The Best Saturday Brunch Spots in Dubai: 23 Of Our Go-To Spots
From picturesque views at CÉ LA VI to authentic Japanese at Zuma, here Bazaar shares the best weekend spots to visit in the city
What better way to spend your weekend than brunching in the city’s best restaurants? Ever since Dubai’s brunches have become the most popular weekend activity, several cafes and restaurants in town have curated special menus, organised live entertainment, and much more for all visitors and residents in town.
From spectacular Burj Khalifa views at CÉ LA VI to indulging in traditional Chinese cuisine at Hutong, the options are endless. Bazaar Arabia has got you covered with 21 of the best Saturday brunch in Dubai.
The Best Saturday Brunch in Dubai: 23 Of Our Go-To Spots
GITANO Dubai
Bringing a playful twist to Dubai’s brunch scene, GITANO Dubai at J1 Beach has launched a new Saturday experience where the city’s temperature determines the discount. Each week at 1pm, the outdoor temperature is recorded and matched as a percentage off the original Dhs495 brunch package. Set within the venue’s air-conditioned Summer Jungle Terrace, guests can enjoy Mexican-Mediterranean favourites, free-flowing beverages, live DJ entertainment and complimentary access to the pool and beach, all while soaking up GITANO’s signature Tulum-meets-Riviera spirit.
Location: J1 Beach, Dubai
For bookings, please visit gitano.com
Saturday Brunch by The Fore
Set along Dubai’s most exclusive coastline – Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – Saturday Brunch by The Fore invites guests to experience a refined weekend dining experience, uniting four distinct culinary identities. From Japanese and Pan-Asian flavours to Meditteranean and Indian spices, each culture is celebrated among live cooking stations, exceptional presentation, and entertainment galore. While families are immersed in the Saturday brunch setting, children can indulge in playfully curated experiences.
Location: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
For bookings, please visit sevenrooms.com
Naughty Noodles by Maiden Shanghai
Enjoy unlimited gourmet Chinese food and specially crafted cocktails while you dance until sundown. With music from international DJ’s and special appearances from magicians, saxophonists, drummers, and professional dancers, FIVE is bound to make you anticipate Saturdays!
Location: FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah
For bookings, please visit sevenrooms.com.
Hutong
Start your Saturday right with Hutong’s Imperial Brunch and head over to a foodie’s paradise – DIFC. Tuck into Northern Chinese cuisine; we’re talking dim sum to die for and signature dishes such as; yun nan chicken stir-fried (with an aromatic truffle sauce), pan-fried sea bass, with a stunning assortment of beautifully presented dessert – arrive hungry, it’s a feast. There’s a wishing tree in the restaurant, don’t forget to make a wish on one of the red cards and place it as high as possible, for it to come true.
Location: Building 6, DIFC Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 220 0868 or hutong-dubai.com
CÉ LA VI
Swing by the 54th floor at CÉ LA VI to be amongst the city’s cool crowd. Besides a romantic rooftop terrace, CÉ LA VI offers a generous set menu featuring the best of contemporary Asian cuisine curated by the highly acclaimed Chef Howard Ko. The menu includes sumptuous dishes such as tuna tartare in sesame cone, miso Nordic salmon, and shellfish boudin ‘nduja beurre blanc. The bubbles will keep you refreshed, sip back and let the resident DJ get you in the mood to party, all with a Burj Khalifa backdrop.
Location: Level 54, Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai Downtown
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 582 6111 or celavi.com/en/dubai
Saffron
Party in one of the most talked about hotels in the region – Atlantis, The Palm hosts brunch with show-stopping DJs, live entertainment and uplifting vibes. With the occasional themed weekends and unexpected performers, you can casually cruise over and let loose for the weekend.
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
For bookings and reservations, please visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/dining/saffron
Bar Du Port
Bar Du Port turns things up a notch; built around a swanky bohemian setting capturing the essence of the Mediterranean, this trendy brunch in Dubai Harbour offers four hours of fun and comes with the backing track of all your favourite anthems. Sit back and devour chicken truffle pops, smoked salmon, Australian beef tenderloin, char-grilled chicken, tarte tatin, and dark chocolate coffee cake. Let us be the first to tell you: Bar Du Port will steal your heart.
