The 25 UAE Brunches Guide - Spring/Summer 2015

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Introduction

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elcome to the first 2015 edition of our biannual brunch guide. If this is the first copy you have got your hands on, brace yourself, as the pages that follow are likely to make you pick up the phone to make reservations for a series of weekend brunches over the next few months!

This edition has a great mix of new concepts, featuring everything from a relaxed picnicstyle option, to beachside affairs. If widespread buffets brimming with everything from Arabic and international cuisine, complete with live cooking stations, is more down your alley, then

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there’s plenty of those too. And whether it’s a casual, or fine dining venue, a Friday or a Saturday brunch, or even a weeknight option (yes, there’s a Sunday night brunch in here!) whatever type of brunch you are looking for, it can all be found in this handy guide. Plus, they are all categorised under prices, with symbols (to indicate family, alfresco, birthday, vegetarian, and romantic), so take your pick, and start your weekend indulgences, until the second edition is out later in the year.

Happy brunching!

Nicola Monteath, Assistant Editor

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Family

Birthday

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Bubbleorange Brunch Centro Barsha

40 Mumm Mia Brunch

Budget-friendly brunch at a casual eatery.

Grand Millennium Al Wahda Abu Dhabi

Luciano’s Saturday Brunch

A widespread buffet brimming with international dishes.

Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa Relaxed Italian brunch set by a pool and lush gardens.

12 Festa Italiana

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Northern Italian delights for those who want a brunch experience on a Sunday evening.

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Multi-Cuisine Brunch Lafayette Gourmet

A food-hall style setting packed with cuisines from around the world.

20 The Bubbly Friday At Prego’s Media Rotana Dubai

Italian flavours coupled with a laid-back vibe.

24 Friday brunch at Options

by Sanjeev Kapoor

Options by Sanjeev Kapoor Tempting Indian specialties from celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

28 #LetsDoBrunch Amwaj Rotana

Three restaurants combine to offer a mix of cuisines and flavours for every palate.

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44 Friday Brunch

Hilton Al Hamra Beach and Golf Resort A weekend escape with Polynesianthemed bites and refreshing cocktails.

48 Talk & Soul brunch

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach This award-winning brunch offers a sophisticated vibe with plenty of good food from live cooking stations.

52 Friday brunch at

the Thai Kitchen Park Hyatt Dubai Enjoy the aromas and flavours of Thai cuisine at this refined venue.

56 The Great British Brunch Reform Social and Grill Dubai

A lovely venue offering British specialties make for a relaxed brunch..

60 Farriers Brunch The Meydan Hotel Indulge at this brunch with stunning views of the Meydan racecourse.

64 The St. Regis

Friday Brunch

Dubai Creek Golf And Yacht Club

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

Impressive creekside dining that everyone will love.

Stylish alfresco dining with international flavours, in the capital.

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68 Urban Picnic Brunch

Dusit Thani Dubai

Vida Downtown Dubai

Savour Thai delicacies, live dance performances and much more.

Fill your picnic basket with goodies, and enjoy the views of Burj Khalifa.

72 Al Forsan Brunch Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa Family-friendly Friday brunch with tons of activities for little ones.

76 Family Brunch with Style Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi

Relish cuisines from around the world, ranging from Arabia and Japan, to Germany, at this beach-front resort.

80 Friday Belgian Beer Brunch Grand Millennium Dubai

Spend time with friends and tuck into tasty Belgian treats on the weekend.

84 Saturday Extended­-Hours Brunch

Jumeirah Beach Hotel Alfresco beachside dining with good music, views and entertainment.

88 Primes68 1920’S Brunch JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Retro-inspired brunch with jazz tunes and illusionists.

92 Friday brunch at Fogueira Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach

A Brazilian churrascaria experience to impress a loved one or close friends with.

96 The St. Regis Brunch

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Escape to Saadiyat Island for a chilled, sophisticated afternoon.

100 Butcher’s Brunch

West 14th Oceana Beach Club, Palm Jumeirah Good quality steak, seafood, and views of the Marina skyline are on offer here.

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Brunches are listed according to price, pricing colour-code reference on previous page.

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Happy hours at C.mondo bar or to relax by the pool.

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he hotel’s central location near the Mall of the Emirates shopping mall is apt, especially for those looking for a satisfying meal after a weekend shopping spree.

The contemporary chic hotel has a signature all day dining restaurant and bar, perfect for a quick catch-up with friends. Targeting business executives and travellers, the hotel is a refreshing change from the over-the-top lavishness, and offers a reasonably priced brunch with great service. Take your time and tuck into the dishes on offer, while refreshing your appetite with selected beverages.

C.Taste

The casual all-day dining restaurant, C. Taste, serves international cuisine with a variety of

tempting dishes, so there’s something for everyone.

Brunch details

Dishes in hues of orange, make up this wide spread at C. Taste. Cold dishes like pinepple and orange salsa on buttered roasted shrimps, is on offer at the appetiser buffet spread, while mains including honey and orange glazed duck breast, glazed beef medallion with orange, and orange an panko crusted chicken, among others, are served right to your table for main course. You can take your pick from the à la carte menu. For desserts, make your way back to the buffet and treat yourself to everything from fresh fruit, to lemon and orange tart, and chocolate carre cup with orange mousse.

The contemporary chic hotel has a signature all day dining restaurant and bar, perfect for a quick catch-up with friends over a meal.

Need to know Times Friday 12.30pm-4pm

PRICES Dhs129 with soft drinks Dhs199 with selected house beverages

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Everything has gone distinctly orange. The chefs at c.taste restaurant have insisted on adding some zest and colour to our new Friday Brunch; BubblOrange. Starters, savory dishes and sweets have all been created in vibrant hues of orange.

The BubblOrange Brunch at Centro Barsha offers every Friday from 12.30 to 4.00 pm an open buffet for starters, salad and sweets with an aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; la carte menu for your main dish for the price of AED115* with soft drinks, or AED185* including an excellent selection of house beverages.

For more information or to make reservation, please visit rotanatimes.com or call 04 704 0048

*Price is subject to 10% service charge and 10% tourism fee.

Recipe

Orange and honey glazed duck with roast vegetables and plum sauce SERVES 4 Ingredients • 4 (200g) duck breasts • 4 tbsp honey • 30ml orange juice • 10ml white wine vinegar • 5g orange zest • Salt and black pepper, to taste FOR THE VEGETABLES • 100g parsnip • 100g butternut squash • 1-2 tsp thyme • 10ml olive oil • 100g butter, melted • Salt and white pepper to taste FOR THE SAUCE • 2 red plums, medium size • ½ tsp ready-made Arabic spice mix • 200ml orange juice • 1 large orange, skinless and seedless • 1 tsp brown sugar • 3 tbsp honey • 2 slices red radish, for garnish • A pinch of chives, for garnish Method 1 Make thin slits into the skin of the duck fillets. Marinate for 24 hrs with the honey or orange juice, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, sea salt and black pepper.

2 Heat a non-stick frying pan to low heat, and place the duck breasts on the pan, skin side down. Slowly cook the breast fillets until they begin to brown. Place in the oven for 15 mins at 180C. 3 Peel and cut parsnips and butternut squash – about the size of your index finger – and marinate with olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme.

Roast the vegetables in the oven at 200C for 10 mins. Drizzle melted butter on top. Add plum, seven spice, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, and orange in a sauce pan and cook until the plum is soft. Blend the mix into a purée.

4 Place the duck and vegetables on the plate with the plum sauce, making sure the duck fat side is facing up. Garnish with chives and sliced red radishes.

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Luciano’s Saturday Brunch Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

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The Underground Pub for drink deals.

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asty, traditional Italian food is the focus of this family-friendly brunch on Saturdays. The resort, which overlooks the beach, is home to a number of gourmet options including Al Basha for Lebanese, Al Dhiyafa Grand Kitchen for International cuisine, The Grand Grill for succulent steak, Fish Bazaar for Thai and Seafood, Salamar Cuban bar for tiki style cocktails and shisha, as well as other bars and lounges.

Luciano’s

The casual restaurant is set beside the garden pool and offers authentic Italian fare that’s essentially comfort food for the soul. Luciano’s is ideal for everything from an intimate dinner date, to a family meal, and creates the effect of dining in someone’s backyard in Italy. The restaurant also offers an expansive terrace with views of the lush garden and pool. An

Al Fresco Business Lunch was also recently launched, offering light anti-pasti, pizzas, and a wide selection of pastas.

Brunch details

A laid-back Saturday brunch is sometimes the best way to enjoy a weekend afternoon.

When dining at Luciano’s, forget about the calories and get ready to indulge, as there’s a ton on offer. Begin with the antipasti buffet which features cured beef, bresaola, and fresh salads, before moving on to cheese-loaded pizzas, and chicken, meat, shrimp or vegetable pasta made just the way you like, with your favourite sauce, at the live pasta station. Hot dishes such as meatballs in tomato sauce and seafood thermidore are on offer too. For desserts, you can’t miss the all-time Italian favourite, tiramisu, and delights such as blueberry panacotta.

A laid-back Saturday brunch is sometimes the best way to enjoy a weekend afternoon.

Need to know Times

Saturday, 12.30pm-3pm

PRICES Dhs179 with soft drinks Dhs219 with house beverages Dhs299 with bubbly (Additional charge for beach access)

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Spaghetti with shrimps in a spicy tomato sauce SERVES 4

• 8 cloves of garlic, minced, or more to taste • 4 dried chili pepper, crumbled • 100ml extra virgin olive oil • 240g spaghetti • 60g yellow zucchini, brunoise to small cubes • 60g carrot, brunoise • 60g tomatoes, chopped • Grated parmesan cheese FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE • 8 tbsp olive oil • 60g large shrimp, peeled and divined • 120g onions, chopped • 8 cloves minced garlic • 2 tsp crushed red pepper • 8 tbsp tomato paste • 240g tomatoes, diced • 240g tomatoes, peeled • 8 tbsp fresh parsley and basil, chopped Method 1 Bring 750ml of lightly salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Meanwhile, mince the garlic, crumble the red pepper, and sauté them in the oil with the vegetables until the garlic begins to brown. Turn off the heat.

2 Drain spaghetti, transfer them to a bowl, and stir the sauce into it. Heat 4 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, Sprinkle shrimp with salt; add shrimp to pan and cook for 8 mins on each side or until the shrimp is done. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.

3 Heat remaining 4 tablespoon oil in pan add onion, minced garlic, basil, and crushed red pepper to pan; sauté for 4 mins, add tomato paste and peeled tomato; bring to a boil. Cook 12 mins or just until sauce begins to thicken, and add the chopped tomatoes. Return shrimp to pan; cook 4 mins or until thoroughly heated, and tip in the parsley, stirring well to combine. Serve over pasta with grated parmesan cheese on the side.

