
The green lawns here will be blooming with eggs, bouncy castles, a petting zoo and an array of activities for kids on Easter Sunday. Gorge on traditional Easter classics like lamb leg, salmon en croûte with Maltese sauce and carrot roulade cake at this buffet menu heaving with other delicacies,
1PM to 5, AED 345 per person for soft package and AED 485 for house package, AED 165 for kids aged 5-12 years. Call 056 998 3703 or book here
10. Irish Village
Get in on the good times at this Garhoud institution’s Easter Roast on April 20. An appearance by the elusive Easter Bunny, followed by games, an Easter Egg hunt, live music, petting zoo, and a bouncy castle, make this a memorable affair. Fresh grills from BBQ stations will keep you feed all day long and drinks only cost AED 25.
Free entry; more info here
11. Emirates Golf Club
Now this here’s a golden ticket of an Easter celebration if there ever was one! A Willy Wonka-themed Family Brunch will entertain guests with Oompa Loompas, a magician dressed as Willy Wonka, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and an exciting egg hunt for golden tickets. Take a break from the packed roster of activities, feast on roast meats, dip into a silky chocolate fountain, and crank up on more sugar with Wonka-inspired chocolate bars.
12:30pm to 4pm, AED 445 per person for house beverages, AED 150 per child aged 4-12 years and free for kids under 4 years. More info here
12. The Croft, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
A typical British Sunday roast to commemorate Easter Sunday will be laid out here with all the trimmings and heaps of festive cheer to hop into. Easter egg hunt, face painting, and visits by the Easter bunny and a dazzling magician are all part of the package.
12:30pm – 4pm, AED150 per person for food-only package, AED 245 per person for free-flowing beverages package. Call 04 319 4000
13. Lakeview, Dubai Creek Resort
A backyard brunch with endless family-friendly movies playing on large screens forms the set-up for this idyllic Ester celebration. There’ll be live entertainment and fun activities for the kids too.
1 pm to 4 pm, AED 275 per person with non-alcoholic beverages and AED 435 per person with house beverages. Kids aged 6 to 12 get a 50% discount and kids below 6 dine free. Call 04 602 1524
14. The Coterie, Ibn Battuta
Let your kids scamper around the mall’s Tech Centre with two Easter egg hunts at 2pm and 4pm supervised by a dedicated nanny service. Kids can also get their hands dirty by decorating cookies and gingerbread men. Shell out AED 50 to get your own Crème Egg Fondant, which the restaurant has crafted for Easter.
Call 058 566 4240
15. Dubai Balloon, Atlantis The Palm
The Easter Bunny is going to be a mainstay at The Dubai Balloon all day on April 20 to help kids track and hunt magical easter eggs and win exciting prizes. The tethered hot air balloon experience at Atlantis The Palm has special passes for Easter weekend.
11am to 12pm and 4pm to 6pm, AED 195 per adult and AED 95 per child. Book here
16. The Stables
This SZR restaurant and bar is leaping into Easter festivities with a special roast stacked with trimmings, gravy and an array of desserts. The deal also includes two hours of free-flowing beverages, including selected cocktails, house grape, and hops. Acoustic musical performances, bouncy castles and an egg-celent Easter egg hunt make this an ideal family-friendly event.
12pm-5pm, AED 199 per adult and free for kids. Call 054 417 7028