Best breakfast in Dubai: Kid-friendly cafes in Dubai that serve an awesome breakfast

Examples include ‘Hippo in a Pond’ – Milk Chocolate Porridge with Strawberries, Mini Pancake Stack with Fresh Banana and Chocolate Sauce, Breakfast Pizza with Tomato, Egg and Crispy Beef Bacon and the super cute Fresh Fruit Rubik’s Cube. The Pangolin is the ambitious latest brainchild of the Serg half of ‘Tom & Serg’ restauranteur fame, and is worth the drive to Sports City for top-notch food and beautiful surroundings. DETAILS: New kids’ menu at The El’s Club, Dubai Sports City, Sunday to Saturday; Weekdays 8am – 12am, Weekends 8am – 1am, 054 4438 288 or email to hello@thepangolindubai.com.

The brasserie is famed for its weekly ‘Brunch Le Weekend’ offer, which sees families enjoying a bistro spread of main course, crepe, and unlimited hot beverages – parents can even add on a cocktail option if they feel like it. DETAILS: Brunch Le Weekend, Friday & Saturday at Bistro Des Arts, Dubai Marina, 10am-3pm, Dh119 per perso, Dh40 for kids, add Dh75 for adults to have three cocktails, Bistrodesarts.ae.

The play area is not free but it is extensive and will keep kids fully occupied for hours while you enjoy excellent coffee and a good breakfast treat. There’s a toddler area for younger ones, while bigger kids can enjoy the trampoline, soft play and slides, as well as the aerial ropes course. DETAILS: Dh75 for child or Dh55 for toddler access to the play area, the café is free to visit and serves breakfast from 7.30am, Adventure Parx & Café, Al Ferdous Complex, Al Safa, 04 333 5657.

Don't miss their range of scrummy waffles, German potato pancakes, crisp and perfect crepes, as well as healthy omelettes, scrambled eggs and avo-toast. Most dishes can be made gluten-free or vegan - and don't forget to treat your little one to a babyccino! Cafe Confetti, JLT Cluster U Al Seef 2 Lake Level, 04 554 6206

This Brit gastropub's 'Breakfast Club' offer on the weekend features a tasty menu of dishes like Full English breakfast, pancakes, avocado toast and much more, all paired with free-flow coffee or tea every Friday and Saturday between 10am and 12pm. DETAILS: The Scene by Simon Rimmer, Pier 7, Dubai Marina, 04 422 2328

You can enjoy an amazing vegan gluten-free or vegan brunch here at the weekend, as well as a range of amazingly fresh and delicious organic breakfast and lunch options. Organic Foods and Cafe, Cityland Mall, Global Village, Dubai, 042873427

Specialising in top-notch, nutritious freshly baked breads, just try to resist those gourmet pastries. Bakers Kitchen, Dusit Princess Residence - Dubai Marina, 050 840 9936

It also offers a wide variety of eggs and omelettes, stuffed croissants and pancakes. Cafe Ceramique, 1st Floor ,Town Centre Mall, Jumeirah, Dubai, 050 428 4046

More is a Dubai institution and offers a full range of gourmet brekkie options, with everything from a full English breakfast and Spanish omelette, to shakshuka and even guilt-free healthy but tasty pancakes. More Cafe, Al Murooj Complex opposite Dubai Mall, 04 343 3779

Get all the breakfast favourites here, from gourmet fry ups with a healthy twist (and a vegetarian version too) to superb cereals, eggs all ways and nutritious breakfast bowls. Lime Tree Cafe, Sheikh Zayed Road, Um Al Sheif, opposite Gold And Diamond Park, Dubai, 04 325 6325. There is also a new Lime Tree Cafe open at Trampo, a large trampoline and soft play area in Nakheel Mall The Palm Dubai, which has reopened.

Visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon for kids to make use of the outdoor facilities, while you enjoy an indulgent British fried breakfast, eggs benedict, or even old-fashioned English favourites like kippers. Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes, Dubai, 04 454 2638

It also offers brekkie favourites like avocado on toast, croissants, oatmeal and acai bowls, waffles and pancakes. Stepup Ceramic Cafe, Apex Atrium Building, Turin Blvd Dubai Motor City, Dubai, 058 538 1800