The popular Indian festival Holi is known as the festival of colour, the festival of love and the festival of spring. Enjoy the day with celebrations at these handpicked restaurants

Jamavar Dubai

Jamavar Dubai marks Holi with a special brunch on 28 February, 1 March, 7 March and 8 March, served from 12:30pm to 4pm. Guests are welcomed with a Tricolour Temptation drink, followed by small plates including dahi puri and Bambaiya bhel, and a Holi sampler with vegetarian (karare aloo chaat, paneer 65, broccoli galawat) or non-vegetarian options (chicken 65, gilafi mutton seekh kebab). Mains include murgh nihari, Sindhi methi gosht and Amritsari chole, served with palak corn, dal Jamavar, jeera pulao, cucumber raita and assorted breads. Dessert is a thandai panna cotta with rose and raspberry compote, pistachio crumble and saffron.

28 February, 1 March, 7 March, and 8 March. 12:30pm to 4pm. From AED295 per person. Visit website.

Mausam

Mausam is offering a Holi Festive Mithai Platter on 4 March from 12pm, priced at AED60 per person. The platter includes badam pinni, mawa casata, dry fruit gujiya, methi bhakarwadi and imarti, served with kesar badam thandai, a saffron and cardamom infused milk drink, for a simple way to mark the festival of colours.

4 March. Call +971 4 438 4001.

Purani Dilli

Celebrate Holi with a vibrant brunch featuring traditional festive dishes and drinks, set in a lively space perfect for gathering with friends and family.

14 March, from 1-4pm. From AED119 per person. Call +97156 414 2213.

The Permit Room

The Permit Room is marking Holi with festive food, music and a laid-back ambience. On the menu are playful takes on classics such as kesari thandai shots and gujiya baklava, bringing familiar Indian flavours into a casual, celebratory setting.

Call +97154 791 1796.