Pappas Taverna: Sunday Brunch Done Right at the W Hotel Yas Island

DRINKS! 

Usually we start with the food (of course!), but a great selling point of this brunch for us? Brunch is a standard price (AED275 per person) - then drinks are available à la carte. Order a tasty cocktail or two, perfect for a Sunday when you don’t want to go overboard but don’t mind an afternoon tipple. Winning! 

Celebrating, or don’t have work on Monday? They’ve got you - add on a three hour beverage package for AED185 - and it means you can make the most of the super cute rosé wine station as well! (Since alcohol is served à la carte otherwise, the station is only for those who opt for the package - perfect for our rosé all day fans!)

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GREAT GREEK FOOD!

Maybe our favourite structure for brunch, Pappas Sunday brunch is a mix of both buffet and a sharing-style table menu. At the table, work your way through meze, tuna tartare, A5 Wagyu souvlaki bites (these were so good!) and a gorgeous Greek salad. Mains? Get ready for lobster moussaka - divine! - and feta calamari spirals. 

Head to the live grill station, where it’s all about the protein! We couldn’t get enough of the lamb - and shamelessly went back for seconds - as well as chicken, steak and plenty of seafood. The chicken souvlaki skewers hated to see us coming - don’t skip them! - and there’s a seafood paella that’s another star of the show. 

Desserts land - sharing style - on the table, perfect for when you’ve almost succumbed to your food coma. It’s a parade of classic Mediterranean favourites:  excellent baklava mille-feuille and Greek yogurt make an appearance, but our pick? Loukoumades with black honey and 24K gold leaf, both delicious and boujee! 

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VIBE!

Take a seat on the lovely bright terrace - our favourite spot - surrounded by greenery, and you’ll catch the exhilarating roar of cars on the F1 track every so often - adding a little buzz to your Sunday outing. Otherwise, settle inside: the interiors are pretty as a picture, and the open kitchen and bar bring a nice bustling warmth to brunch. 

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Go for brunch - it’s a fabulous afternoon out, and everything is immaculate, from the presentation of each dish to the lovely staff - and like us, you’ll probably find yourself planning to return before you’ve even left! 

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Sunday Brunch at Pappas Taverna | W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island

Timing: Sundays | 1PM - 4PM

Price: AED275 | drinks served à la carte | add AED185 for 3 hours unlimited beverage package | AED137.50 for children 

Bookings: 02 656 0000

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