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Kids Dine for Free This Summer at Select Yas Bay Waterfront Restaurants

13 Aug 2025
  • Where can kids under 8 dine for free in Abu Dhabi this summer?
  • Which Yas Bay restaurant offers free kids’ meals with a minimum spend?
  • Where can families enjoy free kids’ meals at a Sunday Italian brunch in Abu Dhabi?
  • Which Buddha-Bar venues at Yas Bay offer complimentary kids’ meals with adult dining?
  • Which Yas Bay spots offer free kids’ meals and dessert deals?

This summer, Yas Bay Waterfront invites families, whether residents or tourists, to explore its diverse range of restaurants and take advantage of the limited ‘kids eat for free’ offer this summer. From the award-winning steakhouse Hunter & Barrel to a Sunday Italian brunch at Paradiso or Irish brunch at McCafferty’s, visitors can enjoy the best of Abu Dhabi’s dining and lifestyle scene, perfect for any occasion, all along the city’s iconic waterfront promenade.

With every visit, diners can also participate in Summer Pitstop, a dine-and-win summer campaign. Running until 31st August, diners who spend AED 100 or more at 25 participating venues can enter a draw to win an incredible and highly sought-after VIP Mega Fan Experience at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. One lucky winner can secure four days of VIP access for four people, including entry to Luna Lounge with stunning 360-degree circuit views of the final stretch at Turns 14, 15, and 16, premium all-inclusive hospitality, live entertainment, and top DJs. It also grants access to after-race concerts and the Pit Lane Walk, bringing fans even closer to the action. Additionally, two lucky winners will each receive a three-day pass for two to North Straight Grandstand Premium, allowing them to enjoy high-speed track action, all-day entertainment, after-race concerts, fan zones, and more.

Hunter & Barrel

Hunter & Barrel

Guests can enjoy charcoal-grilled meats and barrel-aged craft beers at Hunter & Barrel, an award-winning Australian premier steakhouse. Moreover, children aged eight and under can dine for free as long as the guest orders a main course.

With a selection of fresh meats, poultry, and seafood roasted over Hunter & Barrel’s signature coal grill and shawarma rotisserie, diners can enjoy dishes such as Wood-Fired Beef, a shawarma-style beef tenderloin served with tahini sauce, or the succulent Wagyu Rump, or the grain-fed Angus Tomahawk.

  • What: Kids under 8 eat free when ordering a main course
  • Where: Hunter & Barrel, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront
  • When: From now until 31 August 2025. Open daily from 11 AM to 1 AM

Café Del Mar Abu Dhabi

Café Del Mar Abu Dhabi

The renowned beach club offers a Mediterranean-inspired ambience with poolside dining. For every adult spending AED 180, one child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal.

Known for its stunning beach club with day-to-night poolside vibes, lively brunches, and pool parties, Café Del Mar provides an unrivalled experience that combines Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, vibrant music, and a chic atmosphere.

  • What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180
  • Where: Café Del Mar, Yas Bay Waterfront
  • When: Open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM, closing at 2 AM Thursday to Saturday, and available from now until the end of summer.

Paradiso

Paradiso

Those craving Italian cuisine no longer need to travel to Italy; they can simply head to Paradiso. Be transported to Italy and experience the ‘La Dolce Vita’ feeling with Paradiso’s family-style brunch every Sunday, where kids eat free when parents book a table.

Diners will enjoy starters like Tagliere Misto, an assorted cold cuts and cheese platter, as well as classics such as Bruschetta Al Pomodoro, Parmigiana Di Melanzane, and more. It wouldn’t be an Italian affair without pasta and pizza; guests can indulge in Patate E Rosmarino Pizza, a pizza topped with rosemary roasted potatoes, soft onions, and creamy cheese, alongside the classic Penna Arrabbiata.

Main courses include dishes like beef steak, chicken milanese, baked sea bass fillet with mixed seafood, and Insalata Di Spinaci E Caprino. To finish, enjoy traditional Italian desserts such as Tiramisu, Paradiso’s signature gelato, and others.

This Sunday brunch experience is best enjoyed with an Aperol Spritz in hand. Guests can choose from a soft or house beverage package for AED 300 and AED 450 for bubbly.

