UAE: 20 Ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day 2021

It’s UK Mother’s Day on Sunday 14 March, so this weekend kicks off a whole heap of delicious and delightful promotions, deals, discounts and treats for mothers and their families ahead of UAE Mother’s Day on 21 March. Here are some of the best that start this weekend…

FREE DRINK FOR MUM AND FREE MEALS FOR KIDS AT KOKO BAY: Mums dining with their kids at Palm Jumeirah’s Koko Bay on both Sunday March 14 and Sunday March 21 will receive a free glass of grape with any main course, plus kids under 12 will receive a free meal from the special kids’ menu. DETAILS: March 14 and 21, Koko Bay, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, 04 572 3444, www.kokobay.co.

25% OFF M&S CAFE’S AFTERNOON TEA: From Friday 12 March until Sunday 21 March, mums can get 25% off on an elegantly English afternoon tea at M&S Cafés across Dubai, Expect tasty Fairtrade tea, delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of pastries. All for Dh59.25 per person, including the discount).DETAILS 25% off Afternoon Tea at M&S Cafe locations including Dubai Festival City Mall, Marina Walk, Springs Souk and The Dubai Mall from 12 to 21 March, www.marksandspencer.com/ae.

ROAST DINNER DISCOUNT AND DRINK PROMO AT TAP HOUSE: On both Sunday 14th March and Sunday 21st March, The Tap House on Palm Jumeirah is offering a special Mother’s Day Roast (chicken, lamb or beef) with unlimited trimmings from Dh99, including a complimentary glass of bubbly for mum, while kids eat free, and mothers dining with their little ones also get 20% off the total food bill. DETAILS: 14 and 26 March, Mother’s Day Roast promotion at Tap House, Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, to book call 04 5143778.

‘COOK FOR YOUR MAMA’ KIT BY BUTCHA: What does mum really want for Mother’s Day? A night off cooking of course! Turkish steakhouse and butcher shop Butcha is selling at-home cooking kits, so kids and/ or dads can sweep mum off her feet with a feast in the comfort of your own home. They include all the ingredients you need to make Turkish Cheese Koftes; Sucuk or Merguez Sausages; Chicken Shish, and Lamb chops. Accompaniments include Turkish Bread; Vegetable Skewers; Sauces and Dips; Butcha Signature Salad with Tulum cheese and pomegranate molasses, in addition to Baklava and Turkish delights. DETAILS: Kits cost Dh295 and will be available until the end of March. Orders for delivery can be placed by calling 800 666 353 or visiting www.saroodoffers.com. The restaurant is also offering complimentary dessert along with Turkish tea and coffee to all women dining in on 14th and 21st March.

MUMS DINE FREE AT HILLHOUSE BRASSERIE: On both 14 and 21 March, mothers dining with their family at Hillhouse Brasserie, Dubai’s picturesque all-day eatery in the lush and green surrounds of Dubai Hills Golf Club, can dine for free. Mums can choose from the restaurant’s Sunset Menu, which features a selection of starters includes Cauliflower Pakoras; Crispy Chicken Tacos; and Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche, while for mains, diners can opt for one of Thai-Baked Sea Bass; Hillhouse Kofta; or Tenderloin Medallions. To round it all off, Hillhouse Brasserie’s desserts include Maple and Pecan Lava Cake; Baked Yogurt; and Hot Rhubarb and Custard Doughnuts. The group must total a minimum of four to avail the offer, call 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

MUMS DINE FREE AT THE UK MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH AT SLOANE’S: Celebrate the UK Mother’s Day (14 March) this Friday 12 March at Sloane’s, Grosvenor House Dubai, with a slap-up gourmet meal. Gather the family round for a sumptuous seafood buffet, succulent roasts, juicy tandoor meats, freshly made pizza and puds galore. Get together a group of three or more and Mothers will dine for free! DETAILS Dh350 for unlimited food and soft drinks, UK Mother’s Day Lunch, Friday 12 March, Sloane’s Grosvenor House Dubai, call 04 317 6000 or visit https://www.sloanes-dubai.com/.

COMPLIMENTARY CAKE AND COCKTAIL AT TRATTORIA: All mothers and women dining at the venue will receive a complimentary cocktail and Mimosa Cake on 14th and 21st March at much-loved Italian restaurant Trattoria in Souk Madinat Jumeirah. While there you can also tuck into the limited-edition Mother’s Day menu, which features Carasau Millefuille with Ricotta, Zucchini and Marinated Trout for starters (Dh75); Cannelloni Stuffed with Beef Sausage and Broccoli (Dh85); Grilled Octopus with Fregola Pasta, Pesto, Green Beans and Potatoes for the main course (Dh160); and Mimosa Cake for dessert (Dh35), as well as a specially created cocktail menu. Available until 21 March, 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

UK MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND 3-COURSE MENU AT GEALES: What better way to celebrate your mother than to treat her to a 3-course meal of the freshest seafood in Dubai? With an al fresco setting and modern design, Geales is inviting you to celebrate your mother this Mother’s Day for 3 whole days from 12-14 March, with a 3-course set menu and a bottle of rose grape for Dh200. And mums will really get the special treatment, with a gift of petit fours and bouquet of flowers upon arrival. DETAILS: Dh200 for 3-course set menu plus a bottle of pink grape, 12-14 March at Geales, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, call 04 316 5550, www.geales-dubai.com.

