Iftar@ Terrace on the Cornice:St.Regis ,Cornice, AbuDhabi

Splendour :
The reception is awfully graceful. The protocol is perfect. Terrace on the cornice is splendid with the beautiful combination of colors. The arrangements, décor, wall art, chandelier and lamps, everything is vivid and elegant. The services were unmistakable!!!!

Menu:

Menu was mostly Mediterranean as they set the iftar menu for Arab Muslim in general.A variety of salads, some kababs, grill and steak  with a lot variety of deserts was no doubt delish and everything was as sumptuous as it should  be. There was also some disappointments  I felt . Though the iftar buffet  was having only a few Muslims as a guests, but it was unbelievable to not have any fresh juices or lemonade included in the beverages with the buffet; three of Arab drinks with extra dose of syrup were not a very good choice for iftar after 15 hours of fasting. Everyone who is used to do fasting  knows it's very difficult to eat and hydrate after iftar in such a hot humid season . So fresh citrus juices or lemonade are a compulsory for a healthy iftar. Citrus juices ,after a long period of starving ,gives a sudden boast of energy and lemonades helps to consume a basic required food in a healthy way.the tamarind,  apricot and karkade drinks were so sweet as it was a total "no no" for at least us( as we were in the few Muslims present in the iftar buffet!) . 

The 2nd real problem I faced was the absence of coffee.  Arab coffee was the only hot beverage included in the package. Do you survive after iftar without having a cup of tea or coffee????  What about  non Arab Muslims who don't drink or aren't habitual of Arab coffee??any substitute??  In a splendid hotel and in a glamorous elegant buffet we were missing two very important things ,I don't know how they did not consider it!!!!!!!  It was another disappointment, Sadly! 

The dessert station was no doubt overwhelmed with the local and international sweets And we do had our ample share as me and my daughter are really two sugar manic! 

Mugg and Beans, Etihad plaza, Abudhabi

It's my all time favorite spot for breakfasts!  My kids love their big muffins and we, me and my hubby, love their brown muffins!  That's big in size and great in  taste and quite guilt free in a little appetite with a cup of tea or mocha latte.Brown muffin with raisins is something I always crave for! 

They have a huge variety of bendits, eggs or toasts for breakfasts. In pleasant morning it's really very beautiful  and refreshing to sit outside  the ettihad building facing Alraha skyline, around the fountains and on wodden chairs to have an early breakfast and a quality family time. 

Chicken wrap and royal benddit is my personal favorite with three patties, two eggs and three mince meat patties. It's lavish in presence and plenty in size as we go all day long with the breakfast. The extra dose of salads enhance the taste along with the look. 

The healthy food with a big platter of musillie ,fruit salad with thick yougart and honey even keep your hunger and craving away with a totally guilt free breakfast a long time! 

Suffra, Shangri-la, Qaryat Al Beri, Abudhabi

 

                  It was one of the bestest brunches we had have with many particularities. It was the live music,  a huge place and ample specialities,  the glorious hotel interiors, the perfect romantic weather outside with a downpour, the beauty of beach and the views.It was superb all in all!

 The interiors are all majestic and royal.you step inside and  witness  a gorgeous scenario with the high roof ,low white  curtains and wider lobby.you stair down and look at the magical effects of mighty mirrors contributing more claverly to the vast impact.you come near the treasure shop n you admired the beauty of Arab culture. Step further down and witness the best  snob ever.High walls  with silk window hangings feel  like being in a big castle or a palace. In a city of royals you're feeling like a royal. 

                         Tons of salads, sauces , many stations of   grill,sushi, seafood, BBQ,pasta and live cooking with an  Ample variety of Arabic and international sweets and pasteries  including ice cream, cotton candy,  cookies, macaroons,Um ali, muffins,crossiants,,,in short everything you want is there. I bet you can hardly taste everything altogether, leave eating. 

                  One of the best service they offered was the sitting area  we have been  given .we two with our  two kiddos ,got the bestest, widest and comfy family place with a big easy  couch that was a real bliss  for us with two arm chairs .so were  definitly not pushed to a small corner instead or on a table of four with four arm chairs that never correlate with kids around.  we were occupying a comfy suite that was enhancing our sence of ambiance and royalty. 

                           The live music was the soul of brunch.Although there was no particular kids activities or play area for Kids except a balloon Popper or some face painting around , it was the live music who kept us refreshed and entertained  throughout the hours.our munchkins  were dancing and shaking and totally have been forgotten  about their tantrum lover issues.

The pool and beach is wide and occuping great views.  The sun  with orange rays around  was setting with a glimmering reflection in the sea with a wonderful view of grand mosque. it gave me dozens of beautiful shots for my instagram and kept me busy till the sun set. No wonders the prices are high as its loaded with worth trying ingredients.