MIDDLE EAST 10 BEST BRUNCHES DESTINATIONS
(a Japanese citrus fruit) pancakes, topped with whipped cream and maple butter. Those plumping for the boozy brunch can wash it all down in style with Japanese bloody marys, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, Asahi beer and sake. COST: Brunch costs £103 with alcohol or £68 with non-alcoholic drinks.
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award-winning brunch, which has a strict over-21s policy. There’s a sumptuous selection of dishes, from Chinese dumplings to massive roast dinners, while fresh seafood is the restaurant’s speciality. With drinks varying from cans of hops to mini bottles of bubbly, the party vibe is heightened by a DJ blaring out classic tunes. COST: £87 including soft drinks and house beverages.
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BEST FOR ADULTS: SAFFRON, ATLANTIS THE PALM, DUBAI Clients looking to let their hair down will love this
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DO Make a
reservation as early as
possible, as the most popular brunch spots fill up quickly with locals, as well as visitors.
DON’T Fill up on the
starters – pacing yourself is key to an all-you- can-eat brunch buffet, or you risk missing out on the decadent desserts.
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BEST FOR BUBBLY: THE CHEDI MUSCAT, OMAN Champagne flows freely at this indulgent Friday brunch.
With a lofty chandelier-lit dining room and live piano music, the sophisticated ambience makes this a plum spot to while away an afternoon. Four show kitchens serve up a tempting mix of Western, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian fare, followed by a huge array of heavenly desserts, all of which can be washed down with limitless bubbly. It’s closed from July to mid-September. COST: £79 including Louis Roederer Champagne, wine and soft drinks
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BEST FOR SPLASHING OUT: IMPERIUM, JUMEIRAH ZABEEL SARAY, DUBAI Dripping with opulence, the
regal setting of this French-themed dining room is ideal for those for whom money is no object. With live musical performances setting the scene, Dubai’s most expensive and exclusive brunch offers flavoursome
ABOVE: Nobu at Atlantis The Palm
gourmet fare prepared using the finest ingredients from around the world. The ultra-wealthy can ramp up the wow- factor by splashing out on the priciest option – the aptly named Royale Brunch – which includes vintage Dom Perignon, beluga caviar and butler service. Travel 2’s Carolina Svensson says: “The oysters, foie gras and
LEFT: Saffron at Atlantis The Palm BELOW: Imperium at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
HOWTO SELL
Turn a weekend break to Dubai into a more
lucrative four or five-night stay
by encouraging clients not
to miss the traditional
Friday brunch. If they fly on a Wednesday or Thursday, they’ll be over any jet lag by the time their all-you-can-eat brunch rolls around.
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