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Festa Italiana Positano, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

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ho says brunches are only for the weekend? Enjoy a celebration of all things Italian at Positano, the coastal Italian restaurant at the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest hotel, where you can experience a taste of Amalfi at the evening brunch on Sundays. If you love to indulge in pasta, fresh seafood, handmade pizza and classic Italian charcuterie, hotfoot it to this Italian eatery for a satisfying evening meal.

Positano

This relaxed restaurant reflects the warmth of the Amalfi region. Guests can interact with the chefs at the open kitchen, and watch them prepare handmade pasta, hand-crafted pizzas, a variety of antipasti, and all-time favourite Italian desserts.

Brunch details

Festa Italiana, crafted with South Italian charm, is an invite to enjoy authentic food

Enjoy an espresso or an after-dinner cordial at La Farine.

in a lively, market-style setting.

Having brunch on a Sunday is a great way to enjoy a sumptuous meal on a weeknight. Dishes are all set up in buffet-style, and you can tuck into antipasti including beef carpaccio, burrata and bresaola, or a hearty, comforting seafood soup with a selection of freshly baked focaccia and ciabatta for starters. Chefs can be seen cooking up a storm at the live pasta station, where you can try handmade pastas such as ravioli, tagliatelle and linguine. A selection of fresh seafood is on display at the fish market counter, while a variety of meat cuts are on offer at the meat market section. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave an Italian restaurant without trying the cheeses and desserts, so if you have space for a few, try celebrated Italian classics such as panna cottas, gelato or a piece of the giant biscotti tower.

Festa Italiana, crafted with South Italian charm, is an invite to enjoy authentic food in a lively, market-style setting.

Need to know Times Sunday 6pm-12am

PRICES Dhs180 with soft drinks

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Experience an Amalfi inspired feast every Sunday night at Positano.

Enjoy an endless selection of antipasti, handmade pizzas, pasta and fresh seafood. For a dose of La Dolce Vita, indulge in our sumptuous Italian Dessert Room featuring classics such as panna cotta, gelato, biscotti towers and the largest tiramisu in town.

Festa Italiana, every Sunday at Positano, from 6pm to midnight at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. AED 180 per person, including food and soft drinks.

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay +971 4 414 3000 | jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com

Recipe

Homemade Veal Tortellini SERVES 4 Ingredients FOR HOMEMADE PASTA • 100g semolina flour • 25g egg yolk • 15g whole egg • Salt, to taste • Parmesan shavings, for garnish FOR THE VEAL STUFFING • 200g veal shank • 30g onions • 30g celery • 30g carrots • 50ml vegetable stock • 1 bouquet garni of rosemary and sage • 100ml vegetable stock • 50g porcini mushrooms • 60g parmesan • Salt and nutmeg, to taste FOR THE BURRATA • 50g burrata cheese • 50ml milk Method 1 Place the flour in a food processor and pulse it. Add the whole egg and egg yolk and whiz until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs – it shouldn’t be dusty or turn into a big sticky dough ball.

2 Cut the dough into 2 pcs. Flatten each with a rolling pin to about 5mm thickness. Fold over the dough and pass through a pasta machine at its widest setting, refolding and rolling 7 times (not changing the setting) until you have a rectangular shape of 7.5x18cm.

It is important to work the dough until it is nice and shiny. Cut the dough with a round, large cookie cutter. (You could also use store-bought lasagna sheets if you don’t have a pasta machine.)

3 In a large pot, heat olive oil and add the veal shanks. Brown for 3 mins per side, then remove and set aside.

4 In the same pot, add the onions, carrots and celery. Season with salt and sauté until soft and translucent, about 8 mins. Return the browned shanks to the pan, add the stock and reduce liquid by half, about 5 mins. Add the bouquet garni and 2 cups of the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for about 1½ hrs or until the meat is falling off the bone. Remove the meat, shred in a mixing bowl and add sautéed mushrooms, parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Season and set aside.

5 Bring the burrata and milk to boil and gently mix to combine.

6 Add a small amount of the veal filling to a dough sheet and dab water on the other half of the sheet. Fold in half to seal tightly. Pull the sides together to form a classic tortellini shape (see image) and pinch the ends together. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 3 mins.

7 Serve the veal tortellini on top of the burrata cheese mix and garnish with parmesan shavings.

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So Delicious Multi-Cuisine Brunch Lafayette Gourmet, Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall

Where next?

Go shopping for raw, organic vegan products at the Bestro counter.

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his food-hall style space, on the second floor of the French department store, offers a sensory journey for everyone to enjoy. Treat your tastebuds to a selection of over eleven cuisines, all under one roof. The modern, open venue exudes a casual, laid-back vibe which is perfect for those who want to brunch before or after a weekend shopping spree at the mall.

Restaurants

The open kitchen-style restaurants boast live cooking stations with seating at the counters, or at the sofas in the lounge area. The large deli counters at the Spanish restaurant Tapeo, raw and vegan food from Bestro, and the luxury gourmet sections are great for those who want to nibble on light bites, while proper hot food

of various cuisines is available at the other dedicated sections. The restaurants are open throughout the day.

Brunch details

At this brunch, you, along with your family and friends can sate your appetite with dishes from different cuisines. Some of the highlights are the Italian wood-fired pizzas, pasta from the live cooking stations, sushi and oysters, Spanish paella at Tapeo, delicacies from the luxury gourmet food counter, and Moroccan tajines and Asian grills. Indian tandoor and curries are also available at the Indian counter. Once done with starters and mains, make sure to visit La Cave A Fromage (the special cheese room) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the perfect end to a meal.

Treat your tastebuds to a selection of over eleven cuisines, all under one roof.

Need to know Times Friday 12.30pm-3.30pm

PRICES Dhs155 with soft drinks, coffee or tea Dhs75 for children between six-11 Free for children under six

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LAFAYETTE GOURMET

FRIDAY BRUNCH

DEPART ON A CULINARY JOURNEY TO SATISFY ALL YOUR SENSES. EVERY FRIDAY, 12.30-15.30

ITALIAN - ASIAN - CARVERY - SUSHI - ARABIC - INDIAN - MOROCCAN - CHOCOLATE BAR - DESSERTS

GALERIES LAFAYETTE, 2ND FLOOR, THE DUBAI MALL

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Recipe

King crab and apple salad MAKES 10 canapés Ingredients • 2 king crab legs • 2 small shallots • Tarragon, chopped • ½ lemon • 2 tbsp crème fraiche • 1 Granny smith apple

1 Blanch the crab legs in boiling salted water 8 mins. Remove and chill in iced water.

2 Split the legs in half and scoop all of the crab meat into separate bowls. Reserve the legs.

3 Finely dice the apple and shallots and mix with the chopped tarragon, lemon juice and crème fraiche. Add in the crab meat and mix together well, season with the salt and pepper.

4 Cut the crab shell into approx 2 inch long pieces, and clean thoroughly to serve the crab salad. Spoon the crab mixture into the shell and garnish with a fine slice of apple.

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The Bubbly Friday At Prego’s Media Rotana Dubai

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Head to The Terrace lounge bar and enjoy cocktails by the pool with great offers.

rego’s contemporary Italian restaurant serves authentic cuisine during lunch and dinner and offers a cosy, convivial ambience. Relax in the friendly environment and enjoy the open kitchen featuring an authentic wood fired pizza oven and an elegant wine bar. Guests can enjoy a glass of Italian wine from a wide range, and then watch the chef and his team prepare simple but delicious homemade pastas, thin-crust pizzas, chicken and veal, as well as many other Italian delicacies including a variety of smoked hams.

octopus salad, sautéed mussels, crab-stuffed artichoke, tuna carpaccio, grilled vegetables, marinated mushrooms, and gorgonzola-topped polenta, or choose from the fresh and imaginative salad selection, with a selection of signature homemade breads. Visit the oyster bar or move on to the homemade pastas before the spread of cold pork cuts. Mains include classic Italian dishes plus a live carving station with baked leg of lamb.

There’s a great range of Italian cheeses and a tempting array of desserts to follow.

Prego’s

For kids

Prego’s is Media Rotana’s premium dining outlet offering authentic Italian food served in a stylish and relaxed space.

Brunch details

Start with a selection of cold appetisers such as

The Flippers Kids’ Club playroom offers a safe, supervised area for four- to ten-year olds, with a bouncy castle, video games and complimentary snacks and soft drinks. Nanny service is available upon request (to be booked when making brunch reservations).

Need to know Times Fridays 12pm-3.30pm

PRICES

Relax in the friendly environment and enjoy the open kitchen featuring an authentic wood fire pizza oven and an elegant wine bar.

Dhs199 with soft beverages Dhs299 with selected alcoholic beverages Dhs900 for bubbly per couple

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How do you like your weekend brunch?

BUBBLY ITALIANO?

PUB GRUB AND PINTS?

outdoors by the pool?

Enjoy a brunch experience like no other!

Come with friends and family and choose from the cities finest choice of weekend brunch experiences.

Every Friday Prego’s

Experience true Italian indulgence in an authentic Italian setting with all your favourites, from pizzas to pastas, starting from AED 199*

Nelson‘s

Gather with the gang at everyone’s favourite neighbourhood pub for delicious bangers, pies and much more, starting from AED 175*

The Terrace

International al fresco brunch with pool access and tunes to groove from our resident DJ, starting from AED 169*

Every Saturday

Channels

Make the most of the weekends ‘last-chance’ brunch for an exciting choice of international cuisine and seafood specials, starting from AED 155* *All prices are in AED & inclusive of 10% Service Charge & 10% Municipality Fees

For reservations or more information, please contact us on +971 (0) 4 435 0201 or via email at fb.media@rotana.com

P. O. Box: 503030, Dubai, UAE, T: +971 (0) 4 435 0000, F: +971 (0) 4 435 0011, media.dubai@rotana.com

A WORLD OF CHOICE?

Recipe

Insalata di mare (Seafood salad)

SERVES 4 Ingredients • 50g scallops • 100g prawns • 250g calamari • 250g octopus • 100g mussels • 100g clams • 60ml extra virgin olive oil • 15ml lemon juice • 10g parsley • 10g garlic, optional • Salt • Pepper

Method 1 Steam the scallops, prawns and calamari separately, until cooked. Boil the octopus in another saucepan for 30 mins.

2 Open the clams and mussels in a pan with 20ml extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.

3 Prepare a dressing with the remaining oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

4 Reduce the water from the mussels and clams to half – this will take approximately 15 mins.

5 Dress the seafood with the dressing and 2 tbsp of the reduced water. Add the parsley and garlic. Mix, season and serve.

