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SATURDAY BRUNCH WEST BAY

Highlights! Beachside dining, cocktail menu, BBQ and resort access. West Bay is a little slice of paradise. I don’t think there are many, if any, other places in Abu Dhabi where you can brunch on the beach. We opted for a table in the open-air restaurant overlooking the ocean but if you plan on using the resort amenities (included with house/bubbly packages), the beach would be the perfect spot to spend a Friday. Picture this: The kids? They’re playing on the beach and swimming in the new wave pool. You? You’re sipping on champagne, leisurely spending the afternoon grazing over oysters, tacos and BBQ’d meats, listening to live music. Sounds like paradise!


The Drinks! I love when a brunch has a proper cocktail menu and this one had eight to choose from! There were classic drinks like Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, and G&T and creative drinks like the Spicy Pink Bay and Dominica Highball. Best Bites Plus members will be treated to the Best Bites cocktail, which is a trip to strawberry heaven in a glass! The Spicy Pink Bay was a shaken drink made with gin, chili (only a smidge!), basil, lime, and pineapple. It was excellent! The champagne was Perrier-Jouët and I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my Friday than sipping on champagne and cocktails looking out over the ocean.


The Food! All of the cold and hot starters are unlimited. We found ourselves going back for more than a few rounds of the delicious oysters. The sushi was very nice. There was a good variety of different maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. The chilled octopus salad was a favourite. The octopus was tender and mixed in with citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, and red onion. The green salad had ripe avocado which was generously dipped in sesame seeds and tossed with greens and heirloom tomatoes. The main courses are a mix of dishes served to the table and a BBQ station on the beach. The prawns were excellent, cooked perfectly with a nice smoky-ness from the charcoal grill. Dessert included churros (yasssssssss!), fresh fruit, a yummy cheesecake with fruit compote, raspberry mouse pops, and more. Seriously. Save room for dessert.


Resort Access! If you book in for the house or bubbly package, you also get resort access. West Bay is beautiful with a few different pools, including one with a swim-up bar, and a brand-new seriously fun-looking wave pool! There are very few brunches that include pool/beach access in Abu Dhabi and none at this level. It’s a fantastic day out for families and friends!


Rebecca Rouen

December 2021

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