Best Brunch for Fussy People?
Nov 8th 2009, 9:43 am
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Best Brunch for Fussy People?
Hey all,
Been trawling previous posts for best places to have brunch and Al Qasr seems like a winner. However, my parents are coming to visit us and they are a bit fussy to be honest - they like simple food and I'm wondering if there is enough variety to keep me and the Mrs happy (we like everything) and also keep my parents happy (they like simple stuff). Also they don't really do fancy champagne etc (we do) - a decent pint of Guinness or bitter is the order of the day for Dad at least.
So - with all that am I wasting my time (and money) going there???
(PS we have a 6 month old baby as well if that makes a difference!)
Cheers in advance!
Been trawling previous posts for best places to have brunch and Al Qasr seems like a winner. However, my parents are coming to visit us and they are a bit fussy to be honest - they like simple food and I'm wondering if there is enough variety to keep me and the Mrs happy (we like everything) and also keep my parents happy (they like simple stuff). Also they don't really do fancy champagne etc (we do) - a decent pint of Guinness or bitter is the order of the day for Dad at least.
So - with all that am I wasting my time (and money) going there???
(PS we have a 6 month old baby as well if that makes a difference!)
Cheers in advance!
Nov 8th 2009, 9:56 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
Hey all,
Been trawling previous posts for best places to have brunch and Al Qasr seems like a winner. However, my parents are coming to visit us and they are a bit fussy to be honest - they like simple food and I'm wondering if there is enough variety to keep me and the Mrs happy (we like everything) and also keep my parents happy (they like simple stuff). Also they don't really do fancy champagne etc (we do) - a decent pint of Guinness or bitter is the order of the day for Dad at least.
So - with all that am I wasting my time (and money) going there???
(PS we have a 6 month old baby as well if that makes a difference!)
Cheers in advance!
Been trawling previous posts for best places to have brunch and Al Qasr seems like a winner. However, my parents are coming to visit us and they are a bit fussy to be honest - they like simple food and I'm wondering if there is enough variety to keep me and the Mrs happy (we like everything) and also keep my parents happy (they like simple stuff). Also they don't really do fancy champagne etc (we do) - a decent pint of Guinness or bitter is the order of the day for Dad at least.
So - with all that am I wasting my time (and money) going there???
(PS we have a 6 month old baby as well if that makes a difference!)
Cheers in advance!
Nov 8th 2009, 10:32 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
I too have simple food tastes, don't drink wine, champagne or lager.
Go to the Fairmont - Spectrum on One, they do a Champagne brunch, but will also get you a Guinness or 10. Your parents can start brunch with an 'English' breakfast and then move onto a sunday roast.
For you, champagne, wine and a wide variety of food.
Also Yalumba at the Merdien Airport will get you Guinness (depending who you know, you might have to pay extra) - not such a wide variety of food though.
Go to the Fairmont - Spectrum on One, they do a Champagne brunch, but will also get you a Guinness or 10. Your parents can start brunch with an 'English' breakfast and then move onto a sunday roast.
For you, champagne, wine and a wide variety of food.
Also Yalumba at the Merdien Airport will get you Guinness (depending who you know, you might have to pay extra) - not such a wide variety of food though.
Nov 8th 2009, 10:37 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
I too have simple food tastes, don't drink wine, champagne or lager.
Go to the Fairmont - Spectrum on One, they do a Champagne brunch, but will also get you a Guinness or 10. Your parents can start brunch with an 'English' breakfast and then move onto a sunday roast.
For you, champagne, wine and a wide variety of food.
Also Yalumba at the Merdien Airport will get you Guinness (depending who you know, you might have to pay extra) - not such a wide variety of food though.
Go to the Fairmont - Spectrum on One, they do a Champagne brunch, but will also get you a Guinness or 10. Your parents can start brunch with an 'English' breakfast and then move onto a sunday roast.
For you, champagne, wine and a wide variety of food.
Also Yalumba at the Merdien Airport will get you Guinness (depending who you know, you might have to pay extra) - not such a wide variety of food though.
Nov 8th 2009, 10:38 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
I too have simple food tastes, don't drink wine, champagne or lager.
Go to the Fairmont - Spectrum on One, they do a Champagne brunch, but will also get you a Guinness or 10. Your parents can start brunch with an 'English' breakfast and then move onto a sunday roast.
For you, champagne, wine and a wide variety of food.
Also Yalumba at the Merdien Airport will get you Guinness (depending who you know, you might have to pay extra) - not such a wide variety of food though.