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Friday brunch at Options

by Sanjeev Kapoor Dubai International Convention Tower

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here’s more to Indian cuisine than butter chicken and tandoori, and that’s exactly what masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor proves at the brunch at this awardwinning restaurant situated on the ground floor of the Dubai International Convention Centre (near Dubai World Trade Centre). The first outlet from the chef in the UAE – the second outpost of Options is located in Movenpick Hotel Deira – is one of the city's most established names when it comes to Indian cuisine.

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The space is split into a private lounge and dining area, both of which offer a relaxed dining experience in a sophisticated environment. Gold chairs with red velvet fabrics, glass chandeliers, a shimmering wall of

beads and parquet flooring make up the décor, while plush couches and a bar on the upper level at the private lounge make for a great setting for private gatherings.

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Offering a plethora of dishes from across India, given a modern twist, the brunch buffet is varied and the food, consistently delicious.You can indulge in breakfast specials such as chole bhature (spicy chickpeas) and masala omelette, street food specialties featuring dahi puri (crispy puri with yoghurt), signature specials like butter chicken, biryani, railway mutton curry and paneer makhani (cottage cheese with curry), among other dishes. A salad bar is also available for those who want to tuck in before mains. For desserts, try a wide variety of sweet Indian specialties.

Offering a plethora of dishes from across India, given a modern twist, the brunch buffet is varied and the food, consistently delicious.

Need to know Times Friday 11am–2:30pm

PRICES Dhs140 per person

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Recipe

Kachche gosht ki biryani SERVES 4 Ingredients • 750g lamb (gosht), cut into 2 inch pieces • 2 tbsp raw papaya paste • Oil for deep frying • 4 large onions, sliced • 120ml yoghurt • 1 green chilli, chopped • Salt, to taste • ½ tsp turmeric powder • 1½ tsp red chilli powder • 1½ tbsp ginger paste • 1 tbsp garlic paste • 2 tbsp rose petals • 30g fresh mint leaves • 30g fresh coriander, chopped • 1 tsp garam masala powder • 250g basmati rice, soaked • 3 green cardamoms • 1 cinnamon stick (around 1 inch) • 3 cloves • 1 black cardamom • 7-8 black peppercorns • ½ tsp screw pine water • ½ tsp rose water • 3 tbsp pure ghee • ½ tsp caraway seeds • A few saffron strands • 2 tbsp milk • 1 inch ginger piece, cut into thin strips • Store-bought dough pastry (to seal) Method 1 Place the mutton pieces in a deep bowl, add the papaya paste and mix well so that all the mutton pieces are covered with the paste.

Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for around 8-10 hrs so the mutton gets tenderised.

2 Heat sufficient oil in a frying pan and add the onions – deep-fry until well browned. Drain on absorbent paper.

3 Take the mutton out and add yoghurt, green chillis, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, half the fried onions, 1 tbsp rose petals, ½ the fresh mint, ½ the fresh coriander and garam masala powder and mix well. Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 mins.

4 Bring five cups of water to boil on high heat. Add drained rice and cook the rice with salt till half done. Drain well. Sprinkle green cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, black cardamom, peppercorns, ½ the kewra water, rose water, 2 tbsp ghee and caraway seeds over the rice and mix well.

5 Dissolve saffron in warm milk.

6 Take a deep non-stick pan and spread the marinated mutton and top with the rice. Sprinkle the remaining fried onions, remaining kewra water, mint, coriander, saffron milk, milk, remaining ghee and rose petals and ginger strips. Cover the pan and seal with the dough. Place a disc-shaped flat pan (tawa) under the rice pan and cook on low heat for 45-60 mins or till both the mutton and rice are completely cooked. Set aside for 15 mins before opening the seal. Serve hot.

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mwaj Rotana’s brunch is a delight for those who enjoy a plethora of flavours from Western and Eastern cuisines.

Brunch-goers can enjoy dishes from not one, not two, but three restaurants at this Jumeirah Beach Residence hotel. The restaurants include Benihana, Rosso and Horizon, and diners can sit out on the terrace, La Terrazza, to enjoy an alfresco brunch with a view.

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Those who find it hard to choose between Italian, Japanese, Arabic and other cuisines, don’t have to make a decision, as the brunch includes Robatayaki from Benihana - BBC Good Food ME 2014 winner of Best Asian restaurant - Italian specialties from Rosso, and dishes from all-day dining restaurant, Horizon. This offering is ideal for groups of families and friends who have differed palates.

Brunch details

The gourmet offerings at this brunch – spread across all three restaurants, include Western and Eastern appetisers such as saffron orzo salad, Amalfi cuttlefish with celery and walnuts, and air-dried beef bresaola with rocket and shaved parmesan.

There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to mains, and a number of dishes are made with organic vegetables. Try everything from hot organic salmon and Brittany oysters from the seafood bar, pasta made at the dedicated pasta station, beef churrasco, teriyaki salmon steak, and Arabian treats like shawarma and machbous. For desserts, indulge in Capri dark chocolate cake, espresso tiramisu, traditional pastier Napolitano, exotic fruits and rice pudding. And, the best part – there’s a DJ and magician performances to liven up the afternoon.

The gourmet offerings at this brunch – spread across all three restaurants – include Western and Eastern dishes.

Need to know Times

Friday 12.30pm-4.30pm

PRICES Dhs235 with soft drinks Dhs325 with house beverages and soft drinks Dhs535 with French bubbly, premium house beverages and soft drinks Dhs635 with Champagne

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Friday Brunch Our Friday Brunch on the stunning terrace has returned with a family zone for kids to enjoy cartoons, a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; buffet, and activities. Guests will get the chance to wander around the large buffet spread featuring the cuisine of the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature restaurants including live stations and a trip inside the Benihana kitchen. We offer four packages, including the Premium French Bubbly Brunch for a more refined brunch experience complete with a dedicated waiter, paired menu and premium beverages.

Prices from AED 235 net per person.

For reservations or more information, please call +971 (0)4 428 000 or email: fb.amwaj@rotana.com.

Amwaj Rotana, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence P. O. Box: 86834, Dubai, UAE. T: +971 (0)4 428 2000, F: +971 (0)4 434 3666, amwaj.hotel@rotana.com

Recipe

Torta di Cioccolata

SERVES 4 Ingredients • 100g butter • 350g chocolate • 3 tbsp cocoa • 250g caster sugar • 5 large eggs • 5 tbsp walnuts, ground • 100g walnut chunks • 1 tbsp cocoa • 1 tbsp icing sugar • Berries (garnish)

Method 1 Preheat the oven to 180C. Grease a 20cm baking tin and set aside.

2 Melt together the butter and chocolate over a bain marie (pot of water) and stir in the cocoa.

3 Cream together the sugar and eggs until thick and pale. Gently mix in the ground walnuts and chunks. Fold together the melted chocolate mix and egg mixture until completely combined. Pour into your prepared tin and bake for 40 mins (or until the top is dry). Set aside to cool.

4 Before serving, sift cocoa and icing sugar all over. Garnish with fresh berries.

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his popular and well-established restaurant, which received a complete makeover a couple of years back, is apt for those looking to dine at a stylish destination with gorgeous views of the creek. Legends, nestled in the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, is also the place to be seen at, for the Friday brunch, especially if you’re after good quality food made from fresh produce, a lively ambience, an alfresco setting, and music to set the mood.

Legends

Tables with in-built barbecue stations, an outdoor terrace, floating VIP tables atop an under-lit pool, floor to ceiling glass windows and rich fabrics – what’s not to like about this hotspot? Of course, a restaurant, no matter how picture-perfect, is only as good as its food, and luckily, the offerings at Legends do not disappoint at all!

Brunch details

Grab a plate and brace yourselves for the foodie feast in the afternoon or evening! The brunch begins with a wide selection of smoked

West Beach Bistro & Sports Lounge for happy hours, until 9pm.

seafood, terrines including chicken and mushroom and seafood and spinach, sushi and cold seafood such as fresh oysters, boiled crab, jumbo shrimp and sand lobster.

An Arabic food corner and live carving stations are set up as well. Once you’ve had your fill of appetisers, order unlimited main courses from the weekly changing à la carte menu which features dishes such as lamb loin with rosemary jus and roast garlic and parsnip wedge, potato gnocchi with blue cheese and herbs, mussels marinière, beef steak with foie gras and potato gratin, goat’s cheese ravioli with tomato fondue and basil essence, and seafood delights including spicy crab cake with melon salad or cod brandade with garlic and parsley mash. If you do manage to sneak in a dessert or two from the buffet, try the fruit trifle, chocolate mousse or panna cotta.

Before you decide to roll yourselves out, sit back – either on the gorgeous outdoor terrace or indoors – and enjoy the sunshine and live music from the resident DJ and band.

Need to know Times

Friday 12pm-3.30pm and 7-10.30pm

PRICES

Legends is the place to be seen at if you’re after good quality food made from fresh produce, a lively ambience, an alfresco setting, and music to set the mood.

Dhs250 with soft drinks Dhs370 with house beverages Dhs400 with sparkling wine Dhs550 for Champagne Dhs85 for children between seven-12 and free for under seven

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This is why we offer not one but two brunches every single Friday!

Join us from 12 noon to 3.30pm for our traditional Friday afternoon brunch with live jazz duo and DJ or visit from 7pm to 10.30pm for our new evening brunch.

Our Legendary brunch offers an endless starter and dessert buffet along with your selection from the a la carte menu, with a choice of seating inside or on the terrace overlooking the Dubai Creek.

AED 250 for food and soft beverages AED 370 with selected beverages AED 400 with sparkling AED 550 with premium bubbly AED 85 for children between 7 and 12 years Children below 7 dine for free Happy Hour is available from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

For reservations please contact Legends at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on +971 4 295 6000, email creekdining@dubaigolf.com or visit www.dubaigolf.com

Recipe

Organic beef fillet carpaccio SERVES 4 Ingredients • 600g organic beef tenderloin • Pinch of rock salt • 8g savora mustard • 20g carrots, julienne • 20g yellow zucchinis, julienne • 20g green zucchinis, julienne • 8g grain mustard • 2 tbsp olive oil • 80g Parmesan cheese • 4g black lava salt • 12g parsley and rosemary, chopped Method 1 Cut the tenderloin and shape into small rectangles. Beat the meat with a mallet to get wafer thin pieces. On a plate, add 3 small dots of savora mustard, spread it, and place the pieces of beef on top.

Sprinkle some rock salt on the beef.

2 Blanch the vegetables and then chill in ice water. Drain and mix some grain mustard and olive oil. Season and arrange on alternate beef slices.

