9 Great Spots For A Leisurely Brunch In Dubai
Lúnico
Brunch takes on a Spanish twist at Lúnico, the sleek J1 Beach hotspot now home to Brunch Ritmo – a sun-soaked Saturday of relaxed feasting and high-energy beats. Running from 1pm to 4pm, expect a sharing-style menu of refined Spanish classics, from patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo to slow-cooked short ribs and crisp-skinned sea bass. Unlimited drinks – sangria included – flow throughout, while a lively after-party kicks off from 3:30pm. With a DJ, live percussionist and panoramic sea views, this is the go-to for laid-back weekends with friends and a taste of the Mediterranean.
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21grams
Known for its hearty Balkan cuisine, 21grams has a breakfast menu that’s popular with everyone from residents to international food critics. Hungry groups should order the big Balkan breakfast to share. It features four eggs your way, cheese burek, beef sausages, and the house mezze selection, served with homemade somun bread – the perfect way to try all of chef Milan Jurkovic’s best brunch dishes in one go.
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The Guild
Brunch at The Guild has entered a new chapter. Now playing host to Brunch Society – a stylish Saturday afternoon affair that blends indulgent dining with laid-back glamour – it’s where DIFC’s most fashionable gather to while away the day. From 12pm to 4pm, expect an elevated brasserie-style spread served across generous live stations, free-flowing champagne, and a lively soundtrack that sets the scene for a sociable afternoon. But the experience doesn’t end there – once the last plate is cleared, guests are ushered into The Aviary, the restaurant’s sultry private lounge, where the tempo rises and the after-party begins. For those who see brunch as more than just a meal, Brunch Society is the one to know.
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Carine
With its fairway view, Emirates Golf Club’s expansive terrace is an appealing space in which to work your way through a couple of classic brunch dishes. The menu is courtesy of chef Izu Ani, a veteran of Dubai’s fine-dining scene. Whether you’re a fan of benedicts, boiled with campaillou soldiers or scrambled with fresh truffle, we’d start with eggs. Then move on to a sweeter treat – the breakfast crepes with mixed berries, strawberry chocolate or salted caramel are spectacular.
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La Cantine Du Faubourg
This elegant Parisian-style showstopper is in Jumeirah Emirates Towers. It offers breakfast favourites such as truffled scrambled eggs on toast, or eggs mimosa with crispy bacon and avocado, but you could also order kitchen signatures such as yellowfin tuna ceviche, beef tartare, or les coquillettes de mon enfance – an indulgent yet nostalgic mac ’n’ cheese. Bloody Marys are optional, though encouraged.
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Kaimana Beach
Perched directly on the sand at J1 Beach, Kaimana Beach now plays host to Lost in Paradise – a new Saturday brunch that captures effortless island cool with a refined edge. From 1pm to 4:30pm, enjoy artfully presented Pan-Asian plates – think Wagyu kushiyaki, Thai basil chicken dim sum and butter mochi cake – alongside free-flowing cocktails and Prosecco. The soundtrack blends organic house with feel-good classics, while a dedicated vegan menu ensures no one misses out. Stay on for the beachfront after-party from 4:30pm – this is sun-drenched brunching, done right.
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Bungalo34
This eye-catching beachside restaurant is decked out with red and white umbrellas overhanging pretty pastel furniture. Greek-South African restaurateur Natasha Sideris offers a suitably elegant brunch menu. Look for dishes like vanilla hotcakes served with mixed berries, or Greek yoghurt bowls topped with preserved sweet fruits. For a more substantial start to the day, there’s three-cheese soufflé omelette with parmesan, gruyere, cheddar, creme fraiche and buttered leeks. Be sure to go full Athenian with an espresso freddo to finish.
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Bistro Des Arts
Bistro Des Arts recalls a cosy brasserie on the Champs-Élysées. It’s the platonic ideal of a charming Parisian café, and invariably one of the busiest spots on Dubai Marina’s promenade. Come weekend brunch, families come to enjoy unlimited access to the Parisian breakfast buffet spread, plus one sweet crepe and a main course for AED 119. For parents, the coffee’s good too.
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Brix
In the picturesque enclave of Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, Brix is a charming waterside restaurant from the team behind the award-winning 3Fils. The all-day breakfasts are the stars of the show here, particularly the Tribbiani breakfast sandwich filled with beef pastrami, Emmental cheese and mustard mayonnaise. But the limited-time 3Fils x Brix collaboration is the current talk of the town, featuring Asian-inspired morning plates such as Japanese omelette with truffle oil, caviar and triple cooked chips, kaya pancakes, and a multi-layered croissant topped with sunny side quail eggs, chives, and truffle vinegar mist.
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