KIDS DINE FOR FREE THIS SUMMER AT SELECT YAS BAY WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS
With every visit, diners can also participate in Summer Pitstop, a dine-and-win summer campaign. Running until 31st August, diners who spend AED 100 or more at 25 participating venues can enter a draw to win an incredible and highly sought-after VIP Mega Fan Experience at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. One lucky winner can secure four days of VIP access for four people, including entry to Luna Lounge with stunning 360-degree circuit views of the final stretch at Turns 14, 15, and 16, premium all-inclusive hospitality, live entertainment, and top DJs. It also grants access to after-race concerts and the Pit Lane Walk, bringing fans even closer to the action. Additionally, two lucky winners will each receive a three-day pass for two to North Straight Grandstand Premium, allowing them to enjoy high-speed track action, all-day entertainment, after-race concerts, fan zones, and more.
Hunter & Barrel
Guests can enjoy charcoal-grilled meats and barrel-aged craft beers at Hunter & Barrel, an award-winning Australian premier steakhouse. Moreover, children aged eight and under can dine for free as long as the guest orders a main course.
With a selection of fresh meats, poultry, and seafood roasted over Hunter & Barrel's signature coal grill and shawarma rotisserie, diners can enjoy dishes such as Wood-Fired Beef, a shawarma-style beef tenderloin served with tahini sauce, or the succulent Wagyu Rump, or the grain-fed Angus Tomahawk.
What: Kids under 8 eat free when ordering a main course
Kids under 8 eat free when ordering a main course Where: Hunter & Barrel, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront
Hunter & Barrel, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront When: From now until 31 August 2025. Open daily from 11 AM to 1 AM
For reservations, contact +971 2 886 8299 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit https://www.yasbay.ae/dine-in/hunter-barrel/.
Café Del Mar Abu Dhabi
The renowned beach club offers a Mediterranean-inspired ambience with poolside dining. For every adult spending AED 180, one child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal.
Known for its stunning beach club with day-to-night poolside vibes, lively brunches, and pool parties, Café Del Mar provides an unrivalled experience that combines Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, vibrant music, and a chic atmosphere.
What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180
One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 Where: Café Del Mar, Yas Bay Waterfront
Café Del Mar, Yas Bay Waterfront When: Open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM, closing at 2 AM Thursday to Saturday, and available from now until the end of summer.
For reservations, contact +971 ?50 402 2283 or [email protected]. For more information, visit https://www.yasbay.ae/dine-in/cafe-del-mar/.
Paradiso
Those craving Italian cuisine no longer need to travel to Italy; they can simply head to Paradiso. Be transported to Italy and experience the 'La Dolce Vita' feeling with Paradiso's family-style brunch every Sunday, where kids eat free when parents book a table.
Diners will enjoy starters like Tagliere Misto, an assorted cold cuts and cheese platter, as well as classics such as Bruschetta Al Pomodoro, Parmigiana Di Melanzane, and more. It wouldn't be an Italian affair without pasta and pizza; guests can indulge in Patate E Rosmarino Pizza, a pizza topped with rosemary roasted potatoes, soft onions, and creamy cheese, alongside the classic Penna Arrabbiata.
Main courses include dishes like beef steak, chicken milanese, baked sea bass fillet with mixed seafood, and Insalata Di Spinaci E Caprino. To finish, enjoy traditional Italian desserts such as Tiramisu, Paradiso's signature gelato, and others.
This Sunday brunch experience is best enjoyed with an Aperol Spritz in hand. Guests can choose from a soft or house beverage package for AED 300 and AED 450 for bubbly.
What: Kids eat free when parents book a table
Kids eat free when parents book a table Where: Paradiso, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront
Paradiso, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront When: Every Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM
Every Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM Price: Soft drinks and house beverage package – AED 300/person Bubbly package – AED 450/person
For reservations, contact +971 ??050 437 2869 or [email protected] . For more information, visit https://www.yasbay.ae/dine-in/paradiso/.