3 With a peeler, peel strips of parmesan and arrange it on the beef.

4 Garnish with black lava salt and chopped herbs. Finish off with a sprinkle of olive oil.

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ocated on the 24th floor of the hotel, Brunch at Dusit Thani Dubai, takes you on a culinary journey through Asia, Italy, parts of Arabia and the Mediterranean. The spectacular brunch combines three dining outlets – Pax Ristorante & Lounge, The Californian and Benjarong, to offer a variety of dishes. You can sit at any of the restaurants to take in the exquisite views of Downtown and the Burj Khalifa, and be enchanted by the classic Thai dance performances, as you treat your taste buds.

Brunch at Dusit Thani Dubai brings a variety of mouthwatering cuisine to the table.

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Serving Royal Thai cuisine in a traditional setting, Benjarong – headed by chef Naruemol Poolkuan who has served the royal family of Thailand – consists of a dining area and private space with low seating. A relaxed and laid back ambience sets the mood at

Unwind at Pax Lounge with refreshing drinks and smooth jazz.

Pax Ristorante & Lounge, which offers dishes made from fresh Italian produce, like margherita and seafood pizzas, and bowls of comforting, homemade pastas such as spaghetti carbonara. With its light wood furnishings and views of Downtown Dubai, The Californian is known for its salads and fresh seafood offerings.

Brunch details

This long-standing Friday brunch offers more than just fabulous food. Take a seat at any one of the restaurants, and tuck into the lavish buffet that includes dishes such as the authentic Thai green curry from Benjarong, Italian classics such as pizza and pasta – made at live cooking stations – from Pax Ristorante & Lounge and fresh Mediterranean salads from The Californian. Relish every morsel from the appetisers and main courses before diving right into the blissful desserts and crepe station, to end your meal on a sweet note.

Relish every morsel from the appetiser and main courses before diving right into the blissful dessert station, to end the meal on a sweet note.

Need to know Times

Friday 12.30pm-4pm

PRICES Dhs210 with soft drinks and juices Dhs250 with house wine and beer Dhs325 with house spirits and sparkling wine Dhs495 with Champagne

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Recipe

Goong Mungkorn Pad Cha

(Stir fried spicy lobster with vegetables and Thai herbs)

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 800g lobster (whole piece) • 250ml vegetable oil • 100g all-purpose flour • 10g ginger, julienne • 60g string beans, cut 1 inch long • 30g Thai eggplants • 20g straw mushrooms • 3 pcs red chillies • 10g sweet basil leaves • 40g small garlic, chopped • 40g small chilli, chopped • 1 tbsp fish sauce • 1 tbsp oyster sauce • 20g sugar • 1 tomato, for garnish • 1 carved pumpkin flower (optional) • 1 carved zucchini leaf (optional)

METHOD 1 Remove the meat from the lobster and cut into cubes. Steam the lobster head and set aside.

2 Heat oil and deep-fry the lobster head. Set aside for decoration.

3 Coat the lobster meat with flour. Deep fry and set aside.

4 Heat the oil, and sauté the garlic and chilli until fragrant. Add the lobster meat, eggplant, string beans, mushrooms and ginger, and stir fry until cooked. Add the chilli and sweet basil, and season with oyster sauce, fish sauce and sugar.

5 Decorate a bowl or plate with sliced tomatoes, pumpkin flower carving, the zucchini leaf carving and lobster head. Put the lobster meat and vegetables in the middle and garnish with basil.

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hose living in the capital can flock to this eatery when craving Italian specialties on a weekday, or a variety of international and authentic dishes on Friday.

The Mumm Mia Friday brunch is one where a large group of friends and family can enjoy a lazy afternoon, with food fit for royalty. It features a combination of the hotel’s restaurants, including Porto Bello, Porters (the pub), and Al Wahda (the all-day dining restaurant).

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A classic red, black, and dark brown colour scheme is seen in everything from the dining chairs and tables, to the lighting fixtures, cushions and carpet. The elegant-looking contemporary Italian eatery boasts high ceilings, large white dividers between tables – to offer a little privacy – and a spacious outdoor terrace with couch-seating and umbrellas, so that you can enjoy the sunshine on a Friday afternoon.

Brunch details

Make your way to Porter’s for drink offers (pay for a single and get a double).

There’s nothing quite like a light caprese salad, or a satisfying freshly baked pizza, to start a weekend feast on an Italian note. This lively buffet with cooking stations offers not just an array of international dishes, but breakfast items too.

Begin with Bircher muesli and croissants, or head straight to the ice display for king crabs, followed by California rolls, nigiri and stir-fried noodles prepared right before you at the Toshi corner. You can also try grilled lobster, prawns, and BBQ beef from the grill, to pair with grilled vegetables and Iranian rice, or perhaps slow-cooked Wagyu beef and milk-fed baby lamb with lentil stew from the carving station. Mussels, pasta, and hot soups also have their dedicated cooking stations at the buffet. In keeping with the breakfast theme, you can treat yourself to a freshly made waffle and fruits, for dessert.

Need to know Times Friday, 12pm-4pm

PRICES

This lively buffet with cooking stations offers not just an array of international dishes, but breakfast items too.

Dhs229 with house beverages Dhs395 with house beverages and Champagne

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• 1 tbsp olive oil • 40g butter • 1 brown onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 100g button mushrooms, finely chopped • 100g Swiss brown mushrooms, finely chopped • 330g Arborio risotto rice • 125ml dry white wine • 40g parmesan, shredded FOR THE ARANCINI • 115g dried (packaged) breadcrumbs • 75g plain flour • 2 eggs • 100g gorgonzola, cut into 2cm pieces • Vegetable oil, to deep fry Method 1 Bring the stock and saffron to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat and hold at a gentle simmer.

2 Heat oil and half the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onions and garlic, stirring for 5 mins, or until soft and translucent. Add mushrooms and stir for 3-5 mins or until soft. Add the rice and stir for 2-3 mins or until the grains appear slightly glassy. Toasting the grains ensures the rice cooks evenly. Follow this with the wine and stir until the liquid is absorbed. Add 125ml of stock and stir until the liquid is absorbed.

Continue, adding 1 ladleful at a time, until the rice is tender yet firm – about 20 mins.

Remove from heat, and stir in parmesan and remaining butter. Season.

3 Spread the risotto onto a lined tray and set aside to cool a little. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate overnight.

4 Whisk the eggs and set aside.

5 Wet hands a little to shape 1/3 cup of the risotto into rice balls, and then press down the centre with your thumb, to make an indent. Add a piece of gorgonzola in this indent and mould the risotto around it to close.

6 Place the risotto ball on a chopping board and roll with both hands, moulding it into a conical shape. Roll into flour, shake off the excess, and then dip it into the egg and breadcrumbs, pressing to coat. Place on a tray for 30 mins to chill. Heat oil to 170C and cook over medium-high heat for 6-8 mins, or until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve.

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Friday Brunch Trader Vic’s Mai-Tai Lounge

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he popular Polynesian restaurant and lounge is known for its special cocktails, relaxed ambience, and sharing platter-style nibbles. Live entertainment – straight from Cuba – the fruity concoctions, and tasty bites are the reason why the brand has outposts not only in Ras Al Khaimah, but also in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Trader Vic Mai-Tai Lounge at the swanky Hilton Al Hamra Beach and Golf Resort is the place to hot-foot to on a Friday afternoon in the emirate.

Trader Vic’s Mai-Tai Lounge

Ensconce yourself on the comfortable couches, indoors or on the terrace, and take in the vivacious vibe all around. Bright red colours are seen in the seating and bar area indoors, while the terrace features turquoise blue and green seating, date palm trees doted

all around, and views of the ocean – giving it a tropical island feel.

Brunch details

Choose your brunch package, dance to tunes from the live band, and gear up for an afternoon of food and fun. The buffet offers highlights such as crab rangoon, crispy prawns, ginger and yoghurt marinated chicken with buttered tomato sauce, salads, baked crab and artichoke dip, and sandwiches including cheese steak, grilled chicken focaccia, and beef burgers. For something more substantial, try the tender steak accompanied by crisp fries, and fallof-the-bone grilled kalbi shortribs, among the wide range of options. Leave space for dessert, and sweeten your palate with a lemon cheesecake, or macadamia nut tart.

Choose your brunch package, dance to tunes from the live band, and gear up for an afternoon of food and fun.

Need to know Times

Friday, 12pm-4pm

PRICES Dhs220 with four mocktails and soft drinks Dhs270 with four cocktails and unlimited malt and wine.

(A 10% service fee will also be charged)

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Recipe

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SERVES 4 Ingredients • 800g Australian beef tenderloin • 40g garlic • 20g sugar • 20g black pepper • 50ml vegetable oil FOR THE SAUCE • 120ml white rice wine vinegar • 120mk light soy sauce • 120ml dark soy sauce • 40ml fish sauce FOR GARNISH • 80g red onions • 200g scallions • 400g chicken breast • 16-20 pcs shrimp • 120g ginger • 120ml Shaoxing wine • 120ml red wine vinegar

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METHOD 1 Marinate the beef with black pepper, sugar, vegetable oil, and garlic. Refrigerate for 1 day.

2 Combine all the sauce ingredients and mix well. Chill for 3 days.

3 Heat a wok over medium high heat, and add the oil. When it smokes, add the meat and sear well. Tip in the shrimps, toss for 1-2 mins, and remove from heat and keep warm.

4 Sauté the garlic and onion, mix in with the meat and shrimps and add the sauce on top.

Add in the springs onions, toss and serve.

5 Place the meat on a plate and add the hot ingredients on top. Serve with rice and salad on the side.

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Chill at the Pool Lounge and enjoy select drinks for Dhs25, from 5-7pm.

The Talk Restaurant is the hotel’s all-day dining venue which boasts simple, elegant décor indoors, and out on the terrace. While the urban chic Soul Restaurant has become a local neighbourhood hangout, apt for a catch-up with friends over food, or by the relaxed and serene pool-lounge.

or the pass around tray service.

Watch the chefs cook up a storm at live cooking stations at the Talk and Soul Brunch, while humming along to classic jazz and soul tunes from the live saxophonist and singer. The buffet includes everything from sushi to pizza, pasta, tandoori and roasts including rosemary leg of lamb, beef Wellington and Yorkshire puddings. If you’re looking to try a range of unique dishes, tuck into pan fried foie gras with spicy fig relish; home cured salmon; vegetarian caviar and homemade organic beetroot pasta. Once done, sample a selection of cheeses and pair with a glass of wine, or satisfy your sweet tooth cravings with decadent desserts from the sabayon and soufflé station. A healthy ‘Power Bites’ menu is available for kids, featuring creative, nutritious food.

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he Talk and Soul Brunch is ideal for a relaxed meal, with over 50 main courses and side dishes to feast on.

