Eid Al Adha dining deals: 7 brilliant places to try during the break
With more days away from our desks, there are plenty of cool Dubai restaurants offering great brunches, lunches and dinners.
With some fantastic value offers available, it's a good time to get out and about and not worry about cooking at home.
All the places to eat over Eid Al Adha in Dubai (and the Eid dining deals to know)
Indikaya
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Created by chef Hemant Oberoi, the Indian restaurant has released a selection of curated set menus to celebrate Eid Al Adha.
Expect to dig into Hyderabadi chicken biryani, mutton galouti and a rarrah methi champ, each of which packs a punch. For all the veggies, you'll be just as pleased with a selection of paneer kebabs and birbali that taste just as good.
Finishing with a sweet anjeer shahi tukra and fresh coffee ki phirni, this is definitely a meal for a celebration.
Dhs220. Open daily noon-11.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, @indikayadubai (054 279 3647).
JW Kitchen
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The Oceanic brunch is getting a special public holiday makeover, so expect to spend your Saturday browsing the all-you-can-eat buffet.
Expect to pile your plate high with fresh seafood, premium cuts and international favourites, before washing it all down with a free-flowing beverage (or two).
Paired with a little live entertainment, a trip to the Dubai Marina restaurant isn't complete without a visit to the dessert stand (trust us).
Dhs290 (soft beverages), Dhs390 (house beverages), Dhs490 (bubbly). Sat Jun 7, 1pm-4pm. JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai Marina, marriott.com (04 436 7777).
Koko Bay
Head down to Koko Bay for sunset, and enjoy the Sound of Bali dinner experience, complete with three themed courses, free-flowing drinks and live entertainment surrounded by a flame-lit beachfront.
Dhs295. Thu 7pm-11pm. West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, kokobay.co (04 572 3444).
Mosaico Lobby Lounge
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For something a little fancy, swan into the lounge at Palazzo Versace for a special Eid Al Adha high tea. Running from Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8, a live musician will perform each day, from a violinist to a saxophonist.
Make your way through the Eid cookies and cake stand, before picking something from the live chebab station.
Dhs378 (two people). June 6-8, 10.30am-7pm. Palazzo Versace, Al Jaddaf, palazzoversace.ae (04 556 8888).
Mr Toad's
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The gastropub is offering up brunch for four for the price of three on Saturday June 7 at select locations around the city.
If you're thinking of brunching in Silicon Oasis, DIP or Al Jaddaf, you can enjoy a sizzling selection of dishes and free flowing drinks for as little as Dhs129.
Dhs129 (soft beverages), Dhs249 (house beverages), Dhs299 (premium beverages). Sat Jul 7, 1pm-4pm. Various locations, mrtoads.me
The Beam
Spend the last day of the Eid Al Adha break enjoying a leisurely lunch at The Beam for its Sunday brunch.
Dig into sharing starters while live entertainment lifts the room, then it's time for some comforting European mains and of course, free-flowing drinks to pair with it.
Dhs295 (soft beverages), Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs495 (premium sparkling), Dhs145 (kids aged 5-12). Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, Dubai Marina, thebeamdubai.com (04 399 5555).
Walima
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The buffet-style restaurant at the Grand Mercure Dubai City is throwing quite the feast on Friday June 6, where you can fill your plate for only Dhs175.
Fill up on fresh seafood, hot and cold mezze, freshly cooked pasta and hot shawarmas cut from the grill in front of you.
Dhs175 (adult), Dhs45 (kids aged 6-12). Fri Jun 6, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Grand Mercure Dubai City, grand-mercure-dubai-city (052 267 0398).
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