Let’s do a brunch! Absolutely. That’s what you will be saying, whether you are a ‘brunch fanatic’ or not, after browsing through our comprehensive guide to the best in the emirate.
It’s almost a Dubai tradition. Got a birthday, anniversary, friends or family visiting from home, let’s take them to brunch. With the weather cooling down,weekends are just meant to be enjoyed over a brunch of good food, unlimited drinks, long conversations and lazy laughter filled time. The Brunch mania is well and truly sweeping over our city — join in or be left behind.
AL SUFOUH | DUBAI MEDIA CITY | DUBAI MARINA | EMIRATES HILLS
Where: El Sur, The Westin Dubai, Al Sufouh
Food: Contemporary Spanish cuisine
Extra: Kids will get an El Sur Chef’s hat and apron along with fun food activities
When: Every Saturday
Price: Prices begin from Dhs195 per person including soft drinks; Dhs295 per person for free-flowing sangria, hops and grape. Set menu of Dhs95 per child for children between ages six and 12.
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3997700
Where: Crab Tavern, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
Food: American with an 80s and 90s feel
Extra: Due to popularity Crab Tavern will be hosting two brunches throughout the day
When: Every Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 8pm to 12am
Price: Dhs250 per person including soft drinks; Dhs350 per person including unlimited Mason Jar Mary bar, Desperitas, house beverages and Dhs395 per person including Bellinis and Prosecco
Opening Hours: Noon to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 4271000
Where: The Med, Garden on 8 and The Dek on 8, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
Food: One big brunch on three levels, offering Tex mex, sushi, carvery and coldcuts
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs395 per person all inclusive
Extra: Happy hour deals from 4pm to 6pm.
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4271000
Where: Night Owls Brunch, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
Food: Fresh oven-baked pizzas and seafood bar complemented by signature cocktails and choice of house beverages
Extra: If you are in luck, and subject to availability, you could enjoy a free room stay with your table booking
Price: Dhs395 per person all inclusive
Opening Hours: 7.30pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4271000
Where: Favela Chic Brunch, Spirito Lounge & Kitchen, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
Food: Brazilian-inspired sharing platters of starters and desserts with a la carte mains. Free flowing house specialty cocktails and sparkling wines
Extra: Brazilian Carnival dancers on site
When: Every Friday 1pm to 5pm and 8pm to 12am
Price: Dhs250 per person including food and soft drinks, Dhs350 per person including food and house beverages and Dhs450 per person including food, house beverages and sparkling grape
Opening Hours: noon to 3am
To make a booking: (04) 4212679
Where: Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes
Food: An array of British delights including a sharing platter of four options to choose from
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs250 per person including food and soft drinks; Dhs350 per person including house beverages; Dhs395 including sparkling grape
Opening Hours: noon to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm
To make a booking: (04) 4542638
Where: Sloane’s, Grosvenor House, Al Sofouh
Food: From delicious lobster and jumbo prawns through to fantastically fresh Oysters
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs280 per person including soft beverages and Dhs430 per person including selected alcoholic beverages. Dhs140 per child for children between four and 12.
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3176000
Where: Toro Toro, Grosvenor House, Al Sufouh
Food: A selection of Pan Latin favourites as well as Toro Toro’s signature mouth-watering churrasco grill, a range of small sharing plates, which include lashings of guacamole, ceviche dishes, yuca fries and delicious salads.
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs350 per person including soft beverages; Dhs500 per person including selected beverages
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3176000
Bruch at Sofitel Downtown
BUR DUBAI | DEIRA | GARHOUD
Where: Warehouse, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud
Food : Unlimited draught paired with a selection of mouth-watering grills, cold meats, salads and dessert
Extra: 20 per cent discount on all beverages at Happy Hour from 4pm to 7.30pm
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs239 per person for a Regular Package including unlimited regular spirits, selected bottled and draught beers, bubbly and house wines. Dhs299 per person for the Premium Package, which includes unlimited premium spirits, beers, bubbly and premium wines
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4pm
To make a booking call: (04) 7022455
Where: La Residence Restaurant & Lounge, Raffles Dubai, WAFI
Food: Sharing set menu of French delicacies by Michelin star Chef Frederic Vardon
When: Every Friday evening
Price: Dhs300 per person including food and drinks. Dhs450 per person including food, house beverages, cocktails and sparkling wine
Opening Hours: 8pm to midnight
To make a booking: (04) 3962211
Where: Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Dubai creek
Food: Classic Italian dishes created by Michelin star chef Alfredo Russo, including a Secret Room full of ‘tantalising treasures’
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs 389 per person including house beverages, sparkling grape and Italian mixed beverages; Dhs269 per person including house beverages; Dhs199 per person including soft drinks and Dhs95 per child for children between ages six to 12
Opening Hours: noon to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 2071717
Where: Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Dubai Creek
Food: Create your own menu from a weekly selection of 16 dishes created by Michelin star chef Alfredo, Russo, and order by placing a numbered card in their cardholder.