Bushra by Buddha-Bar
Families can enjoy an elevated dining experience at Bushra by Buddha-Bar. A fusion of Middle Eastern and North African cuisine with a modern twist, Bushra delights guests with dishes such as Traditional Moroccan Lamb Tagine, Seafood Pastilla, or Slow-cooked Lamb Shank with Freekeh. Perfect for sharing, diners can also try the one-metre or half-metre Lamb Kabab.
This summer, for every adult spending AED 180, one child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal.
What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180
One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 Where: Bushra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront
Bushra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront When: Open daily from 1 PM to 2 AM and available from now until the end of summer
For reservations, contact +971 ?50 601 1195 or [email protected]. For more information, visit https://www.yasbay.ae/dine-in/bushra/.
Zeera by Buddha-Bar
Tucked among the other Buddha-Bar venues, Zeehra presents modern Indian gastronomy and a chic and inviting ambience. Its menu features sharing-style plates of vibrant Indian dishes, crafted with flair using a traditional tandoori grill and open kitchen.
Diners can delight in dishes like the scrumptious Lobster Curry, creamy Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and more. Moreover, for every adult dining and spending AED 180, a child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal.
What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180
One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180 Where: Zeehra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront
Zeehra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront When: Open daily from 1 PM to 2 AM and available from now until the end of summer
For reservations, guests can book through https://www.zeera-abudhabi.com/. For more information, visit https://www.yasbay.ae/dine-in/zeera/.
McCafferty's
Every Saturday and Sunday, children can dine for free at the traditional Irish pub and restaurant inside Hilton in Yas Bay Waterfront. Offering authentic Irish produce, music, and atmosphere, children can now join their parents' night out at McCafferty's. On Saturdays, kids under 7 years old can enjoy Mellie Rua's Saturday Brunch for free with every paying adult. For AED 199, guests can indulge in an unlimited selection of delicious dishes and drinks from 1 PM to 5 PM, while enjoying live music performed by various bands and musicians throughout the day. Dishes include signature Black Angus Beef Sliders, irresistible Clonakilty Sausage Bites, and main courses such as classic Irish Fish and Chips, Smoked Bacon Carbonara, or the tasty Spice Bag Chicken Burger.
Meanwhile, on Sundays, children under 6 years old can dine for free at McCafferty's Traditional Irish Sunday Carvery with every paying adult. The Sunday Carvery features freshly made soup accompanied by roasts of the day, such as Roast Black Angus Sirloin, Turkey & Baked Irish Ham, Crispy Pork Belly, and Impossible Roast, alongside classic sides and the dessert of the day.
What: Kids dine for free for every paying adult Kids under 7 years old for Saturday brunch Kids under 6 years old for Sunday carvery
Kids dine for free for every paying adult Where: McCafferty's, Hilton Yas Island
McCafferty's, Hilton Yas Island Price: Mellie Rua's Saturday Brunch | AED 199/person | 1 PM to 5 PM Traditional Irish Sunday Carvery | AED 119/person | 12 PM to 8 PM
For reservations, guests can book through https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/mccaffertysabudhabi. For more information, visit https://www.yasbay.ae/dine-in/mccaffertys/.
Pop City
A lovely summer treat, although Pop City isn't offering anything free for kids, they do run a weekday happy hour from 12 PM to 6 PM. During this time, customers who buy one pop or bites box for dine-in can get the second at 50% off. On weekends, from 4 PM to 11 PM, customers will receive a 20% discount on any coffee on the menu with every purchase of three pops.
Known as artisans of frozen delights, Pop City creates healthy, natural, and delicious ice pops using only premium ingredients. Loved by all ages, popular flavours include the tropical Piña Colada, creamy Coconut Sorbet, and zesty Lemon. For those watching their calories, the under-60-calorie range includes refreshing options like Lychee, Strawberry, and Mango.
What: Happy Hour
Happy Hour Where: Pop City, Yas Bay Waterfront
Pop City, Yas Bay Waterfront Offer: Weekdays, 12 PM to 6 PM | Buy one pop or bite box = 50% off on the second order Weekends, 4 PM to 11 PM | Purchase of three pops = 20% discount on coffee menu
For reservations, contact +971 50 235 8653. For more information, visit https://www.yasbay.ae/dine-in/pop-city/.
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