50% OFF MOCKTAILS AND A SPECIAL MENU AT NOODLE HOUSE Mothers and women can get 50% off mocktails when ordering from The Noodle House’s special Mother’s Day menu, which features Chinese Potstickers (Dh35); Beijing Zha Jiang Mian Noodles (Dh65) and Osmanthus and Rice Cream dessert (Dh 35). Available until 21 March at The Noodle House branches in the UAE. 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

FLOWERS, DINNER AND DRINKS AT RHODES TWENTY10: Spoil mum this UK Mother's Day on Sunday 14 March with a delicious 3-course dinner menu and bottle of grape for Dh450 at celebrated steakhouse Rhodes Twenty10, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai. Mums will truly get a royal spoiling, with a bouquet of flowers upon arrival too. DETAILS: 3-course dinner menu and bottle of grape, Dh450, Sunday, 14th March, Rhodes Twenty10, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa,04 316 5550 or visit www.rhodestwenty10.com.

COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT AT AL NAFOORAH: On both 14 and 21 March women will be treated to a free dessert when dining at Levantine dining destination Al Nafoorah, based at Dubai’s Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Additionally, on 21st March, women can also try a special set menu inspired by Head Chef Ali Fouad’s own mother, available for Dh195 and featuring dishes such as a selection of hot and cold mezzeh,; Spinach Fattayer; Falafel and Special Cheese Salad, Laban Ummo (Cooked Yoghurt with Lamb Cubes, Onion and Vermicelli Rice) or Sheikh Al Mehshe (Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb Mince and Tomato Sauce). 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

FREE TWO-COURSE MEAL FOR MUMS AT PERRY & BLACKWELDER’S: This Souk Madinat Jumeirah smokehouse is offering a choice of up to two complimentary courses for mums when a family member dines in from the same menu. Dishes include signature P&B favourites, such as Loaded Potato Skins; Chicken Poppers; New Orleans Jambalaya; Creole Chicken; Smoked Brisket Sliders; Cajun Grilled Salmon and more, as well as a selection of popular desserts. Call 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT AND COFFEE AT BABAJI: The renowned authentic Turkish restaurant in the heart of City Walk, Babaji, is treating all women to complimentary dessert and traditional Turkish tea and coffee, when dining in on both 14th and 21st March. 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

JUST DH330 FOR A SUITE SPACATION AT HYATT REGENCY DUBAI CREEK HEIGHTS: Book a spacious Regency Suite overlooking Burj Khalifa or Dubai Creek for up to 3 adults or 2 kids for only Dh330! You can enjoy free breakfast and internet along with a flat 40% off on all spa sessions at the NYSA Spa. DETAILS: Offer available until 31 March, contact 056 398 7255.

FREE PUDDING AND ARABIC TEA OR COFFEE AT SIKKA CAFÉ: All women dining at Sikka Café, the homegrown, multi-location restaurant concept serving Emirati, Arabic, Indian and Persian cuisine, can take advantage of complimentary dessert and Arabic tea and coffee on 14th and 21st March in honour of Mother’s Day. 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com

COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT AND COFFEE AT AL MASHOWA: Al Mashowa, the popular Emirati restaurant on City Walk, is offering complimentary dessert to all women dining in on 14th and 21st March, as well as Arabic tea and coffee, 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com

SATURDAY RHOAST FIT FOR A QUEEN: Rhodes W1 at the Grosvenor House Dubai is offering up a special edition of the famous Saturday Rhoast for UK Mother’s Day this Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March. Featuring Roast Beef, Leg of Lamb, Chicken, and a choice of scrumptious sides including the classic Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables topped with lashings of gravy, there is also a complimentary glass of sparkling awaiting all Mums! DETAILS: Free sparkling for mums at the Saturday Rhoast, Rhodes W1, Grosvenor House Dubai, 13th & 14th March, call 04 317 6000 or visit https://www.rhodesw1-dubai.com/.

FREE MOTHER’S DAY ROAST DINNER AT FOXGLOVE: Treat the amazing mother or mother-in-law in your life to a free roast dinner at Foxglove and Soho Beer Garden on either UK (14 March ) or UAE (21 March) Mother’s Day. They’ll be able to tuck into a complimentary leg of New Zealand Lamb, Sirloin of Angus Beef or Marinated Half Roast Chicken, along with duck-fat roasties and all the trimmings, from 1pm- 5pm. DETAILS: Sundays, 14th & 21st March, from 1pm to 5pm, free Roast Dinner for mums at Foxglove Steakhouse & Gastropub and Soho Beer Garden.

SUMPTUOUS SAROOD HAMPERS: Spoil mum with a specially curated Mother’s Day hamper, which includes artisanal soap, face masks, forget me not flower seeds, and a range of Sarood speciality items such as Miniature Afternoon Tea Cakes; Miniature Scones with Raspberry Jam and Clotted Cream; Lemon Curd; Assorted Dates and Chocolates, and a selection of premium tea bags, among other items. DETAILS: Priced at Dh245, the hampers are available until the end of March and orders can be placed by calling 800 666 353 or visiting www.saroodoffers.com.

SAY IT WITH CAKE WITH MISTER BAKER: Swap out flower bouquets for cupcake bouquets, create a delicious memento with a personalized photo cake, or go bespoke with a crafted confection designed to reflect your mother’s favourite things, like this customized gardener’s cake. These are just some of the options from Mister Baker this year, which features ready-made and custom cakes that can be delivered straight to her doorstep with optional add-on’s including elegant cake toppers, balloons, and matching cupcakes. Order at any of the 19 Mister Baker locations across the UAE, online at www.misterbaker.com or via WhatsApp on +971564005241.