From casual bites to delectable meals and daycations, here’s all the exciting things you can do this weekend

Dubai

The Hidden Hog

The Hidden Hog is offering 25 per cent discount on its full breakfast menu, which includes a complimentary glass of fresh orange juice. Make your way to the modern bistro in DIFC for a late weekend breakfast. Enjoy a hearty start to your day with thick-cut bacon, sausages and eggs any style you wish.

March 18-31 from 10am-2pm. Call +9714 364 0126 or email reservations@thehiddenhog.com.

Babaji, City Walk

This renowned Turkish restaurant has expanded its pide offering to include 10 versions of the savoury flatbread. Try the savoury selection including minced lamb, tomato pepper and parsley; fried beef, eggs and mixed salad leaves; chicken, onion, pepper, parsley and lemon and the best seller, four cheese with halloumi, Izmir tulum, kasar cheese and mozzarella.

Friday to Saturday from 10am-12am and Sunday to Thursday from 11-12am. AED49 onwards. Dine-in or takeaway. Call +9714 385 4605 or email infocw@babaji.com.tr.

Khyber, Dukes The Palm

Sitting atop the 15th floor with spectacular views of the Palm Jumeirah and Ain Dubai, Khyber has launched an Autumn set menu brimming with vibrant flavours and aromatics. Whet your appetite with assorted chutneys, papads (crackers) and dahi puri (savoury, yogurt-topped snack). Tuck into mains of butter chicken, rogan josh lamb (curried meat), dal makhani (lentils in a rich buttery gravy) and more, alongside spiced rice or flatbreads. The dessert selection features popular Indian sweets, and you can choose to add-on a beverage package as well.

Daily from 5-11pm. AED120 per person (inclusive of set menu), AED170 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED240 (inclusive of house beverages). Call +9714 455 1111 or email at dukesthepalm.res@royalhideaway.com.

Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes Dubai 

Springfest is back with the Big British Barbeque, comprising a meaty menu and open-air fun. Picture street food stands, hop fridges and beverage stations scattered across the lawn. On arrival, visitors will have the chance to purchase tokens which can be redeemed against food and beverages. Take the kids along as well as they eat for free on Friday.

March 18 from 4pm to late and March 19 from 11am to late. AED200 for four tokens. Call +9714 454 2638 or WhatsApp +97158 647 8692.

ZOCO

Take a trip to Latin America with this Mexican restaurant’s all-new menu. Dine on flavour-packed dishes such as tiraditos, ceviches, tacos, anticuchos, sizzling steaks and tostadas. Enjoy the sweet stuff that includes tres leches cake, churros, fondants and sorbets. Sip on your choice of beverages as you take in the gorgeous, Instaworthy setting and lively vibes.

Monday to Saturday from 5pm-late. WhatsApp +97156 503 6230 or visit the website.

Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites

Unwind by the stunning infinity pool with impressive Palm Jumeirah views, while you catch some rays, sip on refreshing beverages and enjoy mouthwatering bites from Seven Seeds. It gets even better. The amount you spend to access the pool is fully redeemable on F&B during your visit.

Daily from 7am-8pm. AED150 per person and AED250 per couple. Call +9714 604 2222 or email palmview@avanihotels.com.

Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge

Give yourself a break from cooking this weekend and try Roberto’s ‘Ready to Eat’. Indulge in signature dishes such as burrata with Sicilian Datterini tomatoes and basil to start, followed by bomba Roberto’s pizza and a sweet treat of cannoli Siciliani with sweet ricotta cream, chocolate chips and roasted pistachios to finish.

Complete with sides of focaccia bread, artisanal oil and balsamic vinegar, together with a Spotify playlist, the lunch and dinner packages serve two or four people and is delivered within one hour. To help further recreate Roberto’s signature atmosphere, hungry diners will also receive a QR code to access the ‘Roberto’s At Home’ Spotify playlist compiled by one of the resident DJs.

Daily from 12-10pm. Call +9714 386 0066 or order online.

Abu Dhabi

Montauk Boutique Café & Restaurant

This newly opened hotspot is serving up Long Island beach house vibes and a wholesome, home-to-table style menu. Visit the eatery for breakfast, lunch or dinner and dine on an array of dishes such as Turkish eggs with herb labneh; cream cheese sesame bagels with smoked salmon, bacon and avocado; spiced fig and goat’s cheese salad; spicy grilled garlic prawns; grilled Canadian lobster with roasted nori butter; and spiced lamb chops with pomegranate and Greek yoghurt. Pair your meal with fresh fruit juices while you tuck into desserts such as sticky toffee pudding, passionfruit cheesecake and chocolate caramel fondant.

Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Al Bateen. Open daily from 8am to 11pm. Call +9712 546 6255.