Go to the Fairmont - Spectrum on One, they do a Champagne brunch, but will also get you a Guinness or 10. Your parents can start brunch with an 'English' breakfast and then move onto a sunday roast.
For you, champagne, wine and a wide variety of food.
Also Yalumba at the Merdien Airport will get you Guinness (depending who you know, you might have to pay extra) - not such a wide variety of food though.
Nov 8th 2009, 10:45 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
I only go when we can take clients for a business lunch, the reason... 550aed per head
Well it was last time I went, around 2 months back.
Well it was last time I went, around 2 months back.
Nov 8th 2009, 11:34 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
I'm told Friday brunch at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club's Aquara restaurant is good..but I haven't been yet:
The Friday Brunch at Aquara is on offer from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and is priced at AED 220per person including unlimited soft drinks and AED 290 per person inclusive of house beverages.
http://www.dubaimarinayachtclub.com/...aterfront.html
Tel: +9714 362 7900.
The Friday Brunch at Aquara is on offer from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and is priced at AED 220per person including unlimited soft drinks and AED 290 per person inclusive of house beverages.
http://www.dubaimarinayachtclub.com/...aterfront.html
Tel: +9714 362 7900.
Nov 9th 2009, 5:23 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
Nov 9th 2009, 8:18 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
Hey all,
Been trawling previous posts for best places to have brunch and Al Qasr seems like a winner. However, my parents are coming to visit us and they are a bit fussy to be honest - they like simple food and I'm wondering if there is enough variety to keep me and the Mrs happy (we like everything) and also keep my parents happy (they like simple stuff). Also they don't really do fancy champagne etc (we do) - a decent pint of Guinness or bitter is the order of the day for Dad at least.
So - with all that am I wasting my time (and money) going there???
(PS we have a 6 month old baby as well if that makes a difference!)
Cheers in advance!
Been trawling previous posts for best places to have brunch and Al Qasr seems like a winner. However, my parents are coming to visit us and they are a bit fussy to be honest - they like simple food and I'm wondering if there is enough variety to keep me and the Mrs happy (we like everything) and also keep my parents happy (they like simple stuff). Also they don't really do fancy champagne etc (we do) - a decent pint of Guinness or bitter is the order of the day for Dad at least.
So - with all that am I wasting my time (and money) going there???
(PS we have a 6 month old baby as well if that makes a difference!)
Cheers in advance!
it's waaaay better than the fairmont...
MM, xx
Nov 9th 2009, 3:52 pm
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
Thanks for all the info guys, much appreciated - decision time!
Now, just have to work out which hotel to stay in...hmm..
Now, just have to work out which hotel to stay in...hmm..
Nov 9th 2009, 5:01 pm
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
Hey all,
Been trawling previous posts for best places to have brunch and Al Qasr seems like a winner. However, my parents are coming to visit us and they are a bit fussy to be honest - they like simple food and I'm wondering if there is enough variety to keep me and the Mrs happy (we like everything) and also keep my parents happy (they like simple stuff). Also they don't really do fancy champagne etc (we do) - a decent pint of Guinness or bitter is the order of the day for Dad at least.
So - with all that am I wasting my time (and money) going there???
(PS we have a 6 month old baby as well if that makes a difference!)
Cheers in advance!
Been trawling previous posts for best places to have brunch and Al Qasr seems like a winner. However, my parents are coming to visit us and they are a bit fussy to be honest - they like simple food and I'm wondering if there is enough variety to keep me and the Mrs happy (we like everything) and also keep my parents happy (they like simple stuff). Also they don't really do fancy champagne etc (we do) - a decent pint of Guinness or bitter is the order of the day for Dad at least.
So - with all that am I wasting my time (and money) going there???
(PS we have a 6 month old baby as well if that makes a difference!)
Cheers in advance!
Nov 10th 2009, 1:51 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
al qasr still fits the bill...it has a fish and chips station, roast beef station amongst many others...i'm not sure it does guinness but it defo has a german beer stand, plus cocktails etc in addition to the fizz/wine...
it's waaaay better than the fairmont...
MM, xx
it's waaaay better than the fairmont...
MM, xx
Nov 10th 2009, 9:59 am
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Re: Best Brunch for Fussy People?
They would probably enjoy the outdoor ambience at the Irish Village where I believe they do a nice Friday brunch for less than AED100...and plenty of Guinness served by Irish lasses.