Sit at The Talk – which has a family-oriented vibe and features a kid’s corner – or at the more intimate Soul Restaurant. Skim through the buffet and take in the aromas before feasting on mouthwatering dishes from these two restaurants, who just picked up the award for the Best Brunch at the BBC Good Food ME Awards 2014.

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Start your Friday Brunch with a special cocktail from the artisan cocktail station,

Children’s activities include face painting, a bouncy castle, Nintendo Wii, games, and toys.

Need to know Times Friday 12.30pm-4pm

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Skim through the buffet and take in the aromas before feasting on mouthwatering dishes at the live cooking stations.

Dhs279 with soft drinks Dhs379 with select house beverages Free for children 12 and under

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Talk & Soul Brunch

Talk & Soul Brunch is awarded as the Best Brunch in BBC Good Food ME Awards 2014.

Our popular Friday brunch has more Jazz than ever. Enjoy the live cooking stations and a vast variety of sheer gourmet delights of The Talk and Soul combined with free flow bubbly.

Choose between the fun and family-oriented vibrant atmosphere of The Talk with a separate kid’s corner or the intimate setting of Soul. Set the tone with a live Jazz ensemble to keep the vibe alive. Join us for all this and more every Friday from 12.30pm to 4.00pm.

AED 279 per person including buffet and soft beverages | AED 379 per person including buffet and beverage package | Kids 12 and under dine complimentary

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Recipe

Beef Tartar

SERVES 4 Ingredients • 200g of trimmed center-cut beef tenderloin (optional Wagyu beef grade 6) • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste • 1 egg yolk • 3 tbsp salt-packed capers, soaked in water, rinsed, and drained • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped • 1 small red onion, minced • Fleur de sel and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • Sherry vinegar, to taste • Dijon mustard, for serving

Method 1 Chill beef in the freezer for 45 mins. Transfer it to a cutting board and use a very sharp knife to cut the beef lengthwise into inch thick slices. Julienne each strip crosswise to finely mince the beef. Place in a bowl and refrigerate.

2 Drizzle oil into a medium bowl and stir in the egg yolk. Add capers, parsley, onions, and season with salt and pepper.

3 Fold in the minced beef, and season to taste with more salt, pepper, and oil, along with a few drops of vinegar (optional). Place the tartar on two chilled serving plates and serve with Dijon mustard.

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Friday brunch at the Thai Kitchen Park Hyatt Dubai

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Shisha at Café Arabesque for stunning views of the Dubai Creek.

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nticing aromas of Thai dishes waft through the air at this award-winning eatery, which has over the years, developed a reputation for its upscale street market ambience, live cooking stations, and views while dining alfresco. The chefs here are all Thai, and skilled in preparing authentic specialties, so your tastebuds will be transported to Thailand when dining here.

The Thai Kitchen

Diners can watch the chefs in action, from the seating surrounding the kitchen area at this refined, elegant restaurant. The restaurant's décor isn’t over the top, but rather subtle, with celadon tableware, light coloured pillars, and complementing neutral tones all over. There’s even a canopy-covered terrace for those who want to dine alfresco.

Brunch details

Meander through the three live cooking stations – for wok, grill and noodle dishes – to enjoy a vibe reminiscent of downtown Bangkok.. Thai specialties like spicy pomelo salad, green papaya salad, and banana blossom with barbecue chicken, are on offer for the appetiser selection, followed by braised duck noodle soup, clay pot dishes like roast duck curry, chicken galangal in coconut soup, and the popular green or red chicken curry, to douse your sticky rice in, for mains. If you’re craving food from the wok, try poached chicken with rice, ginger and soya sauce, or sea crab with yellow curry, chilli and spring onions. The grill station has everything from beef to prawns, and fish fillet in banana leaf, and for other hot dishes you can also choose steamed fish or rice crepes. End with sticky rice and mango, or water chestnut dumplings.

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PRICES

Meander through the three live cooking stations – for wok, grill and noodle dishes – to enjoy a vibe reminiscent of downtown Bangkok.

Dhs240 with soft drinks and Thai tea Dhs299 with wine and Thai beer Dhs374 with spirits and sparkling wine.

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Roasted duck curry

SERVES 4-5 INGREDIENTS • 2.5kg roasted duck • 15g white pepper • 100ml vinegar • 100g small eggplant • 50g cherry tomatoes • 150g red curry paste • 100g palm sugar • 500ml coconut milk • 150ml fish sauce • 150g pineapple, for garnish • 50g kaffir lime leaves, for garnish • 50g sweet basil, for garnish • 50g red chillies, for garnish

Method 1 Lay the clean duck into a pan and pour the vinegar over the skin. Marinate it with white pepper and light soy sauce, and place in the oven at 160C for 1 hr.

2 Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the curry paste until fragrant. Add coconut milk and seasoning, followed by the sliced roasted duck and rest of the ingredients, and cook for 20 mins. Pour into a bowl, garnish with pineapple, kaffir lime leaves, sweet basil, and red chillies, before serving.

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The Great British Brunch Reform Social and Grill Dubai

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he Dubai outpost of this popular London venue is located in The Lakes Dubai, between The Montgomerie and Emirates golf clubs. This British gastro-pub is set within a residential community, but it’s a clear hit with people outside the area as well, and has received rave reviews ever since it opened last year.

If you’re looking for the ultimate in British cuisine, with a slight contemporary touch, it’s available here. Not only is this hotspot popular for classics like fish and chips, but it also hosts cinema nights, afternoon tea, and theme nights like posh pub grub, steak and lobster lunch and a fabulous brunch.

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The spacious venue is split into a restaurant, bar and garden, which makes it a perfect spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner throughout the year. Outdoors, garden furniture with white cushions fill up the space along with bistrostyle tables, while indoors, the scene is set with dark wooden high tables, leather bar stools, frame-adorned walls and dim lighting.

Brunch details

Where next?

Head to the ice cream parlour for a cold treat.

The Great British Brunch will give any British expat that nostalgic feeling, with the selection of dishes on offer. The experience commences with the Ploughman’s Larder; a selection of tempting appetisers including chicken liver pate, smoked salmon, battered scallops, homemade pickled beetroot, homemade chutney and rosemary crackers, to name a few, all served to the table.

Take your pick from mains such as braised beef cheeks with horseradish dumplings, spinach and mushroom Wellington, full English breakfast, fish and chips, slow roast pork belly and Scarbourgh fair whole roast chicken (for two), among other options. Wait for the dessert stand to roll by, to try butterscotch toffee pudding, strawberry and cream mess and artisanal cheeses. These wonderful offerings are available for both morning and evening brunches.

For kids

A dedicated children’s area with games and activities is available outside, along with a kids menu.

If you’re looking for the ultimate in British cuisine, with a slight contemporary touch, it’s available here.

Need to know Times

Fridays 12pm-4pm; 6pm-10pm

PRICES Dhs250 with soft drinks Dhs350 with selected wine, beer, spirits and punch Dhs395 for the Prosecco package Dhs55 for children

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The Friday brunch has been revamped with a ‘Posh Ploughman’s Larder’, mini roast dinner sharing platters and old fashioned desserts such as rhubarb and crumble!

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Recipe

Sticky toffee pudding and custard SERVES 4 Ingredients • 43g butter • 70g sugar • 85g self raising flour • 1 egg • 85g dates • 85ml water • ½ vanilla pod • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda FOR THE FUDGE SAUCE • 70g sugar • 25g glucose • 4g butter • 140ml cream FOR THE CUSTARD • 285ml milk • 28ml single cream • ½ vanilla pod • 2 eggs, yolks only • 15g caster sugar • 1 tsp corn flour Method 1 Preheat oven to 170C. 2 Brush 4 (225g) pudding moulds with melted butter and dust with flour and set aside.

3 Place dates, vanilla and water in a pan and slowly reduce by half, remove the vanilla pod and stir in bicarbonate of soda.

4 Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs, make sure they are mixed well and then the flour. Fold in the date mix and pour into the moulds – about ¾ full. Bake for 25-30 mins and check with a wooden skewer to see if it is clean.

5 To make the sauce, dissolve the sugar in the water and move the visible sugar crystal down the sides of the pan. Place on a medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Add the glucose and move down any visible sugar on the sides of the pan. Increase the heat. Once the sugar has reached a dark caramel, gently stir in half the cream and butter, leave to cool of the heat for 20 mins and add the rest of the cream. Pass through a fine sieve, chill and store. Bring the milk, cream and vanilla pod to simmering point, slowly over a low heat. Remove the vanilla pod 6 Whisk the yolks, sugar and corn flour together in a bowl until well blended. Pour the hot milk and cream on to the eggs and sugar, whisking all the time with a balloon whisk. Return to the pan, and over a low heat gently stir with a wooden spatula until thickened. Pour the custard into a container and cover the top with cling film to prevent skin forming.

7 Serve the puddings with the toffee sauce drizzled over, and custard on top.

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Whether you’re looking for classic food or something contemporary to suit your tastebuds, Farriers has it all! The all-day dining restaurant serves international cuisine, and also hosts a family-friendly Dare your dad jazz brunch once a month.

when it comes to the quality of ingredients. Take a seat indoors, or on the terrace for stunning views of the Meydan racecourse, and head to the live vegetable juice counter, followed by the appetiser section to help yourself to smoked and marinated salmon. For mains, choose from beef fillet steak, prawns, salmon, and many other options cooked at the live stations according to your preference. You can also tuck into hot dishes such as chicken machbous. While you relish each bite, great background music will put you in a relaxed mood and the special jazz band will keep you on your feet, creating the perfect ambience for your Friday Brunch. Visit the dessert counter which features fresh, seasonal fruit, baked plum tart and trifle to provide the perfect ending to your meal.

Brunch details

For kids

he Meydan Hotel is closer than you think, and the hotel offers a range of sports and leisure activities, as well as a selection of fine-dining eateries – there are eight bars and restaurants to choose from.

Whether it’s a venue for a business lunch or a place to enjoy dinner with a loved one, The Meydan Hotel offers the perfect mix of urban sophistication, with the feeling of getting away from it all.

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Live cooking and barbecue stations make this brunch delightful, especially if you’re particular

A children’s buffet with popcorn and a candy floss bar is on hand to cater to the little ones.

Live cooking and barbecue stations make this brunch delightful, especially if you’re particular when it comes to the quality of ingredients.

Need to know Times

Fridays 12.30pm-4pm

PRICES Dhs245 with soft drinks Dhs445 with selected house beverges Dhs130 for children between ages 5-12. Complimentary for children below 4 year old

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Recipe

Lamb Rendang SERVES 4 Ingredients • 10 red shallot onions • 2 stalks lemongrass • 3cm ginger • 3cm galangal • 3 cloves garlic • 2-3 stems of curry leaf • 3 long whole chillies • 2 tbsp oil • 500g lamb, cubed • 2 tbsp curry powder Malay • 500ml coconut milk • 1 tbsp thick soy sauce • 250ml coconut cream • Ground sea salt, to taste • ¼ cup desiccated coconut, dry roasted til golden Method 1 Slice the onions very finely and set aside.