Location: Dubai Harbour Pier Club, Dubai Harbour
For bookings and reservations, please contact 050 969 9820 or barduportdubai.com
SHI
The wagyu beef in black pepper sauce and grilled Chilean seabass with honey sauce are outstanding – a must try! If you’re searching for authentic Chinese and Pan-Asian cuisine in a luxury setting, look no further than SHI. The brunch takes place every Saturday from 1pm till 4pm and entertainment is at the hands of resident DJ Joker, who will take charge of keeping the energies high and atmosphere vibrant with signature tunes and mixes.
Location: Bluewaters Island, Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04393 9990 or [email protected]
ROKA
Foodies, don’t settle for an average brunch when you can enjoy the delights of ROKA. Japanese fusion brought to the table in a chic setting. Diners can choose unlimited starters such as a sushi platter (assorted sashimi, aburi salmon nigri) and gyuniku to goma no gyzo (beef, ginger and sesame dumplings) all designed for sharing. For mains, opt for lamb cutlets or salmon fillet teriyaki (with sansho salt). Oh and whilst we’re here – the iceberg lettuce with caramelized onion is a must try. No, not a typo, we definitely meant iceberg lettuce.
Location: The Opus by Omniyat, Business Bay Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 439 7171 or visit rokarestaurant.com/
Brunello
Throw on your summery outfit and meet your favourites at Kempinski Palm Jumeirah. Located on the terrace, Brunello is surrounded by lush garden greenery – it is a gourmet experience that promises a flavor trip around the world, you will be treated to a spread of more than one hundred international dishes. Expect fresh oysters, a live barbecue station and a wide seafood selection. It’s a family affair, a perfect way to spend a chilled Saturday with your loved ones.
Location: Kempinski, Palm Jumeirah
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 444 2000 or [email protected]
NAC Dubai
Looking for a casual brunch spot with good food and a relaxed feel? This popular eatery offers picture-perfect sharing plates inspired by the chic restaurants of Paris, as well as decadent desserts perfect for an indulgent weekend treat. The breakfasts at NAC are also legendary, so expect to tuck into some of the tastiest shakshuka’s avocado toasts and fluffy pancakes you’ve ever tried.
Location: H Residence Al Safa, Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please contact +971 4379 1774 or visit nacdubai.com
Somewhere
If you are looking for a culinary journey you won’t forget, make sure to check out Somewhere, where the concept is to enjoy the thrill of travelling through authentic cuisine from around the world. The menu is inspired by a fusion of all of the Middle Eastern with a international twist – from the Mediterranean to Mexico. From its special hummus bar with guacamole or beetroot, to a delicious aubergine moussaka, they offer a wide range to choose from.
Location: Dubai Mall & Galleria Mall & Marina Mall, Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please visit Somewhere.com
tashas café
Some brunches are more luxurious than others, and tashas café is the place to go for a special occasion. Tashas café has two menus – the classic, and the Inspired By – the latter varies from location to location. Our favourite brunch spot is the Al Wasl Road branch, where you will find gourmet works of art such as the strapatsada – a riot of scrambled eggs, herbs, garlic, roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, yoghurt and seed crackers, with a kick of chilli.
Location: Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha The Galleria Mall, Mirdif Hills Avenue, Dubai Marina Mall, and The Galleria Al Wasl Retail Centre, Al Wasl street Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please contact +971 4 589 3322 for Al Barsha branch and +971 4 385 5500 for the Al Wasl branch, or visit tashascafe.com
Zuma
Set across two floors, Zuma brings one of the best and talked about food-brunches in the city. Based on the izakaya style of Japanese informal dining, designed with four basic materials: glass, stone, steal and wood –this establishment offers a stylish, modern and warm space to celebrate and make great memories. Reserve early and head over to this DIFC staple for the chance to sip on fine grape complete with the famous black cod, and many other Japanese and Pan Asian delights.
Location: Gate Village 6, DIFC Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 425 5660, or visit zumarestaurant.com
Alici
This swoon-worthy seafood restaurant is a place for those who want to chill, dine and be transported to the South of Italy, the Amalfi Coast to be precise. Surrounded by nautical aesthetic with bold bright pieces of art and carefully curated dishes flying out of the kitchen – the Amalfi Coast meets Dubai. If you’re searching for fresh seafood in a luxury setting, Alici should be firmly on your radar.
