Feast on a buffet of hot and cold breakfast dishes, with live cooking stations, fresh bread and views of the creek. Dhs80

This cheap-and-cheerful evening affair offers a range of different cuisines throughout the week. On Thursday and Friday nights, however, the food takes on a distinctly Asian flavour, with Thai, Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese classics on offer. Dhs165 (soft drinks); From Dhs235 (selected house beverages)

A week of themed dining, with Mexican options on Tuesday, Mediterranean on Wednesday, Asian on Thursday and Friday, English on Sunday and sushi on Monday, plus Pacific Islands on Saturdays. Sat-Wed Dhs155 (soft drinks), Dhs215 (house beverages), Dhs225 (premium beverages). 7pm-10.30pm. Thu-Fri Dhs165 (soft drinks), Dhs235 (house beverages), Dhs245 (premium beverages)

Choose from the buffet, including catch-of-the-day options, cooked to your liking. Dhs180 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (house beverages)

An elegant offering with live music, a selection of 16 grape and sparkling grape vintages and a dessert room. Dhs290 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (selected beverages and sparkling grape)

An international brunch that’s geared towards families. Dhs139 (soft drinks), Dhs169(selected house beverages)

A Dubai stalwart providing evening all-you-can-eat-and-drink deals throughout much of the week, though its most popular evening brunch falls on Thursday and Friday nights. We recommend booking well in advance. Dhs185 (Sat-Tue), Dhs205 (Wed) Dhs195 (Thu-Fri) all inclusive of house beverages

International fare featuring fresh fish, sushi and a number of live cooking stations. Dhs185 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (selected house beverages)

Indoor and outdoor dining with great views of the Arabian Gulf; there are also fun activities. Dhs179 (soft drinks), Dhs249 (selected house beverages), Dhs90 (children aged seven to 12)

Sample a buffet of Spanish and Latin American dishes, including paella, tapas and tortillas. Dhs159 (soft drinks), Dhs159 (house beverages)

Enjoy all-you-can-eat steak, with your choice of trimmings. Dhs125 (soft drinks), Dhs155 (house beverages)

This brunch boasts an international buffet selection, while children are catered for with their own buffet and activities. Dhs125 (soft drinks), Dhs155 (house beverages), Dhs50 for children aged seven to 12, free for children under seven

A leisurely Friday brunch with a mix of live cooking stations and the smooth sounds of jazz band True Colours. Dhs315 (soft drinks), Dhs435 (selected house beverages), Dhs550 (bubbly), Dhs150 (children aged four to 12)

The hotel’s all-day-dining venue offers an evening brunch, with a surf-and-turf theme and live music. Dhs180 (soft drinks), Dhs229 (bubbly)

Friday brunch at Spectrum on One continues to push the culinary envelope, serving more than 200 dishes from all corners of the globe. There’s a great cheese room as well as a guacamole station. Dhs345 (soft drinks), Dhs455 (selected beverages), From Dhs575 (bubbly)

Spice Island Guests can sample international cuisine served from six live cooking stations. Dhs199 (soft drinks), Dhs259 (selected house beverages), Dhs329 (selected premium beverages), Dhs69 (children aged six to 12), free for children under six

There’s an extensive salad and appetiser buffet, an international range of main dishes (dahl sits alongside bolognese and roasted veggies), as well as a sushi station, grills and freshly cooked risotto. Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (selected house beverages and sparkling grape), Dhs695 (premium bubbly), Dhs135 (children aged five to 12)

Regular themed evening brunches, with Mediterranean on Sundays, South-East Asian on Mondays, New Orleans barbecue on Tuesdays, seafood on Thursdays, and an international buffet on Friday evenings. Dhs130 (food only), Dhs150 (soft drinks), Dhs185 (house beverages), Sun-Tue and Fri 7pm-10.30pm. Dhs150 (food only), Dhs185 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (house beverages), Wed-Thu 7pm-11pm

The Talk’s fish market night Choose from a vast selection of fresh fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Dhs165 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (house beverages), free for kids under 13

During June, the restaurant offers two-for-one dining at its weekly theme night buffets. Dhs165 per couple (soft drinks). Dhs225 per person (house beverages). Free for children twelve and under

The Talk Restaurant & Lounge The Jazz & Bubbles Friday brunch features Harry Austin playing jazz classics, as well as international offerings from sushi to tandoori and pizza to pasta. Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs350 (house beverages)