22 roast dinners to try in the UAE this weekend
From roast beef with fluffy Yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy to tender roast chicken with crispy roast potatoes. Here are the best roast dinners in the UAE for you to enjoy this weekend.
Dubai
Brasserie 2.0
With striking views of the Arabian Gulf, indulge in traditional British roasts, including roast beef, leg of lamb and beef Wellington, served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a selection of sauces. You can also experience other authentic British dishes such as steak and mushroom pie and Lancashire hot pot. Sundays, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. AED 250 (soft beverages) and AED 450 for (house beverages).
GO: Visit www.brasserie2point0.com or call 04 316 5550 for reservations and more information.
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
The traditional British roast dinner is the crowning glory of the weekend, and few make them better than Gordon Ramsay. The Ramsay Roast served at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar includes a choice of roast beef sirloin, roast chicken or roast lamb, accompanied by golden roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, glazed carrots, parsnips, kale and savoy cabbage. Sundays, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 135 per person.
GO: Visit www.atlantis.com or call 04 426 0800 for reservations and more information.
Epicure
Those missing the comfort of homemade specialities can visit Epicure on Sundays and dig into a classic British roast served family-style. Enjoy a selection of three types of meat, including baby chicken, smoked brisket and lamb chops with traditional trimmings. Sundays, from 5pm to 11pm. AED 129 per person (soft beverages).
GO: Email eat.dp@melia.com or call 04 602 9323 for reservations and more information.
Garden on 8
A British roast with all the trimmings and refreshing drinks combine in a casual setting for a relaxed Sunday afternoon. Choose from chicken, beef, lamb (or all three) plus happy hour from 4pm to 8pm to indulge that weekend feeling. AED 99.
GO: Call 04 427 1000 for reservations and more information.
Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen
The FACT award-winning British restaurant serves a fantastic family feast on Sunday lunchtimes. Expect roast beef, lamb, chicken, or a beetroot Wellington, alongside seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and a choice of three house beverages. Sundays, from 12:30pm to 3pm. AED 145 (adults), AED 75 (children) and an additional AED 105 per person for three house beverages.
GO: Email dine@caesarsdubai.ae or call 04 556 6466 for reservations and more information.
Lock Stock & Barrel
Lock, Stock & Barrel is known for its live entertainment and a traditional roast dinner with all the trimmings. Choose two succulent types of meat from chicken, beef or lamb, topped with fresh homemade gravy and served with unlimited Yorkshire puddings. There’s a complimentary beverage too. Available at JBR and Barsha Heights on Sundays until 10pm. AED 120 per person.
GO: Call 04 392 7120 (JBR) and 04 514 9195 (Barsha Heights) for reservations and more information.
Marina Social
With the Sunday Social promotion at Jason Atherton’s British restaurant, guests can enjoy a two or three-course meal, including a choice of Wagyu Beef, Picalou Chicken, or Welsh Lamb accompanied with crispy potatoes, puffy Yorkshire puddings. Finish on a sweet note with sticky toffee pudding or vanilla crème brûlée. Sundays, from 1pm to 10:45pm. AED 250 (two-course meal inclusive of a glass of sommelier-selected grape or a pint of house hops).
GO: Visit http://marinasocialdubai.com for reservations and more information.
Nezesaussi Grill
Grab a seat at Nezesaussi Grill to celebrate sport and cuisine in one place. The venue is decked out in rugby memorabilia and features big screens showing all of your favourite matches. On Sundays, diners can enjoy a hearty roast dinner with all the trimmings to end the weekend in style. Sundays, from 4pm to 10pm. AED 99 (food only) and AED 149 (food and a pint).
GO: Call 04 428 5927 for reservations and more information.
Prime68
Diners at the Prime68 Sunday Roast will indulge in an eclectic five-course set menu, featuring a Caesar Salad prepared tableside, a heart-warming soup, appetiser, and the choice of either lamb, beef, or chicken for the main course. Of course, you’ll be able to relish the traditional trimmings, such as roasted potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, lashings of gravy and a selection of sauces. The family feast culminates with a sharing portion of dessert to end the afternoon on a sweet high to match the views from the Arabian Gulf to the desert sands. Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. AED 225 per person (soft beverages) and AED 375 per person (house beverages).
GO: Visit https://portal.marriott.com or call 04 414 0000 for reservations and more information.
Reform Social & Grill
Reform Social & Grill offers an authentic gastropub experience for the whole family. With its restaurant, bar and idyllic lakeside garden, Reform provides a traditional British roast on Mondays featuring chicken, beef or nut roast and all the trimmings. Mondays from 12pm. AED 125.
GO: Call 04 454 2638 for reservations and more information.
Rhodes W1
Drawing inspiration from traditional British Sunday roasts, guests can experience a three-course menu filled with meat, fish and vegetables. In addition, the weekend feast features live entertainment, Dubai Marina views and a children’s play area. During March, those who return to visit Rhodes W1 will receive a complimentary bottle of grape on the house. Saturdays and Sundays, from 1pm to 9pm. From AED 145 per person (buy one get one free on main course options).
GO: Call 04 317 6000 for reservations and more information.
