Lip-smacking Brunches To Shopping Deals: Here Are 6 Ways To Celebrate An Egg-Citing Easter In The UAE

As Easter approaches, the UAE transforms into a vibrant hub of festivities and celebrations. From extravagant brunches to exciting shopping deals, the UAE offers a plethora of activities for residents and visitors alike to revel in the joyous spirit of the season. With its unique blend of cultures and traditions, Easter in the UAE is a truly egg-citing affair. Whether you're seeking gourmet delights, family-friendly entertainment, or simply looking to soak in the festive atmosphere, here are six delightful ways to celebrate Easter in the UAE.

1. The Stables, Dubai

Hop on down to The Stables, your favourite British Gastropub for an egg-citing Easter celebration on Sunday March 31, 2024, from 12pm to 5pm. Located right behind the heart of Sheikh Zayed Road, The Stables promises a day jam-packed with fun, food, and festivities for the whole fam

Easter Sunday at The Stables is all about good vibes and great eats. It is dishing out a free Traditional British Sunday Roast for all the kiddos (aged up to 12 years) . And guess what? There's more! Kids can channel their inner detectives and join our egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt. Every little explorer gets a surprise at the end - a complimentary Chocolate Easter Egg to sweeten the deal!

But wait, there's a special treat for the grown-ups too! When you grab yourself a hearty adult Roast, your kiddo gets their Roast on the house. Double the yum, double the fun!

The Sunday Roast menu includes an array of meat options, from beef to chicken to lamb and even vegetables, and all is served with pickled red cabbage, duck fat roast potatoes, kick well cauliflower cheese, york puddings, honey roast root vegetables , your choice of house gravy, and dessert of the day. The price starts at Dh110 for adults and Dh65 for kids. Kids eat for free on Easter. The Sunday Roast also comes with a Happy Hour and a screening of live English Premier League (EPL) matches.

Nestled in the heart of Dubai, The Stables Bar & Restaurant is your go-to spot for all things fun and British! From karaoke showdowns to epic pub quizzes, live tunes, and sports galore, we've got the goods to keep the good times rolling! So, round up your crew and make your way to The Stables this Easter Sunday for a crackin' good time!

Deets

What: Easter Sunday Extravaganza
When: Sunday, March 31st, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: The Stables Bar & Restaurant, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

2. Eggstravagant Easter Brunch At Address Sky Views

Add an extra slice of joy to your Easter festivities by enjoying a lavish brunch spread at The Restaurant, prepared by the venue’s talented chefs and specially curated to tantalise the taste buds. Diners can relish in an incredible feast featuring a BBQ station boasting succulent whole ribeye options, a pasta and risotto live station, exquisite salmon, roasted lamb leg, and delicious home-made Neapolitan pizza.

While delighting in the mouthwatering cuisine and taking in the incredible views of the cityscape, let the enchanting Easter music elevate your day further, adding a harmonious touch to the ambience. The young and young at heart can also participate in an array of exciting activities, including a thrilling egg hunt, creative face painting, craft workshops, and a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny mascot, who will be giving out plenty of treats to make the day even more special.

Deets

When: Sunday March 31st from 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Offer: Easter brunch buffet inclusive of family pool access and live entertainment
Price: Dh395 per person for Soft Beverages Package, Dh495 per person for House Beverages Package, Dh695 per person for Premium Beverages Package
Kids Price: 0 to 4 years old dine complimentary; 4 to 12 years old receive a 50% discount

3. Voco Dubai The Palm's Maison Mathis

This Easter, voco Dubai The Palm's Maison Mathis is set to redefine the brunch scene with an extraordinary celebration designed for families and friends. On the 31st of March, from 1pm to 4pm, guests are invited to indulge in a spectacular brunch event that promises an unforgettable blend of delicious dining, entertainment, and festive joy.

At the heart of our Easter celebration is a live duo band, providing a captivating soundtrack to an afternoon of relaxation and celebration. In a special highlight for families, the Easter bunny mascot will be on hand, delighting children with goodie bags filled with festive treats, ensuring smiles and excitement among the youngest guests.

Guests can expect an extraordinary BBQ and buffet spread that promises to be a journey of flavours for every taste. From succulent grills to an array of international delicacies, Maison Mathis is set to dazzle diners with a variety of dishes that cater to all tastes.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, a range of activities including face painting and balloon bending will be available, offering fun and creative experiences for all ages. Designed to complement the lively ambiance and provide a colourful backdrop to the event, the array of activities makes it an ideal spot for families with children of all ages.

