Applebee's had a bit of atmosphere. Mainly expats with children and it was light hearted and friendly. The staff were willing, just a little incapable, but very friendly. Getting food from the buffet was no problem at all and everything was on offer all the time.

Merweb was like a morgue. The customers were gloomy, the service was virtually silent and I couldn't wait to leave. However the front of house staff were first class, fast, efficient and friendly. It was the customers who were miserable. The buffet had a tiny cue, but then the buffet was also tiny. Yes they ran out of stuff which did get refilled but not very quickly so the kitchen gets a negative point from me.