From pampering deals to indulgent feasts, here’s how to show her you care.
Whether you celebrate Mother’s Day on March 11 (the British celebration) or March 23 (Mother’s Day in the UAE), there are plenty of places to take your mum to celebrate the special day.
We’ve pulled together some of the best offers around the city to help make the most of the day, whether it’s spent at the spa or at a slap-up dinner.
For more ideas for how to spend Mother’s Day, check out the full list at What’s On Dubai.
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Bread Street Kitchen
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar is inviting families to enjoy Mother’s Day on March 11. They’ll be putting on a classic roast for Dhs135 per person and mothers can also take advantage of a glass of complimentary bubbles. To show appreciation, Bread Street Kitchen will also be presenting a special gift to all mothers.
Bread Street Kitchen, Atlantis The Palm, Sunday March 11, Dhs135. Tel: (04) 426 2000 . More info on website
Al Bayt, The Palace Downtown
Enjoy panoramic views of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, with a Mother’s Day themed afternoon tea at Al Bayt. There will be tiered stands of smoked salmon with lemon and sumac, beef pastrami with pickle in tomato bread, and to finish on a sweet note, rose cheesecake and strawberry scones served up to the sounds of melodic tunes played by a harpist. A special welcome beverage will be given to all mums.
Al Bayt, The Palace Downtown, 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday March 21, Dhs170. Tel: (800) DINING. More info on website
Saray Spa, JW Marriott Marquis
If you’re looking for a more indulgent Mother’s Day celebration, head to Saray Spa throughout March and enjoy a 30-minute facial or back massage followed by a 15-minute foot reflexology session followed by a sweet and savoury Afternoon Tea at La Farine Café & Bakery.
Saray Spa JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, daily 9am to 7pm, Dhs300. Tel: (04) 414 6754. More info on website.
Maison de Juliette
In celebration of Mother’s Day on March 21, Maison de Juliette, a Provençal-inspired café in La Mer, will be offering a free dessert to all mothers dining with them on Mother’s Day.
Maison de Juliette,Unit 33 of La Mer, Dubai, 10am to 12am, Wednesday March 21. Tel: (04) 385 5532. More info on website.
Bab Al Shams
Bab Al Shams is offering two day-cation packages on weekdays throughout March. Both packages include pool access and lunch buffet, with a tailored ‘Active Mum’ package and ‘Relaxed Mum’ package available. It’s Dhs450 per person for the active package, which includes an outdoor leisure activity, such as a game of archery, a session of fat biking or a bicycle session at the cycle track. The relaxed package is inclusive of a 50-minute traditional Balinese massage is priced at Dhs650 per person.
Bab Al Shams, Dubai, weekdays March 1 to 31, Dhs450 to Dhs650. Tel: (04) 809 6194. More info on website.
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Boulevard Kitchen, Manzil Downtown
Experience a Mediterranean feast for lunch or dinner on March 21 at Boulevard Kitchen in the Manzil Downtown. There will be a live Mediterranean traditional cooking demo by executive chef Salvatore Barcellona and his mother, and a choice of mains will include a Mamma Pasta main, homemade baked Lasagne Bolognese style with beef ragout, or Veal scaloppini with beef bresaola on lemon butter sauce.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Wednesday March 21, Dhs160. Tel: (04) 4238899. More info on website.
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Words: Alice Holtham
This story originally appeared on What’s on Dubai.