UAE Mother’s Day 2021: Amazing treats and gifts for mums

It’s UAE Mother’s Day on Sunday 21 March, and we’ve rounded up some of the UAE’s best foodie, pampering and gifting treats, to make mums feel special…

MUMS GO FREE TO THE GREEN PLANET, LAGUNA WATER PARK: Celebrate UAE Mother’s Day this Sunday across three of Dubai’s popular attractions, The Green Planet, Laguna Waterpark and Roxy Cinemas. For one day only on 21 March, mothers can receive free entry at indoor rainforest The Green Planet (where you can see hundreds of tropical bird, planet and animals, including the adorable two-toed sloth) and boutique splash park Laguna Waterpark in La Mer, or a receive complimentary meal and mocktail at various Roxy Cinema locations when purchasing a Diamond or Platinum cinema ticket. DETAILS: You will need to present a family picture of you and your children in order to receive the detail, valid for one day only on March 21 2021.

MUMS GO FREE AT SKI DUBAI: On March 21 2021, mums will be treated to a free Snow Premium, Snow Daycation or full-day slope pass at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates, as long as one paid ticket is purchased by an accompanying child or adult. DETAILS: Book online with the promo code MOMATSKI, or go to the counter and ask staff about the offer, valid March 21 2021.

COMPLIMENTARY PANCAKE SKEWERS AT EGGSPECTATION: Enjoy complimentary fun, fluffy and delicious pancake skewers for Mother’s Day. Available for dine-in only on the 21 of March, these super skewers are complimentary to the table (1 per table) for Mother’s Day upon the purchase of mains. www.eggspectation.com.

TREATS FOR MUMS AND KIDS AT KOKO BAY: Mums dining with their kids at Palm Jumeirah’s trendy beachside eatery Koko Bay on 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, www.kokobay.co.

SPECIAL OFFER ON 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).Available 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.

DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON TEA AT BRUNCH & CAKE: Brunch & Cake is hosting a traditional Afternoon Tea for two, serving mini sandwiches and delightful sweet treats, especially for Mother’s Day. Available from 3-6pm at Al Wasl 51 and Al Bateen Branches, from 19-22 March, take your mum out and enjoy a selection of bites and unlimited tea for Dh180.

PERSONALISED JEWELLERY FROM O JEWELS: Make your Mother’s Day gift extra special this year with a personalized piece of jewellery. O Jewels, a gift boutique specializing in hand-picked jewellery, has introduced a new collection called ‘Your love expressed beautifully’, with customized message cards especially for Mother’s Day. Pick any of the unique pieces from the new collection and add a personal touch through cards that can be customized to express your own message to the significant mother figure in your life. From Dh129 to Dh449, purchase through O Jewel’s social media accounts or WhatsApp along with the message card and delivery details, @ojewelsboutique, WhatsApp: +97156 427 3411.

ROAST DINNER DISCOUNT AND DRINK PROMO AT TAP HOUSE: On Sunday 21 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. Available 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. 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.

FREE YOGA FOR MUMS WITH INSPIRE: Celebrate the blood, sweat and tears that go into being a mother with a one-hour, all-levels strength and flexibility yoga at the upper-level Zone D of Gate Avenue, DIFC on Saturday, March 20 at 9.30AM, led by Nerry Toledo and hosted by INSPIRE. Combined with breathwork, meditation and core work, this class is designed to help busy mums to stay centred. Participation is free but pre-registration is required, as spots will be spatially distanced. Register at https://inspiremeyoga.net/.

BIG BOX OF BAKES AT LDC: LDC Kitchen + Coffee has created a special ‘Big Box of Bakes’ for this Mother’s Day, which is ideal for an indulgent breakfast in bed, or as an afternoon treat. Filled with incredibly fresh, made-from-scratch baked goodies such as flaky croissants, golden-crusted scones with jam and cream and delightfully chewy cookies, it’s available until the end of March. Dh169, available for delivery via Deliveroo or as Take-away at select London Dairy Café outlets and LDC Kitchen + Coffee outlets in One JLT and DIFC. www.londondairycafe.com.

MUMS DINE FREE AT HILLHOUSE BRASSERIE: On 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 three courses from the restaurant’s incredible Sunset Menu, which features everything from Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche, to Thai-Baked Sea Bass, Hillhouse Kofta 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.

