With so many to choose from it is hard to know the best brunches in Dubai. Brunch in Dubai is an institution. There are brunches for every occasion, depending on your mood or vibe. There are fancy, foodie brunches to dancing on the table party brunches. Beach brunches and pool brunches to much loved family brunches.
We have by no means tried them all, we have many many to work through and experience and we’re here for it. The party / adult brunches we don’t get to try very often but family friendly brunches are a bit more frequent.
Below we have mentioned some of our tried and tested brunches and recommendations. This list will be continually updated as we work our way through the brunches of Dubai.
What day is best for brunch in Dubai?
Saturday has the best choices for brunch and is definitely the most popular day. There are options for brunch from 12pm onwards. Like we said, there are brunches for every want and need. So depending on what you are feeling there is a brunch for you at every time of the day!
How much is the average brunch in Dubai?
How long is a piece of string? There are brunches for 199dhs up to 1000dhs! Lemonade to Champagne. There are also many deals, websites, apps and vouchers that you can use and be savvy to get the best deals in Dubai.
Check out LetsDxb and Entertainer Dubai App (they do a tourist deal for those on holiday). You will find buy one get one free deals and money off so if you are on a budget then you can still get to experience a great brunch for a decent price.
In our years of brunch experience, if you want a good brunch with great, good quality food and wine then expect to pay around 400-500dhs per head.
Why is brunch popular in Dubai?
Brunch is popular in Dubai because it’s so much fun! It’s a great opportunity to try out good restaurants at a fixed price. It’s a good chance to get your friends together and have a good time. If you are a family, it is a perfect time to be able to eat and drink whilst the kids are entertained. Win win!
Best Family Brunches in Dubai
Without a doubt, the best family brunches in Dubai are with Family Brunch Dubai. We love their headline ‘Parents, don’t compromise your fun for the children’s entertainment!’ They have full entertainment for the children from arts and crafts, face paint, music, magicians, balloon men and more! The best thing about Family Brunch for us is the quality of food, drink and service for the parents. Their 4 UAE brunches are in stunning, top quality hotels. The price can be a little higher but they are at top quality restaurants so definitely worth it!
These are all Saturday Family Brunches in Dubai…..
Family Fest Dubai
Family Fest Brunch is at Caesars Palace with incredible kids entertainment; circus performers, Dubai’s most loved magician Magic Phil, slime making, arts and crafts and face painting. As well as the most lavish, wonderful buffet. In Winter Months the outside area overlooking the pool is fab. Check our Instagram Reel here.
Price: Soft 350dhs, House 450dhs, Sparkling 500dhs, Champagne 850dhs, children 4-11 150dhs, Under 4s free. Timing: 1-5pm
Agrabah Brunch Dubai
Agrabah Brunch is in one of our most favourite Dubai hotels; Mina A’Salam part of the Jumeirah Hotels. In the Jumeirah Souk Madinat which a beautiful area of Dubai. Meandering rivers, abra boats and Arabian style buildings. This brunch is Aladdin themed, don’t miss the genie – he’s hilarious! Expect top service and fantastic views at this hotel. Check out our Instagram Reel here.
Price: Soft 350dhs, House 430dhs, Sparkling 530dhs, Champagne 730dhs, children 4-11 150dhs, Under 4s free. Timing: 1-5pm
Into The Jungle Brunch Dubai
This brunch is held at the glamorous Palazzo Versace Hotel. As the name suggests, it is jungle themed. Look out for the walking tree, gorilla, Moana and kids area with jungle themed activities. The food here is incredible, as are the drinks and staff. We did this brunch a long time ago, but loved it. Hopefully we will be back soon to update!
Price: Soft 350dhs, House 450dhs, Sparkling 570dhs, Champagne 810dhs, children 4-11 165dhs, Under 4s free. Timing: 1-5pm
There are also some other great family brunches in Dubai. These are some of our tried and tested that we keep returning to.
