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Mina a Salam Brunch - Al Muna vs Wharf??

m_king

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 12:16

I just booked the Mina a Salam brunch for tomorrow but they said they couldn't give us a table at Al Muna but could give us one at the Wharf but that it's basically the same.
True? Not as nice? I've never been so not sure if/how sitting at the Wharf may be different from being seated in Al Muna.

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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 16:00

Had anyone gone there recently? Had they fix the AC? I have booked for begining Nov, since my Mum is here. DH will not be impressed to pay 390aed with no AC.

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salsB

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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 20:49

I was Al Muna in June, sat near the door, it was open more than closed, very warm, but I do think the air con just isn't at a decent temp. Rang today to book for Friday,the price had increased now from 425 to 475. Anyone have vouchers they don't need or want, will swap for FD??? Thanks Edited cos of chubby clumsy fingers lol edited by salsB on 30/09/2012 <em>edited by salsB on 01/10/2012</em>

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m_king

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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 21:31

Jobert, we didn't do an awful lot better! We were in the Wharf, as I said, and must admit, was NOT impressed when I saw just hw far we had to walk to get to Al Muna. It's hardly far but when I specifically asked the question and considering that you're walking outdoors in this sun, I wasn't impressed. Anyway, sat down and immediately began to warm up by the second. I assumed it was just because of the door constantly being opened but it got to the point (very quickly) that I actually couldn't eat, I felt so ill. Granted, I really don't handle heat well. However, all this said, it turned out that the air-con was actually acting up and the manager was smashing about the whole thing and was really even nicer than he needed to be. As I said to him, I had been thinking I would never go back there but what with his handling of it all, I will. For sure. In winter!!

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Jobert61432

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 23:29

went to al muna brunch the other week to find it 32 degrees INDOORS. after trying to get to speak to the manager for an hour, we were offered cold towels and were promised the situation would be taken care of. one and a half hours later all ladies had their hair tied up, men unbuttoned their shirts and almost everyone with a towel around their necks we were offered to move to a different restaurant for the remaining hour. While the manager was at our table one of my friends found a big piece of glass in their drink and we then just decided to give up and leave and of course not being asked to pay... the whole restaurant was packed, way overcrowded so not a surprise the ACs couldn't cope. Shame coz it used to be great a few years ago and with the entertainer it is a great deal. hope they've learned sth from that day and that you'll have a great experience. do give us some feedback. Would consider to try one more time if things change as I do love most of the Jumeirah restaurants.

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m_king

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 17:10

Thanks everyone

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Eden

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 14:34

You've got mail, you can remove your address ;)

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Eden

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 14:21

I have one voucher left for al muna, dangerous blonde. Are you interested? Do you have by any chance one voucher for asado in the FD book?

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Eden

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 13:41

I went last week to the wharf brunch. The food was not outside (i think in winter, buffet is outside, so right in between the 2 restaurants) it was divided between the wharf (mostly p*rk section) and the main buffet was inside the al muna restaurant. Nobody was seating/eating outside, because it was still too hot. You can use the entertainer vouchers (family) for both restaurants. HTH

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Yorky

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 13:34

I wouldn't sit outside, far too hot for me yet. I have sat in both restaurants and I didn't think one was better than the other. The childrens play area is in The Wharf so good to be in that restaurant if you have little ones, but we didn't have loads of kids running about so don't let that put you off. Also the majority of the food in The Wharf contains p0rk so if that's a problem I would go for Al Muna. I wouldn't worry too much, it's a great brunch and as long as you get a table inside you can wander about and get a feel for the other restaurant for next time.

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m_king

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 12:56

Isn't outdoors worse in terms of heat?? She offered outdoors but I thought she was mad! Or am I missing something. Is it not really outside? Or are there misters or some such. By the sounds of it though, if sitting indoors (which we currently are doing) we're actually better off at the Wharf. I can handle a bit dim but not hot.

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suze6331313

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 12:38

It's the same food in both with the added bonus of a p*rk section and cheese room, plus there are outside food stations / cocktail stations. The outside stations conect the two restaurants, which are very close and you can you both. If you're sitting indoors, then I find the Wharf too dark and Al Muna a bit hot / noisy.

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