The Croft
Wind down the weekend with family and friends over a relaxed all-day roast. The traditional Sunday feast is accompanied by roast potatoes, lashings of gravy and happy hour beverages. Dine al fresco on the terrace while taking in the view, or inside close to the open kitchen to watch The Croft’s culinary team at work. Sundays, from 12:30pm. AED 125.
GO: Visit www.marriott.com or call 04 319 4000 for reservations and more information.
The London Project
With the change in the working week, guests can now enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast without spending any time in the kitchen. The London Project Roast menu includes the signature Wagyu sausage roll, Greek olive fed ½ Chicken, British lamb and for those who can’t choose The Master Roast Dinner, which combines a delicious plate of all three meats. All Sunday Roasts are served with a sharing of duck fat roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, roasted vegetables and creamy cauliflower cheese. Sundays, from 1pm to 5pm. From AED 125 per person.
GO: Email reservation@thelondonproject.com or call 054 306 1822 for reservations and more information.
The Nine
No weekend is complete without a succulent roast, served with vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese croquettes and crispy roast potatoes. For meat lovers, the choice includes roast chicken, roast leg of lamb and roast prime rib eye of beef, while vegetarians can also enjoy a meat-free roast. Sundays, from 12:30pm to 4pm. Prices from AED 95 to AED 145 per person, depending on meat choice.
GO: Visit www.sofitel-dubai-theobelisk.com for reservations and more information.
The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
Setting the stage for an extravagant brunch at a premium destination, the Sunday Roast Family Brunch features fun activities for children, including a magician, balloon bending, face painting, arts and crafts and princess performances. The package includes salad, seafood, cheese and charcuterie, pasta, risotto, meat carving and an ice cream selection. Sundays, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 299 (soft beverages), AED 399 (house beverages) and AED 499 (Prosecco).
GO: Call 04 372 2777 for reservations and more information.
The Rose & Crown
Choose from a selection of roast chicken, beef, lamb leg and vegetarian options, served with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 11am to 11pm. AED 90 (roast of your choice) and AED 250 (two roasts and a bottle of grape or bucket of hops).
GO: Call 04 437 0022 for reservations and more information.
The Scene
For a home-away-from-home feeling, tuck into a traditional roast dinner with all the trimmings at this Pier 7 hotspot headed up by British television personality Simon Rimmer. Select from roast sirloin of beef, half roast chicken, slow-braised pulled lamb or Simon’s vegloaf, served with roast potatoes, roast parsnips, red cabbage, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Saturdays and Sundays. AED 125.
GO: Visit https://thescene.xyz for reservations and more information.
The Tap House
Kick back with friends and family and indulge in a traditional roast dinner by the beach. The weekly ‘Nan’s British Roast’ includes your selection of meat accompanied by your favourite trimmings and plenty of gravy. Sundays, from 12pm to 1am. From AED 99 (including a glass of house grape).
GO: Call 04 514 3778 for reservations and more information.
TJ’s
Make the most of the weekend with a hearty roast dinner. TJ’s at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers Sunday roast includes the British classic with sumptuous sides, lashings of gravy and a complimentary house beverage from the menu. Sundays, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 110 (including one beverage) or AED 169 (three courses and one beverage).
GO: Email reservations.jltdubai@tajhotels.com or call 04 574 1111 for reservations and more information.
Abu Dhabi
Khayal
The traditional British roast dinner is the crowning glory of the weekend, and few make them better than Khayal. The Sunday roast served here includes roasted beef, chicken or lamb, accompanied by golden roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and seasonal vegetables. Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 210 per person with an additional AED 99 per person for 90-minutes of free-flowing house beverages.
GO: Email mhrs.auhal.restaurant.res@marriott.com or call 02 201 4131 for reservations and more information.
McGettigan’s Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Grab your family and friends and head to the popular Irish venue for a menu of unlimited roasts and beverages. Saturdays and Sundays, from 12.30pm to 4pm. AED 280 per person.
GO: Email reservation.table@dusit.com or call 02 698 8137 for reservations and more information.
Oak Room
Set in the oak-panelled restaurant to a backdrop of English rock ‘n’ roll tunes, you can devour four courses, starting with shared seasonal salads and followed by a delectable salmon Wellington. Main course options include roasted striploin of beef and lamb saddle accompanied by an array of sides, from crisp roast potatoes to cauliflower cheese and traditional Yorkshire puddings. Tempting desserts include sticky toffee pudding, apple and blackberry crumble and an exquisite cheese selection. Saturdays, from 12:30pm to 5pm. AED 195 (soft beverages), AED 295 (house beverages) and AED 365 (bubbles).
GO: Email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com or call 02 208 0000 for reservations and more information.
The Director’s Club
Tuck into a traditional Sunday roast at the world’s only Warner Bros. themed hotel. Choose from slow-roasted beef sirloin, herb-marinated leg of lamb, roasted corn-fed chicken or whole grilled seabass, served with gravy, Yorkshire pudding, duck fat potatoes, cheddar-baked cauliflower and roasted vegetables. Vegetarian options are also available. Sundays, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 170 (soft beverages), AED 275 (premium beverages) and AED 375 (bubbly).
GO: Email dine.thewbabudhabi@hilton.com or call 02 815 0000 for reservations and more information.