FEEL GOOD TEA GIFT BOX: Feel Good Tea, the UAE-born unconventional tea company, has launched a newly designed Magic Tea Box that’s perfect for Mother’s Day. Containing 18 varieties of high-grade quality teas sourced from all around the world, it features special blends such as strawberry cream Ceylon, passion fruit bellini, mango fruit punch and more, all packed into individual glass tubes. Feel Good Tea’s ‘Monroe Glass Cup Infuser’ is also tucked neatly in the center of the Magic Tea Box. Dh249, Thefeelgoodtea.co.

FREE DRINKS FOR MUMS AT REFORM SOCIAL & GRILL: Order two a la carte courses (starter and main or main and dessert) and Mum’s will receive two hours of free-flow house wine or spirits and mixers. Valid Sunday 21 March, 12pm until late, Reform Social & Grill Dubai. www.reformsocialgrill.ae.

MUMS DINE FREE AT CAFÉ SOCIETY: Running for one-day only on 21 March, mums can enjoy an elegant breakfast, lunch or dinner for free at the delightful art deco dining spot Café Society when visiting with family. Valid on 21 March, Café Society, located in Tamani Marina Hotel, Dubai Marina, www.cafesociety.ae.

GIRLS’ STAYCAY AT ZABEEL HOUSE: From Dh795, enjoy an overnight stay for two at Zabeel House by Jumeirah in The Greens, including breakfast, 30% off spa treatments at Native Club Spa, a dinner for two at alfresco Mexican restaurant Vista del Verde, as well as pool and beach access at sister hotel, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. To book, call 04 519 1111 or email: contactgreens@jumeirah.com.

COMPLIMENTARY CAKE AND COCKTAIL AT TRATTORIA: All mothers and women will receive a complimentary cocktail and Mimosa Cake on 21 March at 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 drinks menu. Available until 21 March, 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

HALF PRICE 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 (Dh35). Available until 21 March at The Noodle House branches in the UAE, www.thenoodlehouse.com.

MUM & ME BEACH DAY AT COVE BEACH CAESAR’S PALACE: This UAE Mother’s Day treat yourself and your mum to some luscious R&R at Cove Beach, including a VIP cabana, a bottle of grape of your choice, and a succulent food platter to indulge in, all for Dh250 per person. Covebeach.com.

MUMMY & ME SPA DAY AT SOFITEL DUBAI DOWNTOWN: Sofitel SPA Dubai Downtown is inviting daughters and sons to bond with mum at its ‘Mummy and Me Spa Day’. Simply buy any spa treatment of your choice and your mum can choose the same value treatment for herself for free with complimentary access to the spa facilities (steam, sauna and gym). Offer valid until 28th March 2021. Sofitel SPA, Sofitel Dubai Downtown Hotel, 2nd floor, 04 503 6333, info@sofitelspadubaidowntown.com

COMPLIMENTARY DRINK FOR MUMS AT SAMAKJE: Lebanese restaurant Samakjé, which is based on The Pointe and overlooks The Palm fountains, is making mums feel special this Mother’s Day by treating them to a complimentary cocktail or mocktail when they dine on the 21 of March. www.samakje.com.

COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT AT AL NAFOORAH: On 21 March women will be treated to a free dessert when dining at Levantine dining destination Al Nafoorah, at Dubai’s Jumeirah Emirates Towers. While there mums and their friends and family can also tuck into 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, Laban Ummo (Cooked Yoghurt with Lamb Cubes, Onion and Vermicelli Rice) and Sheikh Al Mehshe (Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb Mince and Tomato Sauce). Call 800 666 353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.

SUSHI AND COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAIL AT AKA: This new cyberpunk-inspired Japanese lounge at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, is offering a special sushi and maki platter for Mother's Day, as well as an exclusive complimentary cocktail for mums this year. The perfect accompaniment for watching The Pointe's record-breaking fountain, the sushi platter Is Dh400 for two people, plus ladies receive a free beverage all day on Sunday 21 March. Thepointe.ae/en/dine/aka.

FREE DISHES FOR MUMS AT PERRY & BLACKWELDER’S: Perry & Blackwelder’s at Souk Madinat Jumeirah is offering mums a choice of up to two free courses when a family member dines from the same menu. Dishes include signature loaded potato skins, chicken poppers, jambalaya, smoked brisket sliders, Cajun-grilled salmon and more. Available on March 21, 800 666 353.

