12 must-try spots for the perfect Easter roast this weekend
The arrival of Easter inevitably also means an onslaught of family time, celebration and being roped into hunting for tiny chocolate eggs.
The holiday is also prime time to enjoy a big plate of comforting goodness, and that's where a roast dinner (with all the trimmings) comes in.
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We've rounded up 12 spots in Dubai that are serving a cracking roast dinner this Easter weekend, delivered with a sprinkle of seasonal extras such as egg hunts, face painting, live music and competitions.
Now the only hard decision left to make is chicken or lamb?
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Bread Street Kitchen
What better way to celebrate Easter Sunday than enjoying a quintessential British roast with Gordon Ramsay's usual touch of flair?
As well as delicious food, kids can enjoy fun Easter activities featuring the Easter Bunny mascot and arts and crafts. The playground area will ensure the kids are taken care of and the parents can relax and enjoy this family moment.
Dhs275 (adults) Dhs110 (kids). Sun Apr 20 noon-5pm. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah atlantis.com (04 426 2626).
Bull & Bear
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The restaurant is serving up a refined Easter roast featuring dry-aged beef striploin, sage and onion stuffed maize-fed chicken, and 24-hour slow-cooked lamb with Baharat spices.
If lamb isn't your thing, you can also opt for the same dish with beef, chicken or a veggie option. Ending with sticky toffee pudding or a fruity Easter special, you can tuck in while admiring the Burj Khalifa views.
From Dhs275. Sun Apr 20, 1pm-4pm. Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, bullandbeardifc.com (04 515 9888).
Bussola, Jumeirah Golf Estates
For a stylish three-course Italian Easter menu this Sunday, head to Bussola at Jumeirah Golf Estates who are offering a elegant lunch option.
Set on the picturesque terrace with views over the golf course, guests can enjoy indulgent dishes including roast lamb with herb crust and roasted carrots, or tagliolini with duck ragout.
Dhs225. Sun Apr 20, 12pm-4pm Clubhouse Golf & Country Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates, jgebookings@bussola.ae (04 586 7760).
Goose Island
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The usual JBR Sunday roast is getting an Easter twist, so expect live carving stations, all the trimmings, fluffy Yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy.
Dhs175. Sun Apr 20, from noon. FIVE LUXE JBR, fivehotelsandresorts.com (04 455 9989).
Kitchen6
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Offering a special Easter lunch, Kitchen6 at JW Marriott Marquis will be serving up a classic roast with all the trimmings, as well as live cooking stations with dishes from around the world.
Running activities for the little ones and offering free-flowing drinks for the grown-ups, you're in for a top-notch afternoon.
Dhs245 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages). Sun Apr 20, noon-3pm. JW Marriott Marquis, marriott.com (04 414 3000).
McCafferty's
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For a proper Irish Easter celebration with delicious food, live music, and family fun, be sure to head to McCafferty's.
For just Dhs119, you can enjoy a hearty roast dinner (choose between lamb, turkey, chicken or beef) with all the trimmings, plus a homemade soup and delicious dessert. As well as a spectacular roast, there's also a mega Easter Egg happening at 3pm.
Dhs119 per person, free (kids under 7). Sun noon-8pm. Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle (055 784 9220); Wafi (058 507 3623); Al Furjan (04 422 1491).
McGettigan's, JLT
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McGettigan's JLT is putting on a seasonal celebration packed with great food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of fun. Enjoy a traditional roast with all the trimmings—choose from lamb, beef, pork, or chicken—for just Dhs139. Dining with friends? You can opt for a sharing roast for four at Dhs499.
Each roast comes with a complimentary mixed drink to enjoy as the good vibes roll in. The afternoon will be packed with entertainment, including live music from 2PM and an Easter treasure hunt with exciting prizes.
Dhs139. Sun Apr 20 noon-10pm. Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster J, JLT (04 356 0470); Souk Madinat Jumeirah (04 447 0219); DWTC, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 262 0407).
The Croft
Hop into the Easter spirit with a cracking celebration at The Croft, Dubai's favourite British eatery at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites.
As well as a brunch serving a special edition of Sunday roast, little ones can enjoy an exciting egg hunt, get creative with face painting, and even get a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
Dh150 (food only) Dhs245 (three courses and three hours of unlimited drinks) Sun Apr 20, 12:30pm onwards. Marriott Dubai Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai Marina (04 319 4000)
The Duck Hook
British gastropub, The Duck Hook's roast options include roast beef, which comes with a prime rib of beef, Yorkshire puddings, horseradish sauce and beef gravy, or a whole roast baby chicken with sage and onion stuffing balls, veal sausages wrapped in veal bacon, cranberry sauce and chicken gravy. You can also opt for the slow-roasted lamb rump with mint sauce and lamb gravy.
All the roasts come with all the trimmings you could hope for – roast potatoes, roast parsnips, buttered carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Large appetite? Go for the roast with the most, which is beef, chicken and sausages. One of the best roast dinners in Dubai, with some cracking golf course views.
Dhs145 (chicken or veggie), Dhs135 (beef), Dhs170 (roast with the most). Daily noon-10.30pm. Dubai Hills Golf Club (800 666 353).
The Stables
This Easter Sunday, The Stables will be serving up a delicious roast complemented by a choice of comforting starters, indulgent desserts, and free-flowing drinks.
Not only do kids go free, but there is also Easter egg hunts, a bouncy castle, live music and exciting competitions to get involved with.
Dhs199 (adults), kids go free. Sun Apr 20, 1pm – 5pm.The Stables, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 342 5571).
The Restaurant, Address Downtown
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The Easter brunch will be serving up a traditional roast dinner as well as fresh spring salads and a stunning themed dessert or two.
Paired with free-flowing drinks, you're in for a tasty afternoon.
Dhs295 (soft), Dhs445 (house), Dhs145 (kids aged 6-11). Sun Apr 20, 1pm-4pm. Address Downtown, Downtown Dubai (04 436 8888).
Topgolf
Enjoy a proper Sunday Roast of succulent Wagyu Rump with fiery horseradish, slow-braised Lamb Shank with a drizzle of mint sauce, or a hearty carrot, mushroom and courgette nut roast with rich vegetable gravy.
Little ones can enter the egg hunt and if you book in a group iof four adults, you'll even get a free hour of Topgolf game play too.
From Dhs125. Sun Apr 20, 2pm-5pm. Emirates Golf Club, topgolfdubai.ae
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