Easter Sunday will fall on Sunday April 5 this year.
A time for family and connection, there are heaps of Easter deals in Dubai going on for those who celebrate.
It’s not just about stocking up on chocolate eggs, you know. There are egg hunts for the kids, lunch for all the fam and brunch deals. Sign us up.
With sweet treats and family fun guaranteed (until the fallout from all those choccie highs), here’s where to celebrate Easter in Dubai for 2026.
Where to celebrate Easter in Dubai
Address Beach Resort
Take the whole family to the stunning JBR hotel for a weekend of Easter fun. Spend an afternoon brunching on Saturday April 4 with beach access, swing by the Farina Bar & Grill for a roast and egg hunt on Sunday April 5 or bring the whole family for a fully redeemable pool day to soak up the rays instead.
From Dhs275 (brunch), Dhs195 (roast dinner), Dhs100 (pool access, fully redeemable). Apr 4-5. JBR, addresshotels.com (04 879 8866).
Al Habtoor Polo Resort
Getting going from noon, you can pile your plate with goodies from the carving station, seasonal sides and chocolatey desserts at the Horse & Hound restaurant. The kiddos can enjoy the giant bouncy castles and face painting, while the adults will be kept entertained with live music and a glass of grape paired with their meal.
Dhs189 (adult), Dhs110 (kids aged six-12). Sun Apr 5, from noon, habtoorpoloresort.com (056 812 1295).
Belgian Café
Tuck into a roast of Flemish-style Easter lamb paired with a mixed drink and finished with a rich Belgian chocolate mousse. Expect plenty of decorations and tuck in from noon.
Dhs99 (lamb), Dhs20 (dessert). Sun Apr 5, from noon. Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, dubaifestivalcityhotels.com.
Brunch & Cake
If you want an aesthetic Easter plate, then this is where to find it. Serving up some limited-time Easter dishes until Sunday April 5, tuck into a hoppy hash or a cottontail croissant – and until the end of April the kiddos eat for free.
For the main Easter action, head to the Address Montgomerie café on the big day itself for face painting, crafts and an egg hunt to keep you entertained.
Mon Mar 30 to Tue Apr 5. Various locations, brunchandcake.com.
Bull & Bear
Tuck into a one-off Easter menu, where you’ll get stuck into three courses including the restaurant’s traditional Sunday roast and trimmings.
As an extra treat, if you book in for the offer, you’ll get to redeem 50 percent off spa treatments at the Waldorf Astoria Spa DIFC throughout April for some well-needed pampering.
Dh200. Sun Apr 5, 1pm-4pm. Waldorf Astoria DIFC, bullandbeardifc.com (04 515 9888).
Cioccolatitaliani
Who can say no to a free scoop? Cioccolatitaliani is treating shoppers in Dubai Festival Mall to complimentary gelato between 5pm and 7pm.
If you’re coming with the kiddos, there will also be a face painter on hand to kit them out with some cool designs.
Sun Apr 5, 5pm-7pm. Dubai Festival City Mall, @cioccolatitaliani.ae.
Coffeemania
Calling all sweet tooths – Coffeemania is serving up some incredible Easter-themed treats this weekend and you can even get them delivered straight to your door.
From the creamy pistachio egg filled with a coconut mousse to an entire baked kulich, you can make the most of the dishes until Sunday April 12.
From Dhs75. Various locations, coffeemania.e-rockets.lo.
Fairmont Dubai
The hotel is offering you an eggcelent (sorry) staycation deal from Thursday April 2 to Monday April 6.
You can make the most of Easter egg hunts, themed activities and kids club access, as well as 40 percent off dining at select restaurant and a late check-out.
From Dhs632 (per night). Sheikh Zayed Road, fairmont.com (04 332 5555).
Gastronomy
Going all out for Easter, the dinner buffet at Atlantis The Royal will be packed with all of the classics from herb crusted lamb racks to beef stroganoff, sweet treats and even a visit from the well-loved Easter Bunny.
Dhs395 per person. Sun Apr 5 and Sun Apr 12, 6pm-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, atlantis.com (04 426 2626).
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah hotel is going all out for Easter weekend, so you can pick the activity that suits you best. Bag an overnight stay from Dhs600 where the little ones can stay for free and brekkie and dinner are included.
