Almost everyone can vouch for the fact that a hungry stomach can turn the mood sour.
Add some sweetness to the week with great food that is sure to melt all the woes, be it from busy work days or while running errands.
If on the hunt for recommendations, be it brunches or afternoon tea, then look no further.
Brunch at Miss Lily's
Miss Lily's at Sheraton Grand Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, is launching an amazing new Saturday brunch called Bonita AppleBrunch. The brunch will run from 2pm to 6pm, and will be a celebration of Caribbean culture, music and food. Delight in dishes like chicken and waffles, jerk chicken, curry goat stew, roasted pumpkin pesto pasta and more. Prices start at Dhs 225.
04-3562900
Coronation Afternoon Tea at At.mosphere
In celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, At.mosphere at Burj Khalifa is hosting a brilliant afternoon tea. Relish in a wonderful British experience from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on 6 and 7 May with dishes including jam pennies, coronation chicken and more. Prices start at Dhs 350 per person.
04-8883828
Mazzah Wa Mazzika Opens
Savour in tasty Middle Eastern cuisine at the newly opened restaurant, Mazzah Wa Mazzika at Trump International Golf Club. Marvel in the stunning views of DAMAC Hills and tuck into a variety of amazing dishes, including moussaka eggplant, soujouk, shish taouk, sambousek meat, kunafa and more. The restaurant is open daily from 4pm to midnight.
04-2453988
Secret Jungle Brunch at Mama Zonia
Situated at Pier 7, Dubai Marina, Mama Zonia is hosting a one-night-only special 'Secret Jungle' brunch on 6 May. Running from 8pm to 11pm, enjoy a magnificent four-course menu with dishes including guacamole, a selection of sushi, churros and more. Live entertainment will be held with a DJ, percussionist and dancers. Prices start at Dhs 199, including four drinks.
052-3948098
Four Hands Chef Dinner at Issei Dubai
From 4 to 6 May, Issei Dubai at Radisson Dubai DAMAC Hills is hosting a four-course dinner from 7pm onwards. Luisa Serna, head Chef at Issei Dubai and Gabriela Chamorro, from The Girl and The Goose in Nicaragua, will serve delicious Latin American flavours with dishes including grilled seabass, tuna ceviche, chicken dumplings, and more. Prices are set at Dhs 325 per person.
04-8791111
Coronation Afternoon at Ritz Carlton
The Lobby Lounge at Ritz Carlton Dubai, Dubai Marina, is marking the coronation of King Charles III with a luxurious afternoon tea. Held on 6 May, watch the live broadcast while tucking to dishes including roast beef, prawn cocktail brioche, scones with cream and jam, macaroons and more. Prices start at Dhs 215.
www.ritzcarlton.com
Two-Course Meal at Zheng He's
Zheng He's at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, Madinat Jumeirah is serving a fantastic lunch meal as part of the Dubai Restaurant Week, running till 7 May. Relish in authentic Chinese cuisine with dishes including vegetable dumplings, sweet and sour chicken, szechuan hot and sour soup, deep fried banana with vanilla ice cream and more. Available from 12.30pm to 4pm, prices are set at Dhs 95 per person.
800-323232
Breakfast Brunch at Ella's Eatery
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and, as the saying goes, should be had like a king. Ella's Eatery at Palm View East, Palm Jumeirah, is hosting a breakfast brunch every day from 8am to noon. Savour in dishes including beetroot avocado toast, eggs benedict, Ella's waffle, shakshouka and more. Prices start at Dhs 89 per person.
04-5570984
The Strand Opens
The Strand at Palm Views West, Palm Jumeirah, has opened its doors to the public and is ready to offer delicious Mediterranean flavours to diners. Marvel in the views of Palm Jumeirah and relish in dishes including lamb koftas, steak truffle casarecce, salmon a la plancha and more. The restaurant is open from Sunday to Thursday from 8am to midnight and from 8am to 1am on Saturday and Sunday.
www.strandcraftkitchen.com
Lunch Combo at Pitfire Pizza
Every Monday to Friday from noon to 3pm, make the work week all the more special and tuck into a delicious lunch combo at Pitfire Pizza at Cluster D, JLT. The offer comes with a pizza of choice, wings or pasta, a green salad and a drink. Choose from options including spaghetti and meatballs, chicken penne alfredo, buffalo chicken wings and more, with prices set at Dhs 39 for dine-in and Dhs 50 for delivery.
www.pitfiredubai.ae
Cinco de Mayo at La Mezcaleria
The traditional Mexican holiday is coming to Dubai for a night to remember at La Mezcaleria at Pavilion, The Beach JBR. The one-day-only event on 5 May from 8pm to 1am will offer diners dishes including cheese nachos, corn salad, chicken tacos, beef quesadillas, shrimp tacos and more. Prices start at Dhs 195.
056-5202020
Set Menu at Goldfish Sushi and Yakitori
Goldfish Sushi and Yakitori at Galleria Mall, Al Wasl, is serving diners a tasty set menu, as part of the Dubai Food Festival till 7 May from noon to 4pm. Tuck into dishes including Wagyu claypot, hamachi collar, yuzu sorbet, seafood gyoza and more. Prices are set at Dhs 150 per person.
www.goldfishsushiyakitori.com