The Best Places To Spend Your Easter Weekend

Enjoy your Easter weekend in Abu Dhabi!

Yas Viceroy
Easter Picnic Brunch in Palm Garden

Yas Viceroy will be hosting an Easter themed picnic brunch in the picturesque surroundings of Palm Gardens, allowing families to bask in the sun whilst tucking into a picnic basket brimming with a selection of savoury starters and gourmet nibbles. After guests have feasted on their favourite starters, they will be able to fill their boots with roast lamb and ribs from the barbeque before finishing off with a visit to the dessert station filled with delicious chocolate eggs to satisfy any sweet cravings. To add to the fun, Yas Viceroy will be hosting an Easter egg hunt with rewards of chocolate eggs and special prizes for a lucky few. There will also be a host of activities available, from bouncy castles, to a meet and greet with ‘Chuckles’ the Clown, who will be making a special Easter appearance. Following a day of food, families can pick, pay and take home a choice of fresh fruit and vegetables from Yas Market and even meet the local animals from Yas Farm.

Time: 12.30pm – 4.00pm
Starting from AED 140*
Date: Saturday 26 March

Easter Brunch at Origins or Amici

Enjoy a host of spectacular brunch choices from Yas Viceroy. Those who fancy classic Italian cuisine can discover a traditional Easter feast at Amici with their ‘Buffet Di Pasqua’ featuring an indulgent seafood bar and live cooking stations. Start with a selection of salads, cold cuts and cheeses before moving onto the main event where guests can enjoy Amici’s amazing selection of a la carte Italian specialities including the indulgent artichoke ravioli with pecorino cheese fondue or infamous grilled Sicilian red prawns.

Time: 12.30pm – 4.00pm
Brunch at Amici: AED 220*
Date: Friday 25 March

Meanwhile, those looking for choice can cruise through the amazing live cooking stations at Origins, which will reflect cuisines from famous race tracks around the world including Monaco and Shanghai. Accompanied by free-flowing drinks stations and live entertainment, guests can feast on favourites from a variety of themed stations including oysters, fresh seafood, barbeque, carvery and artisan cheeses.

Don’t forget to keep some space for the speciality Easter desserts, an ice-cream and waffle station and of course the traditional decadent chocolate eggs.

Time: 12.30pm – 4.00pm
Brunch at Origins: AED 225* with soft beverages
AED 375* with bubbly
AED 480* with French bubbles
Date: Friday 25 March

Chocolate Egg Making Class at Amici

Families and friends can try their hand at making their very own chocolate creation from scratch. With a helping hand from the skilled chefs at Amici, discover the art of making the perfect chocolate egg this Easter for an entertaining morning of fun with the whole family.

Time: 10.30am – 12.00noon
AED 150* per adult
AED 100* per child
Date: 19 – 24 March
Yas Viceroy, 02 656 0700

Easter Picnic at Emirates Palace

Let the Palace’s culinary team spoil you with a sumptuous picnic on the lawn as you revel in the landscape from the comfort of your blanket. Discover the savory and sweet delicacies packed for you in your very own Easter basket brimming with a variety of meats and vegetables cooked for you on a charcoal grill. Afterwards, a dessert hut awaits you with chocolatey surprises, including waffles, crepes and an ice cream wagon. Come early so your little ones can enjoy an exciting Easter egg hunt before the picnic.

Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Easter egg hunt: 1.30pm – 2.00pm
AED 370*per person. Children under 6 dine free, children between 6-12 years AED 185*
Date: Saturday 26 March
Emirates Palace, 02 690 7999

Easter Munch, a Family Brunch at The Café

There’s nothing like an Easter egg hunt to keep your little ones entertained! Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi located on Saadiyat Island is the perfect venue for little ones to search for delicious eggs whilst parents feast on a grand fare at The Café brunch. With games and entertainment all day long, this is the perfect family Easter brunch.

