With cooler days returning to Kuwait, some tables are worth lingering at a little longer. On the 21st floor of Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, Dai Forni’s outdoor terrace welcomes the season with panoramic city views, open skies and a relaxed setting for daily breakfast and weekend brunch.
There is something about getting together with friends that feels even better when nobody is in a hurry to leave. No rushing between appointments, no watching the clock, just good food, familiar company and the luxury of letting the day unfold naturally. At Dai Forni, that kind of outing begins high above the city, where the skyline becomes part of the experience and a simple breakfast can turn into a morning worth remembering.
The plan is an easy one. Gather your favourite people, find a table on the outdoor terrace and settle in as Kuwait’s cooler weather makes open-air dining appealing again. From the 21st floor, the city looks a little different. The familiar bustle feels far away, replaced by open skies, sweeping views and the kind of setting that encourages you to order another coffee rather than think about what comes next.
A MORNING WORTH WAKING UP FOR
Mornings at Dai Forni begin with an international breakfast buffet, featuring freshly baked breads and pastries, eggs prepared to order, fresh fruit and juices. There is plenty to enjoy as you ease into the day, whether you are the sort of person who arrives ready for a full breakfast or someone who needs a little time and a coffee before making any decisions.
For a group of friends, breakfast is as much about the conversation as it is about what is on the table. One person catches everyone up on the latest news, another has a story that somehow gets funnier with every retelling, and somebody inevitably takes a moment to appreciate the view. The terrace gives you space to enjoy all of it, with the changing cityscape providing a backdrop that feels special without demanding too much attention.
Perhaps you are celebrating something, perhaps you have simply decided that catching up deserves more than a hurried coffee. Either way, a morning spent here offers a welcome change of perspective. The combination of fresh air, generous breakfast favourites and panoramic views makes a compelling case for turning an ordinary weekday morning into a little occasion of its own.
WHEN THE WEEKEND CALLS FOR BRUNCH
On Fridays and Saturdays, the pace shifts as weekend brunch brings a livelier rhythm to the terrace. Served from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, it is an invitation to gather your friends and make a proper afternoon of it. A generous selection of dishes and live performances set the scene, bringing an added sense of occasion to a meal designed for lingering.
This is where the group outing really comes into its own. Everyone can take their time exploring the buffet, returning to the table with different favourites and recommendations to share. Conversations move easily from one subject to another, interrupted by laughter, the occasional photograph of the skyline and the discovery that much more time has passed than anyone realised.
The open-air setting makes the experience feel distinctly connected to the season. With Kuwait’s cooler days returning, there is a particular pleasure in sitting outdoors, enjoying the breeze and watching the city stretch out below. It is the sort of afternoon that does not need a complicated itinerary. Good company, a generous spread and somewhere comfortable to sit can be quite enough.
Families can also make the most of the dedicated Kids Corner, giving younger guests their own space to play while adults catch up and enjoy the meal. It makes Dai Forni a welcoming option for gatherings that bring different generations together, without anyone feeling that the outing has to follow a particular pace.
ONE MORE COFFEE, ONE MORE STORY
What makes an outing memorable is often the time you allow yourself to enjoy it. At Dai Forni, the terrace offers room to settle in, take in the views and let a meal become the main event rather than a stop between other plans. Italian at heart, with an international approach to dining, the restaurant brings together generous food, warm hospitality and an atmosphere that adapts to the occasion.
You might arrive for breakfast with a loose plan to stay for an hour. Then the conversation gets going, someone suggests another coffee, and suddenly nobody is particularly interested in checking the time. On a weekend, brunch gives you even more reason to stay a little longer, enjoying the company while the city carries on far below.
High above the bustle, with the skyline stretching out before you, the hardest decision may be whether to return to the buffet or linger over another coffee. And perhaps that is the point. Dai Forni offers a setting where an ordinary morning can become a leisurely outing, and where a table shared with friends is reason enough to make a day of it.
Dai Forni is located at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya.
Breakfast: 7:00 am to 11:00 am, daily
Weekend Brunch: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Friday and Saturday
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