UAE National Day 2021: These spots are serving free treats

It’s all about treats this long weekend. From dessert deals to free meals for the kids – there’s a lot of easy-on-the-wallet stuff to consider. Here’s a look and where you can get cost-less delicacies

The Expo 2020 Dubai offer: We don’t really need a reason to flock to the Expo – with its grand pavilions, super shows and activities for the whole family – but they are giving us some anyway. There’s a new dining offer whereby families get a free kid’s meal with an adult’s at some outlets. Where you ask? The list of outlets includes Veg’d, Farrago Express, XSYT and Mudra in the Sustainability Pavilion; Alif Café by farm2table and Farrago in the Mobility Pavilion; Gastro Roots of Hungary in the Hungary Pavilion; Canvas by Coffee Culture in the Opportunity Pavilion; and Garden on 1 – Sports Bar, Kojaki, Baron, The National, Scarpetta, Adrift Burger Bar, Kutir, Long Chim, Bread Ahead Bakery & School, Café Milano, Alkebulan the African Dining Hall, and Rising Flavours.

Pickl: Sandwiches are so much tastier when they are a cool dessert. Get yourself a free ice cream sando (pictured) when you eat at this restaurant this Thursday. Those who dine-in will get the free treat and can pick from the following options: vanilla and salted caramel, double chocolate and strawberry cheesecake.

Italian restaurant Marea in Dubai International Financial Centre is serving diners up a treat this Thursday as well. In celebration of UAE’s National Day, the Michelin-star eatery has crafted a chocolate almond tart, which will be complimentary for all who eat lunch or dinner there. The dessert is made of rich caramelised hazelnut filling and comes with white chocolate creameux.

A traditionally Arabic meal at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm: On December 2 and 3, you can feast on mouthwatering ouzi, succulent servings of lamb, and end your meal with a stopover at the dessert station. DETAILS: The Arabic buffet-style lunch costs Dh250 (Adult); Dh125 (child). Kids under six years of age eat free. Timing: 12pm-3pm at Cordelia.

Mondoux’s got cake: To celebrate the special moment, this restaurant is baking a special cake that’s in the shape of the number 50. Each patron gets a slice. If that’s not really your thing, you can opt for a freshly baked macaron, beautifully representing the colours of the UAE flag and available in chocolate, coconut, pistachio and strawberry flavours.

Check out Famous Dave’s at Dubai Festival City, where you get a free dessert with any order of premium steak or the famous steak, buy one get one free on the Monster Burger, and one complimentary round of house beverages upon ordering any feast until December 3.