This laid-back Palm favourite offers a choice of burgers, salads or sandwiches from a special menu and a convivial (sometimes raucous) atmosphere. Dhs99 (one meal and four drinks)

Sample lobster, tiger prawns, oysters, mussels and crab. Dhs160 per person; Dhs300 per couple

Create signature meat and seafood dishes. Dhs300; Dhs465 (grape pairing). Advance booking required

Watch movies in the hotel’s screening room with popcorn and candyfloss, plus a three-course dinner. From Dhs190 per person

The family friendly market offers organic produce as well as activities such as book reading for children and a gardening workshop for adults at 11.30am. Free entry

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

Guests can sample a buffet of traditional southern German dishes. Dhs179 (food only)

International cuisine served from live cooking stations. Dhs109 (soft drinks); Dhs169 (selected house beverages)

This family brunch features English- and Irish-influenced fare at an affordable price. There’s also a supervised kids’ room with face painting, movies and other activities. Dhs299 (house beverages), Dhs398 (bubbly), Dhs149 for children aged six to 12, free for children under six

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)

Sample the sommelier’s selection of grape, plus speciality cold cuts and cheese. Charged à la carte. Prices vary.

The Grand Friday brunch now spills into the hotel lobby and features food from Blue Elephant and Benihana. There is also a kids’ corner featuring face painting, clowns and a special buffet of yummy treats. Dhs205 (soft drinks), Dhs235 (selected house beverages), Dhs300 (selected premium beverages)

Includes naan, prawns, chicken and lamb dishes. Dhs139 (soft drinks)

Try the daily thali lunch – it only takes 15 minutes to prepare. Dhs55 (thali light), Dhs75 (Royal Peacock thali)

Enjoy an evening of Awadh cooking, with cuisine from northern India. Dhs110 (soft drinks), from Dhs199 (grape and hops), Dhs230 (beverages), Dhs299 (unlimited premium beverages)

On the Dusit Thani Dubai’s 24th floor, all the restaurants have pulled together to offer Thai, Chinese, English and Italian cuisine. Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs235 (house beverages), Dhs495 (bubbly)

Sample churrasco (skewers carved at the table), plus a Brazilian band. Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs265 (house beverages)

The decadent selection of dishes includes foie gras terrine, lobster ceviche and thermidor, Russian caviar, Argentinian meat and free-flowing bubbly. Dhs245 (soft drinks), Dhs390 (bubbly)

Distinctive cuisine from the world’s horseracing destinations, plus stunning views of the Meydan Racecourse. Children’s area and live music. Dhs245 (soft drinks), Dhs445 (selected house beverages), half price children aged four-12, free for children under four (valid for up to three children per family)

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)

A seasonal special menu of dishes using asparagus, such as white asparagus soup with smoked salmon ravioli and tagliatelle with green asparagus, spring morels and parmesan cheese. Prices vary

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