McCaffertys Wafi and Al Furjan Dubai
If you are looking for good, wholesome pub food, live music in a family pub vibe then McCaffertys is your place. They have many venues across Dubai but the 2 that we have loved and tried for family brunch are Wafi and Al Furjan. They have an incredible carvery or you can order off the menu. Starters and dessert are shared and brought to the table.
Both have pool access, live music and some kids entertainment. Wafi have a lazy river with a pool bar where you can drink your brunch drinks! Best of both worlds. They also offer the same price for the Sunday Family Brunch. Check out our Instagram Reel here.
Prices: Adults 250dhs kids under 10 eat free. Timing: 1-4pm
Oaks Ibn Battuta
This is a brilliant brunch to do in summer months with a huge indoor restaurant and kids area. The food selection is vast, there is plenty of entertainment for the kids and service was great! Another reason that this brunch is a favourite family brunch Dubai is the price.
Price: 168dhs soft, 249dhs house, 299dhs sparkling, kids under 5 free and over 5s is 50% 85dhs. Timing: 1-4pm
Bubbalicious
Bubbalicious is one of those brunches in Dubai that you have to do once. It is great with or without the kids. However, it is a family friendly brunch Dubai. Bubbalicious brunch is held on a Saturday afternoon at the Westin Dubai. Expect to find a luxurious buffet spread out over multiple rooms, cocktail stations, entertainers and a huge kids area.
Price: 450dhs soft, 550dhs house (inc sparkling), 695dhs champagne, 300dhs kids 6-12, under 6s free. Timing: 1-4pm
The Scene, Pier 7
The big family Saturday brunch at The Scene in Pier 7 at the Marina is a firm family favourite. If you are looking for great views, good food and drinks in a relaxed family lunch vibe setting then this is the family brunch Dubai for you.
Price: soft 249dhs, house 299dhs, 349dhs sparkling, kids under 6 free and 7-12 49dhs. Timing: 1-4pm
Little Gs Family Brunch at The Greenroom
The Greenroom is a brilliant family friendly restaurant in Dubai. From pool days to roast dinners to Saturday Family Brunch. Little Gs Family Brunch is a pool brunch so you get pool access for the day. Three courses sharing menu, unlimited drinks and lots of kids entertainment. They also have an indoor arcade room which the kids love. Look out for their Grooves on the Green events too.
Price: 275dhs house, 325dhs sparkling, kids 150dhs 6-12, under 6s free
Best Party Brunches Dubai
This is not my main area of expertise however, we do sometimes head out without the kids and these are the Saturday brunches we have tried and enjoyed….
Buddha Bar, Dubai Marina
Buddha Bar is a great Saturday brunch in Dubai which we did for my 40th. A fun party brunch Dubai with DJ, saxophone player and good music. Food is sharing platters from Dim Sum, Sushi and starters to steak, curries, noodles and rice. They make a big fuss for your birthday too. Check out our Instagram Reel here.
Price: soft 450dhs, 550dhs house, 650dhs sparkling. Timing: 1.30pm-4.30pm
Saffron, Atlantis Hotel
This is often quoted as ‘the best party brunch in Dubai’. It has been a while since I have done it but expect a lavish buffet with every food imaginable, cocktail and drink stations. Lots of entertainment and dancing and young, pretty party people. As this is a brunch in Atlantis Dubai it is popular so book in advance.
Price: house 496dhs, sparkling 535dhs.
Coya, Jumeirah
Coya Brunch Dubai is a fun Saturday brunch that is fun with fantastic food and drinks. Sharing food platters come to the table and service is incredible. It is a Peruvian restaurant with a fun Latin vibe. It is a premium price so it is a bit more pricey, but worth it!
Price: soft 409dhs, house 609dhs, champagne (including veuve clicquot) 779dhs
STK, JBR
STK is in the Rixos Hotel on JBR Dubai. The Saturday brunch is a fun way to spend the afternoon with a DJ, dancers and a robot! The steak at STK is amazing. There are sometimes offers for this brunch so check Entertainer and Lets DXB.
Price: 350dhs non alcoholic, 350dhs teachers and cabin crew (show ID), 400 house, 450 sparkling. Timing: 1pm-4pm.
