20 of the best brunches to do with kids in Dubai

BUBBALICIOUS AT WESTIN MINA SEYAHI: One of Dubai’s most famous and fabulous brunches is back on, offering the same sprawling outdoor terrace, dazzling array of food options spread across multiple venues, live cooking stations and themed food and drink carts as ever - except now there is kids’ entertainment on offer too. There are a range of family-friendly activities for little ones to get stuck into, from face, animal toy and pot painting, to themed arts & crafts, customised magnet-making, and a slime workshop. With lots of space for kids to run around outside, this is a flagship Friday brunch to tick off the bucket list. DETAILS: Fridays, 1pm – 4pm, Dh300pp soft, Dh450 with house beverages, Dh 650 with bubbles, Dh150 for kids aged 6-12 years, children under 6 are free. Call 04 511 7373 or email 03034.restaurants@westin.com, www.minaskitchendubai.com/specials.

INTO THE JUNGLE BRUNCH AT PALAZZO VERSACE: This all-new, animal-themed brunch is packed full of entertainment for the kiddies, with animal impersonators, a performance from Magic Phil himself, face painting and mini chef experiences to balloon making, jungle crafts and a planting station. Meanwhile parents can choose from a selection of international gourmet delicacies, from roasts to sushi, seafood and Indian cuisine, while enjoying the live musical entertainment. Access to the Central and West pools before or after brunch is included, and children also get access to the kids’ club. DETAILS: Every Friday, 1-5pm, Dh299pp soft package, Dh385 house beverages, Dh499 with sparkling, Dh699 with premium sparkling, teens 12-20 Dh299, kids 4-11 Dh150, ages 3 years and below are free. See www.familybrunchdubai.com, email reservations@familybrunchdubai.com or call +971508361513.

PICNIC PANTRY BRUNCH AT CROWNE PLAZA: Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City’s hugely popular picnic pantry brunch is back with a socially distanced twist. Still offering its delectable walk-in pantry, BBQ stations, live music, kid’s activities – including soft play, bouncy castle and arts and crafts - as well as all-day pool access, and stunning views of the city skyline, it makes for a fun-filled family day out. Don’t forget to bring your swimmers! DETAILS: Dh245 or Dh345 (house beverages) including pool access, children kids 6-12 Dh75, under 6s are free. Dubaifestivalcityhotels.com, 04 701 1111.

PLAYHOUSE BRUNCH AT SWISSOTEL AL GHURAIR: Children can play at being chefs, gardeners and artists at Swissôtel Al Ghurair’s revamped ‘Playhouse Brunch’, which relaunches for the first time since the pandemic this weekend. Welcoming your little ones with a personalized passport at the door, kids will enjoy healthy meals served at their own tables in the special Little Explorers area. Then they can get stuck into the“Little Chef”, “Little Green Fingers”, and Little Picasso activities, while parents watch from afar on the special brunch TV monitors. DETAILS: Fridays, 12.30-4pm, Liwan, Swissotel Al Ghurair, Dh 160 per person, half price (kids aged six to 12), kids under five eat free. Email FoodandBeverage.AlGhurair@swissotel.com or call 04 2933270.

LA TAVOLATA BRUNCH AT STUDIO ONE: Bring the family for some all-Italian, sharing-style food, featuring a selection of starters and mains, including the crispest calamari, bruschetta, burrata and saffron risotto, grilled salmon, beef lasagne and fresh pizza, as well as unlimited drinks. But the best part is the kids’ entertainment – as well as getting free pool access, children can have fun in the kids’ play area, watch cartoons in the Screening Room, play games in the Studio Arcade, as well as be chef for a day with pizza making workshops. DETAILS: Fridays, 1-4pm, Dh269 for adults with free-flowing beverages and sharing Italian menu (3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts), or Dh299 for premium packages, including sparkling wine. To book, call 04 581 6780 or email ciao@studioonehotel.com.

