Breakfast at c.taste in Centro Yas Island Hotel in Abu Dhabi

We spent my husband's pre-birthday celebration in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi last 4-5 May. It was the right time to go there since my mom-in-law was still here at that time. We took advantage of the that weekend and drove to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

We stayed at Centro Yas Island Hotel which is a part of the Rotana chain of hotels. We took the continental buffet breakfast so we didn't have to worry about driving out of the island for a quick breakfast.

We paid 45 dhs. per head from the 60 dhs. We used our company's discount card in the hotel so had a good savings. The 45 dhs. was really worth it!

The breakfast buffet opened at 06:00 to 10:30 daily. We had a wide selection to choose from. There were cold cuts, fruits, cereals, yoghurts, coffee, hot chocolate, juices and the hot meals, danish pastries and other baked goods. You could also request for an omelette done according to your liking from the chef.

We were stuffed and the food was great! For the price we paid for, the meal was more than enough since it was a buffet and we could help ourselves with more servings.

If you are planning to visit Abu Dhabi, UAE and don't know where to stay, book yourself at Centro Yas Island and enjoy the great ambiance, food, affordable price and hospitality.

Colors Cafe in Deira City Centre

My daughter and I ate in this restaurant few years ago but I didn't know that they serve breakfast and lunch buffet. Last 27 April, a friend invited us over for a lunch buffet there. The price was amazingly affordable which was AED 33 each adult and kids pay AED 16. I did not ask the age limit for a kid to be considered a kid though so let's just assume it is below 12 years old.

The choices are international. The lunch buffet consisted of lentil soup with garlic bread and arabic bread, salad bar, fried rice, barbecue chicken, baked fish fillet with cream, vegetarian pasta, steamed vegetables, and the dessert which consisted of pineapple and watermelon cutlets, gelatin cake and chocolate fondue. The buffet served comes with choices of soda. Water is not free.

The food is okay. I liked the baked fish a lot! I find the vegetable spaghetti bland and the combination of the fruit choices and chocolate fondue is definitely a no-no! So, if you happen to have lunch buffet there, don't make a beeline in the dessert area unless they changed it.

The environment is family friendly and non-smoking. If you wish to smoke, you can sit outside and dine al fresco.  The interior is rather dark but it's okay because it's lively with lots of people passing by as it is located near the main entrance of the mall.

The staff are ultra friendly and very accommodating. I will definitely come back even if the dessert portion was a bust. I was satisfied!