Brunchers are going to love this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for a whole other reason!
Besides all the after-race gigs and parties taking place across the capital, there are also plenty of brunches you can hit up over race weekend. So, if you’re clueless about where to start, here are all the monster feasts to look forward to:
Amerigos
Everybody’s favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, Amerigos is hosting three race edition brunches starting from Thursday, November 28 to Saturday, November 30. Fans of Mexican cuisine will not want to miss this four-hour fiesta that’ll also feature a Latin band ready to keep you swinging all throughout the day. The Marcadito night brunch on Thursday starts at 7pm while the poolside Acapulco weekend brunch on Friday and Saturday begins at 12pm. Packages start from AED 110 per head.
Location: Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island | Contact info: 02-656 2000
Casa de Cuba
Candypants–everybody’s favorite party brand–will be kicking off a series of events from Thursday, November 28 to celebrate one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest weekends ever. Brunchers can make a beeline for Casa de Cuba that’ll host a massive feast from Thursday, November 28 to Sunday, December 1 with four hours of unlimited food and select drinks–Thursday’s brunch goes on from 8pm-11pm and is priced at AED 499 while on other days, brunch takes place from 1pm-4pm for AED 699. If you’re familiar with previous Candypants brunches, you’ll know exactly why we’re excited about this one!
Location: Yas Marina, Yas Island | Contact info: 056-742 7435
Filini Garden
Fancy a ‘Fast & Fabulous’ brunch? Head to Filini Garden at Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday, November 28 from 8pm onwards. Indulge in authentic Italian flavors while enjoying live entertainment at the gorgeous spot. Packages for the evening brunch start from AED 225. Or simply drop by on Friday afternoon for The Garden Brunch on November 29. Oh, and did we mention that there’ll also be a saxophonist?! You can carry on partying at Fresco Fridays from 4pm to 8pm. Brunch package will set you back AED 200 while after brunch is priced at AED 150.
Location: Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Yas Island Hotel | Contact info: 02-656 2000
Mr. Miyagi’s
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Looking for a pho-nomenal time at the races this year? Make a beeline for Mr. Miyagi’s Wok & Roll Brunch that’s taking place from Thursday, November 28 to Sunday, December 1. Enjoy three hours of unlimited drinking and five epic courses for only AED 499 from 1pm to 4pm. This is one brunch that’ll have everything from karaoke to a special performance by Dubai’s biggest boy band, N-Shyrnc. Thursday’s brunch starts at 8pm and will set you back AED 399.
Location: Yas Marina, Yas Island | Contact info: 02-565 1150
Secret Brunch
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Love a good party brunch? Dubai’s Secret Parties will be hosting a four-hour feast at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1. Enjoy unlimited food and drinks as the hottest local DJs spin all your favorite party anthems from 1pm to 5pm. What's more, your brunch package on Friday and Saturday will also include track view and tickets to the concert after party. Woohoo! Packages start from AED 1,500 per head.
Location: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island | Contact info: www.secret-parties.com
Stars ’n' Bars
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Forget brunch, it’s time to get funch’ed at Yas Marina hotspot, Stars ’n’ Bars on Friday, November 29. This fun-tastic Friday feast has all the makings of an epic brunch during race weekend. Indulge in unlimited beverages and bites from 12pm to 4pm while partying up a storm with DJ Cliff Townley. There’ll also be a whole lot of games being hosted by Sugie Reaves–winner takes all! Packages start from AED 499.
Location: Yas Marina, Yas Island | Contact info: 02-565 0101
Ramusake
For those who simply can’t get enough of Japanese food, Ramusake will be hosting a five-day pop-up starting from Wednesday, November 27 to Sunday, December 1. Dig into delicious grub at W Abu Dhabi while enjoying enviable views of the Yas Marina Circuit. There’ll also be a host of international DJs and performers at the pop-up, so you can look forward to having an epic time with the mates. Packages start from AED 800 but if you want to go all out, you can choose the higher packages for AED 1,500.
Location: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island | Contact info: 04-559 5300
Roberto’s Club
Can’t resist traditional Italian food? Indulge in all your favorite classic dishes at Roberto’s Club on Friday, November 29. The Roberto’s Brunch will be starting from 12pm and if you’re a fan of the classy eatery, you know you wouldn’t want to this one. Planning to drop by a little later? You can enjoy the beautiful sounds of the live band Mozaik at La Notte Libre from 10pm onwards. Sounds like our kind of weekend!
Location: Rosewood Hotel, Al Maryah Island | Contact info: 02-627 9009
Yas Beach
If you’re looking to make the most of the cooler weather, head straight to Yas Beach on Saturday, November 30 from 1pm to 8pm. There’s a special edition of the award-winning Sundown Brunch taking place with some of the hottest homegrown talents behind the decks including Devon Kosoko, Skinny Loop and DJ Kaboo. Party it up on the sand as DJ Scottie B also takes to the decks, spinning all your favorite tracks until sunset. Sundown Brunch is being organized by party spot Seven Sisters Dubai and Luv Events DXB. Packages start from AED 400 per head.