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs239 per person including a carafe of red or white wine or two Peronis; Dhs179 per person with mineral water
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 2071717
Where: Sushi&Peppercrab Restaurant, Grand Hyatt, Bur Dubai
Food: South East Asian and Japanese cuisine with delicacies such as fresh oysters, Singapore Duck sushi and sashmi
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs349 per person, including bubbles and grapes; Dhs249 per person including soft drinks; Dhs100 per child between ages six and 12
Opening Hours: 12.30pm and 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3172222
Where: Yalumba, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud
Food: A decadent spread of scrumptious International cuisine and a never-ending supply of bubbly
Extra: Discount of 10 per cent on all beverages from 3.30pm to 7.30pm
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs499 per person all inclusive
Opening Hours: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
To make a booking: (04) 7022455
Boa Brunch has an incredible view
DOWNTOWN | DIFC | EMIRATES TOWERS
Where: Toko, Vida Downtown
Food: Asakusa ‘izakaya’ Japanese street food. Tempting tuna tacos and soft shell crab
When: Every Tuesday Evening
Price: Dhs195 per person, including two complimentary glasses of wine or twilight concoctions for the ladies
Opening Hours: 7pm to 10pm
To make a booking: (04) 4428383
Where: Gaucho Dubai, Podium Level, Gate Village 05, DIFC
Food: Sumptuous steaks and mouth-watering seafood delights to suit all palates
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs320 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs395, including selected house beverages; Dhs495, including house beverages and sparkling vino.
Opening Hours: 12noon to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4227898
Where: Tesoro, Taj Dubai, Downtown
Food: Contemporary Peruvian delights such as Pisco and ceviche
Extra: Burj Khalifa views, long terrace, espresso martinis, live music and a personal visit from house chef Julio Cesar
When: Every Friday from 1pm to 4pm and Saturdays from 1pm to 6pm
Price: Dhs250 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs395 per person, including house beverages; Dhs450 per person with Prosecco
Opening Hours: 1pm to 6pm
To make a booking: (04) 438 3111
Where: The Eloquent Elephant, Taj Dubai, Downtown
Food: Luxury comfort food
Extra: London pub feel and Happy Hour follows brunch from 4pm to 7pm
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs250 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs350 per person, including house beverages; Dhs450 per person with Prosecco
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4383131
Name of Venue: Above, Sofitel Dubai, Downtown
Food: An eclectic array of international cuisine including, traditional Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Italian and Mexican favourites, presented on street stalls
Extra: Live music
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs195 per person, including soft beverages; Dhs295 per person, including house beverages; Dhs495 per person including bubbles.
Opening Hours: 12:30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 5036699
Where: Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar
Food: Serving traditional Thai, such Duck Confit Benedict, Goong Yank Takrai, signature Tiger Prawn Jungle Curry and the famous Banana Brownie
When: Every Friday and Saturday
Price: Dhs249 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs299 per person including house beverages.
Opening Hours: 12:30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4267313
Where: Mint Leaf of London, Emirates Financial Towers South, DIFC
Food: Delicacies include Punjabi Chicken Masala, Lamb Bhoona, Chicken Lahori Boti, Sigri Prawn Skewers and the all time favourite Dal Makhni, plus an extensive live grill station in the lounge
Extra: Keep the mood going with upbeat tunes from the resident DJ at the adjacent Lounge at Mint Leaf where selected beverages are at half price between 5pm and 8pm
When: Every Friday and Saturday
Price: Dhs195 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs295 per person including house beverages, Dhs345, including cocktails and bubbles.
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 7060900
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
Where: CUT by Wolfgang Puck, The Address Downtown (6th floor)
Food: World-renowned selection of mouth-watering steaks (but there are other delcious entrée options for those who don’t prefer beef)
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs290 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs440 per person, including selected beverages; Dhs640 per person, including bubbly
Opening Hours: Noon to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Where: Original Wings and Rings, Level C, Liberty House, DIFC
Food: Unlimited a la carte menu of American delights and selection of drinks
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs150 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs249 per person, including house beverages
Opening Hours: noon to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3596900
Where: 3in1 Restaurant and Lounge, VIDA, Downtown
Food: Oriental and International Cuisine
Extra: Dine inside, or rent out a beautiful cabana and spend your day relaxing by the pool. A staycation promotion is also on where you can brunch and there’s an opportunity to win a night’s stay at the hotel
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs265 per person, including soft beverages; Dhs295 per person, including unlimited selected beverages; Dhs495 per person, including unlimited bubbly. An additional amount of Dhs100 per guest will be added for a cabana by the pool
Opening Hours: 1pm to 5pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
JUMEIRAH | THE PALM | JLT | JBR
Where: Rixos The Palm
Food: Extensive varieties of food from all over the world with live cooking stations, and street foods with healthy eating options
Extra: Live band and special kids area
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs275, including soft drinks; Dhs400, including house beverages, sparkling vino; Dhs50, including premium bubbles.
