Brazilian days at Fairmont The Palm

Spread the happy Latin atmosphere in Dubai from September 3 to 7 at Brazilian restaurant Frevo at Fairmont the Palm. In celebration of Brazil's Independence Day, Sao Paolo native chef de cuisine, Ferdenando Lima, will be preparing an authentic menu that includes the finest Churrascaria meats.

Frevo guests can also enjoy numerous live cooking stations, and every night of this 5-day celebration, the best dancing couple will win Frevo’s Signature Fruit Carnival - an exclusive culinary experience created on the winners' table and personally served by the restaurant chef. The Brazil Independence Day set menu is available from 7pm to 11:30pm for Dh350 per person and Dh175 for children from 6 years to 12 years. Contact 04 4573457 or e-mail palm.dining@fairmont.com

Eid staycation at Hawthorn Suites

Have a fun-filled Eid staycation at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham at the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex, with affordable room rates and brunch promos for the holiday. Get a deluxe room for Dh900 per night, one-bedroom suite for Dh1,000 per night or a two-bedroom suite for Dh2,000 per night, all inclusive of daily breakfast, and are valid for stays from September 20 to 28.

For Eid brunch, head to Flavours Restaurant and delight in a tempting range of dishes, from the salad and soup counter to the seafood corner. Dh115 per person, including soft drinks. The Eid Al Adha brunch is open from 12:30pm to 4pm. Book for a group of 10 and pay for only eight people. Call 04 3999979 or email info@hsdubai.com

Fun party brunch at The Black Lion

The Black Lion is launching its fun party brunch on September 4. In this contemporary casual setting, guests will be served sharing platters of American favourites including hot and sour chicken wings, shrimp cocktail, blueberry pancakes, rump steak frites and tasty apple pie.

For a blast from the past, the DJ will play crowd-pleasing tunes from classics such as Rocky, Pulp Fiction, Dirty Dancing, Footloose and Jailhouse Rock. So, slap on your favourite movie character outfit and be prepared to enjoy practically the whole day at the gastropub! Dh250 for food, Dh395 including drinks. If you are dressed as a movie character, pay only Dh350 for food plus drinks. On Fridays, brunch is from 12pm to 4pm. Call 04 3592366 or email reservations@theblacklion.ae.

Holiday feast at Ramada Downtown Dubai 

Celebrate Eid with your loved ones at Ramada Downtown Dubai to enjoy easy access to the city’s exciting events for the holiday. Book a one-Bedroom suite with city view for Dh1,399, or book a junior suite with a view of the Burj Khalifa and fountains for Dh1,599.

Top your celebration with a special brunch at Kenza Restaurant, available on the first and second day of Eid Al Adha. Treat your taste buds to an array of Arabic and international cuisine, for Dh130 per person. Ramada Downtown’s in-house guests will enjoy a discounted rate of Dh100 per person, with children aged six to 16 getting 50 off the price. Call 04 3307330, 04 3309472 or email reservations@ramadadowntowndubai.com.

Oktoberfest at Grand Hyatt Dubai

The annual Oktoberfest is back at Grand Hyatt Dubai from October 7 to 24. The annual fest promises everything one can expect: from steins to waiting staff dressed in traditional costumes and from pork knuckle to schnitzel and German hops. Plus expect a new look inside the tent this year. On October 7, the buffet costs Dh190 per person, including soft beverages. On other days, the tent is open from 7pm to 1am on Tuesday and Wednesday and until 2am on Thursday and Friday with a la carte menu. Saturday brunch is from 12:30am to 5pm. The tent is closed on Sunday and Monday. Call 04 3172222, or visit www.dubai.grand.hyatt.com