Food straddles Japan and the Mediterranean at the beach club. There’s a relaxed vibe here. Dhs310 (restaurant), Dhs340 (beach or terrace), Dhs580 (bubbly). 1pm-3.30pm, 4pm-6.30pm (restaurant); 1pm-4pm (beach and terrace). Ghantoot (056 113 3400).

This brunch takes guests on a culinary tour through a different Italian region each week. Course after course is served to the table by charming staff and is a very fine selection indeed. Dhs200 (soft drinks), Dhs265 (house beverages). Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2630).

A lazy Saturday brunch of dishes brought to the table. Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (sparkling), Dhs595 (French bubbly). The Collection at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 678 3344).

A Saturday barbecue that comes with salads, starters and desserts. You can sit inside the pub or outside in the garden. There’s live music, too. Dhs155 (soft drinks), Dh190 (house beverages), Dhs220 (premium beverages), Dhs77.50 (kids aged six-12), free (kids under six). Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3325).

The Yum Cha brunch serves dumplings, roast meats and desserts.
Dhs188 (including tea), Dhs238 (mocktails), Dhs288 (house beverages). Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).

The family-style feast starts with signature bread, followed up with pizza and freshly-made pasta. Make sure you save room for the assorted desserts.

A late afternoon seafood brunch sitting over the water. It’s cool, relaxed and serves excellent food. Dine on a seafood tower, main courses, bisque and more.
Dhs290 (soft drinks), Dhs370 (house beverages and sparkling).

A vsriety of seafood dishes with a Middle Eastern twist in a lovely venue overlooking the waters of the Eastern Mangroves. Dhs160 (soft drinks), Dhs260 (house beverages), Dhs90 (kids under 12). Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Al Salam Street (02 441 8244).

The Saturday Picnic Brunch is a family favourite with a lively atmosphere. Dhs200 (soft drinks), Dhs350 (house beverages), Dhs400 (premium beverages), Dhs450 (bubbly). Yas Marina, Yas Island (055 160 5636).

The Japanese restaurant serves sushi, sashimi and has a robatayaki grill as well as teppanyaki, noodles and tempura. Dhs285 (soft drinks), Dhs475 (sparkling). Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 0700).

Tuck into a set-menu of sharing dishes from around South-East Asia at this stunning, relaxed venue that’s perfect for a chilled-out afternoon with friends. Dhs290 (soft drinks), Dhs415 (house beverages). 1pm-4pm. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
(02 498 8443).