The best Eid Al Adha restaurant deals in Dubai

A much-required three-day break, four if your employers are feeling particularly generous, is nearly here. While a few have used the extended holidays to head out for a quick vacation outside of the country, those that have stayed behind are chalking out last-minute plans for the holidays.

Read: Four international Eid getaways from the UAE

If your plans involve eating your way through the next few days, we’ve got five restaurants offering noteworthy Eid deals in Dubai.

Armani Hotel

The Armani hotel’s ‘Bambini dine for free’ promotion means that if you book a family table, children below the age of 10 can dine for free. It isn’t restricted to a single restaurant, but to a number of them spread across the hotel. You can opt for Italian fare at Armani/Ristorante, Indian cuisine at Armani/Amal, Mediterranean specialties at Armani/Mediterraneo and modern European preparations at Armani/Deli. There’s an a la carte menu across these restaurants, with the lowest price item waived off the bill.

Armani Hotel Dubai. Every day until August 31. The offer is valid for a maximum of two children per full paying adult. Tel: (04) 888 3666. armanihoteldubai.com

Garden on 8

Here’s a deal that goes beyond an elaborate culinary feast. Book a brunch for two at this outpost in Media One Hotel and get a complimentary overnight stay for two at this 4-star hotel in Media City. The offer is valid on booking for Notorious Day Brunch as well as the barbecue-special Smoke ’N’ mirrors night brunch. On Saturdays, you can also opt for a late checkout of 6pm.

Garden on 8, Media One Hotel. Valid until August 24. Notorious Day Brunch from 12.30pm-4pm or Smoke & Mirrors Night Brunch from 7.30pm-11pm. From Dhs395 per person. Tel: (04) 427 1000. mediaonehotel.com

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Ewaan

If it’s an Arabian experience you’re after this Eid, best visit Ewaan at the Palace Downtown. Apart from the architecture, the menu is decidedly Arabian too with mezze platters, mixed grills and regional sweets like kunafa and um ali. Get there early and you can get a private dining alcove to enjoy privacy with your family

Ewaan, Palace Downtown. Eid lunch from August 21-23, 12.30pm-3.30pm. Eid dinner from Aug 21-24, 7pm-11.30pm. Eid brunch August 24^th, 1pm-4.30pm. Packages from Dhs223 per person inclusive of soft beverages. Tel: (04) 888 3444. palacehotels.com

Pierchic

One of the more romantic dining spots in the city, there’s a commanding view of the Burj Al Arab from your table within this over-water restaurant. The Eid meal deal is a three-course set menu available for both lunch and dinner. You’ll be spoilt for choice when trying to decide whether you should opt for the seafood platter which includes Canadian lobster and tiger prawns or hand-dived scallops served with black summer truffle and artichokes.

Pierchic, Madinat Jumeirah. August 21-23, 12.30pm-3pm and 6pm-11pm. Dhs525 per person. Tel: (04) 432 3232. jumeirah.com

Loumi Restaurant

It could be a wise idea to avoid crossing the creek and braving the traffic headed towards the downtown area this Eid. Loumi restaurant in the Millennium Airport Hotel has a brunch deal this Thursday and Friday. The brunch includes a sushi counter, live cooking stations, a carvery and a selection of Arabic and international cuisine. If you visit with a large group of friends or family totalling 10 or more, one person gets to dine for free. Also, children below the age of 5 eat for free.

Loumi Restaurant, Millennium Airport Hotel. August 23-24, noon-4pm. From Dhs190. Tel: (04) 702 8888. millenniumhotels.com