GREEN PLANET’S PICNIC BRUNCH: Take your little animals down to The Green Planet Café for a brand-new feast with the indoor rainforest’s famous sloth and his critter friends. Beginning at 10am, you’re met by one of the biodome’s experts for a fascinating lesson in furry animal facts, after which you and your kids can get up close and personal with the sloth himself, alongside various snakes, lizards, and other tropical animals. Then munch down on a picnic basket filled with bakery items, cheeses and fruit, followed by made-to-order omelettes, pancakes, burgers, sausages, hotdogs as well as a quesadilla and taco station. Kids will also be kept busy by a range of exciting games, music, soft play area and even a magician, making for what must be the most little-monkey-friendly brunch of the bunch! DETAILS: Every Friday and Saturday, Dh49 (kids), Dh175 (adults), infants below 5 dine for free, book online or at the gate of The Green Planet Dubai, Thegreenplanetdubai.com.

BAB AL SHAMS PICNIC BRUNCH: Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa has launched a whimsical new "picnic" brunch. Now available every Friday and Saturday, from 1pm - 4pm, the Picnic Brunch offers a mouthwatering menu filled with appetizers, BBQ treats, gourmet pasta and more, courtesy of the venue's many live cooking stations. The menu is priced at Dh225 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), kids aged 6 to 12 years pay 50% and children below 5 years dine free, 04 809 6100.

MOVENPICK SPLASH! POOL BRUNCH: Movenpick JBR’s popular kid-friendly brunch is back, and this time the theme is Splash! The Pool Brunch. You and the little ones can swap between chilling at the pool or dining in the restaurant, where a mini buffet will keep kids happy along with a kids’ corner with child-friendly activities on offer. There’s a sumptuous array of international food on offer for adults too, all set against the backdrop of a live DJ. Fridays, 1pm-4pm, Dh199 including soft drinks and pool access, Dh269 for house beverages, Movenpick JBR, 044498888.

LOS CHAPITOS FAMILY FIESTA SATURDAY BRUNCH: Kids can enjoy Mexican-themed arts and crafts such as Sombrero- and Poncho-making, alongside child-friendly Mexican dishes, milkshakes and free-flow ice cream, while parents tuck into a four-course brunch menu that includes fresh guacamole, nachos, tacos and quesadillas. Children aged 0-6 free, kids 7-12 Dh49; 4 courses plus soft drinks Dh149; 4 courses plus house beverages Dh199. Every Saturday 12.30pm-3.30pm. Studio One Hotel, Dubai Studio City, www.el-chapos-tacos.com (04 514 5411).

THE ROVE BENCH BRUNCH: This great-value family brunch kicks off with a sharing platter of fresh fruits, sandwich wraps, pastries, salad jars, a French cheese plate and dips, as well as water, juices and a hot beverage, served to your table. Then take your pick from one of the main menu items, all followed by your choice of dessert, all for Dh99. DETAILS: The Bench Brunch, available Fridays and Saturdays 11.30am to 4pm, at Rove Dubai Marina, Rove City Centre and Rove Healthcare City, Dh99 adults, Dh49 children 6-12, free of charge for under 6.

ALL AMERICAN FAMILY DINER FRIDAY BRUNCH AT OUIBAR: American-style burgers, fries and milkshakes meet rocking ‘50s tunes for this new family-friendly Friday brunch. OUIBar and Terrace at Radisson RED hotel Dubai Silicon Oasis, Fridays 1pm-4pm Dh99 for food and milkshakes (children half price), Dh199 for food and house beverages, call +971 4 571 4343 or email Nicole.Weitsz@radissonred.com to book.

BREAD STREET KITCHEN FRIDAY FAMILY BRUNCH: This child-friendly brunch at famed chef Gordon Ramsay’s popular restaurant includes kids' activities, with free access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium thrown in. Starting from Dh249 per adult and Dh105 per child, Fridays 12.30pm-4.00pm, Bread Street Kitchen, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 426 2000).

PERGOLAS BIG FAMILY SATURDAY BRUNCH: There are kids’ activities galore at this family-friendly brunch in Pergolas at the Swissotel Al Murooj, Downtown, and they are currently running a buy-one-get-one-free offer. From arts and crafts to pizza- and muffin-making classes, as well as PlayStation, there’s plenty to occupy little ones with parents can enjoy unlimited drinks and dishes from the international safe buffet. Saturdays 2pm-6pm, Dh260 for two adults, kids below 6 free of charge, Pergolas, Swissotel Al Murooj, Call 043073577.

