With people around the world practising social distancing and self-isolation, it looks like Easter 2020 is going to be a very homely affair. But that doesn't mean it needs to be lacklustre in any way. From making Easter eggs to spending more time with family, there are many ways to make it special. And plenty of UAE establishments are offering deliveries to ramp up the fun; from classic Easter eggs to full-fledged roast dinners, here's a list of treats you can get delivered to your doorstep.
Hot cross buns and cookies from London Dairy Cafe
Until From April 9 to 19, Dubai residents can tuck into freshly-baked hot cross buns and Easter cookies alongside the cafe's range of breakfast items. As an extra bonus, there will be a 25 per cent discount on the entire menu for all orders made in Dubai through Chatfood, and the Easter cookies come complimentary with a minimum Dh50 purchase. The hot cross buns are priced at Dh10 for one, and Dh40 for six. For orders, call 04 352 5473 or email contact@londondairycafe.com
Easter eggs from Brownie Point
The bakery has launched a special Easter Menu, available until Sunday, April 12 so that residents can order in everything from chocolate Easter eggs to Marzipan eggs to Easter cupcakes and cakepops. It also has special cakes starting at 250gto 500g which serve two or four people and currently offers contactless deliveries. Orders and payment can be made directly through their website, with deliveries does across Dubai.
The complete roast by Couqley
The French bistro is giving Dubai residents the option to order in an entire feast this Easter by delivering a roasted turkey with sides, stuffing and gravy, that can feed six people, with prices starting at Dh649. To sweeten the deal, a complimentary dessert of Burrata Ricotta Kunafa will accompany all orders made for April 10, 11 and 12. Customers can choose between three different sized turkeys, and even order the turkey separately if needed. Orders are available for delivery but a 48-hour notice is required.Orders can be placed via email, WhatsApp, website or through social media (48 hours in advance).
A roast dinner feast from The Duck Hook
The gastropub is delivering a complete roast meat, par-cooked, for groups of two, four and six, available from April 7 to April 12. Residents can choose between roast beef (prime rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce, beef gravy), roast chicken (whole roast baby chicken with sage and onion stuffing balls, veal cocktail sausages wrapped in veal bacon, cranberry sauce, chicken gravy) or roast lamb (slow-roasted lamb rump, mint sauce, lamb gravy), all served with roast potatoes, roast parsnips, buttered carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Prices start at Dh265 for two. For delivery, which is across Dubai, call 055 781 3244 or email christopher.kinsley@saroodhospitality.com.
The Circle Cafe
The Circle Cafe has launched a roast chicken dinner deal right in time for Easter, with prices starting at Dh45 for one. Each dinner comes with a choice of roast flavours like peri peri, barbecue and Mediterranean; a choice of sauces, like garlic aioli, spicy yoghurt; and homemade sides, such as mashed potatoes, sweet potato fries, grilled vegetables, cauliflower mash, quinoa salad and brown rice. The dinner is priced at Dh45 for one with a sauce and side; Dh75 for two with two sauces and two sides; Dh135 for four with four sauces and sides; and Dh200 for six with six sauces and sides.
The deal is available daily after 4pm until Thursday, April 30, with branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi delivering. Orders can be made through their website.
Easter brunch with Reform Social & Grill
Stay entertained this Friday, April 10, with Reform Social & Grill’s virtual brunch, complete with a two-hour quarantine quiz starting at 1pm and a traditional British roast. This weekend will be a special Easter Edition of the brunch, teams wearing Easter-themed fancy outfits get 10 extra bonus points. You can also pre-order an Easter egg painting kit to be included within your delivery for an extra Dh60. The brunch is priced at Dh180 for two, inclusive of the quiz and roast, and Dh280 for four.
To register, call 052 794 1117 to register with your email and a pre-payment link will be shared in advance. Once payment is received, teams will be sent a Zoom link to log in to ahead of Friday. The roast delivery is only open to Dubai residents; those from other Emirates can take part in the quiz for Dh50.
Win a complimentary meal from Society Cafe
Whether you're placing an order for guacamole with nachos, king prawn linguini or creamy truffle bucatini, or even opting for Society Cafe's Brunch at Home boxes to be delivered, one winner is in for a double treat come Easter. The restaurant is hiding one Easter egg in one of the orders placed on Sunday, April 12. The person who finds this special egg wins a complimentary meal voucher for four which will also be delivered.
All orders placed directly through Society Cafe & Lounge also get 15 per cent off. Delivery takes place across Dubai, with a minimum order of Dh80. Call 04 222 2811 or email info@societydxb.com
Chocolate eggs and more from Marks & Spencer
M&S has launched a new range of premium chocolate eggs, including hand-decorated treats and colourful mini eggs.
This year, it has also launched the region’s first cheese egg! Made with British Barber’s Farmhouse cheddar with a vintage 18-month matured red Leicester “yolk”, they look like the real thing – perfect for a cheeseboard or on top of crackers. They’re even served within a cardboard egg carton. A carton of six luxury eggs costs Dh99. While the regular chocolate eggs are available for delivery to certain Dubai communities through the M&S app, the cheese eggs are currently only available at the Springs Souk and Marina Walk branches.
Limited-edition cake pops from Looshi’s
This Easter, you don’t have to hunt for eggs, they’ll come to your doorstep in the form of cake pops, courtesy Looshi’s. The bakery is selling limited edition cake pops for Dh12 each. The Instagrammable treat is coated in white chocolate, shaped like an egg and decorated with colourful icing and edible paint. Available exclusively to Dubai residents through Deliveroo until Sunday, April 12.
