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Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts
There’s a new family brunch daycation in town at the Lapita Hotel, which welcomes guests on a culinary journey to the reaches of the Polynesian Triangle and beyond. Featuring an opulent international buffet specially showcasing dishes of
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the South Pacific every Friday from 1 – 5pm, enjoy the added bonus of full day pool and kids club access. From the buffet, executive chef of Lapita, Ansgar Werneke, recommends trying the Polynesian BBQ grill
station and poisson cru, Tahiti’s national dish made with tuna marinated in lime juice, diced vegetables and fresh coconut milk. Not forgetting the live carving station, sushi counter, and Indian selection, plus the fresh seafood spread. Your little ones will have their own dedicated buffet as well as interactive entertainment during the day at Luna & Nova Kids and Teens Club with a host of activities such as dancing, mini-Olympics, movie screenings, face painting, henna tattoos and arts and crafts projects. In addition to the live music, and enticing concoctions served within fresh fruits, all guests are able to enjoy soaking up the sun all day long, while taking a refreshing dip in one of the two outdoor pools and lazy river. Brunch is priced at Dhs195 with soft beverages, Dhs295 with house beverages and
Dhs95 for children up to 12 years old. This Easter, there will be a visit from the Easter bunny, an exciting egg hunt, in addition to other themed activities for the children. Prices are the same as regular brunch, however, if you’d like to extend the fun there’s an add on staycation package available when booking the brunch for Dhs504 for two people per room per night, or Dhs604 for four people per room per night. Call 04-8109999, e-mail Lapita. restaurantreservations@ autographhotels.com or visit LapitaDubaiHotel.com.
Melia Dubai
Located inside Melia Dubai, you’ll find Signature by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoohr. It’s a fine dining restaurant serving up a fusion of traditional and inventive Indian cuisine, offering a combination of authentic Indian specialties and innovative gastronomy. Open for both lunch and dinner every day, this is where to head when looking for an experience that provides authenticity with a special twist, in a clean, simple and romantically elegant space. Expect dishes steeped in tradition that have been transformed for a unique journey through modern gastronomy. Start your meal with crisp popadoms served alongside creative chutneys, followed by delights such as butter
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chicken, succulent lamb biryani with a side of moist galouti naan bread. If you have room for dessert, select from the plentiful range of sweets, including saffron fried ice cream, which is playfully served with popping candy. After dinner, venture upstairs to Estrellas Pool Bar & Lounge, where you’ll catch breaktaking views of Dubai – it’s a perfect social spot for meeting with friends or enjoying with your other half, whether it be for drinks or food. Call Melia on 04-3868111 or visit melia-dubai.com.