Purée remaining fresh ingredients and dried chillies with 1 tbsp of the oil in a blender.

2 Coat lamb with the blended fresh ingredients and curry powder.

3 Heat remaining oil, sauté onions until golden, add lamb on high heat, a few cubes at a time, to seal. Cover and simmer for 10 mins. Add coconut milk and simmer for another 20 mins. Then add thick soy sauce, coconut cream and salt to taste, stirring continuously to reduce gravy. Add dry roasted desiccated coconut and stir through to achieve a dry texture before serving.

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The St. Regis Friday Brunch The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

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Azura, for views of the Arabian Gulf from the panoramic terrace.

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The Terrace On The Corniche

The all-day dining restaurant, sited on the ground level of the hotel, boasts an expansive garden terrace and bar – with direct access from the corniche. Diners can visit the restaurant for a continental buffet any day of the week, or perhaps during lunch and dinner to try seasonal dishes, and theme nights like Fish and Chips on Wednesdays.

The airy space which is flooded with natural light during the day, is brightened up with

colourful dining chairs and painting that adorn the walls.

Brunch details

Tempt your tastebuds with the sumptuous brunch offerings, and innovative, refreshing signature cocktails here. The Terrace on the Corniche is set up in a buffet-style for brunch, offering fresh, juicy seafood varieties, rotisserie chicken, and handmade beetroot and spinach pasta, to name a few of the enticing dishes on offer. The carving station will surely beckon with aromas of dishes like roast lamb, and softencrusted salmon. And for the grand finale, head to the dessert room to feel like a child in a candy factory – you will find an assortment of decadent desserts, and over 25 cheeses, accompanied by homemade paté. Now that’s how you end a meal!

Need to know Times

Friday, 1pm-4pm

PRICES

The brunch offers seafood varieties, rotisserie chicken, and handmade beetroot and spinach pasta, to name a few of the enticing dishes on offer.

Dhs255 with soft drinks Dhs365 with a signature cocktail, wine and beer Dhs450 with champagne, signature cocktail, wine and beer.

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Join us on a culinary brunch journey through The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Gather with family and friends for the only brunch with the perfect start, middle and end.

Start with our free-flowing brunch at The Terrace followed by mouthwatering desserts served in The St. Regis Bar and end with a sundowner at Azura soaking up views of the Corniche.

Every Friday from 1 - 4pm Brunch includes soft beverages – AED 255++ Brunch includes cocktails, grape and malts – AED 365++ Brunch includes bubbly, cocktails, grape and malts – AED 450++ For reservations call +971 2 694 4553 or e-mail restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com *Prices exclude 6% tourism fees and 10% service charge

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Recipe

Salmon Rillettes SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS • 455g salmon fillet, skin and pin bones removed • 2 tbsp Pernod (optional) • Salt and freshly ground white pepper • 1 stick of unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided • Few tbsp of clarified butter • 1 large shallot, minced • 2 tbsp sour cream, mayonnaise, or crème fraiche • 228g unsliced smoked salmon, chilled, skin and dark layer removed if necessary, cut into ¼ inch dice and brought to room temperature • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 2-3 tbsp chives, minced METHOD 1 Trim and discard any dark flesh from the salmon fillet. Place the fish in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle each side with 1 tbsp of the Pernod, 1½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 mins, turning the fish over halfway through the marination.

2 Bring water to a simmer in the bottom of a steamer. Remove the salmon from the baking dish, place it in the steamer and cover. Steam gently for 5-8 mins; if you see steam pouring out the sides of the steamer, lower the heat. Check the salmon by separating the flesh with the tip of a knife and peering at the centre. It should be medium-rare. Remove from the steamer.

3 Meanwhile, melt 1 tbsp of the butter in a medium sauté pan over low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 mins.

Season with a pinch of salt and continue to cook for 3-4 mins, until the shallots have softened but not browned. Remove from the heat.

4 Put 7 tbsp butter in a small bowl and beat with a rubber spatula until it is smooth, and resembles mayonnaise in consistency. Stir in the sour cream or crème fraiche (whichever you are using). Set aside.

5 Put the cooked salmon in a large bowl and stir to break it into large chunks (Because you will be stirring in the remaining ingredients, you don’t want to break up the pieces too much). Stir in the smoked salmon, shallots, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Fold in the butter mixture.

6 Transfer the rillettes to 2 ceramic or glass serving bowls, leaving at least ½ inch of space at the top. Smooth the top of the rillettes and wipe the inside rims clean. Refrigerate for about 1 hr, until cold. Pour a ¼ inch-thick layer of clarified butter over the top of the rillettes to create a seal.

7 To serve, slice 5 pieces of French baguette and coat with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toast in the oven for 15 mins or until golden brown, at 160C. Once ready, place the rillete onto a flat plate, remove the sealed butter which was on top. Place toasted croutons on the side and serve.

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ida Downtown Dubai’s 3in1 restaurant is the perfect place for a relaxed breakfast, lunch or shisha by the pool, along with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa. Whether you want to impress a loved one, have a meeting, or host a birthday celebration, the restaurant offers the ideal environment. Their picnicstyle poolside Friday brunch is one of the finest in the city.

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The all-day dining eatery serves international and oriental cuisine with a contemporary twist. From an early morning breakfast, to a late supper, the restaurant, which boasts large floor-to-ceiling windows, and neutral tones with splashes of green, is apt for alfresco dining, any day of the week.

Brunch details

Take a seat on the gorgeous terrace, or book a pool cabana, and soak up the sun while you relish the culinary offerings while enjoying live entertainment. Dining at this relaxed Friday brunch makes you feel as though you are literally going to a picnic, but with gourmet dishes created by someone else! You are handed a wicker basket which you can fill with whatever you want from the buffet. Head to the appetiser section for salads packed in a jar, wraps, and sandwiches, to enjoy with flavoured lemonade. Freshly baked pizzas are also available at the live cooking station, but we suggest leaving space for mains – served to the table – like lamb chops and sirloin steak. End the brunch with the wide selection of cheeses and desserts like the grasshopper pie, chocolate mousse, and rhubarb crumble.

Dining at this relaxed Friday brunch makes you feel as though you are literally going to a picnic, but with gourmet dishes created by someone else!

Need to know Times

Friday, 1pm-5pm

PRICES Dhs265 with soft drinks Dhs295 with select house beverages Dhs495 with bubbly (Dhs100 extra for a pool cabana)

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A DIFFERENT WAY TO LOOK AT FRIDAY BRUNCH

Isn’t it time you tried Dubai’s most laidback brunch? Kick back and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the Urban Picnic in the chic surroundings of 3in1. Fill your picnic hamper with a scrumptious selection of gourmet goodies, pick up a bottle, grab a blanket and chill out in the poolside cabanas to the smooth sounds of the resident DJ. Every Friday from 1pm to 5pm AED 295 with unlimited selected hops and grape AED 495 with unlimited bubbly Additional AED 100 per guest for a pool side cabana Early booking is recommended in order to avoid disappointment

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Recipe

Grasshopper pie

MAKES 1 pie (SERVES 10 slices) Ingredients • 250g Oreo biscuits, cream removed • 175g unsalted butter, melted • 180g white marshmallows • 180ml milk • ¼ tsp peppermint essence • 1/8 tsp green food colouring • 700ml cream

Method 1 Preheat the oven to 180C. Grease a 20cm baking tin and set aside.

2 Melt together the butter and chocolate over a bain marie (pot of water) and stir in the cocoa.

3 Cream together the sugar and eggs until thick and pale. Gently mix in the ground walnuts and chunks. Fold together the melted chocolate mix and egg mixture until completely combined. Pour into your prepared tin and bake for 40 mins (or until the top is dry). Set aside to cool.

4 Before serving, sift cocoa and icing sugar all over the pie.

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Al Forsan Brunch Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa

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Al Forsan

The spacious restaurant boasts an indoor and outdoor seating area on the lawn, which overlooks the peaceful Arabian desert and offers a great experience for families and large groups.

Brunch details

Al Forsan’s family brunch sprawls out onto the verdant lawns of the hotel, where diners can take a seat and watch live entertainment, while keeping an eye on the kids as they enjoy pony and camel rides, performances from the mascots, the bouncy castle and face painting. The Arabic-themed brunch also offers a selection of Indian, European and Asian dishes, and features cold mezze, mixed salads and soups for starters which are laid out inside the restaurant. Unique roast delicacies such as oatmeal crusted rib eye beef with Pommery mustard are available at the carving station outdoors, where you can also find mains such as mixed grills, Nasi goreng and pasta at live cooking stations.

Head back indoors to treat yourself to a selection of cheese and desserts.

Al Forsan’s family brunch sprawls out onto the verdant lawns of the hotel, where diners can take a seat and watch live entertainment.

Need to know Times

Friday 12.30pm-4pm

PRICES Dhs300 with soft drinks and tea Dhs445 with select house beverages 50% discount for children between five-12. Complimentary for children below 4.

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Assorted Iranian kebabs SERVES 4 Ingredients FOR CHICKEN KEBABS • 500g chicken thighs, cubed • 20ml lemon juice • 40ml orange juice • 10ml white vinegar • 500ml plain unsweetened yoghurt • A pinch of dry saffron • 30g dijon mustard • Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste FOR LAMB CUBE KEBABS • 500g lamb shoulder cubes • 20g onion powder • 60g garlic, chopped • 20ml lemon juice • 400ml plain unsweetened yoghurt • 100ml labneh FOR LAMB KOOBIDEH KEBABS • 400g lamb mince • 120g white onion purée • A pinch of saffron • 10g baking soda • 10g sumac powder • 2 whole eggs • Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste Method 1 Mix the lemon juice, orange juice, white vinegar, plain yoghurt, saffron and Dijon mustard in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken thigh cubes to the marinade and refrigerate for 12 hrs or overnight.

2 To make the lamb cube kebabs, mix the onion powder, chopped garlic, lemon juice, yoghurt and labneh together making a marinade. Marinate the lamb cubes and refrigerate for 12 hrs or overnight.

3 For the lamb koobideh kebab, mix the mince with the white onion purée, saffron, baking soda and sumac for 12 hrs or overnight. Add the eggs and pepper and make small 100g meat balls, before pressing onto a metal skewer – make each 12 inches long and 1 inch thick. Cook for 5-6 mins on a charcoal barbecue or until done on a grill.