Location: Yas Beach, Yas Island | Contact info: 052-699 9957
**Pictures courtesy of respective FB page**
Besides all the after-race gigs and parties taking place across the capital, there are also plenty of brunches you can hit up over race weekend. So, if you’re clueless about where to start, here are all the monster feasts to look forward to:
Amerigos
Everybody’s favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, Amerigos is hosting three race edition brunches starting from Thursday, November 28 to Saturday, November 30. Fans of Mexican cuisine will not want to miss this four-hour fiesta that’ll also feature a Latin band ready to keep you swinging all throughout the day. The Marcadito night brunch on Thursday starts at 7pm while the poolside Acapulco weekend brunch on Friday and Saturday begins at 12pm. Packages start from AED 110 per head.
Location: Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island | Contact info: 02-656 2000
Casa de Cuba
Candypants–everybody’s favorite party brand–will be kicking off a series of events from Thursday, November 28 to celebrate one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest weekends ever. Brunchers can make a beeline for Casa de Cuba that’ll host a massive feast from Thursday, November 28 to Sunday, December 1 with four hours of unlimited food and select drinks–Thursday’s brunch goes on from 8pm-11pm and is priced at AED 499 while on other days, brunch takes place from 1pm-4pm for AED 699. If you’re familiar with previous Candypants brunches, you’ll know exactly why we’re excited about this one!
Location: Yas Marina, Yas Island | Contact info: 056-742 7435
Filini Garden
Fancy a ‘Fast & Fabulous’ brunch? Head to Filini Garden at Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday, November 28 from 8pm onwards. Indulge in authentic Italian flavors while enjoying live entertainment at the gorgeous spot. Packages for the evening brunch start from AED 225. Or simply drop by on Friday afternoon for The Garden Brunch on November 29. Oh, and did we mention that there’ll also be a saxophonist?! You can carry on partying at Fresco Fridays from 4pm to 8pm. Brunch package will set you back AED 200 while after brunch is priced at AED 150.
Location: Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Yas Island Hotel | Contact info: 02-656 2000
Mr. Miyagi’s
Looking for a pho-nomenal time at the races this year? Make a beeline for Mr. Miyagi’s Wok & Roll Brunch that’s taking place from Thursday, November 28 to Sunday, December 1. Enjoy three hours of unlimited drinking and five epic courses for only AED 499 from 1pm to 4pm. This is one brunch that’ll have everything from karaoke to a special performance by Dubai’s biggest boy band, N-Shyrnc. Thursday’s brunch starts at 8pm and will set you back AED 399.
Location: Yas Marina, Yas Island | Contact info: 02-565 1150
Secret Brunch
Love a good party brunch? Dubai’s Secret Parties will be hosting a four-hour feast at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1. Enjoy unlimited food and drinks as the hottest local DJs spin all your favorite party anthems from 1pm to 5pm. What's more, your brunch package on Friday and Saturday will also include track view and tickets to the concert after party. Woohoo! Packages start from AED 1,500 per head.
Location: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island | Contact info: www.secret-parties.com
Stars ’n' Bars
Forget brunch, it’s time to get funch’ed at Yas Marina hotspot, Stars ’n’ Bars on Friday, November 29. This fun-tastic Friday feast has all the makings of an epic brunch during race weekend. Indulge in unlimited beverages and bites from 12pm to 4pm while partying up a storm with DJ Cliff Townley. There’ll also be a whole lot of games being hosted by Sugie Reaves–winner takes all! Packages start from AED 499.
Location: Yas Marina, Yas Island | Contact info: 02-565 0101
Ramusake
For those who simply can’t get enough of Japanese food, Ramusake will be hosting a five-day pop-up starting from Wednesday, November 27 to Sunday, December 1. Dig into delicious grub at W Abu Dhabi while enjoying enviable views of the Yas Marina Circuit. There’ll also be a host of international DJs and performers at the pop-up, so you can look forward to having an epic time with the mates. Packages start from AED 800 but if you want to go all out, you can choose the higher packages for AED 1,500.
Location: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island | Contact info: 04-559 5300
Roberto’s Club
Can’t resist traditional Italian food? Indulge in all your favorite classic dishes at Roberto’s Club on Friday, November 29. The Roberto’s Brunch will be starting from 12pm and if you’re a fan of the classy eatery, you know you wouldn’t want to this one. Planning to drop by a little later? You can enjoy the beautiful sounds of the live band Mozaik at La Notte Libre from 10pm onwards. Sounds like our kind of weekend!
Location: Rosewood Hotel, Al Maryah Island | Contact info: 02-627 9009
Yas Beach
If you’re looking to make the most of the cooler weather, head straight to Yas Beach on Saturday, November 30 from 1pm to 8pm. There’s a special edition of the award-winning Sundown Brunch taking place with some of the hottest homegrown talents behind the decks including Devon Kosoko, Skinny Loop and DJ Kaboo. Party it up on the sand as DJ Scottie B also takes to the decks, spinning all your favorite tracks until sunset. Sundown Brunch is being organized by party spot Seven Sisters Dubai and Luv Events DXB. Packages start from AED 400 per head.
Location: Yas Beach, Yas Island | Contact info: 052-699 9957
**Pictures courtesy of respective FB page**
Article published: 24th November, 2019