Under Dh100
Claypot, Citymax Hotel, Bur Dubai
Desi brunch is an Indian buffet brunch with live cooking — dishes include pav bhaji, paneer papdi, chaat, tawa murgh, murgh tak-a-tak, bhoona kheema with pav, moong dal halwa, angoori rabdi and kala jamun.
Dh65 with soft drinks (Dh95 with three regular beverages), children under six eat free, 6-12 eat half price.
Fridays, noon-4pm.
Call 050-1007065.
Lemonade
The fresh-focused canteen at Ibn Battuta Mall turns into a buffet on Fridays, serving as much as you like from the many salads, proteins, hot braises, sides, dessert, and, of course, lemonades. Don’t miss the mac and cheese.
Dh79, 10am-midnight.
Call 800-LEMONADE.
Under Dh200
Bystro, Al Manara, Dubai
Family brunch with supervised kid’s corner and dishes from a set menu, including beetroot hummus with homemade focaccia; quinoa-lentil salad; burrata with gremolata and balsamic vinegar; and roasts such as piri piri chicken and beef and a seafood platter of roast seabass, calamari and spicy prawns. Soft sangria and water included.
Fridays and Saturdays, from 11am.
Dh125 per person.
Call 04-3368056.
Casa de Tapas
Brunch debuts at the Creekside Spanish restaurant, with cold and hot tapas, cold cuts and cheese, and paella, fideuà and a Spanish roast for mains.
Dh149 for soft drinks (Dh199 with selected beverages, Dh249 with bubbly).
Fridays, 12.30-4pm.
Call 04-2956000.
Centro Barsha
BubblOrange brunch features starters, mains and sweets in orange tones. There’s an open buffet for starters, salads and sweets; mains are a la carte. Dh115 with soft drinks (Dh185 with house beverages and bubbly).
Fridays, 12.30-4pm
Call 04-7040000.
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Oktoberfest Bavarian brunch in the air-conditioned festival tent. Traditional German dishes such as obatzda (a spicy cheese), apfelstrudel and kaiserschmarrn (a pancake) are on the menu, while the staff are in lederhosen and dirndls; feel free to dress the same. Die Kirchdorfer, a band from Munich, keep things merry.
On October 11, 18 and 25 (Saturdays), 12.30-4pm
Dh180, food only (Dh240 with selected beverages).
Call 04-3172222.
Jazz@PizzaExpress, JLT The Dh159 Friday brunch goes up to Dh189 from October 3, with the addition of more dishes and beverages, plus live entertainment. The Dh99 soft drink package stays the same. New on Saturdays is a family-friendly brunch (noon-4pm) for Dh169 for unlimited food and house beverages — launching on September 13.
Call 04-4416342
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
The brunch with a view has been revived with everything from breakfasts and roasts Arabic, Asian, Indian and seafood dishes and a dessert buffet; there’s a curry station taking in versions from Goa, Thailand and Malaysia. There’s also live entertainment.
Dh175 with soft beverages (Dh275 with house beverages).
Fridays, 1-5pm.
Call 04-3771111.
Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates
Chocoholic brunch in the chocolate room, with 58 different desserts using 22 different chocolates from around the world. There are traditional brunch dishes too, for those who cannot survive on chocolate alone. They say 100kg of chocolate is used to produce the buffet. It’s Dh175 with soft drinks (Dh275 with house beverages, Dh375 with bubbly). Children up to 12 eat free. Unsurprisingly, they are fully booked this weekend. Call ahead.
Fridays, 12.30-4pm.
Call 04-3772353.
Under Dh300
Anantara The Palm
Fork & Cork brunch at Crescendo on the Palm Jumeirah.
Al fresco tables next to the pool and dishes from around the world such as Arabic ouzi, noodles by Crescendo’s Chinese noodle maker and Mexican tacos al pastor. Dh300 with soft beverages (Dh420 with house beverages, Dh530 with bubbly).
Fridays, 1-4pm
Call 04-5678304.
Bab Al Shams
Al Forsan outdoor family brunch on the grass with all-day children’s activities. Think face painting, petting zoos, bouncing castles and camel and pony rides.
Friday, 12.30-4pm.
Dh300 per adult (Dh445 with select house beverages); Dh195 per child (5-12).
Call 04-8096100.
Blue Marlin Ibiza
The beach club and restaurant kicks off its season on September 26, but for brunchers, the first Beach Brunch in the newly renovated venue is on September 27. Singer Stephon Lamar and DJ Kayper perform. Brunches this season will be themed, with the Spanish Fiesta Brunch on October 11, a Beach Brunch on October 18 and a Giant Games Brunch on October 25. The food is Mediterranean via Oriental — think seabass ceviche or prawn tempura. Activities include water jets, paddle boarding, water skiing and massages on the beach. It’s in Ghantoot, Dh249 with soft drinks (Dh295 beverages, Dh550 with bubbles).
Saturdays, 1-5pm.
Call 056-1133400.
Frankie’s Italian Bar & Grill
The Italian Saturday lunch serves small sharing courses of starters and a la carte main courses of classic Italian dishes including meats and fish, with seasonal menu options changing on a weekly basis. Dh230 per person.
