10 best weekend brunches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to book right now

Brunch bold this weekend with street eats, samba beats, and British classics.

Last updated: July 24, 2025 | 16:29

Manuel Almario, Senior News Editor

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Whether you're craving bold Indian bites, unlimited Belgian brews, or wholesome wellness menus, here’s your ultimate weekend brunch guide.

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Dubai: Forget sleepy weekends—this lineup of show-stopping brunches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will have your tastebuds dancing, your camera flashing, and your weekend plans sorted. From sizzling street food and sizzling samba to fire-fueled Indian feasts and festive Christmas-in-July vibes, here’s where to brunch bold this weekend:

1. Brunch with British charm at Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen, Dubai

Step into London vibes by the canals of Souk Madinat Jumeirah. With hearty British fare (hello, sausage and mash!), live music, and bottomless Guinness, this brunch is perfect for those craving pub classics with a modern twist.
Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Date: Friday 8pm–11pm | Saturday 12pm–7pm | Evening Brunch 7pm–10pm
Call: +971 58 599 4659

2. Go on an Asian Street Food Safari at 24th St., Dusit Thani, Dubai

Friday nights just got fire. This Asian buffet takes you from Seoul to Delhi with sizzling live stations and trolleys. Bonus: panoramic skyline views that steal the show.
Location: 24th St., Dusit Thani Dubai
Date: Fridays, 7pm–10:30pm
call: +971 4 317 4515

3. Revolver’s Underground Brunch, Dubai

Rewriting the brunch rulebook, Revolver’s chef-driven, fire-kissed feast ditches the buffet for bold Indian flavours and underground energy. As Chef Saahil puts it, “This is for the brunchers who want more.”
Location: The Opus, Business Bay
Date: Saturdays, 1pm–4pm
Contact Splidu or Revolver for bookings

4. Go full Desi at Purani Dilli’s Sunday Brunch, Dubai

Love a good biryani? This one’s for you. Authentic Indian dishes, warm hospitality, and a feast fit for royalty await every Sunday.
Location: Four Points by Sheraton – Sheikh Zayed Road and Bur Dubai
Date: Sundays, 12:30pm–4pm
Call: +971 56 414 2213

5. Clean eats and cool beats at Origins, Vida Dubai Mall

Fresh, farm-to-table fare meets laid-back wellness vibes. Think poke bowls, guilt-free desserts, and a DJ spinning chill tracks. Brunch, but make it wholesome.
Location: Origins, Vida Dubai Mall
Date: Saturdays, 1pm–4pm
Call: +971 4 549 8888

6. Roast Royalty at The Nine, Sofitel The Obelisk, Dubai

Step into a posh pub-style Sunday roast with all the trimmings, live music, and special kids’ pricing. This is how Dubai does tradition—elegantly.
Location: The Nine, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Date: Sundays, 12:30pm–4pm
Call +971 4 281 4111

7. Christmas in July at Belgian Beer Café, Dubai

Santa’s coming early! On Saturday, July 26, this festive brunch brings Belgian brews, live music, holiday cheer—and even a visit from the man in red himself.
Location: Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai
Date: Saturday, 1pm–5pm
Call: +971 4 423 4100

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8. Samba spirit at SUSHISAMBA’s Rio brunch

Carnaval meets cuisine at this once-a-month spectacle. From samba dancers to Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian fusion plates, this brunch is a non-stop celebration.
Location: SUSHISAMBA, Abu Dhabi
Date: Saturday, July 26 | 12:30pm–4pm
Call: +971 2 811 5882

9. Feel the island heat at Ting Irie’s JamRock Brunch

Jamaican beats, Caribbean bites, and beachfront chill—JamRock brings the party and the flavor every Saturday. Come hungry.
Location: Ting Irie, Abu Dhabi

Date: Saturdays, 2pm–6pm
Call: +971 2 886 7786

10. Beachside Elegance at Broadway Brunch, Emirates Palace

Wagyu, porcini ravioli, and live music? Yes, please. Plus: complimentary beach access to soak up the post-brunch glow.

Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Date: Saturdays, 12:30pm–3:30pm
Call: +971 2 690 7999

Whether you’re in the mood for vibrant street food, gourmet roasts, or a beachside samba escape, this weekend’s brunch scene is sizzling. Grab your crew, book your table, and let the good vibes pour!

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Manuel AlmarioSenior News Editor

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