4 Season the other two kebabs and skewer. Grill for 8-10 min.

5 Serve all the kebabs with saffron rice, grilled tomatoes, onions and yoghurt on the side.

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Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi is home to popular hotspots including Trader Vic’s, Rodeo Grill, Prego’s, Benihana, Brauhaus and Finz, among other restaurants.

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Brauhaus, Benihana and Essence come together on a Friday afternoon to offer diners classic German, Japanese, Arabic, Asian and Continental cuisine. Diners can sit at Essence, which has a Mashribiyasurrounded gateway, with the Arabesque theme continuing into the brunch area with traditional lanterns and intricate ceiling pattern. Delicious aromas of food fill the area giving it the vibe of a lively market.

Brunch Details

Take a good look around the buffet offerings before you begin, so you can pace yourself well. The Beach Rotana Friday brunch offers a selection of appetisers such as fattoush, tabouleh and Caesar salad – made on the spot – after which diners can tuck into freshly baked bread from the indoor bakery, chicken and prawn grills, shawarma and saj from live cooking stations, and freshly made sushi. Hot dishes include the highly sought-after beef short ribs and a selection of seafood favourites. No meal is complete without dessert, so dip fruits and candy into the chocolate fountain, or savour cakes, pastries and Arabic specialties to end your meal on the right note.

For the Kids

Children get to paint their faces and fill up on popcorn, cotton candy and ice cream, at this brunch. Balloon sculptors are on hand to keep children entertained as well.

Delicious aromas of food fill the brunch area giving it the vibe of a lively market.

Need to know Times

Friday, 12.30-3.30pm

PRICES Dhs313 with soft drinks, water and juices Dhs418 with select house beverages Dhs568 with bubbly Dhs157 for children from six-12. Free for children below six. (Prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee)

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Recipe

Spiced lamb chops SERVES 4 Ingredients • 1kg lamb chops • 4 garlic cloves • 1 tbsp grated ginger • 1 lemon (skin removed) • 3-6 green chillies • ½ bunch fresh coriander leaves • 2 tsp cardamom seeds • 1 tsp cinnamon powder • 1 ½ tsp ground black pepper • 4 cloves • 2 bay leaves • Few strands of saffron (optional) • 2 tbsp cooking oil • Salt, to taste Method 1 Prick each lamb chop a few times with a fork.

2 Blend the garlic, ginger, lemon, green chillies, coriander leaves, cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon powder, black pepper, saffron, cooking oil and salt to make a smooth paste.

3 Season and mix with the lamb chops. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

4 Preheat the oven at 200C and line a baking tray with aluminium foil. Place the lamb chops on the tray and bake on the centre rack until brown and dry – turn each piece half way through. The chops should look crisp with charred pieces. Drain the excess liquid and reserve for serving.

5 Serve the chops hot, garnish with onions, green chillies and the gravy (thickened with 1 tsp corn flour, if required) or a mint sauce or yoghurt on the side.

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Evening Belgian Beer Brunch Belgian Beer Café, Grand Millennium Dubai

Where next?

Head to Crystal bar for cocktails and jazz.

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his atmospheric bar and café tucked away at the Grand Millennium Dubai hotel, Tecom, will transport you straight to Belgium, with the authentic ambiece and food on offer. If your weekends are lazy ones, head to this casual eatery for an evening brunch, to end each night on the right note, with a couple of your closest friends.

Belgian Beer Café

Light oak wood, large screen TV’s, and barrels – used as tables – are the most striking décor elements here. It spans over two floors, and boasts a spacious terrace closed off with glass panels all around. The cosy European café, featuring Art Noveau-inspired interiors, has always been the place to head to for brews from the country, coupled with a pot of mussels.

The restaurant is also known for a selection of promotions hosted on weeknights – jumbo prawns’ night on Friday, ribs night on Sunday,

mixed platters on Monday, steak night on Tuesday, and the popular mussels night on Wednesdays.

Brunch details

Get ready for a European-style feast, as you can choose anything you like from the extensive menu, and order as many rounds as you want to! The hoppetisers feature charcuterie, garlic and jalapeno bread, smoked salmon, cheese croquettes, breaded shrimps and mixed salad, to name a few starter options.

For mains, you can’t go wrong with their well-loved Belgian mussels’ pot – prepared Japanese, Thai, or Provençale style, or with Thai curry, garlic, and sweet and spicy sauce.

Other second course options showcase panfried salmon, grain-fed Black Angus tenderloin, and vegetable lasagna. To end the meal, you can feast on the authentic specialty, Liégeoise Waffle, along with ice cream and fresh fruits.

Get ready for a European-style feast, as you can choose anything you like from the extensive menu, and order as many rounds as you want to!

Need to know Times Friday and Saturday, 4pm-8pm

PRICES Dhs345 with free flow of select brews, wines and bubbly.

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Spicy mussels SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 3.2 kg mussels (Jumbo Dutch) 2 tbsp salt 2 tbsp pepper 3 large onions 1 leek stick 500ml beer 900g Belgian fries, to serve 200g Belgian mayonnaise, to serve 50ml frying oil FOR THE SPICY SAUCE 1 onion, chopped 20g garlic, chopped 20g ginger 20g chilly powder 20g coriander powder 10g cumin powder 10g masala powder 10ml olive oil 1l tomato coulis 100g parsley Method 1 Scrub, wash and clean the mussels. Place in a big pot with the onions and leeks.

2 To make the sauce, sautĂŠ the onions with the garlic until tender. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook until it becomes a thick gravy. Remove from the heat, blend thoroughly, and season.

3 Add the sauce to the mussels, along with the beer and vegetables. Toss well, cover, and cook for 7-8 mins. Serve with the fries and mayonnaise on the side.

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Saturday Extended-Hours Brunch Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Where next?

Head to the refurbished grand lounge, Palm Court, for trendy terrace drinks and hubbly-bubbly.

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ut on your casual beach gear and hotfoot it to Ocean Blue, a tranquil oasis and alfresco dining venue on the resorts private beach. This contemporary venue offers impressive views, traditional hubbly-bubbly, a relaxed vibe, and surf and turf style food.

Ocean Blue

The décor at this chic beach lounge is minimalistic, with white comfy couches, terrace dining chairs and tables, pops of colour from orange cushions, UV lounge lights, and a beach-shack style covered kitchen. Views of the yacht dotted marina

and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah makes this the ultimate beachside dining destination.

Brunch details

While the DJ plays soft relaxed house beats, sit back, and enjoy the cool sea breeze, before savouring barbecued delights and hot dishes from the live cooking stations. The brunch features alternating cuisines, from a sizzling seafood station – for the fresh catch of the day – to hot and cold mezze, carving stations, Mexican varieties, shawarmas, pasta, fresh salads and more, so there's really something for everyone. A wide array of tempting desserts are also available to complete the mix.

Enjoy the cool sea breeze before savouring barbecued delights and hot dishes from the live cooking stations.

Need to know Times Saturday, 12:30pm-5pm

PRICES Dhs325 with soft drinks Dhs425 with house beverages

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Recipe

Poached Salmon Salad SERVES 4 Ingredients • 4 pcs (150g) salmon • 50g dill sprigs • 150g cherry tomatoes • 250g baby potatoes • 150g asparagus • 150g green peas • A pinch of salt • A pinch of pepper • 500g iceberg lettuce • 600g mixed lettuce leaves FOR THE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING • 50ml white wine vinegar •100ml olive oil • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • A pinch of salt • A pinch of pepper Method 1 Put the dill sprigs in a saucepan, and top with the salmon. Add 2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Simmer over very low heat until the salmon is nearly cooked through – about 5 mins; transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Break the salmon into large flakes and set aside to cool.

2 To make the dressing, in a mixing bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

3 In a large bowl, place the poached salmon, cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, asparagus and mixed lettuce leaves. Combine with vinaigrette dressing, and serve on a bed of iceberg lettuce.

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Prime68 1920’s Brunch JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

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Visit Vault on the 71st and 72nd floor where happy hour kicks off at 5pm.

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rime68 has built up a reputation for its succulent steaks ever since it opened its doors in 2013. But there are other reasons to head here − make Friday Brunch an excuse to visit this glamorous steakhouse.

Prime68

Be mesmerised by the breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline, from this restaurant located on the 68th floor of the world’s tallest hotel. The boutique steakhouse serves dishes made with quality ingredients, a wide variety of meat cuts, seafood delicacies and vegetarian options.

Brunch details

Prime68 invites you to step into the Prohibition era – think Al Capone, speakeasies and flapper dresses. The venue's art deco

interiors, and selection of Prohibitioninspired spiked teas set the scene. The menu is suitably sophisticated, with a selection of items served right to your table – so you can sit back and indulge. Split into 11 sections, each one with quirky titles like Rag-a-muffin (for starters), Hotsy Totsy (for sides), Putting on the Ritz (seafood and meat options), and Whoopee (desserts), the menu features dishes served in small taster portions so diners can try every item, and choose to order more of what they like. Each course is also paired with prohibition era-inspired spiked teas and selection of refreshing classic cocktails. Throughout the retro experience at this brunch, the in-house illusionist performs tricks that will boggle the mind and leave you truly breathless.

The menu is suitably sophisticated, with a selection of items served right to your table.

Need to know Times Friday 12.30pm-3.30pm

PRICES Dhs495 with premium beverages Dhs595 with sparkling champagne Dhs695 with champagne

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The most tender, juicy steaks, hand chosen from specialty farming estates.

Make your selection and take in the views from the 68th floor while we barbecue your cut on our charcoal grill.

Open daily from 6pm-midnight.

1920s Prohibition Era Brunch every Friday 12.30pm - 3.30pm.

Recipe

Prime68 Cheesecake SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • Butter, at room temperature, to brush the pans with • 350g cream cheese, room temperature • 115g granulated sugar • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract • 2 large eggs • 120ml sour cream, room temperature FOR THE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST • 170g graham cracker crumbs • 85g granulated sugar • 120g melted butter FOR THE BLUEBERRY COMPOTE • 250g blueberries • 25g sugar • 1 star anise • Juice of 1 lemon Method 1 To make the crust, whisk together the butter and sugar and then add in the cracker crumbs.

2 Simmer the blueberries slightly and add the sugar. Continue simmering until it becomes tender and a quarter of them open up. Add the star anise and lemon juice and mix well. Cool to room temperature and chill.

3 Brush insides of 4 individual spring form pans (4.5 inches/ 11.5 cm) with butter. Pack graham cracker crust up the sides and on the bottom of the pans. Refrigerate until ready to use.

4 Preheat an oven to 120C. In a mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add the sugar and vanilla, and beat until smooth. Add eggs, scraping down sides of bowl after each addition. Beat in the sour cream and pour the mixture through a medium - holed sieve –discarding any clumps. Pour into the pans and bake until just set – around 1 hr 15 mins (the cakes should be slightly puffed but not browned).