For an afternoon filled with laughter, love, and gastronomic delights, this Easter brunch event is poised to become a highlight of the season's social calendar.

Deets

What: Easter Brunch at Maison Mathis, Voco Dubai The Palm
When: 31st March 2024, from 1pm to 4pm
Where: Maison Mathis, voco Dubai The Palm, Dubai
Prices: soft - AED 250, house - AED 350, superior - AED 450, children between 6-12 - AED 100

4. Indulge In Luxury Treats From Marks & Spencer

Celebrate Easter 2024 with an eggs-travaganza of chocolate treats from Marks & Spencer, part of the Al-Futtaim Group. Discover the new launches perfect for treating loved ones or sharing with family and friends – from loveable chocolate characters to keepsake tins filled with delicious, sweet bites.

Meet the 2024 Easter hero characters. Perfect for the whole family, Curly the Puppy and Dougal the Puppy lead the way for the pet lovers, joined by the sweetest duo Nibbles the Bunny and Chipper the Chick. While The Chocbot chocolate robot is perfect for tech enthusiasts.

For those who love to indulge in classic chocolate eggs over Easter, M&S introduces the new loaded Caramel Crunch Egg studded with caramel and shortcake pieces and the Totally Utterly Nutterly, packed with salted and caramelised peanut pieces.

Discover the premium Collection Swiss Mini Eggs designed to impress someone extra special – handcrafted with the finest Belgian chocolate and exquisitely designed. Spoil family and friends with delicious treats for sharing. Give them the gift of scrumptious, sweet treats across novelty animal themed chocolate lollies to mini speckled eggs, and luxury chocolate bars.

Fans of hot cross buns have a variety to choose from at M&S, including the Extremely Chocolatey Hot Cross Buns, Apple Hot Cross Buns, Blueberry Hot Cross Buns and even the Vegan Fruited Hot Cross Buns – all perfect for sharing. For something extra indulgent, look no further than the Giant Whippy Dippy Bar – whopping milk chocolate bar filled with soft, creamy mallow and an orange flavoured sauce.

5. Pamper Yourself With Lush's Easter Collection

The fresh, handmade cosmetics company has announced the return of its much-loved Easter collection, packed with an array of delights to refresh just in time for Spring. The collection is filled with vivid creations, from shimmering golden eggs and a citrus-scented Alien Bunny to colourful carrots – turning bathtime into playtime.

Available in-store and online, the range features fan-favourites from previous years, such as the Follow the White Rabbit Bath Bomb, Rock Star Rabbit Soap, and Golden Egg Shower Gel, all handmade in the UK using ethically sourced ingredients. 2024 also brings exciting newcomers, including the Alien Bunny Bath Bomb, Eggs on Legs Bath Bomb and the Easter Turtle Shower Jelly.

Follow the White Rabbit Bath Bomb (Dh40)

The bunny is back by popular demand, and still making rainbows! This bath bomb brings bath art with hues of pink, yellow and orange along with popping candy for an added bounce. Inspired by the timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland, this bath bomb features a mysterious scent of dark blackcurrant with refreshing bergamot and Sicilian lemon oils.

Golden Egg Bath Bomb (Dh50)

This caramel and syrupy bath bomb melt has notes of buttery toffee and warm vanilla. The fair-trade organic cocoa butter in this two-in-one bath bomb and moisturising melt is sourced from Sierra Leone from farmers who use agroforestry to help prevent deforestation.

Alien Bunny Bath Bomb (Dh50)

Grapefruit Oil gives this bath bomb a joyful and uplifting scent, while the Sicilian Lemon Oil leaves skin looking brighter and you feeling refreshed. You might even find something in your water, waiting for abduction!

Eggs on Legs Bath Bomb (Dh85)

This fruity, blackcurrant scent softens your bath water to leave your skin feeling soothed and conditioned.

Cheep Cheep Bath Bomb (Dh32)

This sweet and fruity scented bath bomb softens water and slowly fizzes, allowing you to enjoy the ASMR experience for a bit longer.

Bunny Moon Bath Bomb (Dh60)

The coconut milk powder in this bath bomb makes for a sleepy, relaxing milky bath that leaves skin feeling moisturised and smelling deliciously like vanilla and maple syrup.

