Partner Content: From beachfront brunches to Spanish soirees, these new Abu Dhabi brunches are pure weekend goals.

As icons of Abu Dhabi’s hospitality scene, look no further than these brunch experiences to kick-start the New Year in style.

BBQ Night at B-Lounge

The BBQ feast at B-Lounge inside Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort offers a selection of tender meats, spicy corn on the cob, and your favourite BBQ dishes cooked live on blazing grills in an Arabic-inspired setting. Guests will be met with food carts featuring an assortment of cold and hot mezze, salads, freshly cooked kebabs, steaks and seafood. Those with a sweet tooth should save room for desserts, which feature plenty of Arabic delights. Enjoy the relaxed alfresco setting amongst the breezy beach cabanas, and palm trees whilst a live DJ sets the tone for the weekend. Fridays, from 7pm to 11pm. AED 169 (soft beverages) and AED 265 (house beverages)

GO: Visit marriott.com or call 02 697 0364 for reservations or more information.

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Friday Night Brunch at Mykonos

As the sun sets over the city, Mykonos Restaurant at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi invites you to enjoy a seaside night brunch. Enjoy an immaculate outdoor buffet featuring numerous food stalls offering fresh bread, salads, cold cuts, and chilled seafood as starters. Tuck into freshly prepared sushi, an assortment of main dishes, or savour beef, lamb and fish cooked to your liking on the live grill. Desserts include made-to-order churros, whilst entertainment comes from a live DJ. Fridays, from 7pm to 11pm. AED 199 (soft beverages) and AED 299 (house beverages).

GO: Visit marriott.com or call 050 785 2320 for reservations or more information.

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The Brunch at West Bay

The FACT Award-winning West Bay at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi on the Corniche has undergone a complete brunch makeover in preparation for the year ahead. Brunch-goers can enjoy numerous live cooking stations featuring cuisines from around the world. The diverse food corners include Japanese sushi prepared live, Mexican quesadillas with chargrilled corn and Spanish paella displayed amidst flickering flames. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor grill station with choices of meat and fish or indulge in the delectable desserts, including freshly made rolled ice cream. Live entertainment adds to the tropical atmosphere. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 249 (soft beverages), AED 379 (house beverages with pool and beach access) and AED 479 (house beverages and Champagne with pool and beach access). A 20% discount will be offered on the brunch until 25 February 2023.

GO: Visit radissonbluhotels.com or call 02 692 4375 for reservations or more information.

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Greek Seafood Brunch at Mykonos

Mykonos Restaurant at Le Méridien Abu Dhabi offers a true taste of Greece with its seafood-focused menu and stunning beachfront location. During the Greek Seafood Brunch, guests begin with a refreshing welcome drink and a sharing platter of assorted starters, before being invited to indulge in an extensive buffet featuring more than ten seafood stations including freshly shucked oysters, ceviche, made-to-order tartare, salt-baked salmon, and a fisherman’s boat displaying a large selection of fish. Desserts take over an entire bar counter with crepes prepared to order. For a perfect Greek experience, guests can enjoy music from Mykonos’ resident DJ. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 249 (soft beverages) and AED 299 (house beverages).

GO: Visit marriott.com or call 050 785 2320 for reservations or more information.

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Saturday Spanish Brunch at B-Lounge

The newly launched Sevillana Saturday Spanish Brunch at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort’s B-Lounge offers a savoury and soulful dining experience. The brunch features an array of Spanish-influenced food counters, including a salad corner with varying sauces, authentic tapas, gazpacho, croquettes and paella prepared live. As one of the most recognisable dishes in Spanish cuisine, B-Lounge’s paella provides an authentic taste of Spain with its alluring mix of rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables. Saturdays, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. AED 185 (soft beverages) and AED 285 (house beverages).

GO: Visit marriott.com or call 02 697 0364 for reservations or more information.

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Saturday Mexican Brunch at Paco’s

Head to Paco’s Saturday Mexican Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort in Al Ain for a weekend brunch with a Mexican twist. Expect a festive atmosphere with live music and delicious Mexican fare. The brunch menu features an authentic selection of Mexican dishes, including Mexican salads, nachos, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, grilled sausages, enchiladas and guacamole. To end the brunch on a sweet note, Paco’s chef will serve a signature dessert. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 99 (soft beverages), AED 199 (house beverages) and an additional AED 50 for pool access.

GO: Visit radissonbluhotels.com or call 050 663 6498 for reservations or more information.

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Abu Dhabi National Hotels are pulling out all the stops to provide Abu Dhabi diners with memorable brunch experiences for the whole family.