Or for a daycation, swing by Jones The Grocer for a roast on Sunday April 5 where the kiddos can get stuck into some egg painting, decorate cupcakes and there will even be a special prize for the best Easter costume.
From Dhs600 (per night), Dhs129 (roast dinner). Apr 4-5. Palm Jumeirah, hilton.com (04 230 0073).
Jones the Grocer
Bring the whole fam down for the big Easter egg hunt and some traditional grub. If the adults are dining in, the kiddos will be handed a map and a basket to try to collect five eggs each. Once the baskets are filled, expect a sweet reward.
Sun Apr 5, noon-6pm. Various locations, jonesthegrocer.com.
Maxzi The Good Food Shop
The Al Furjan restaurant is serving up a free egg hunt for all the family on both Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5. Work up an appetite grabbing as many as you can before being treated to vouchers, sweets and a good time.
Free entry. Apr 4-5, 1pm-3pm. Al Furjan West Centre by Dubai Retail @maxzithegoodfoodshop (04 229 2711).
Mina’s Kitchen
The roast by Bubbalicious is back with an eggtra special chocolate factory-inspired edition, where you can dig into all the classics paired with free-flowing drinks.
The little ones will also be able to take part in an egg hunt, arts and crafts, and check out the chocolatey dessert table.
Dhs225 (soft drinks), Dhs325 (house beverages), Dhs425 (bubbly). Sun Apr 5, 1pm-4pm. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, destinationminaseyahi.com (04 511 7373).
Meliá Desert Palm
Hop in the car and take the whole brood down to the polo estate for egg hunts, face painting and a special three-course Easter menu.
Tuck into golden tuna empanadas and mussels before moving on to mains of roasted salmon, orzo and a slow-roasted lamb shoulder. To round off the feast, dive into a sharing-style dessert: a chocolate egg packed with mousse and brownie crumble, alongside free-flowing soft drinks.
Dhs189 (adult), Dhs89 (kids aged six-12). Sun Apr 5, noon-3pm. Warsan, melia.com (04 323 8888).
Novecento
The traditional Italian is serving up a special menu of Easter dishes for you to choose until Saturday April 4. Tuck into pasta swirled through a lamb ragu, grilled lamb with mashed potato and for something sweet, finish with an Easter-style ricotta tart.
Until Sat Apr 4. Open Mon-Sat noon-10.30pm. Dubai Silicon Oasis, @novecentodubai (04 576 9904).
Panini
Enjoy the restaurants signature menu wrapped up in Easter fun, from themed decor to a photo booth and even an egg hunt.
The kiddos can also give the pinata a try and meet the Easter Bunny before trying out for the giveaway. When a parent spends Dhs99, one child can dine for free.
Apr 4-5, 9am-4pm. Grand Hyatt Dubai, Dubai Healthcare City, hyatt.com (04 317 1234).
Roberto’s
For a long leisurely lunch, tuck into the traditional Italian sharing-style menu, made up of a generous buffet and your choice of à la carte main courses.
From tuna tartare and golden fried calamari to Angus ribeye and black truffle mushroom risotto, you’ll round of the afternoon with some of Roberto’s signature sweets.
Dhs350 (UAE resident), Dhs500 (non UAE resident). Sun Apr 5, noon-4pm. DIFC, robertosrestaurants.com (04 386 0066).
Suan Bua
Swap out the roast dinner for something different and enjoy an Easter lunch filled with authentic Thai dishes, sweets, face painting and some adorable family entertainment.
Dhs99. Sun Apr 5, 12.30pm-3pm. Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, centarahotelsresorts.com (04 522 9999).
The Duck Hook
Grilling up a feast for an Easter barbecue, the Dubai pub garden will let you tuck into everything from burgers to traditional roast meats, crispy potatoes, and (of course) Yorkshire puddings smothered in gravy.
Its walk-ins only, so be sure to arrive early to bag the best spot.
Apr 4-5, 2pm-10.30pm. Dubai Hills, @theduckhookdubai (800 666353).
Time Out Market
The market is putting on quite the show for Easter Sunday, where families can get stuck into egg painting, paper basket-making and check out the in-house stilt walkers.
After 5pm, you’ll be able to tuck into some of your favourite flavours from around the city to the tune of a live DJ.
Sun Apr 5. 1pm-10pm. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, timeout.com (054 375 2421).
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