Location: Bluewaters Island, Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 275 2577, or visit alici.com/
Mimi Kakushi
If any restaurant is going to have friends placing their thumb on your Instagram story to glare a little longer, it is going to be Mini Kakushi. This 1920s-inspired Japanese spot is sleek, the décor will have eyes pivoting around the room mentally pintresting all the details. While in cool and uber-trendy surrounds, get stuck into the miso black-cod, prawn gyozas amongst yakitori chicken thigh and kushi angus beef skewers. For mains there’s salmon and angus fillet, we can’t wait to visit this weekend.
Location: Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Jumeirah
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 379 4811 or visit mimikakushi.ae/
Three by Eva
Unwind and relax with the comfortable and homely interiors of Three by Eva, while you spoil your taste buds with authentic Arabic cuisine. Enjoy freshly squeezed juice with homemade bread and jam, as you feel the sunlight on your skin and breathe in the clean air surrounding the greenery in the café garden. With flavourful muhammara and warm cheesy knafeh, all dishes cultivated in this family restaurant are filled with love and care.
Location: Al Wasl Street, Jumeirah
Three by Eva accepts walk-ins only. For more information, please contact 04 576 2888
SAYA Brasserie
With gorgeous pink interiors decorated with golden chandeliers and thousands of flower bouquets, SAYA Brasserie is the perfect spot for all your Instagram photos. Adding to the luxurious ambiance is SAYA Brasserie’s flavourful selection of Western and Arabic breakfast items, including a mouth-watering stack of lotus pancakes drizzled in the exotic Valrhona Dulcey syrup and scrambled red shakshouka with deliciously healthy beetroot hummus, coloured in SAYA Brasserie’s signature hot pink.
Location: City Walk, Dubai
For bookings and reservations, please contact 050 541 8373 or visit sayacafe.ae/
Brunch & Cake
Treat yourself to decadent dishes ranging from a filling portion of eggs Benedict with sweetcorn waffles to a delicious stack of Nutella french toast topped with fresh tropical fruits, while enjoying the rustic and ocean themed interiors. Too lazy to get out of bed for Saturday brunch? No worries, you can now enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of Brunch & Cake through a special curated box of goodies that will be delivered right to your doorstep.
Location: Wasl 51, Jumeirah
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 340 5662 or visit brunchandcake.com/
The Hamptons Café
Bringing the beauty and charm of the Long Islands in New York to the sunny city of Dubai, The Hamptons Café presents a cozy spot with wooden interiors to enjoy a wholesome family brunch. With an experimental platter of croissants and a wide selection of oriental dishes to choose from, The Hamptons Café offers a delectable and palatable adventure. Be sure to conclude your dining experience with the renowned milk cakes from The Hamptons, infused with the refreshing essence of fresh rose or saffron flavors, ensuring an unforgettable finale to your meal.
Location: Umm Suqeim
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 331 5118 or visit hamptonsdubai.com/
Cafe Villa 515
Start your day with a cool and healthy smoothie as you stroll through the lush green garden at Cafe Villa 515. As the day goes on, satisfy your palate with soupy beef gyozas, flavorful french toasts, and replenishing açaí bowls. End your afternoon with a rich brownie cheesecake or a sticky date cake and breathe in aromatic scents from Villa 515’s very own perfume shop.
Location: Jumeirah 3
For bookings and reservations, please contact 052 515 2515
LDC Kitchen
With beautiful modern decor, this 2 story restaurant holds incredible homemade pastas and perfectly baked desserts that you can enjoy with a wonderful view on the pet-friendly terrace. Fill yourself up with spicy kimchi fried rice and tangy dynamite shrimps or keep it light and simple with a grilled cheese sandwich, just don’t forget to end your meal with the world-famous ice-cream from the London Dairy Café’s very own LDC Kitchen.
Location: One JLT
For bookings and reservations, please contact 04 320 9669
MINA Brasserie
Experience a one-of-a-kind urban chic brunch at MINA Brasserie where guests are treated to exquisite culinary creativity, compelling cocktails, and live music. MINA is the perfect spot for a relaxed Saturday brunch with family and friends featuring a curated menu by award-winning celebrity Chef Michael Mina.
Location: Building 9, DIFC Dubai
For bookings & reservations, please contact 04 506 0100
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