5 Carefully run a paring knife around the crust to loosen from the pan. Cool the cheesecakes for 30 mins on a rack, at room temperature.

Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 8 hrs. Serve with the berries and compote on the side.

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Friday brunch at Fogueira Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach Residence

Where next?

Head to Sama Lounge for 50% off on drinks during happy hour.

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he all-you-can eat Brazilian churrascaria experience awaits diners at Fogueira Restaurant. Savour Rodizio-style barbecue on the 35th floor of this hotel, while listening to chilled tunes from the live band, and watching live Samba performances (Thursday and Friday). It is tucked away in this hotel along The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, making it a great escape from the hustle and bustle on a Friday.

Fogueira

Traditional Brazilian design elements are noticeable in the green and yellow placemats, crocodile leather chairs, and wooden furniture, all of which represent the colours and themes associated with the country.

Head outdoors to the cocktail bar, for a refreshing beverage and stunning views of the Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

Brunch details

Get ready for an indulgent meat feast served to your table. At Fogueira, they know that Fridays are meant for lazing around, and catching up with friends and family over food. You can pick from palm hearts, avocado and ceviche, served at the salad bar, before the passadores (meat waiters) arrive at your table with large skewers of over 15 meat cut varieties. Chicken wings, drumsticks, lamb chops, medallions, rib-eye, picanha (rump cap), and sirloin, are just a few of what’s on offer. Douse your meat with condiments like garlic sauce and vinaigrette, and don’t forget to try the absolutely divine caramelised pineapple when it comes around, as well as specialties like coxinha (potato bread stuffed with chicken), fried bananas and freshly baked cheese bread. Other authentic specialties you just can’t miss, are the polenta and farofa.

Need to know Times Friday 12.30pm-4pm

PRICES

At Fogueira, they know that Fridays are meant for lazing around, and catching up with friends and family over food.

Dhs315 with soft drinks and juices Dhs425 with house beverages, and Brazilian cocktails

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Escondidinho SERVES 4 Ingredients • 500g dried beef • 60g onions, chopped • 60g garlic • 220g fresh tomatoes • 500g cassava (tapioca) • 200ml fresh cream • 200g cream cheese • 200g cheddar cheese • Salt to taste

Method 1 Wash the beef and add it to a pot of water. Cook for 20 mins.

2 Shred the meat and sauté with half of the onions, half of the garlic and tomatoes.

Set aside.

3 Boil the cassava, and when it becomes tender (check with a fork) strain the water, and add the rest of the onions, garlic, salt and fresh cream. Mash well.

4 In a bowl, make a layer with half portion of the mashed cassava, and cover with the shredded meat.

5 Make another layer with the rest of the mashed cassava and cover it with the cream cheese. Top with cheddar cheese and gratin in a preheated oven at 200C for 20 mins.

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The St. Regis Brunch Olea, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

Where next?

Head to Turquoiz lounge for cocktails and DJ music.

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he St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is perfect for those who want to enjoy a gourmet meal, whatever their culinary taste. Oléa – their Mediterranean-inspired restaurant – is apt for a casual, alfresco brunch, while the award-winning 55th and 5th, The Grill – a NewYork inspired grill and lounge – is a haven for steak aficionados. Sontaya is their South-East Asian eatery, while Turquoiz beach restaurant and lounge, with its large terrace, offers beach side dining.

Oléa

The all-day dining restaurant is located on the first floor of this resort, and offers stunning panoramic views of the ocean. It is ideal for a light, leisurely lunch meeting or catch-up with friends, and features cooking stations for lunch and dinner.

Brunch details

Brunch-goers will enjoy this Friday concept, as it brings together an assortment of tasty food in a stunning beachside setting, coupled with tunes from a live South African contemporary band. This family-friendly brunch has lots of kids' activities and games. A casual, but classy vibe, is recreated at this Abu Dhabi venue with live cooking stations, some of the finest seafood on display, and grilled delicacies. Embark on a culinary journey as you tantalise your tastebuds with international flavours with mezze, sushi and sashimi, and beverage concoctions like the Arabian Snapper – created by the skilled mixologists.

As with most brunches, this one has an array of desserts, and impressive ones too!

Need to know Times

Friday, 1-4pm

PRICES

Brunch-goers will enjoy this concept, as it brings together an assortment of tasty food in a stunning beachside setting.

Dhs300 with soft drinks and juices Dhs395 with sparkling wine Dhs495 with bubbly

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THE ST. REGIS BRUNCH

On Fridays savor a truly bespoke brunch experience with an endless display of the choicest seafood, grilled delicacies, live cooking stations and decadent desserts.

Enjoy tunes from ‘Naz’, one of South Africa’s top vocal bands while taking in spectacular views of the turquoise blue waters of Saadiyat.

Soft Beverages Package: AED 300 House Beverages Package: AED 395 Premium Package: AED 495 All prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee. The offer is valid on Fridays and subject to availability.

for reservations and to find out more, email restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or call +971 2 498 8443

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Foie Gras Terrine SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 (600g) whole raw foie gras (available at specialty stores) • ½ tsp salt • Freshly crushed peppercorn • 60ml white port wine FOR THE PEAR CIDER GASTRIQUE • 100g sugar • 100ml pear juice • 25ml cider vinegar INGREDIENTS 1 Bring the foie gras to room temperature.

Make a shallow incision in the center of the foie gras and open gently. Devein it (gently remove the blood vessels) using tweezers or the tip of a knife, place in a dish and season on both sides. Drizzle the port wine, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 hrs.

2 Cut a piece of cardboard the same size as the terrine dish and wrap in aluminum foil.

3 Remove the foie gras and set aside for 30 mins at room temperature.

4 Preheat oven to 100C. 5 Place the foie gras in a 15x9cm terrine dish, cover with aluminum foil and place the terrine in a water bath. Add enough hot water to fill the bath halfway up.

Bake for 1 hr 20 mins or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the dish reads 55C. 6 Remove from the water bath and take out the foil. Tip the dish carefully to drain any excess fat.

7 Place the aluminum foil-covered cardboard on the foie gras dish, and hold in place with two small cans – refrigerate for 24 hrs.

8 Unmould by dipping the base of the dish in boiling water. Turn over and slice.

9 Combine the gastrique ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to low and simmer until fruit is tender – about 10 - 20 mins. Remove the seeds and pour mixture into a food processor to blend until smooth.

10 Serve the foie gras sliced, with the pear cider sauce and crackers.

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ood-quality US Black Angus meat, straight from a ranch in Nebraska – that’s what you get at this New York inspired steakhouse, nestled at the serene Oceana Beach Club on The Palm Jumeirah.

West 14th

The spacious, open-plan steakhouse, inspired by a New York loft, boasts brick walls, red and black leather chairs with black tables, and a wine rack towards one corner. West 14, which is referred to as the restaurant for everything New York Prime, houses an outdoor terrace – ideal for when the weather permits. Inside, you can enjoy the sophisticated vibe and natural light coming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, while taking in the stunning views of the Arabian Gulf.

Brunch details

At West 14th, you don’t need to move an inch, so sit back and wait to be served at your table. Start your weekend indulgences

Head to the Marina bar outdoors for refreshing beverages. with cold starters like smoked beetroot salad, scallop crudo, and beef ceviche, to name just a few options.

Craving a hot starter? Try the potato and leek soup, or the juicy Lucy mini beef burgers with blue cheese sauce, eggs benedict with chilli hollandaise, and crab cakes with corn succotash – all served right to the table as sharing platters. For mains, choose from a wide selection featuring lamb chops, US Black Angus striploin, Blackened Nile perch, and ribs, accompanied by truffled beetroot with sunchoke cream, green beans gremolata and mixed mushrooms. Pepper sauce, onion gravy, and mushroom sauce are on hand for you to soak your steak in. Polish off your meal with a dessert platter of butterscotch panna cotta, warm chocolate chip cookies, and campfire s’mores that are sure to make you feel nostalgic. The menu changes on a weekly basis, so there’s a perfect excuse for you to come back and try it all again!

Need to know Times Friday 12.30pm-4pm

PRICES

At West 14th, you don’t need to move an inch, so sit back and wait to be served at your table.

Dhs350 with soft drinks Dhs450 with house beverages

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Steak with a view

Steak with a view Award winning West 14th is a piece of New York's Meatpacking district in Dubai. Marina Bar is an “al fresco dining” extension of West 14th that adheres to the “come as you are” philosophy offering lunch and dinner options as well as a shisha menu selection.

Compelling live music is another West 14th signature, with different jazz and soul musicians taking stage every day of the week. Enjoy a spot of breakfast on the weekends, lunch during the week and a relaxing dinner any day of the week.

Opening times: Open Sunday to Thursday from 9.30am until 12midnight Open Friday and Saturday for breakfast from 9.00am until 12midnight Lunch service timings from 12noon to 5.00pm Dinner service timings from 6.00pm to 12midnight.

For bookings kindly call +971 4 4477 601 or e-mail west14th.oceana@moevenpick.com Visit www.west14th.ae for more information

Recipe

Chocolate Spoonbread SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 500ml heavy cream • 225ml milk • 1 vanilla pod, scraped • ½ tbsp salt • 3 whole eggs • 3 egg yolks • 110g sugar • 225g of 70% dark chocolate, chopped • 50ml caramel sauce or syrup • 500g devil’s food cake or brownies Method 1 Place the milk and cream together in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the vanilla and salt.

2 Whisk the whole eggs and egg yolks together with the sugar, and slowly add in the hot cream while whisking it together.

Pour the mixture over the chopped chocolate, and mix until it melts.

3 Stir in the caramel sauce or syrup, strain the mixture into a container, and set aside to cool down.

4 Place cubes of the cake or brownie into a mould and pour the mixture over.

Refrigerate until cool.

5 Preheat the oven to 170C and bake for 25 mins or until set.

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Index Amwaj Rotana 28 Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa

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Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi 76 Centro Barsha 4 Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club

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Dusit Thani Dubai 36 Grand Millennium Al Wahda Abu Dhabi

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Grand Millennium Dubai 80 Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa

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Hilton Hamra Golf Resort and Spa

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Jumeirah Beach Hotel 84 JW Marriott Marquis Dubai - Positano

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JW Marriott Marquis Dubai - Prime68

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Lafayette Gourmet 16 Media Rotana Dubai 20 Mรถvenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach

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Options by Sanjeev Kapoor 24 Park Hyatt Dubai 52 Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach

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Reform Social and Grill Dubai

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The Meydan Hotel 60 The St. Regis Abu Dhabi 64 The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

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Vida Downtown Dubai 68 West 14th Oceana Beach Club, Palm Jumeirah

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