London Project, Bluewaters
London Project is another popular party brunch on Bluewaters Island, next to Ain Dubai – the big wheel! It has a Notting Hill Carnival theme with lots of dancers, music and get up and dance vibe. Food comes to the table too, which we love.
Price: soft 350dhs, house 450dhs and premium 550dhs. Timing: 1-4pm, after brunch party 4pm-6pm
Asia Asia, Dubai Marina
This is a fun Saturday Dubai brunch without being too party, party! Stunning views over Dubai Marina, amazing food and cocktails and a good, fun adult vibe.
Price: Soft 275dhs, 375 house, 475dhs sparkling. Timing: 2pm-5pm
Lucky Voice, TeCom
If Karaoke is your thing then Lucky Voice is where you need to be. It is loud with high energy from the minute you walk in. A cheap brunch Dubai as it is on Entertainer App. Bottles of spirits and prosecco on the table, pub food brought to you and people singing. You can book your own booth for afterwards too. All good fun!
Price: Soft 195dhs, 275dhs house, 350dhs sparkling. Timing: 1pm-4pm
Lock, Stock and Barrel JBR
This is a fun, cheap brunch Dubai. Another brunch that is on Entertainer in a big pub. Expect loud music, live bands and singing, people dressed up, dancers, lights and dancing. It’s definitely not a brunch to go and have a catch up with someone as you can’t hear each other speak! Fun for dancing though.
Price: 225dhs soft, 275dhs house, 325dhs sparkling. Timing: 1pm-4pm
Pizza Express, JLT
Jazz@Pizza Express is another popular cheap party brunch in Dubai. Expect live music, pizza (obviously!) and drinks to flow. This is a popular work night out or large table brunch due to the good value and fun atmosphere.
Price: Soft 278dhs, alcoholic 329dhs (often BOGOF – check website and Entertainer). Timing: 12.30pm-3.30pm
Other Popular Party Brunches
Some other popular party brunches that we haven’t tried yet so don’t want to fully recommend but people talk about are:
- Akira Back at W Palm
- Zero Gravity which is a popular cheap, beach brunch
- Zuma in DIFC
- Clap in DIFC
- Toro Toro at Grosvenor Hotel, Dubai Marina
- Bar Du Port at Dubai Harbour
Friday Night Brunch Dubai
Friday night brunch is not something that we do very often. We prefer a day brunch so I can be tucked up in bed at a reasonable time! However these are the few we have tried:
STK, JBR
Rare Brunch at STK is an RnB brunch on a Friday night from 8pm-11pm. STK is a fun venue with great food and a good vibe.
Price: Soft 345dhs, House 395dhs, Sparkling 445dhs. Timing: 8pm-11pm
Pizza Express, JLT
The much loved Pizza Express brunch also runs on a Friday night. It’s a fun, cheap and cheerful brunch.
Price: Soft 159dhs, alcoholic 229dhs. Timing: 8pm-11pm
Sunday Brunch Dubai
I love going out for lunch on a Sunday. It is the perfect way to end the weekend. You can check our Sunday Roast Dubai post here if you are looking for a roast. Alternatively, these are some of our favourite tried and tested Sunday brunches….
Gaeles, Le Meridien
This is in Le Meridien Beach and Resort, next to Sky Dive Dubai. It has sharing starters, help yourself main course and dessert – love the carvery. There is a big kids area with lots of entertainment in the garden. Check out our Instagram Reel here.
Price: Soft 195dhs, alcoholic 345dhs. Timing: 1pm-4pm
McCafferty’s Wafi
The same deal as the Saturday brunch, pool access and live music. A fantastic roast carvery with something for everyone.
Price: House 295dhs, Premium 350dhs. Timing: 1pm-4pm
Peaches and Cream, The Palm
If you’re looking for a casual, cheap and cheerful brunch then this is worth checking out. Pool and beach access, help yourself Mediterranean buffet and good drinks and cocktails. It was also on Entertainer when we went so was a great price!
Price: House 295dhs Timing: 1pm-4pm
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