Eid holiday dining out options in the UAE

Eid al fitr marks the culmination of Ramadan. After thirty days of abstinence Muslims celebrate the three-day festival with their family and friends, and to accommodate them, restaurants and hotels across the UAE are offering special Eid packages and discounts.

Here's a list of some of the best places to enjoy your Eid holidays this year.

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai
04-814 5111

With a host of beachside activities and a delectable array of international and traditional Arabic cuisine, Jebel Ali Hotel's Eid Extravaganza also offers a variety of entertainment such as henna painting from just Dh700 per person, including hotel stay.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Sofra Boulevard, Abu Dhabi
02-5098888

Sofra Boulevard's exquisite Eid brunch is amongst the best in the country. A selection of international cuisine and traditional Eid treats can be enjoyed for Dh249 per person including selected beverages. Just remember the timing is from on 1pm to 4pm.

Ramada, Zaafraan, Sharjah
06 5300003

Zaafraan will be rolling out a grand spread to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, with an ‘Oriental buffet with a Mediterranean twist', which will be served up for both lunch and dinner on all three days, priced at Dh85 per person.

Yas Hotel, Origins, Abu Dhabi
02-6560600

With its live cooking stations and a large selection of fresh regional and international cuisine, Origins is the quintessential family Eid brunch. While parents can relish Origins' spectacular array of mouth watering foods children can enjoy Eid themed activities including face painting, balloon binding etc.

The Palace, Ewaan Terrace, Dubai
04-4287806

For Dh255 per person, try a combination of traditional Arabic specialities and Continental cuisine prepared at live cooking stations. Relax in the Arabesque setting of Ewaan between 12.30pm to 4pm, starting from the first day of Eid.

The Address, Dubai Mall, Na3Na3, Dubai
04-4388888

This Eid, visit NA3NA3 for a truly authentic Arabic experience. Recognised as one of the best Arabic speciality restaurants in town, Na3Na3 offers home-style cooking. As you tuck into the spread children can enjoy fun activities such as face-painting. Dh185 per person including soft beverages. 

Banyan Tree, AL Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah
07-2067777

Banyan Tree Al Wadi's special "Eid Mubarak" package, which is valid for stays from August 30th 2011 to September 2nd 2011 includes a host of benefits. With rates starting from Dh3,427+ for one night it may not be the cheapest, but includes complimentary breakfast and lunch for two adults and two children below 12 years, plus, one night complimentary on every three consecutive paying nights.

Atlantis Palm Jumeirah, Kaleidoscope, Dubai
04-426 2626

The special Eid lunch at Kaleidoscope, which is part of the iconic Atlantis hotel offers a remarkable selection of international, Arabic, Indian, Far eastern and Italian delicacies complemented with a Western spread. The special Eid lunch which runs for three days costs Dh175 per person. 

Southern Sun Qamardeen hotel, Esca Restaurant, Dubai
04 428 5888

There will be a full Arabic buffet lunch featuring live cooking stations. Dh245 per person. For dinner, try cold and hot courses, desserts and Eid juices - or select from a superb Italian-inspired a la carte menu. Shisha available. Dh175 per person.

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach, The Talk Restaurant & Lounge, Dubai
04-4498888

Eid Lunch Buffet at Dh165 per person (including buffet and soft drinks). Traditional henna painting is also on the menu as well as kids entertainment activities.

Southern Sun Al Manzil Hotel, Conservatory Restaurant, Dubai
04-4285888

Lunch with full Arabic buffet featuring live cooking stations, Dh245 per person. Dinner is an Arabic set menu with special Eid juices (Dh195 per person), or select from an international a la carte menu.

Bonnington Tower Hotel -Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cavendish restaurant, Dubai
04-3560600

Eid buffet in the Cavendish restaurant with traditional Oud player who will play throughout the evening. Dh145 per person, inclusive of all taxes and charges. There is also a juice and soft drink package available for an additional Dh60 per person. At every table of 10 guests, the 11th dines for free.

Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Afya Eid Brunch, Abu Dhabi
02-5108888

The Afya brunch has a spread of international and Middle Eastern cuisine at Dh150 per person. A selection of free beverages is available all afternoon between 12:30pm to 4pm.