Time: 12.30pm – 4.00pm
AED 350* per person
Date: Friday 25 March
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, 02 407 1234

Beach Rotana’s Eggstravaganza Easter Brunch

Celebrate Easter with an abundance of food and kids’ activities at the Beach Rotana, featuring the best of the Essence, Benihana, and Brauhaus menus. Children will delight with an Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny, while you tuck into a fabulous Easter feast.

Time: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Starting from AED 280* per person, AED 140* for children 6-12 years
Date: Sunday 27 March
Beach Rotana, 02 697 9011

Easter Brunch at Chamas and The Yacht Club

Bring your friends and family to celebrate Easter with a wide selection of Brazilian and Asian delicacies delivered to you by the staff of Chamas and The Yacht Club. There will be plenty of activities to keep the kids occupied while the parents dine on traditional Easter treats.

Time: 12:30pm – onwards
Starting from 250* per person and AED 145* for kids under 12
Date: Sunday 27 March
Intercontinental Abu Dhabi, 02 666 6888

Easter Friday Brunch at Fizz Factory

Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi invites you to a wonderful dining daydream at Fizz Factory Brunch with an Easter twist. Experience a veritable feast of activities including bouncy castles, face painting, drawings and the not-to-be-missed egg hunt with prizes to ensure little ones are kept happily busy. The set-up also offers the option of a kids’ small buffet as well as a kid’s movie in the ballroom and a much-anticipated appearance by the Easter Bunny.

The brunch buffet includes Easter specials like spring lamb, season’s vegetables and an array of international favorites. Savor an international feast over extensive live cooking stations and a full dessert station that includes classic Easter treats.

All children dressed in fancy dress for our mad hatters’ tea party enjoy a complimentary brunch when accompanied by a paying adult.

Time: 1.00pm – 4.00 pm
Starting from AED 190* per person, AED 95* for kids from 6 to 12 years, kids under 6 are free
Date: Friday 25 March
Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, 800 101 101

Easter Brunch at Nurai Island

Take your family out for an Island Easter celebration complete with egg hunting, face painting, arts and crafts and themed brunch full of Easter goodness. Grown-ups won’t be overlooked at this brunch. If you no longer believe in the Easter bunny, you will be rewarded with a scrumptious brunch overlooking the pristine waters of the Arabian Gulf and white sand beach that allow for nothing other than a perfectly relaxing weekend celebration.

Time: 12.00noon – 4.00pm
AED 550*, Kids ages 4 to 12 years old are 50% off and kids under 4 years are free
Date: 25-26 March

Zaya Nurai Island, 02 506 6274

*The price includes boat transfer, access to the pool and the beach and brunch at Frangipani restaurant.

Ritz-Carlton’s Giornotte Easter Friday Brunch

Celebrate Easter at Giornotte with fine international cuisine including an elaborate scallop and foie gras station, stuffed lamb saddle, roasted goose, wagyu beef leg carving station and a selection of more than 55 desserts at Dolce café. Visit Dolce’s Easter market for homemade chocolate eggs and bunnies. Parents mingle while the kids enjoy an Easter egg hunt and other exciting activities at the Ritz Kids Club. Easter activities begin at 10am

Time: 12.00noon – 4.00pm
AED 450*, AED 65* kids below 12 years and AED 206* children aged 13 to 16 years, kids under four are free
Date: Friday 25 March
Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Abu Dhabi, 02 818 8282

The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s Easter Sunday Brunch

For the traditionalists who hold off on the festivities until Easter Sunday, the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr will be offering Brunch that spans across both CuiScene and Frankie’s with the addition of a BBQ station, a Marco Pierre White station which will host favorites such as Black Angus Prime Rib Eye, Rotisserie Whole Chicken and traditional Yorkshire Puddings. The live station from Frankie’s Italian Restaurant and Bar will offer varieties of homemade pasta. Families enjoying the Easter brunch are able to enjoy the Easter egg hunt and will receive complimentary access to Chameleon, the main arena for all of the Easter fun. Children of all ages will be able to partake in a wide range of arts and crafts including cookie decorating and various holiday inspired games.