RELAX AND RENEW OFFER AT MINA SEYAHI: Treat mum to some serious TLC with Mina Seyahi’s luxurious spa and dining offer for ladies, which includes a one-hour Swedish massage at the Heavenly Spa and a delicious three course lunch at either Fish or Bussola. Beach access is also included, as well as 25% off F&B at pool side bars – a great excuse to make a day of it! Offer available throughout March and is priced at Dh520 from Sunday-Thursday and Dh585 on Friday and Saturday. To book, call 04 511 7901.

FREE DRINK AT COUQLEY FRENCH BISTRO & BAR: Mothers can enjoy a two-course meal from the Special Spring Menu at cosy French bistro Couqley in JLT fpr only Dh139 from 12pm – 8pm from 19-21 March , alongside a complimentary glass of grape. www.couqley.ae.

COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT AND COFFEE AT BABJI: 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 21 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 BREAKFAST AT PALAZZO VERSACE: Treat your mum to a decadent, designer breakfast at Palazzo Versace’s luxe international restaurant Giardino. Here she will be treated to a scrumptious selection of international breakfast classics from live-cooking stations set in the iconic Versace jungle print restaurant – entirely for free. Mothers enjoy a complimentary breakfast, when one is purchased by a member of the family on UAE Mother’s Day, maximum of 4 guests per table, +971 4 556 8805 or dining@palazzoversace.ae.

FREE DESSERT FOR MUMS AT SHISHEO LOUNGE: From 20 to 21 March mums can get a complimentary dessert when dining at Shisheo lounge in Dubai Marina. Signature dessert items to try on the menu are Eclipse Guanaja, Peanut Butter Brownie and Arabic Coffee with Dates Ice Cream. The lounge is also offering a 10% discount on all Shisha flavors, if booked through the Shisheo App (available to download on PlayStore and App Store). www.shisheo.com.

HALF PRICE PAMPERING AT SHINE SPA, MOE: Overlooking breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline, the tranquil Shine Spa, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates, is inviting all mums and daughters, including mums-to-be, to enjoy a 50% discount on all body treatments of 60 minutes and above from March 20th to March 27th. Shine Spa, 24th Floor, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates, www.shinespadubai.com.

FREE GAME WITH FUCHSIA URBAN THAI DELIVERY: Get to know mum with Fuchsia’s Mother’s Day Bundle which comes with a fun game, available for delivery only on Mother’s Day. Gather together & dig into a fantastic Thai meal. The perfect option for a hassle-free family dinner at home. www.fuchsiame.com.

RIVA BEACH DAY OFFER FOR MUMS OF KIDS (AND DOGS!): Riva Beach Club on The Palm is offering a Day pass to their beautiful beach club, including grill platter, unlimited soft drinks and water, for Dh89 for mums, including grill platter, unlimited cocktails and house grape for Dh129. The offer applies to dog mums too! Valid Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March 2021, from 12pm to 4pm at Riva Beach Club, +971 4430 9466 or email reservations@riva-beach.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

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 UAE 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 roast potatoes and all the trimmings, from 1pm- 5pm, @foxglovedxb.

MUM & ME BEACH DAY AT COVE BEACH CAESAR’S PALACE: This UAE Mother’s Day treat yourself and your mum to some luscious R&R at Cove Beach, including a VIP cabana, a bottle of grape of your choice, and a succulent food platter to indulge in, all for Dh250 per person. Covebeach.com.

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.

FREE PERSONALISED TREAT AND SPA DEAL AT IL PASSAGGIO: When mums visit Mediterranean eatery Il Passaggio on The Pointe for breakfast, dinner or lunch on Mother’s Day 21 March, they will receive a delicious, personalized cake, on the house, as well as 30% off a relaxing beauty treatment at NStyle Beauty Lounge. Il Passaggio, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE, (04) 587 3111, www.ilpassaggio.com.

GUILT-FREE HOUSE OF POPS POPSICLE TREATS: How about, instead of the usual bouquet of flowers this year, you choose to gift Love in a Popsicle Bite? These sweet and refreshing dark-chocolate-covered popsicle bites have been specially created for Mother’s Day, and are available from House of Pops exclusively via Deliveroo from the 19-21 March for Dh50. All ingredients are natural, without additives, dairy free, allergen free and rich in fibre.

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.

SPA AND TEA COMBO AT MOSAICO: Set aside some quality bonding time with a sophisticated High Tea for two people at Mosaico, and then receive one complimentary foot bath ritual or one complimentary blowdry for your mum, all for Dh300. Offer valid on 21 March at Mosaico Restaurant and Salon by George at Palazzo Versace, reserve by calling +9714 556 8762 or email salon@palazzoversace.ae.