Saturdays, noon-4pm.
Call 04-3994311.
Legends
The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club launches its new brunch on October 3, with a starter and dessert buffet, a la carte mains, views over Dubai Creek and a performance by Desert Jazz, followed by happy hour from 3.30pm and DJ Rohan until 5.30pm. Evening brunch from 7-10.30pm.
Dh250 with soft beverages (Dh370 for regular beverages, Dh400 for selected beverages and Dh550 for bubblies). Dh85 for children 7-12.
Fridays, noon-3.30pm.
Call 04-2956000.
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers
The nosh Double brunch now includes Thai dishes in amongst the seafood, salads, pizza and dessert station. Dh190 per person with soft beverages ( Dh299 per person with selected beverages and Dh520 with bubbly). Kids aged six and under dine free.
Fridays 12.30-3.30pm and 6.30-10.30pm.
Call 04-438000.
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
The recently renovated Talk restaurant joins Soul restaurant to share brunch, and has added live jazz band at its Talk & Soul Friday Brunch. The Talk has a children’s corner; Soul has al fresco seating. Food is at live cooking stations with sushi and seafood, grilled meats, and dishes from tandoori and pizza ovens. Dh279 with soft drinks (Dh379 with selected drinks). Under 12s dine for free.
Fridays 12.30-4pm.
Call 04-4498888.
La Porte des Indes, Address Dubai Mall
In addition to a la carte starters and mains, there’s a chaat table with freshly made bhel puri and papdi chaat. Diners can also visit the kitchen and go behind the bar to create a mocktail. Live jazz performances on Saturday. Dh295 with soft drinks (Dh395 with selected beverages, Dh495 with bubbles).
Call 04-4388610.
Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes
Great British Brunch with a PoshPloughman’s Larder and side dishes, a la carte mains of British classics such as fish and chips, braised beef cheeks with horseradish dumplings, steamed Shetland mussels and a full English breakfast. Desserts are inspired by British sweetshops.
Dh230 with soft drinks (Dh350 for unlimited selected drinks, Dh395 with bubbles), Dh55 for children. Brunch on
Fridays, noon-4pm.
Call 04-4542638.
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
Omakase brunch Creekside Japanese, a family-friendly brunch offering live cooking stations, sushi, sashimi, noodles, teppanyaki, dim sum, with outdoor tables by Dubai Creek. The children’s area has films, colouring books, popcorn and ice cream.
Dh209 per person with soft drinks (Dh249-309 for varying beverage packages), Dh70 for children 6-12, children under 6 eat free.
Fridays, noon-4pm.
Call 04-2071750.
VIDA
The Urban Picnic by pool is back with blankets and baskets, modern comfort food and an in-house DJ. Dh225 with soft beverages (Dh295 with unlimited selected beverages and Dh495 for bubbly). Poolside cabanas Dh100 per guest.
Friday, 1-5pm.
Call 888-3444.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Three new brunches launched: south east Asian at LAO, modern Italian at Social by Heinz Beck and the New York-inspired Waldorf Astoria Brunch at Mezzerie, with foie gras, truffle-crusted grilled scallops, Waldorf salad, eggs Benedict with poached lobster and roasts; dessert is red velvet cake. There’s also a jazz duo and kid’s activities and buffet (think: candy floss trolley). Indoor and al fresco seating.
Fridays, 1-3.30pm.
Dh345 (Dh465 with house beverages, Dh600 with bubbles).
LAO, Dh268 (Dh388 with house beverages, Dh588 for bubbles, 12.30-3.30pm); Social by Heinz Beck, Dh345 (Dh495 with house beverages, Dh600 with bubbles, 12.30-3.30pm).
Call 04-8182222.
Under Dh400
Roberto’s, DIFC
The Pranzo Italiano — “Italian lunch” is a family-style table service brunch overlooking the Burj Khalifa. Dishes include a seafood platter and oyster bar sharing appetisers of burrata and calamari, pastas, meats and desserts such as tiramisu.
Fridays, 12.30-4.30pm.
Dh350 per person (Dh425 with selected beverages, Dh495 with bubbles). Children under 6 dine free, kids menu for children 6-12.
Cal1 04-3860066.
Gaucho
Beef short ribs, steak, seafood and Latin American dishes served at the table, plus a Bloody Mary station.
Dh320 per person with soft drinks (Dh395 with selected house beverages, Dh495 with bubby).
Fridays, noon-4pm.
Call 04-4227898.
The Oberoi, Dubai
Nine7One Tapas buffet brunch, with a supervised children’s entertainment area. Dh340 with soft beverages (Dh475 with selected drinks, Dh625 with premium bubbles). Children 6-12 get half off, and under 6’s eat free.
Fridays 12.45-4pm.
Call 04-4441407.
Qbara
Innovative Levantine, Middle Eastern and Moroccan dishes served at the table, including spicy lamb cutlets; chargrilled salmon with red onion charmoula; and chicken tagine with preserved lemon, quince and walnuts.
Dh350 for soft drinks (Dh490 for selected beverages, Dh590 with bubbly).
Fridays, 12.30-4pm.
Call 800-qbara (04-7092500).
