Head to one of Dubai's most stunning locations, with luscious urban-jungle greenery and spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa, take a seat, and await your picnic hamper.

That’s the basic concept at the latest Love Parties offering, which takes place at the Taj Dubai Hotel, al-fresco, sort of - during the summer it is hosted under an air-conditioned tent, every Friday from 1pm-4pm. Get comfortable and collect your hamper basket, overflowing with delicious starters including crudités, crisps with dips, burrata, sandwiches, and salads. Table service kicks in with mouthwatering steamed boa smoked duck and hoisin, as well as homemade chicken Cumberland sausage rolls with mustard aioli.

Freshly cooked mains from the barbecue grill are up next and include double-cooked chicken halves, marinated salmon with dill, or roast beef. It wouldn’t be a picnic without a plethora of light, sweet and tasty desserts all served to the table. We loved the elderflower vanilla sponge and the Eton mess jars. There’s a basket for vegetarians and vegans, which includes magnificent meat-free starters, a vegan roast for main and specially-prepped desserts, including apple crumble and chocolate fool with berries. Prices start from Dhs229 per person for the soft drinks package and to book visit

www.hiddenbrunch.com