Brunch in Dubai! Saturday brunch in Dubai for Dhs500+
Amazónico
Amazónico Dubai is hosting a weekly Saturday brunch featuring Latin American flavours, paired with premium beverages. A major element of this brunch is music, which is the “beating heart” of the jungle-themed Saturday brunch experience. There will be a DJ on the decks from 2pm, blending Latin-inspired sounds while you dine on sushi starters, delicious mains and colourful desserts.
Dhs595 (soft drinks), Dhs695 (house beverages), Dhs795 (bubbly). Sat noon-4pm. DIFC, amazonicorestaurant.com/dubai (04 571 3999).
Bubbalicious
One of the biggest and best buffet brunches in Dubai, Bubbalicious is an absolutely massive Saturday afternoon food-filled extravaganza. Sprawling out across three restaurants and a large outdoor terrace, this is one for the Dubai bucket list. Famed for its huge spread of food, it’s excellent quality, especially given the scale of it.
Dhs585 (sparkling), Dhs680 (bubbly), Dhs795 (premium access). Dhs475 (soft drinks), Dhs300 (6-11), Free (kids under 6). Sat 1pm-4pm. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Al Sufouh, marriott.com (04 511 7373).
Buddha-Bar
This is Dubai’s party brunch for a sophisticated grown-up crowd. With Pan-Asian dishes served throughout the event, you can enjoy three hours of unlimited servings of opportunities to get you up on your feet. And if you don’t, the people at the table next to you will. This is one seriously sociable party brunch (and yes, it does end in a conga train).
Dhs550 (house beverages), Dhs650 (premium beverages), Dhs450 (soft drinks). Sat 1.30pm-4.30pm. Grosvenor House, buddhabar-dubai.com (04 317 6000).
Crescendo
The Fork & Cork brunch is a longstanding Saturday afternoon buffet brunch at Anantara on the Palm that’s a good one for all the family. The vibes are laid-back and the setting has all the holiday feels, set by the pool of the Thai-inspired resort on the Palm. The buffet has an international offering with loads of live stations to peruse with curries, grills, salads, mezze and more. Don’t forget to swing by the chocolate fountain before you’re too full.
Dhs575 (house beverages), Dhs950 (bubbly), Dhs450 (soft drinks), Dhs220 (kids aged five-11). Sat 1pm-4pm. Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, Palm Jumeirah anantara.com (04 567 8310).
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
A DJ and saxophonist provide the background vibes for this Saturday brunch deal in Jumeirah. There are three different drinks packages on offer in addition to a kid’s deal. Brunch runs between 1pm and 4pm but you’re still able to access the pool and beach afterwards.
Dhs500 (house beverages and beach access), Dhs700 ( premium beverages and beach access), Dhs350 (soft drinks and beach access), Dhs175 (children under 12). Every Sat, 1pm-4pm. Pearl Jumeira, Jumeirah 1, @nikkibeachdubai (04 376 6290).
COYA
Renowned for being a lively, yet grown-up, party brunch, this high-end fiesta takes place every Saturday afternoon at popular Peruvian restaurant COYA. An OG when it comes to bringing Peruvian plates to the city, you can enjoy the well-known restaurant’s signature dishes when it comes to brunch in Dubai.
There’s everything from anticuchos to ceviche, clay pots and churros on the menu, so there’s plenty to enjoy while you sway to the beat and soak in the lively vibe. With free-flowing premium drinks and birthday celebrations galore, this is an upbeat brunch that’s food doesn’t let the side down.
Dhs609 (house beverages), Dhs779 (premium beverages), Dhs409 (soft drinks). Sat 12.30pm-3.30pm. Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah, coyarestaurant.com (04 316 9600).
Fouquet’s
This high-end à la carte Parisian brunch is tailored for a sophisticated crowd seeking an elevated dining experience. It offers a chance to French cuisine while enjoying the ambience of a live band and stunning views of the Burj Khalifa. For those looking to combine gourmet food with a touch of elegance and entertainment, this brunch is an exceptional choice.
Dhs500 (house beverages), Dhs650 (premium beverages), Dhs350 (soft drinks). Sat noon-4pm. Burj Plaza, Downtown Dubai, fouquetsdubai.com (04 524 5301).
Josette
This Parisian dining concept in DIFC has launched a new Saturday brunch. Taking place from noon to 5pm, you can delve into a sharing-style menu featuring French dishes including escargots de Josette (snails with almond butter), tartare de thon (bluefin tuna tartare with caviar), pâtes aux morilles (tagliolini with morels), entrecôte CDP (grilled ribeye with Josette sauce), crème brulée and so much more. Expect live entertainment, DJ performances and a fantastic atmosphere.
Dhs550 (house beverages), Dhs750 (bubbly), Dhs395 (soft drinks). Sat noon-5pm (three-hour slots). ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, josette.com (04 275 2522).
Kayto
Head to this Peruvian-Nikkei restaurant overlooking Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and enjoy a three-course brunch menu including sharing starters, one main course, sides and the restaurant’s signature desserts.
Dhs559 (house beverages), Dhs759 (bubbly), Dhs459 (soft drinks). Sat 1pm-4pm. Jumeirah Al Naseem, Umm Suqeim, jumeirah.com (800 323 232).
La Cantine du Faubourg
Book yourself in for the 105 Brunch. Pick a three-hour time slot between noon and 5pm and enjoy delicious French dishes. Plates include breakfast favourites like pancakes, truffle scrambled eggs on toast, eggs benedict and French toast. Enjoy La Cantine starters and signature mains such as yellowfin tuna ceviche, classic beef tartare, roasted Scottish salmon or les coquillettes de mon enfance, with a drinks package to suit.