BEANOS FAMILY BRUNCH AT THE SCENE: Kids can enjoy arts & crafts, balloon bending, face painting and a surprise visit from one of their favourite characters at this family-friendly brunch, where they are also encouraged to dress up as their favourite princess, superhero or cartoon in order to win great prizes. Meanwhile parents can enjoy a selection of gourmet British grub. ‘Beano’s Family Brunch’, The Scene by Simon Rimmer, Pier 7, Dubai Marina, Dubai, launching on Friday, August 14, Dh199 adults soft package, Dh299 adults house package, Kids 0-6 free, 7-12 Dh49. Call (04) 422 2328.

FESTA DI FAMIGLIA SATURDAYS AT CERTO: Little ones can make their own pizza and those aged under 10 can enjoy their own kid-friendly menu completely free, while the rest of the family samples sharing platters of homemade Italian food served straight to your table. Every Saturday 11.30am-3pm, Dh149 per person including 6-course sharing menu and half bottle of grape, Kidsunder 10 eat free. To book call +971 4 366 9187 or email certo.mediacity.dubai@radissonblu.com.

SUPERHERO BRUNCH AT RADISSON BLU DEIRA CREEK: This family-friendly superhero-themed brunch features colourful live cooking stations and carvery, serving up over 200 dishes from its signature restaurants, from Japanese to Emirati, Italian, British and much more. Although there is usually kids’ entertainment, this is currently not being offered due to COVID restrictions. DETAILS: Fridays, 12.30-4pm, Dh199pp soft beverages, Dh159pp additional supplement for house beverages, Dh99 supplement for 7 drinks, Dh89 for children, under 4s free, call 04 222 7171.

WEEKEND FAMILY BRUNCH AT RUE ROYALE: French restaurant Rue Royale on The Pointe is serving up unlimited starters, authentic signature mains and French desserts, in addition to kids’ activities at this family-friendly brunch, which is held every Friday and Saturday. Dh165, kids for Dh45, Friday from 1pm to 5.30pm, Saturday from 11am-4pm. Rue Royale, Palm Jumeirah, The Pointe West side, call 04 241 2828, WhatsApp 050 575 1361, info@rueroyalerestaurant.com.

FAMIGLIA SATURDAY LUNCH DEAL AT BICE: Every Saturday, families can savour a home-style Italian sharing lunch priced at Dh149 for two, while the little ones from 12 years old and below eat for free. On offer is a family-style meal composed of three sharing courses, including caprese salad, bresaola, lasagne, roasted sea bream, and all rounded up with some tiramisu. Every Saturday, 12:30pm – 5 pm, Dh149 for two adults, children aged 12 and below are free. BiCE at Hilton JBR, call 04 318 2319 or email Restaurant.JBR@hilton.com.

SOLO GUSTO FRIDAY BRUNCH AT RAFFLES: This Italian restaurant is offering a variety of family-friendly packages to choose from. Kids can make their own pizzas, while the rest of the table enjoys sharing portions of anti pasti, carpaccio, pasta, pizza and fritto miso, and you can also add on pool access to your brunch package, so that you can enjoy the lush surroundings of Raffles’ pool for a post-brunch wind down. Every Friday from 1pm to 4pm, From Dh199 for soft drinks, Dh299 for house beverages and Dh349 for premium beverages. Children below 12 are free, Kids 12-15 years are half price. Add on pool access for Dh100. Solo Gusto, Raffles Dubai, 043248888.

LONDON SOCIAL BRUNCH AT RITZ-CARLTON DUBAI: From the spices of Brick Lane and Edgware Road, to the stalls of Little Italy and fusion delights of Soho, London Social’s brunch serves up the best of London’s eclectic culinary scene. There are also classic British roasts on offer, alongside Mr Whippy ice cream accompanied by classic pick and mix favorites. All set against a backdrop of live entertainment, it takes place every Friday 1pm to 4pm, prices for adults from Dh395-Dh650, children 0-5 are free, 6-12 50% off. For bookings and more information call +971 4 318 6150, email dine.dubai@ritzcarlton.com or visit ritzcarlton.com/Dubai.