  • What: Kids eat free when parents book a table
  • Where: Paradiso, The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront
  • When: Every Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Price:
    • Soft drinks and house beverage package - AED 300/person
    • Bubbly package - AED 450/person

Bushra by Buddha-Bar

Bushra by Buddha-Bar

Families can enjoy an elevated dining experience at Bushra by Buddha-Bar. A fusion of Middle Eastern and North African cuisine with a modern twist, Bushra delights guests with dishes such as Traditional Moroccan Lamb Tagine, Seafood Pastilla, or Slow-cooked Lamb Shank with Freekeh. Perfect for sharing, diners can also try the one-metre or half-metre Lamb Kabab.

This summer, for every adult spending AED 180, one child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal.

  • What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180
  • Where: Bushra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront
  • When: Open daily from 1 PM to 2 AM and available from now until the end of summer


Zeera by Buddha-Bar


Tucked among the other Buddha-Bar venues, Zeehra presents modern Indian gastronomy and a chic and inviting ambience. Its menu features sharing-style plates of vibrant Indian dishes, crafted with flair using a traditional tandoori grill and open kitchen.

Diners can delight in dishes like the scrumptious Lobster Curry, creamy Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and more. Moreover, for every adult dining and spending AED 180, a child receives a complimentary 1- to 2-course meal.

  • What: One child receives a complimentary 1 to 2-course meal for every adult spending AED 180
  • Where: Zeehra by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay Waterfront
  • When: Open daily from 1 PM to 2 AM and available from now until the end of summer

McCafferty’s

McCafferty’s

Every Saturday and Sunday, children can dine for free at the traditional Irish pub and restaurant inside Hilton in Yas Bay Waterfront. Offering authentic Irish produce, music, and atmosphere, children can now join their parents' night out at McCafferty’s. On Saturdays, kids under 7 years old can enjoy Mellie Rua’s Saturday Brunch for free with every paying adult. For AED 199, guests can indulge in an unlimited selection of delicious dishes and drinks from 1 PM to 5 PM, while enjoying live music performed by various bands and musicians throughout the day. Dishes include signature Black Angus Beef Sliders, irresistible Clonakilty Sausage Bites, and main courses such as classic Irish Fish and Chips, Smoked Bacon Carbonara, or the tasty Spice Bag Chicken Burger.

Meanwhile, on Sundays, children under 6 years old can dine for free at McCafferty’s Traditional Irish Sunday Carvery with every paying adult. The Sunday Carvery features freshly made soup accompanied by roasts of the day, such as Roast Black Angus Sirloin, Turkey & Baked Irish Ham, Crispy Pork Belly, and Impossible Roast, alongside classic sides and the dessert of the day.

  • What: Kids dine for free for every paying adult
    • Kids under 7 years old for Saturday brunch
    • Kids under 6 years old for Sunday carvery
  • Where: McCafferty’s, Hilton Yas Island
  • Price:
    • Mellie Rua’s Saturday Brunch | AED 199/person | 1 PM to 5 PM
    • Traditional Irish Sunday Carvery | AED 119/person | 12 PM to 8 PM


Pop City


A lovely summer treat, although Pop City isn't offering anything free for kids, they do run a weekday happy hour from 12 PM to 6 PM. During this time, customers who buy one pop or bites box for dine-in can get the second at 50% off. On weekends, from 4 PM to 11 PM, customers will receive a 20% discount on any coffee on the menu with every purchase of three pops.

Known as artisans of frozen delights, Pop City creates healthy, natural, and delicious ice pops using only premium ingredients. Loved by all ages, popular flavours include the tropical Piña Colada, creamy Coconut Sorbet, and zesty Lemon. For those watching their calories, the under-60-calorie range includes refreshing options like Lychee, Strawberry, and Mango.

  • What: Happy Hour
  • Where: Pop City, Yas Bay Waterfront
  • Offer:
    • Weekdays, 12 PM to 6 PM | Buy one pop or bite box = 50% off on the second order
    • Weekends, 4 PM to 11 PM | Purchase of three pops = 20% discount on coffee menu

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