Urban Kitchen is one of Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi’s many drinking and dining spots. A modern and sophisticated venue, Urban Kitchen specialises in international cuisine served in a buffet-style setting. The plentiful buffet comprises all sorts of high-quality international food, along with live cooking stations, themed dinner buffets, and the popular ‘Extraordinary Dusit Brunch’ every Friday.
Starting your day at Urban Kitchen couldn’t be simpler. Guests are shown to a table in the bright, warm restaurant that’s suitable for individuals, couples and families and invited to visit the buffet as often as they like. Cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit and juices are great jumping off points, while freshly-prepared eggs served with grilled tomatoes and hash browns are great for filling up on. There are also pancakes, waffles and French toast with a variety of toppings for those with a sweet tooth, as well as a selection of Arabic dishes including meats and cheeses.
Lunch is similarly expansive affair with options including appetisers such as Greek salad, Gado Gado, deep-fried crab cakes, and soups, and a dedicated ‘comfort zone’ featuring the likes of a grilled black angus beef burger, fish and chips, a grilled vegetable wrap and French fries. There’s plenty of hot and cold mezzeh too, along with fried or roasted mains that include chicken, steak and salmon. Desserts for those with a sweet tooth include delights such as black forest cake with cherry compote, tiramisu and New York cheesecake.
Those looking to take advantage of the legendary ‘Extraordinary Dusit Brunch’ on Fridays will be bowled over by the choice of food, which includes fresh seafood, rotisserie and Indian cuisine from the hotel’s Namak restaurant overseen by celebrity chef Kunal Kapur. The package also includes free-flowing soft drinks with an option to upgrade to alcoholic beverages for an additional cost. There’s even a dedicated kids buffet and supervised activities in the Kids' Corner, making brunch a great treat for the whole family.