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4575555
Where: Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah
Food: Succulent delicacies from three Jumeirah Restaurants — Al Qasr, Al Hambra and Arboretum
Extra: Live three-piece band
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs250 per child between ages four and 12; Dhs495, including soft drinks; Dhs575 per person, including bubbly and cocktails; Dhs795 per person, including premium bubbles.
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3666730
Where: Mina Al Salam, Madinat Jumeirah
Food: Sumptuous Mexican delicacies from Tortuga
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs125 per child between ages four to 12; Dhs265 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs375 per person, including house beverages.
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3666730
Where: Moana, Sofitel The Palm
Food: Brunch goers can enjoy exquisite, fresh seafood, including Juicy King Prawns, Grilled Atlantic Seabass and Soft Shell Crab at the beautiful poolside restaurant all while listening to the background beats played by DJ Vicky
Extra: Pool and beach access are included in the package
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs350 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs495 per person for selected beverages.
Opening Hours: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4555656
Where: Cafe Rouge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Food: French favourites from croques and baguettes, to a more substantial fare such as steak frites and grilled salmon. There’s also a French cheese board
Extra: Children under ten years of age will be kept busy with face painting, interactive games and balloon show with expert supervision
When: Every Friday
Price: Three course brunch menu starts at Dhs150 per person, including house beverages. Kids menu Dhs39.
Opening Hours: noon to 3pm
To make a booking: (04) 5546338
Where: Maya Modern Mexican Kitchen & Lounge, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Food: Feast on delicious home-made Huarache, Quesadillas, and signature nachos, sumptuous rib-eye steak fajitas, lobster, and more
Extra: Pool and beach access at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
When: Every Friday and Saturday
Price: Dhs350 per person, including soft beverages; Dhs500 per person, including selected beverages.
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4pm
To make a booking: 04 399 5555
Where: Flow Kitchen, Fairmont The Palm
Food: Long lazy breakfast-to-lunch brunch with plenty of sumptuous delights for the palate. Start with the eggs-any-way and just go with the flow
Extra: Kids corner for the little ones. 50 per cent discount for beach and Fairmont Falcon Kids Club access
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs225 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs350 per person; including house beverages and selected cocktails; Dhs950 per person, including house and sparkling beverages.
Opening Hours: 11.30am to 3.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4573457
Where: Geales Urban Seafood Restaurant & Lounge, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Food: Signature dishes are served at the table to share, alongside an impressive selection of British inspired beverages
Extra: British Sweet Shop, including all your childhood favourites
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs350 per person, including soft beverages; Dhs500 per person including selected beverages.
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3995555
La Cantina Brunch
Where: La Cantine Du Faubourg, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Food: Indulge in generous French spécialités as the venue’s reputed DJs and performers set the mood
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs300 per person, including a welcome beverage.
Opening Hours: 11am to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3527105
NAD AL SHEBA
Where: Farriers, The Meydan Hotel
Food: A sumptuous spread of International cuisine
Extra: A dedicated area of fun-filled activities for children, including bouncy castle, cartoons and magic shows
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs245 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs445 per person including house beverages
Opening Hours: 12:30pm to 4:00pm
To make a booking: (04) 3813111
SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD | BARSHA | MALL OF THE EMIRATES
Where: The Q Brunch, Holiday Inn Dubai, Al Barsha
Food: British pub classics from Shepherds Pie to Roast dinner
When: Every Saturday
Price: Dhs179 per person, including unlimited house beverages.
Opening Hours: 12noon to 3pm
To make a booking: (04) 7040777
Where: Sanabel, Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates
Food: International cuisine
Extra: Chocolate room filled with chocolate art and sweet treats. Special area for children with plenty of interactive activities
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs99 per child for children between ages seven and 12. Dhs199 per person, including soft drinks; Dhs299 per person, including house beverages; Dhs399 per person, including premium beverages and sparkling.
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3772353
Where: The Black Lion, The H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Food: Fun party brunch serving sharing platters of American favourites including shrimp cocktail, rump steak frites, hot and sour chicken wings and apple pie.
Extra: Dress as a movie character and get Dhs50 off your package deal.
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs250 for food only; Dhs395 including house drinks and fizz
Opening Hours: 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 10pm
To make a booking: (04) 3592366
FURTHER AFIELD
Where: Al Forsan, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
Food: Arabic-themed feast every Friday, with the chefs preparing various dishes at the live cooking stations
When: Every Friday
Price: Dhs325 per person. including soft drinks; Dhs470 per person, including house beverages; Dhs695 per person including bubbly.
Opening Hours: 12:30pm to 4:00pm
To make a booking: (04) 8096194
