GEALE’S, DUBAI MARINA: Between 6pm and 7pm every day kids under 12 can enjoy a complimentary slap-up three-course meal from the kids menu at this gourmet fresh fish restaurant at Le Royal Meridien, when their parents purchase main courses from the a la carte menu. Children can choose from a kids’ starter, main and dessert – featuring classics like mini burgers, fish fingers and chips, mac and cheese, and even the popular make-your-own sundae for pud. DETAILS: Offer ongoing, valid between 6-7pm only, every day including weekends. Geales, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marina, open daily 1pm to 11pm, +97143165550.

WAGAMAMA, VENUES ACROSS UAE: Kids under 10 can enjoy Wagamama’s tasty modern Asian cuisine for free with every adult meal purchased at Wagamamas at Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Zero6 Mall Sharjah and Abu Dhabi Mall. DETAILS: Valid until the end of August 2020, all day every day, Wagamamas in Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall, www.wagamama.ae.

THE SCENE BY SIMON RIMMER, PIER 7: Children are spoilt at this homely British gastropub, which not only treats kids aged 6 and under to free food all day every day, but has recently installed a children’s play area to keep them entertained too. With stunning terrace views over Dubai Marina, comfortable seating and a scrumptious menu of traditional English roasts and British comfort food, they are also launching a family-friendly Friday Brunch from 14 August 2020. DETAILS: Ongoing offer, children aged 6 and under eat free when an adult orders from the main menu (max of two kids free per adult paying), valid all day every day. The Scene by Simon Rimmer, 4th Floor, Pier 7, Dubai Marina Mall, open 10am-12am Saturday-Sunday; 10am-1am Thursday and Friday (children are allowed to stay until 9pm) , 04 4222 328.

CHIVAL GLOBAL SOCIAL, CITYWALK: There’s an emphasis on locally sourced, nutritious food at this unpretentious yet chic international dining destination in La Ville Hotel in Citywalk, and every day (including weekends) kids can receive a free unlimited breakfast (drinks included) long as one adult unlimited breakfast is paid for (Dh125 for unlimited a la carte breakfast dishes, hot drinks and juices). Think sumptuous Eggs Benedict, fluffy gourmet pancakes and luscious fresh fruits. DETAILS: Offer ongoing, available daily 6.30am to 11am Sunday to Thursday and 6.30am to 12pm Friday and Saturday. Children get a free unlimited breakfast daily (including drinks), as long as one adult is paying. Chival Global Social, La Ville Hotel & Suites, City Walk Dubai, 04 403 3111 or 054 309 5948.

MANGO TREE THAI BISTRO, JBR: One kid’s meal is free with every adult meal purchased at this popular Thai bistro, up to a maximum of two children. Little ones aged under 6 can choose from tasty dishes like Pad Thai, fried rice and satay chicken, while 6-12 year olds will get 50% off. DETAILS: Ongoing offer, valid any time daily. Mango Tree Thai Bistro, Hilton Dubai The Walk, JBR, 1pm-10pm, (0)4 3747555.

BYSTRO, AL MANARA: Family favourite Bystro is back with its Kids Eat Free promo, every day from 5pm to 7pm. With every adult meal purchased from the international menu of fresh and healthy artisan salads, sandwiches and breakfast dishes, up to two children can enjoy a kids’ meal, along with a juice or a water to drink. DETAILS: Ongoing offer, daily 5-7pm. Bystro, Al Manara, 04 336 8056.

MOTORINO, JBR: For every two adult courses purchased at this lively, New York-style pizza place, you get one free kids’ meal, which they can choose from a menu of children’s pizza, pasta or antipasti. DETAILS: Ongoing offer, valid daily, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR, open Sun-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, 04 814 5590.

MCGETTIGAN’S, JLT: Children up to 12 years old eat for free from Sunday to Thursday, 12-3pm. Serving up a variety of tasty and traditional Irish food comforts, for every full paying adult purchasing a main course, one child eats completely for free from the children’s menu, which includes dishes such as Mac & Cheese or Buttermilk Chicken Strips. DETAILS: Ongoing offer, Sun-Thu noon-3pm. McGettigan’s, Cluster J, JLT, 04 378 0800.

THE NOODLE HOUSE, NAKHEEL MALL: Kids under 8 get a free children’s menu item and a drink with every adult meal purchased at this newly opened branch of popular modern Asian chain The Noodle House. DETAILS: Ongoing offer, valid all day every day for children under 10 when one adult meal is purchased. The Noodle House, Nakheel Mall, The Palm, 04 570 6051.

O’LEARY’S, AL BARSHA: American sports-themed eatery O’Learys in Al Barsha is dishing up free meals for kids under 8 when an adult main is bought. DETAILS: Free meal for kids up to eight years old, with purchase of adult main course, valid until Aug 31. O'Leary's, Time Topaz Hotel Apartments, Al Barsha (04422 7540).

JONES THE GROCER, AL MANARA: This healthy Australian artisan bistro dishes up a free kids’ meal for every two adult meals purchased. Kids can pick from the little ones’ menu of gourmet burgers, and healthy and hearty pasta options. DETAILS: Free kids’ meal for every two adult meals bought, valid all day every day of the week at Jones the Grocer, Al Manara and Jones The Grocer, Dusit Thani, Sheikh Zayed Road, 800 56637, www.jonesthegrocer.com.

TAQADO MEXICAN KITCHEN, VENUES ACROSS DUBAI: Visit any branch of eaxican street food joint Taqado with your little Lunchador any day of the week from now until the end of August, order a main menu item for yourself, and your little one gets their kids’ main menu item free. Children can choose from mini burritos, quesadillas, tacos and more. DETAILS: Valid until the end of August, Taqado outlets across Dubai, for children aged up to 12 years old. www.taqado.com.

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS, NAKHEEL MALL: Every Tuesday is Family Day at Freddy’s in Nakheel Mall on The Palm, when kids get a meal on the house for every adult Freddy’s combo ordered. Little ones can choose between five different ’50s-style-diner-inspired meal options, including Steakburger, Vienna beef hot dog, grilled cheese sandwich or crispy chicken tenders. The complimentary kid’s combo also includes Freddy’s famous crispy shoe-string fries and a drink of choice. DETAILS: Valid all day on Tuesdays, free kids’ meal with every adult combo. Freddy’s, Nakheel Mall, The Palm Dubai, 04 578 6343.

FUCHSIA URBAN THAI: All kids can enjoy a complimentary Build Your Own Sundae kit when ordering a main from the Thai Tots menu at Fuchsia Urban Thai whilst dining in until 7pm. The BYO Sundae arrives with a scoop of homemade coconut ice cream and kids can let their creativity flow with colourful and tasty toppings include Strawberries, Nutella, M&M’s, Almond flakes and Mango. At venues cross Dubai: Fuchsiame.com.