Easter is around the corner and if you don’t have plans yet don’t worry because Cosmo‘s got you sorted. We listed the coolest spots to brunch this weekend and if you want to sleep in, there are other ways to celebrate egg day! From buying a cute pom-pom tote to taking a picture with the biggest chocolate egg in Dubai, there’s oodles to do! 

Where To Brunch

1. Win A Staycay

Have brunch at either Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam or Jumeirah Al Naseem and get your game face on because there’s going to be a massive 10,000 egg hunt and you can win amazing stuff!  If you find the golden egg, you win a one night stay  in a suite inclusive of breakfast. Other prizes include free meals, drinks, beach passes and spa treatments! 

From Dhs490, March 30, 1pm to 4.30pm, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, +971 432 3232, jumeirah.com/mjeaster

2. Spend A Day In Paris, In Dubai!

Grab your girls, swipe on some lipstick and strut in your fave heels to our fave French spot, La Cantine du Faubourg for pastries and special treats created only for Easter. Getting the perfect selfie is a breeze against the beautiful art-adorned walls.

From Dhs265, March 31, 12 pm to 4pm, La Cantine Faubourg, Dubai, +971 4352 7105, lacantine.ae

3. Dance All Day

Want to go all out celebrate? Head out to Sofra bld at the Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi. Get your dancing shoes on as the brunch will have a live band and an ‘egg parade’! And we couldn’t be more excited for the egg hunt.

From Dhs200, April 1 and 8, 1pm to 5pm, Sofra bld, +9710 2509 8555, shangri-la.com

4. See-food And Eat It!

For those who love their oysters and caviar, there’s going to be a seafood buffet at Sloane in Grosvenor House. We’re talking a buffet of oysters, lobsters, clams, prawns, sushi, caviar and mussels… YUM! There’s also a cheese station which has us super excited. Seafood is the healthiest and lightest meat you can indulge in, so eat away minus the guilt!

From Dhs310, March 30 and April 1, 1 to 4pm, Sloane, Grosvenor House, Dubai, +971 4317 6000, sloanes-dubai.com

5. Enjoy La Dolce Vita 

If you’re the all-you-can-eat buffet kind of gal (and we respect that), head out to the beach side buffet at the iconic Hilton hotel — the Hilton is one of the oldest and first hotels in the region. The buffet will be held at La Terrazza and the award winning Italian joint Bocca, so expect some amazing food. There will be face painting, balloon art plus a fun egg hunt! Don’t forget to pack your bathing suit as beach and pool access is included in the package.

From Dhs250, April 1, 12:30 to 4:30pm, La Terrazza & Bocca, Hilton, Abu Dhabi, +971 2692 4247, hilton.com

6. Live The High Life

If you want to glam-up this Easter, dress in your best threads for the gourmet brunch at Manava Restaurant in Sofitel, the Palm. Some of the dishes include luxurious salmon coulibiac, pan-fried foie gras and a decadent chocolate island display specially created for the day. You can also dress down post-brunch and enjoy some beach time (beach access is included in the package) with a gorgeous view of the sunset.

From Dhs395, March 30, 12:30 to 4:30pm, Manava, Sofitel The Palm, Dubai, +9714 455 5656, sofitel.com 

7. Unwind, Sit Back And Devour! 

Did you know that brasserie is a kind of French restaurant with a super relaxed setting? If that’s your vibe, then you’re in luck! The sleek and chill Brasserie 2.0 garden terrace is just what you’re looking for. Brunch is served on Friday and Easter Sunday and the spread, with 10 cooking stations, including seafood, hot pizza and al fresco BBQ, is what every foodie dreams of. Get in my tummy now!

From Dhs 380, March 30 – April 1, 1:30pm to 4.30pm, , +971 4316 5550,  Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, brasserie2point0.com

8. Downtown Delight  

If an urban vibe is more what you’re in the mood for, then the scenic brunch at Sofitel Downtown Dubai, is the perfect place, with the views and buzz of  downtown Dubai within reach. You can also break an egg at this brunch. So if you’ve had a stressful week, cracking an egg or 10, could be just what you need. 

From Dhs145, Friday March 30, 1pm to 4pm, Sofitel Downtown, Dubai, +971 4503 6111, sofitel.com 

9. Meat Lovers Dream

If meat is your fave veggie then we found the perfect place for you. Get ready for endless BBQ options and much more. The roasted turkey looks divine and we can’t wait to get our hands on the strawberry bunny cake pops we hear they’re serving.

From Dhs300, Friday March 30, 1pm to 4pm, +971 4324 8888, raffles.com

10. Picnic Outdoors

Do Easter with a twist at VIDA Downtown. This year, the urban picnic/party is Latin-themed with a bunny-shaped piñata, nachos, churros and a huge free-flowing chocolate egg display, aka all-you-can-eat chocolate. There will also be a DJ playing your fave Latin tunes if you’re in the mood to groove. Getting into the Easter spirit to find the golden egg, could win you a free brunch at the super chic hotel!

From Dhs310, Friday March 30, 1pm to 5pm, +971 4888 3444, vidahotels.com

And Indulge…

Take A Selfie With The Biggest Chocolate Egg In Town

The largest chocolate egg in Dubai, created by French pastry chef Romain Castet, is displayed at the Fairmont hotel. It’s 2.5 meters tall, weighs 200 kgs (80 of which is chocolate) and took a whopping four weeks to make!

Fairmont Dubai, March 18-April 8, +971 4 311 8316, fairmont.com

Start Your Day With A Free Breakfast

Who doesn’t love a free breakfast? Just bring along a dyed egg to Demoiselle at City Walk Dubai, and they’ll give you a cup of their signature roast coffee with freshly baked mini croissants. Yes, please! 

April 1, 8am -12pm , Demoiselle by Galvin, +971 4590 5076, demoiselledubai.com

Fill Yourself With Chocolate

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a box of chocolates. We love these cute, simple boxes from Bateel. They come in different colours, shapes and sizes and the chocolates are shaped like rabbits and chickens. SO cute we could eat ’em and WE WILL!

From Dhs60, Café Bateel, all over the GCC, bateel.com

Take Some Time To Tea-Off

They say, ‘where there’s tea there’s hope’. Tea is one of those things that you can gift to anyone. We’re a big fan of Newby’s assorted flavours that include green sencha, jasmine and Earl Grey. Drink up, ‘coz green tea is good for you!

From Dhs247, Newby Tea, newbyteas.ae

We’re also loving TWG Tea Salon & Boutique. Their Easter-themed tins are too cute to pass up!

From Dhs66,  TWG Tea Salon & Boutiques, Dubai & Qatar, twgtea.com

Shake Your Pom-Pom In Style

We can’t get over how adorable these Easter pom-pom monogram baskets are from Rae Feather. The limited edition, hand-painted bunny basket is made from handwoven palm straw and is topped with a cute woolen pom-pom tail! 

Easter Bunny Basket, From Dhs 414, raefeather.com