Brunch is back: 10 things to do in Dubai, Abu Dhabi this week

Try a breakfast meet-up at Verdura for a healthy treat. This November, the eatery is all about raising awareness about men’s health – and is serving up a ‘Friendly Movember French Breakfast’. The spread comes with freshly baked croissants served with jams, chocolate spread, butter, fluffy omelette and bologna, with orange or coffee (choice between the two). Located at Persia court in the Ibn Battuta Mall; Dh45 per person.

Go for the food, stay for the Instagrammable backgrounds at the fully licensed vegan and vegetarian restaurant Epiitome. When and Where: Every Tuesday, from 10pm onwards at Epitome Aloft Creek, Level 4 .

Billionaire Dubai in Downtown Dubai offers some mid-week fun thanks to a new Early Dinner Show every Wednesday, in addition to the usual late show. There’s a set menu on the cards and adelicious line of international entertainers. When and Where: From November 10, every Wednesday from 7pm–9pm. Cost: Dh450.

Bubbalicious Brunch at The Westin is making a comeback with live entertainment, delectable food and so much more. When and Where: Every Friday, from 1pm-4pm, at Mina’s Kitchen, Baba and Sui Mui at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. Cost: starts at Dh450.

Try the new menu Eve Penthouse & Lounge, located at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, which not only offers you some picture-perfect spots but also a beautiful sunset, beverages galore and live entertainment. DETAILS: Location: 34th floor of Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai. Time: 6pm-2am.

Chomp on some barbeque as the season cools down at Turkish Village in Jumeirah. The Mangal – which means barbecue in Turkish – is served on an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy the food and the ambience. DETAILS: Location in Jumeirah 1 (next to Spinneys and the Jumeirah Grand Mosque) for lunch and dinner.

Dubai has relaunched its fan-favourite Friday Brunch complete with a new innovative menu of Portuguese signatures by chef José Avillez.at Tasca, A new highlight of the Friday Brunch is the desserts, offering ‘Flavours of Tasca’ which will change on a weekly basis to offer diners an element of surprise at the end of their meal. It is the perfect dining spot to indulge in authentic Portuguese cuisine while basking in the stunning views of the ocean or the glistening lights of the Dubai skyline. Where: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. When: Every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4pm. Cost: Dh350 including soft drinks | Dh450 including house beverages.

Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, at Emirates Palace, has a menu of delights for the UAE gourmand thanks to its Six Hands Chef’s Dinner on November12th and 13th, featuring Tao Group Hospitality’s Executive Chef Andrew Yeo and Executive Pastry Chef Romain Cornu alongside Hakkasan Abu Dhabi's Chef Lee Kok Hua. Fan of dim sums? Check out the Friday ‘Dim Sum, Then Sum’ menu which comes with soft-shell crab taro croquettes, Truffle chicken Xiao long bao, fresh Chilean seabass dumplings, the all-time favourite Roasted duck pumpkin dumplings, King crab dumplings, and mouth-watering Wagyu beef puff.

Kickstart the weekend at the Havana-inspired restaurant at Rumba Cuban Kitchen with its fiery Thursday Beats. Guest can indulge in the finest selection of Cuban cuisine from Rumba’s extensive menu, offering mouth-watering favourites such as Tuna Ceviche, Rumba Salad, Tacos Guajiros, Skirt Steak and much more. Sip on a refreshing selection of beverages whilst soaking up the incredible Latin American atmosphere every Thursday at Caliente from 9 pm until late! Location: Rumba is located at Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah. When: Every Thursday: Time: 9 pm until late, however it is open 7 days a week from 12:00pm to 1:00am.

Burger Meal Deals: Fans of Bite Me Burger can enjoy double the fun at Dubai’s favourite burger concept with irresistible meal offers where fabulous food meets dazzling deals. Fridays will be transformed as ‘All You Can Eat Friday’ takes centre stage, a cracking offer giving diners bottomless mini burgers and fries for just Dh99 per person. With two locations in Dubai – DIFC’s buzzy Gate Avenue as well as The Pavilion at Jumeirah Park – the UK-born burger brand is making waves on the UAE gastro scene.