Dhs510 (house beverages), Dhs755 (bubbly), Dhs375 (soft drinks). Sat noon-5pm (three-hour packages). Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, lacantine.ae (04 352 7105).
Mimi Kakushi
This effortlessly cool spot serves up top-notch sushi, gyoza and tempura plus delicious mains at its three-hour brunch in Dubai.
Dhs599 (house drinks), Dhs765 (bubbly), Dhs435 (soft drinks). Sat noon-4pm (three-hour slots). Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeira Beach, Jumeirah, mimikakushi.ae (04 379 4811).
Ongaku
As well as boasting prime cityscape views from its terrace in DIFC, this ‘secret bar’ in top Japanese restaurant Clap also serves up an upbeat party brunch every Saturday. As the afternoon goes on the place gets livelier, with a DJ spinning catchy tunes getting brunchgoers dancing.
With food coming from Clap, the culinary side of this party brunch won’t let you down either, so get ready for some top-notch sushi and Japanese grills to accompany the mixed drinks and short measures.
Dhs550 (house beverages), Dhs750 (bubbly and Japanese rice-based beverage). Sat 12.30pm-4pm. Gate Village, DIFC, claprestaurant.com/dubai (04 569 3820).
StreetXO
StreetXO, created by famed chef Dabiz Muñoz, now hosts a weekly StreetXOland Brunch at One Za’abeel in Dubai. The brunch features a sharing-style menu with global street food inspirations from Spain and the Far East, including dishes like wagyu croquetas, sweet & sour hamachi tiradito, taco de pulpo, Pekinese dumplings, saam cheeseburger, and bogavante with king crab and caviar.
Desserts feature churros con chocolate, cucuruchos, and fluido, a white chocolate and egg yolk lava cake with tom kha ice cream and coconut crumble. The brunch will also serve traditional StreetXO red grape and Spanish grape. The weekly event promises to be a lively one with animated staff and surprise characters.
Dhs444 (soft drinks), Dhs555 (house beverages), Dhs777 (bubbly). Sat 1pm-4pm. One& Only One Za’abeel, Sheikh Zayed Road, streetxo.com (04 666 1617).
Tasca
Tasca A unique Portuguese brunch paired with live music and gorgeous Jumeirah Beach sea views. Sign us up. Tasca’s five-course menu journeys across Portugal featuring dishes like the instagrammable tuna tartar cones, tempura cod cakes, octopus, piri-piri chicken and Algarve tomato salad to name a few.
Dhs550 (house beverages) Dhs750 (bubbly), Dhs450 (soft drinks). Sat 12.30pm-4pm, Mandarin Oriental Dubai, mandarinoriental.com (04 777 2231).
The Al Qasr Brunch
A Dubai institution, Al Qasr brunch has been through many guises in recent years, but it’s back at its all-time best now. An elegant afternoon out, although it’s still open to families so you can bring your kids, there are live stations serving a variety of global favourites.
Seasoned brunch-goers know the ultimate stations are the seafood and cheese ones – and you’ll find brilliant offerings of both at Al Qasr. Grills are also a top choice, while there’s also truffle mac and cheese, beef wellington, dim sum, curries, salads and more. Plus there’s live music, premium drinks and even an after-party if you’re not ready to call the afternoon quits at 4pm.
Dhs550 (house beverages), Dhs650 (sparkling), Dhs750 (bubbly), Dhs450 (soft drinks), Dhs325 (kids aged four-11). Sat 1pm-4pm. Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, jumeirah.com (800 323 232).
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Fancy going to London for the weekend? No need for a plane ticket, head to The Ritz-Carlton Dubai for the recently revamped London Social Garden Brunch. There’s a new terrace and garden area to enjoy brunch al fresco and make sure you bring your appetite because you’ll be getting roasts with all the trimmings, seafood, dim sum and much more. Live entertainment comes from a four-piece band, while kids can enjoy their time at The Ritz Kids’ Club.
Dhs550 (house beverages), Dhs695 (bubbly), Dhs395 (soft drinks). Sat 1.30pm-4pm. The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR, ritzcarlton.com (04 318 6150).
Traiteur
If you’re after high-quality food and a chic setup with no gimmicks, Traiteur is for you. One of the best buffet brunches in Dubai, Traiteur takes over Brasserie du Park and NOÉPE for a Saturday afternoon extravaganza. The optimum time to visit is in the winter when the terrace is the best place to sit, perched next to the Creek next to the yachts and with a view of the Dubai skyline.
NOÉPE turns into a massive seafood station with lobster, prawns, sushi, oysters and more, while there’s an excellent barbecue area outside too. Drinks are premium, there’s live music and it’s an elegant place for a celebration. Don’t miss the cheese room either – it’s a real highlight.
Dhs575 (sparkling), Dhs795 (bubbly), Dhs895 (premium bubbly), Dhs450 (soft drinks). Sat 1pm-4pm. Park Hyatt Dubai, Deira, hyatt.com (04 602 1814).
Zuma
One of the most popular brunches around, this has both à la carte and buffet aspects to it, and you get to select one of the restaurant’s signature mains which is brought to your table. It’s a brilliant way to try one of the best Japanese restaurants in Dubai as there are so many signature dishes to tuck into and a large range of sushi to try.
With a selection of maki, nigiri, sashimi and more, plus robata and tempura, the brunch gets off to a strong start. Choose from dishes including the famous miso black cod, before rounding it all off with dessert. The service is excellent and the bar makes for a lively post-brunch drink. A stalwart in DIFC and a crowd-pleaser in every way.
Dhs645 (house beverages), Dhs795 (bubbly), Dhs545 (soft drinks), Dhs255 (kids). Sat 12.30pm-3.30pm. Gate Village 7, DIFC, zumarestaurant.com (04 425 5660).
