Egg-cited for Easter? If you’re looking to indulge in chocolate treats, family egg hunts and plenty of feasting fun, then here’s where you’ll find it this year
Beach Rotana
Rosebuds is throwing a lavish buffet on 4th April full of Easter goodies for just AED 165, and from 2-3pm the young ones can also enjoy a bouncy castle, egg hunt and games on the grounds.
Information: 02 697 9000
Crowne Plaza Yas Island
Popular eatery and party hotspot Stills Bar and Brasserie will be celebrating the seasonal spirit with an Easter BBQ and an Easter egg hunt. Join in with the feast and fun on 3rd April from 12.30-4pm. AED 100, or AED 160 inclusive of draught and house beverages.
Information: 02 656 3000
Fairmont Bab al Bahr
Chocoholics should make like a bunny and hop over to The Chocolate Gallery for a host of Easter treats and traditions. Saturday 3rd sees a three hour celebration featuring Executive Pastry Chef Eric Gouteyron as he whips up some culinary masterpieces for those with a sweet tooth. Indulge in the chocolate and confectionary buffet, take a workshop in cookie decorating, join in the fun with their inaugural Easter egg hunt, or see if you can guess the weight of their mammoth chocolate egg on display – the winner gets a dinner for four at Frankie’s, the Italian restaurant and bar. AED 99 for adults or AED 79 for children (12 years and below).
Information:
02 654 3238
Hilton Abu Dhabi
Baskets at the ready for The Hilton’s egg hunt on the 4th in the Palm Garden – something sure to keep the young ones busy while you lunch. The hunt will take place from
2.30-4.30pm and it’s free of charge.
Information: 02 681 1900
One to One Hotel, The Village
Enjoy a fun-filled family egg hunt and brunch in the Village Club. Whether you fancy a traditional lamb carvery in Resto, Lebanese hospitality in Sahrihe or a Chef’s Special grilled sea-bass menu in 18oz, there’s something for everyone on 4th April at The One to One Hotel –
The Village, for just AED 110.
Information: 02 495 2000
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Information: 02 657 3333
For a more peaceful retreat this Easter away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can’t go wrong with Ginger restaurant. At just AED 150 per person (50 percent off for children), you can feast on a mouth-watering buffet of goodies (which includes two selected beverages). There will also be an egg hunt and other fun activities for little ones.
Information: 02 495 2000
Radisson Blu
Assymetri invites you to their Easter Family Buffet on 3rd April, which promises to fill and satisfy stomachs of all ages and sizes, as well as keep tots entertained with egg hunting and face painting activities. AED 130 includes soft beverages, and with house beverages it’s AED 160.
Information:
02 656 2000
Shangri La, Souk Qaryat al Beri
Easter Sunday at the Souk sees a signature global buffet brunch at the luxurious Sofra bld featuring delicacies from Hoi An and Shang Palace (12-4pm). AED 220 per person includes unlimited soft drinks and juices. Or choose to take a seat at the Chef’s Table at Bord Eau starring Chef de Cuisine Jean Hurstel. It’ll start with a drinks reception followed by a delightful set menu just for Easter, with chocolate treats as a finale
(12-3pm). AED 550 includes the drinks reception plus unlimited select drinks.
Information: 02 509 8888
Sheraton Abu Dhabi
It’s ‘Easter Family Day’ on 3rd April at Sheraton which includes an outdoor brunch at Il Paradiso. There will also be face painting, egg decorating, an Easter race and games, live rabbits in the lobby... expect the unexpected. Cost for the activities from 3pm onwards will be AED 120 (AED 80 for children) and a full package including the bubbly brunch as well as all-day pool and beach access costs AED 250 (AED 150 for children).
Also, from 7pm on the 4th their Italian restaurant La Mamma will offer a special menu featuring dishes such as Easter lamb, Risotto asparagus and Easter cakes.
Party people might want to pencil in Zenith’s very popular ‘Easter Party’ happening on the 11th too.
Information: 02 697 0224
Yas Hotel
The choice is yours at Yas this Easter with plenty on offer at The Yas Hotel. From the 2nd-4th April, Origins restaurant will receive a visit from the Easter Bunny himself as he hands out treats to children. Along with an impressive buffet brunch priced at AED 258 (normal brunch costs AED 208), children can take part in egg painting, face painting, cake decorating and an egg hunt in the garden. Alternatively, enjoy a sumptuous seafood feast at Nautilus on the 3rd, followed by a ‘golden’ treasure hunt with serious prizes (AED 400).
Information: 02 656 0000
Kara Martin