Baby Rainbow Carrot Bubble Bars

The Easter bunny wants to paint your bubbles all the colours of the rainbow! Have fun custom-making your bath water by mixing the colours together!

Hot Cross Bunny Bubble Bar (Dh50)

This warm, sweet, spicy and zingy scent brings to mind gingerbread cookies. Thanks to the Ginger oil and Bergamot oil this fragrance has a citrusy top, with a strong spicy middle created by Clove Bud oil and Cinnamon.

Rainbows & Waterfalls Soap (Dh50)

This colourful soap softens, soothes and conditions the skin while also being rich in vitamins that help brighten the skin.

Rockstar Rabbit Soap (Dh50)

Fan-favourite, our nostalgic sweet pink candy, vanilla-scented soap is back! Made with cocoa butter, coconut and castor oil soap base, this lathery friend is sure to rock your world!

Faerie Realm Soap (Dh50)

This soap contains fair trade olive oil sourced from four birdlife partners across Europe and the Middle East. Its lightweight moisture allows for glowing skin.

Golden Egg Shower Gel (From Dh75) Vegan Lushies can now enjoy the fragrance of Honey I Washed The Kids in the shower without the honey! This 2023 Easter best-seller hydrates and tones the skin.

Easter Turtle Shower Jelly (Dh95)

An Easter turtle? Why not? This jelly is packed with three types of seaweed to hydrate and soften the skin.

Sticky Dates Sugar Scrub (Dh75)

Golden caster sugar gently exfoliates the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth while argan oil soothes, conditions and restores hydration in the skin.

Sticky Dates Body Lotion (From Dh90)

This body lotion contains sunflower oil, which is high in Vitamin E, leaving the skin hydrated, bright and smooth. The Sticky Dates Body Lotion also includes organic illipe butter, which is rich, moisturising and protective.

Bunny Sheet Mask (Dh50)

Get bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with this illuminating blend of pineapple juice and pomegranate syrup for dull skin.

Carrot Stick Lip Balm (Dh50)

The blend of ingredients in this lip oil feels decadent and luxurious but is still ideal for use at any time of the day. Any time you feel like you need a bit of luxury, reach for this and smooth it across your lips for an instant lift.

Let’s Be Eggcellent Gift Set (Dh90)

Take this fruity duo on a bathtime adventure—great for an uplifting springtime bath! The packaging for this gift is made from 100% recycled materials.

6. Brunch At Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Get ready for a memorable celebration at Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s Easter Brunch in partnership with Nyetimber on Sunday 31st March. Set amidst the stunning backdrop of Al Maryah Island’s waterfront, Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s al fresco, sharing-style brunch takes place on the vibrant Hidden Bar terrace, offering panoramic views from both indoors and outdoors as you toast to cherished traditions and the joy of the season. Guests can also enjoy exclusive pool access and will be entered into a lucky draw for a chance to win a Nytimber tasting session at La Cava.

The brunch begins with an enticing array of canapes from Brioche with brie and plum jam to flavours of Smoked Salmon atop fluffy blinis with crème fraîche. For starters, savour the freshness of Dibba Bay Oysters paired with mignonette sauce or indulge in a Charcuterie Platter boasting artisanal cheese and cold cuts.

A classic Easter favourite, tempt your tastebuds with succulent roasted lamb with yoghurt and harissa marinade or the rich flavours of 12-hour smoked brisket. Seafood lovers can delight in Pan-Seared Salmon with fennel confit and chive vinaigrette, while those craving comfort food can enjoy Baked Cannelloni with porcini mushroom and parmesan fondue. The perfect bite-sized treats, conclude the brunch experience with a selection of Petit Four including Pineapple Carpaccio with a yoghurt mousse and traditional Easter Colomba Pasquale.

The fun doesn’t stop there, as Rosewood Abu Dhabi invites guests for an Easter Mixology experience presented by the Hidden Bar team. Esteemed Head of Mixology Winn Oo and the award winning Best Bartender, Khun Moe will craft six tantalising cocktails, each with their own distinctive flavours.

For bookings, please contact Rosewood Abu Dhabi at [email protected] or call +971 (0)2 813 5550.

Deets

Price: Dh355 per person (without alcohol)
Date: Sunday 31st March 2024
Time: 12pm - 4pm