It’s a big decision to take little ones to a brunch… I mean, let’s be honest… I for one would love nothing better than not having to chase a toddler around…. but having said this Dubai caters for families so well and brunch is no exception! I’ve decided to do a little review of family brunches after we’ve been. As and when we go to a different family brunch I’ll add it to the list. Read more to see the list and short bullet point reviews. HAPPY BRUNCHING!
Child friendly brunches
We decided not to do too many brunches when Mason was younger, 2/2 and a half, as this age is a bit tricky in terms of them needing constant supervision, attention and not to mention the tantrums! As he’s got older he’s more independent, understanding and patient. Even with things like waiting his turn to get his face painted. All these factors really help and it’s only going to get easier as he gets older. Our new arrival will be easy too during the baby stages… hopefully! Ha! So here’s to more brunches!!
Please remember to take note of the date we attended. All prices, facilities and details mentioned are correct at the time we visited. Things may have changed since then so it’s always best to check with the venue before booking!
The Garden Brunch – Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
- Date attended: 22nd February 2019
- Day & Times: Friday 1 – 4pm
- Price: 545aed alcohol package, 365aed soft drinks package. 182.5aed for kids 5-12 years, ages 4 and below are free. Free Nanny entry including their food and soft drinks too! (You will need to take a copy of their resident visa)
- Offers/entertainer etc: Entertainer is available. *Note that this cannot be used with the free Nanny entry deal.
- Location/hotel: Bab Al Shams Desert & Spa resort
- Table service or buffet? Buffet
- Indoors or outdoors? Indoors & Outdoors seating but entertainment is outdoors. (not suitable in the hotter months)
- Kids facilities/entertainment: live band and DJ. Bouncy castle, face paining, Giant garden games, Camel and pony rides, petting farm, desert dunes.
- Kids food: Standard kids food, nuggets, pasta, pizza, chips etc. Not to mention the cakes, cookies and ice cream etc.
- Adult food: Cold starters, mains, BBQ, puddings. All self service buffet.
- Pool or beach access? No. Desert dunes access which the kids love.
- Valet parking? No
- Space/table layout: We sat outdoors, large tables, a little close together but under a large shaded canopy which was great!
- Masons Age & verdict: 2.5 years old. He didn’t eat much as he was too excited with everything going on, especially the bouncy castle! I was pregnant so didn’t drink and me and Jon took it turns to take Mason around the kids entertainment. The food was all buffet self service so we both found that we didn’t eat that much as we had to keep getting up etc. Mason really enjoyed the desert dunes and had a great time running up and charging down! Just brilliant! Makes a nice change from beach resorts!
Bread Street Kitchen – Gordon Ramsay – Atlantis the Palm
- Date attended: 17th May 2019
- Day & Times: Friday 12.30 – 4pm
- Price: 355aed alcohol package, 240aed soft drinks package. 105aed for kids 4-11 years, ages 3 and below are free.
- Offers/entertainer etc: No
- Location/hotel: Atlantis on the Palm.
- Table service or buffet? Hot & Cold starters are buffet style. Mains, Kids food and Desert etc is table service. There are also dessert stations for the kids (and adults if you fancy it!)
- Indoors or outdoors? Both available. Kids entertainment stations are indoors.
- Kids facilities/entertainment: Cookie/donut decorating, craft stations, face painting, balloons, ice cream station, pub garden to run around in, park across from this and beach further on. No soft floor area at the brunch for younger ones although high chairs are available and there is grass in garden for the cooler months.
- Kids food: table service. It’s their usual kids menu, starters mains and pudding. Inc kids favourites like fish & chips, pasta, pizza, burgers etc.
- Adult food: cold starters incudling seafood, breads, salads etc. Hot starters included loaded roast dinner Yorkshires, quiche, chicken wing pops etc. Choice of 3 main courses, table service. And dessert selection boards served to your table too.
- Pool or beach access? Aquarium access after brunch.
- Valet parking? Yes
- Space/table layout: Tables weren’t too close together which I liked, high chairs provided.
- Masons Age & verdict: Just turned 3. He loved it! I was pregnant so didn’t drink and me and Jon took it turns to take Mason around the kids entertainment. The main course and dessert was table service so we both actually ate at the same time whilst Mason sat with an ice-cream.
Bread Street Kitchen brunch at Atlantis on the Palm
Al Bahou Family Brunch – Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate
- Date attended: 10th January 2020
- Day & Times: Friday 1 – 4pm
- Price: Starts from 325aed for soft beverages (more for alcohol), kids under 6 are free!
- Offers/entertainer etc: Entertainer is available.
- Location/hotel: Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate
- Table service or buffet? Buffet
- Indoors or outdoors? Indoors
- Kids facilities/entertainment: live band. Bouncy castle, face paining, Balloon artist, little cinema, crafts, kids room.
- Kids food: Standard kids food, nuggets, pasta, pizza, chips etc. Not to mention the cakes, cookies and ice cream etc.
- Adult food: Cold starters, sushi, mains, Meats, Chinese, indian, roast dinner and amazing desserts. All self service buffet.
- Pool or beach access? No
- Valet parking? Yes
- Space/table layout: Mixture of large and small tables available. Space for strollers etc.
- Mason & Ellis’s Age & verdict: 3.5 years old and 6 months old. Mason ate really well and played brilliantly. Lots to keep him entertained. Perfect for a rare rainy day and when it’s too hot in the summer months to be outside! Ellis just fed and slept. They have high chairs and baby led weaning friendly foods too. Easy and clean changing facilities and high chairs are available.
Happy Brunching!
Can you recommend any family friendly brunches that you think we should try? Or any that you’d like me to review? Leave your suggestions in the ‘leave a reply’ box below. Thanks for reading and happy brunching!!
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