Then again, they say there’s a first time for everything…
Think games such as augmented reality darts, the suitably-named ‘crazier’ golf, private karaoke, and axe throwing - all with a vibrant party atmosphere in a resto-bar setting.
Now add that other UAE weekend staple into the mix…brunch!
The flourishing brand opened its first international outpost in Dubai last year, bringing with it a unique entertainment bar destination on the site of lamented alt-clubbing venue Stereo Arcade at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai, Jumeirah Beach.
Now this bold, bouncy and bombastic location is adding one of Dubai’s favourite weekend past-times into its regular offering with the Big Boom Brunch.
And it makes perfect sense.
Happening every Saturday from 1pm until 4pm, those bouts of neon-infused ‘splash pong’, shuffleboard, and hi-tech augmented reality darts are enhanced with a menu of bar bite favourites and three drinks packages, including adult beverages.
Food is sharing menu style and features a selection of feelgood bites, mains, and dessert options.
The former ranges from savoury meat treats to assorted vegetarian options, including generously loaded cheese nachos, commendable chicken tenders, light panko prawns, battered cauliflower, hammoumi fries, jalapeno poppers, and loaded fries.
Mains, meanwhile, are a mix of Wagyu pulled beef sliders with smoked cheese, rocket and truffle mayo, fried chicken, plus veggie sliders or three flatbread options, with a choice of either plant- or beast-based toppings.
Overall, it’s a cunning sensory blend, integrating an entertainment ‘battleground’ with sociable brunch packages to further revolutionise the concept of ‘competitive socialising’.
Not every brunch has to be about haute cuisine and the finest champagne, after all.
But these gatherings should be about smiling with friends, partners or family - which is what Big Boom Brunch nails with crowd-pleasing plates and efficient, friendly staff.
Of course, Abdulwahab Bahrawi, General Manager - Middle East, XP Factory Plc - the team behind Escape Hunt as well as Boom Battle Bar - reckons they wanted to offer something different, but with “vibes and tons of fun” on the agenda.
“The Big Boom Brunch does exactly that with scalable options depending on your tipple of choice, our delicious street food, amazing resident DJs spinning tunes, and a round of our crazier golf included with every booking,” he says.
“This is the must-visit entertainment venue that friends, family and colleagues come to, to let their hair down and have a good time.”
Take it from someone whose core muscles ached after throwing far too many hoops against some very handy fellow brunchers.
Add into that augmented reality axe throwing, shuffleboard, and Boom Box Karaoke, and this a truly fun spot for a work outing, a get-together with friends, or simply something a bit different.
And somewhere very different for indulging the art of brunch!
FACTS:
THE Big Boom Brunch costs AED195 with soft drinks; AED275 with house beverages and selected cocktails such as Fruit Bomb and a Spiced Mango Margarita; Dh350 to include bubbly.
ALL packages include crazier golf and brunchers can book any of the other games for an extra charge to enjoy a complete experience.
THOSE looking to prolong their stay after 4pm can avail a 25% drinks discount until 7pm.
OUTSIDE of brunch, the venue offers several social packages including happy hour, ladies night every Thursday, packages for birthdays, plus hen and stag parties.
OPENING hours: Sunday to Thursday, 4pm-1am; Friday, 4pm-2am; Saturday, 1pm-2am. Ladies night, each Thursday, 8pm-1am; Happy hour, Sunday to Friday, 4pm-8pm.
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