You won’t find rows of daffodils and newborn lambs leaping through fields, but the capital still finds its own way of celebrating Easter. From themed afternoon tea to children’s workshops, we’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate
Busy chicks
Get crafty
Have a crack at painting and decorating your own Easter egg at the Holiday Inn’s children’s workshop. Proceeds will be donated to the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) ‘Shelter in a Storm’ programme. Better yet, adults can enjoy a leisurely brunch while the tykes are hard at work. 18th April from 12.30pm. AED 80 ++ per child. Contact: 02 657 4856
Beat the break
Looking for ways to keep the chicks busy this spring break? Take them down to Art Beat where they can tap into their inner Van Gogh and create a magical spring masterpiece. The local art studio welcomes children aged 7 years and up for 90-minutes of activities. For AED 180 children can choose two activities from painting Easter bunnies and trinket boxes to papier-mâché and porcelain designs. Timings vary. Contact: 055 269 8011
Edible Easter
Join the Easter party at Lana’s Partiperfect where the little ones can enjoy egg painting, bring their bunny cookies to life with edible arrangements, join in the customary egg hunt and much more. 19th April from 4pm to 5.30pm. AED 120 per child including a meal. Contact: 02 681 0090
Rabbit race
The grounds of Westin Abu Dhabi come alive as the capital’s kiddies chase down ‘thumper’ in the hotel’s annual bunny hop race. A fun day out for the whole family, the day also includes an egg hunt, face painting and a bazaar hosted by the Abu Dhabi Mums. 19th April from 4pm to 6pm, bazaar from 2pm. Free entrance. Contact: 02 616 9999
Easter Eats
Home for the holidays
Spend Easter Sunday in Chef Stefano’s stunning Tuscan home where you can feast on the likes of slow cooked val d’Arbia lamb with gratinated artichokes. Guests will be put into a raffle draw to win great prizes from St. Regis Abu Dhabi. Bambinos won’t be left out either with a special three-course menu, Easter eggs and a selection of activities to keep them entertained. 20th April from noon to 3pm. From AED 270 ++ per adult and AED 80 ++ per child. Contact: 02 694 4444
Seasonal selections
Grab the family and stroll over to InterContinental Hotel for a family-friendly brunch in Selections. A special buffet featuring seasonal specialties will keep the grown-ups content while the little ones enjoy the balloon twister, magician and egg hunt. 20th April from noon to 4pm. From AED 195 ++. Children over six years eat at half price. Contact: 02 666 6888
French affair
If you’re looking for an excuse to spoil yourself, look no further than the award-winning French eatery at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri. The passionate crew at Bord Eau serve up a five-course set menu featuring foie gras and a classic Easter dessert for AED 250 ++. Take it up a notch and pair your meal with carefully selected grape beverages for AED 400 ++. 20th April from noon to 2.30pm. Contact: 02 509 8888
Wok with Me
The Friday brunch in Urban Kitchen at Dusit Thani gets an Easter makeover. Aside from the usual Asian specialties and live musicians, a special children’s programme including cookie cutting and baking, egg painting and an egg hunt will keep the cheeky cherubs in check. 18th April from 12.30pm to 4pm. From AED 220 ++ and AED 85 ++ for children aged 7 to 12.
Contact: 02 698 8888