Time: 12.00noon – 4.00pm
Starting from AED 269*, AED 135*for children 6-12 years, children under 6 years go free
Date: Sunday 27 March
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, 02 654 3238

Olea’s Easter Sunday Brunch

Visit sunny Saadiyat Island for a spectacular Easter Sunday Brunch celebration at Olea. Indulge your young aficionados at the Easter Camp and enjoy an elevated brunch, offering delightful holiday treats complete with a seaside view and the sound of rolling waves in the distance.

Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Starting from 300* AED per person
Date: Sunday 27 March
St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, 02 498 8888

The Westin’s Easterlicious Brunch

The most family-friendly Easter brunch in Abu Dhabi just got even better for the whole family! While families enjoy a traditional holiday roast the Easter Bunny himself will hand-deliver chocolate eggs throughout the brunch. And because the fun just carries on at the Westin, the Easter bunny will visit again on April 3 to deliver more eggs to lucky children after the Easter holiday.

Time: 12.30pm – 4.00pm
AED 290* per person, AED 145* for children 6-12, Kids under 6 are free
Date: Friday 25 March
The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, 02 616 9999

The Sportsman’s Arms’ Easter Saturday

If you have to work on Easter Sunday, then visit The Sportsman’s Arms and fill your kids’ Easter baskets with treats and activities. The family-friendly gastropub is hosting the ultimate family Easter celebration, complete with an ice-cream vendor, bikes and a popcorn machine on the terrace. There is also a soft play zone with a climbing frame and slide. For the big Easter meal, The Sportsman’s Arms serves up a traditional roast all day. Indulge in hearty portions of striploin of beef, leg of lamb, and turkey, and the all-important trimmings.

Time: 12.00noon – 11.00pm
AED 95 per person
Date: Saturday 26 March
The Sportsman’s Arms, 02 403 4235

Special Easter Lunch at Corniche

Celebrate spring during Easter themed lunch at Corniche restaurant. This is a perfect occasion to gather with your family and loved ones family while sharing a delicious meal over a buffet spread. Enjoy cuisines from around the world as our chefs bring you a blend of Arabic, European and International flavors for a delicious culinary journey.

Time: 11.00am – 11.30pm
AED 145* per person
Date: Sunday 27 March
Hotel Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, 02 813 7777

Easter Sunday at the Jannah Burj Al Sarab

The newest five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi adds to the fun this Easter. Jannah Burj Al Sarab will host an Easter Egg Hunt, where guests can participate in the search for Easter eggs hidden within the hotel. A dining voucher worth AED 200 will be given in return for each Easter egg found and presented to the staff. The voucher can be redeemed at The Dining Room, the hotel’s all-day restaurant, or at Malaga The Lounge, a rooftop café. And, that’s not all! Guests under 12 years will be given baskets of chocolate Easter eggs.

Time: All day
Free to attend
Date: Sunday 27 March
Jannah Burj Al Sarab, 02 6526 777

Acapulco Fridays Pascua Easter Brunch

It’s another “Fiesta No Siesta” session at the special Easter edition of Acapulco Fridays Brunch in Amerigo’s Mexican Bar & Restaurant!

Prepare to be welcomed with sunny smiles and colorful cabanas, as your tummies are filled with delicious Mexican delights. Succulent seafood dishes and a special mole station (a yummy Mexican chocolate savory dish) will be on site during this special Easter brunch. The kids will surely have a chuckle trying to break the giant “Egg Piñata” whilst the adults have a great time dancing to the latest club mixes by our resident DJ.

Time: 12.00noon – 4.00pm
Starting from AED 140*. Inclusive of swimming pool access
Date: Friday 25 March
Park Inn, Yas Island, 02 656 2000

Jumeriah at Etihad Towers

Celebrate Easter with loved ones over a fabulous buffet lunch at the family friendly Rosewater restaurant. Savor Easter favorites including roasts and trimmings as well as delicious chocolate eggs amongst other tantalizing desserts. The themed decorations will lift your mood whilst your kids can meet the Easter bunny, enjoy face painting and be entertained by balloon twisting
Time: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Starting AED 275* soft beverages and juices
Date: 26 – 27 March

Jumeriah at Etihad Towers, 02 811 5666

*Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.