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Top Saturday brunches in Dubai
Fri, June 21, 2024
Celebrate Saturdays with a brilliant brunch. Whatever flavour you're craving, you'll find it in our city.
Celebrate Saturdays with a brilliant brunch. Whatever flavour you're craving, you'll find it in our city.
Nikki Beach
Why choose between beach and brunch when you can have both? Cafe Nikki at Nikki Beach Dubai Resort & Spa is the perfect weekend destination, with a Saturday beach brunch that’s incomparable. Soak in the sunshine as you stretch out on the sand or dip into the temperature-controlled pool, before refuelling with an incredible menu of seafood specials, Arabian-inspired dishes and international favourites – it’s all delicious! This is an all-day treat, so book in advance.
Essential info:
Brunch timings: Saturdays, 1pm-4pm
Contact: +971 56 545 4039
Type of cuisine: International
Price: From AED350
How to get there: Nikki Beach Dubai is easiest to reach by taking a taxi to Pearl Jumeira
Website: dubai.nikkibeach.com
Lola Taberna Español
This laidback restaurant tucked away in Barsha Heights is perfect for leisurely meals with free-flowing flavours. The set menu serves up delicious nibbles and sharing appetisers, perfect paella for the table and irresistible desserts that celebrate Spain. The service is friendly and you sense that the staff really care about everyone having a good time, which makes this weekend feast extra special.
Essential info:
Brunch timings: Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm
Contact: +971 4 247 6688
Type of cuisine: Spanish
Price: From AED199
How to get there: Take the Red line of Dubai Metro to Dubai Internet City. From there it's a 10-minute walk to TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, where Lola Taberna Español is located
Website: www.lolataberna.com/dubai
Mimi Kakushi
One of the hottest brunch spots in the city, there’s so much to admire at Mimi Kakushi, from its chic décor to its cool take on contemporary Japanese dishes. Their Saturday brunch menu is filled with delicious starters including salmon tataki, black cod and prawns gyoza and chicken yakitori, with a choice of mains that more than satisfies – the grilled Angus with sweet garlic soy is a definite highlight.
Essential info:
Brunch timings: Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-4pm
Contact: +971 4 379 4811
Type of cuisine: Japanese
Price: From AED435 (three-hour package)
How to get there: The easiest method of travel is to take a taxi to Four Seasons Resort Jumeira
Website: mimikakushi.ae
Alici
This brunch at Bluewaters Island has it all – great views, delicious food and a slick setting that evokes memories of sunshine-filled summer holidays. Saturdays are a social affair here, with raw seafood and starters to share, a choice of mains inspired by southern Italy’s finest, and an assortment of rich, creamy desserts for the table. Ask for a table by the window, so you can admire views of the skyline and sea.
Essential info:
Brunch timings: Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm
Contact: +971 4 275 2577
Type of cuisine: Italian seafood
Price: From AED395
How to get there: The closest Dubai Metro station is DMCC, from there it's a five-minute taxi or a 20-minute walk to Bluewaters Island
Website: alici.com
Saffron
Saturdays are always special at Atlantis, The Palm with its many restaurants, including Nobu and Bread Street Kitchen, pulling out all the stops for fantastic weekend feasts. However, Saffron remains one of the best Saturday brunches in Dubai thanks to the sheer variety on offer – think perfectly-grilled meats, fresh sushi and more with plenty of live cooking stations dotted around the buzzing venue, complemented by live entertainment and a party vibe.
Essential info:
Brunch timings: Saturdays, 1pm-4pm
Contact: +971 4 426 2626
Type of cuisine: South Asian
Price: From AED495
How to get there: From Dubai Marina, you can take the Palm Monorail directly to Atlantis, The Palm, or take a taxi from other neighbourhoods
Website: www.atlantis.com
Yalumba
A Dubai classic, Yalumba has been a stalwart on the brunch scene for decades. The restaurant's popularity shows no signs of waning either, thanks to its revamped Saturday offering, complete with a live DJ and an incredible spread of international dishes to delight all tastes. The menu traverses the Middle East, Asia and Europe, with standouts including the Arabic grills, fresh seafood, Indian curries and decadent desserts.
Essential info:
Brunch timings: Saturdays, 1pm-4pm
Contact: +971 4 702 2455
Type of cuisine: International
Price: From AED275
How to get there: Take the Red line of Dubai Metro to GGICO Metro Station, from there it's a 10-minute walk to Yalumba
Website: www.yalumbadubai.com
La Cantine du Faubourg
Make Saturday brunch a quirky affair at La Cantine du Faubourg. Relish the restaurant's Reveil Saturday brunch, an all-you-can-eat extravaganza served on an actual bed – one of the more eclectic seating options here. Surrounded by lush greens, pyjama-clad waiters and alarm clocks, enjoy freshly baked pastries, eggs just the way you like them, signature French favourites and delicious sweets.
Essential info:
Brunch timings: Saturdays, 12pm-5pm
Contact: +971 4 3527 105
Type of cuisine: French
Price: From AED375 (three hour package)
Dress code: Smart elegant
How to get there: Take the Red line of Dubai Metro to Emirates Towers station, from there it's a five-minute walk to La Cantine
Website: lacantine.ae
STK JBR
For a fun Saturday evening brunch in Dubai, look no further than STK. This lively soiree is as tasty as it is entertaining, with a set menu of starters, steaks and sides. Vegetarian options are also available, although most people are here for the temperature-as-requested 200g fillets. Singers and dancers provide roaming entertainment, while the DJ pumps out uplifting tunes all night long, so be sure to save your energy for this one.
Essential info:
Brunch timings: Saturdays, 1pm-4pm and 8pm-11pm
Contact: +971 4 423 8304
Type of cuisine: International
Price: From AED375
Dress code: Smart casual
How to get there: Take the tram to Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Tram Station from Dubai Marina, or take a taxi to Rixos Premium Dubai
Website: www.solutions-leisure.com
Website: www.solutions-leisure.com
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