The brunch that ate the entire day
Palm Jumeirah beach club · Food
We said we'd leave by 4. We left at 9.
Sea, seafood, a long table and a playlist that slowly got louder. The most efficient way to lose a Saturday.
Why we went
Aditi had been sending the same reel for two weeks.
What actually happened
Vinay ate an entire truffle pasta and declared the veg menu 'unexpectedly strong'. High praise.
Cost
AED 450 to 700 per person
Duration
5 hours plus
Best time
Nov to Mar, Saturday 1pm
Food and drinks
Strong seafood, decent veg mains, generous cocktails.
- Vegetarian: yes (Vinay checked)
- Non-veg: yes (Aditi checked)
- Drinks: alcohol available
Vinay says
Expensive. Also very good. Both are true.
Aditi says
This is what weekends are for.
Couple verdict
8.5/10
Aditi Approved. Vinay required no convincing after the pasta.
Would we do it again? Yes, but once a season.
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