Easter in Dubai 2025: Brunch dates, spa deals and more are calling your name
At.mosphere Burj Khalifa
What's more fun than seeing a bird's-eye view of the city? Well, sipping tea while you do it, of course. This year, you can hop aboard the elevator of the tallest building in the world and take it to the 122nd floor. At.mosphere Burj Khalifa's Easter afternoon tea experience comes with sweet and savoury bites.
Dh850 (with bubbly); Dh650 (without bubbly). Apr 18-Apr 20, 12.30pm-4.30pm. Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai. atmosphereburjkhalifa.com. 04 888 3828.
Basta
Bonding time is important for family, and Easter brunch is one of the best moments in which to come together. Head to this eatery at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai for an Italian family-style meal complete with traditional dishes served sharing-style. Highlights include risotto ai frutti di mare, orecchiette 5 pomodori, and spaghetti aglio olio, peperoncino e vongole, featuring homemade spaghetti infused with garlic, chili, and fresh vongole. Guests can also enjoy tagliata di manzo rucola e parmigiano, and branzino alla puttanesca. The carosello di dolci offers an assortment of traditional pastries and house-made gelato. With live entertainment on the cards and a warm atmosphere, this outing is sure to get you smiling.
Dh225 (soft beverage); Dh395 (house beverages); Dh495 (premium package); Dh115 (kids between 6 and 12). April 20, 1pm-4pm. The St. Regis Downtown Dubai. basta-dubai.com/specials. 04 512 5522.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Do you enjoy stories – of time gone by, of tradition, and of tests of bravery? Sit at this table for a menu specially generated for Easter and inspired by the tastes and tales of Britain dating back as far as the 13th century. The four-course tasting menu includes hay smoked salmon (c.1730), lamb and cucumber (c.1826) and the iconic meat fruit (c.1500. For those looking to end dinner on a sweet note, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal will offer a 300-year-old Easter dessert recipe with its eggs in verjuice (c.1730), a coconut pannacotta with passionfruit, mango yolk and verjuice.
Dh850 (per person). April 18-21, 6pm-11pm. Atlantis The Royal. 04 426 2444.
Guerlain Spa
Look and feel your best on Easter – just book yourself into a spa day treat that's been inspired by the essence of spring. When you choose the 90-minute Easter Journey, you'll get a facial treatment, a foot ritual, and a foot reflexology massage. You'll also get access to the spa facilities before and after your session, and an additional 15 per cent discount on other spa services.
Dh1,040. April 20, 10am-9pm. One&Only The Palm. Email info@oneandonlythepalm.com or call +971 4 440 1010
JA Resorts & Hotels
For super fun staycations, keep an eye out on JA Resorts & Hotels – which has three properties in the UAE - this month. Each hotel will be offering guests 20 per cent off on rooms and suites, dining, spa treatments, and experiences. What's more, kids under 12 stay and eat for free. JA Beach Hotel hosts activities for all ages, including water sports; JA Lake View Hotel offers modern comfort with serene golf course and lake views and houses award-winning dining destination Kinara by Vikas Khanna. JA Palm Tree Court is witness to sea-front and Palm Jebel Ali views, exclusive dining, rejuvenating spa treatments, and temperature-controlled pools.
Various. Call +9714 814 5500 or email reservations@jaresorts.com.
Mr Hoppy's Easter Brunch
This is hide and seek of a different nature – when you sign up for a celebration at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, you can be sure of one thing: maximum entertainment. For one thing, it'll host Dubai's biggest Easter egg hunt. There are face painters and a Bouncy Castle Wonderland. The kids like ponies? Well, you are in luck, they can explore their riding legs with a pony ride. Entertainment includes live music and entertainers and activities fit for the whole fam.
Dh399 (house beverage); Dh199 (kids); Free (for kids under six). April 19, 1pm-4pm. Al Habtoor Polo Resort. 056 812 1295.
Origins
Brunch with the family? Yes, please. This time around, the egg-ceptional meal will come with green views at the Emirates Golf Course; egg hunts with prizes; and cookie decoration sessions for the kiddos. As the DJ takes to the decks, you can count on having happy (dancing) feet. At the buffet, you can tuck into hearty appetizers, soups, seafood platters, a live BBQ station with fresh seafood and seasoned meats, and Easter favourites - smoked duck brioche bread, tuna pastrami, turkey and pineapple pizza, beef con carne and decadent desserts.
Dh199 (soft beverages); Dh299 (house beverages). April 20, 1pm-4pm. Vida Emirates Hills. hithere.hills@vidahotels.com. 048728888.
Kaspia Dubai
If the sound of fusion fare tickles your taste buds, you may want to sample the menu of Kaspia Dubai, in DIFC. The menu, a dance of French and Russian flavours, includes dishes such as olivier salad, borscht, piroshki with smoked salmon blini, classic pelmeni, marinated mushrooms, caviar tortiglioni, beef stroganoff, golubtsy and syrniki with caviar de choco. As for the feast for the eyes, there'll be live entertainment, including fantastic dancers, to keep you grooving along. Keep an eye out chocolate eggs.
Dh400 (food); Dh800 (with bubbly). April 20, 1pm-6pm. Kaspia, DIFC, Gate Village Building 2. kaspiadubai.com. 04 243 5633
STAY by Yannick Alléno
This celebration is sure to leave you with a spring in your step. With a special seasonal menu that highlights local produce, Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno is ready to curate an Easter special menu, French style. The tasting menu experience for Easter will be available for lunch and dinner.
Dh950 (per person); Dh1,900 (with beverage pairings). April 20, 12.30pm-2.30pm and 6.30pm-midnight. One&Only The Palm. oneandonlyresorts.com. 04 440 1010.
Tapasake
Relax, unwind, and soak up the atmosphere at this Easter Sunday Lunch, which is taking place on April 20. There's an à la carte menu here, so you can pick seasonal dishes or Easter favorites.
A La carte options with Easter specials. April 20, noon-2pm. The Link, Za'abeel 1. oneandonlyresorts.com. 04 666 1617.
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