Introduction
Hands up if you love a Sunday brunch. Although we love an action-packed Saturday, there’s something quite nice about a chilled-out Sunday brunch. There are loads of options, from lazy beach lunches to swish fine dining feasts. For all the best Sunday brunches in Dubai, ranked according to the price of house beverage packages (where applicable) read on.
Cheap and Cheerful: Sunday brunch under Dhs200
Aloft Al Mina
What is it: Indian three-course menu
Who’s it for: Family-friendly
Why go: For food, house bevs and pool access all under Dhs200
Where is it: Aloft Al Mina Hotel, Mina Rashid
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs129 (soft drinks), Dhs199 (house beverages), Dhs249 (premium beverages)
How to book: @aloftalminadubai (058 591 8153)
Dust off the Wallet: Sunday brunch under Dhs300
Belgian Café (Barsha Heights)
What is it: Three-course set menu
Who’s it for: Friends, couples, groups, families
Why go: For a brunch time that suits you, and all the usual Belgian dishes plus house drinks for under Dhs225
Where is it: Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights
When is it: Sun noon-11pm (three-hour slots)
How much: Dhs225 (house beverages), Dhs250 (grape), Dhs290 (sparkling).
How to book: @belgiancafebarshaheights (04 423 4100).
Just Been Paid: Sunday brunch under Dhs400
Alici
What is it: Fancy table-service brunch
Who’s it for: Grown-ups, mainly
Why go: For gorge views and sophis vibes
Where is it: Bluewaters Dubai
When is it: Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs595 (premium beverages).
How to book: @alicidubai (04 275 2577).
Splashing Out: Sunday brunch under Dhs500
Al Nafoorah
What is it: Sharing-style plates served to the table
Who’s it for: Family-friendly, as well as couples and groups seeking a chilled-out long lunch
Why go: For more high-end Lebanese food than you could ever eat, some stand-out shrimp and Burj Al Arab views
Where is it: Jumeirah Al Qasr, Umm Suqeim
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs350 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs550 (premium beverages), Dhs175 (kids aged five-12).
How to book: @alnafoorahdubai (800 323 232).
MayaBay – MayaBrunch
What is it: The ultimate a la carte brunch
Who’s it for: Grown-ups (that love good Asian food)
Why go: Because you deserve to try one of the most incredible brunches, at one of the most stunning spots, in town
Where is it: Turtle Lagoon, Jumeirah Al Naseem
When is it: Sun noon-3.30pm
How much: Dhs425 (soft drinks), Dhs595 (house beverages), Dhs795 (bubbly).
How to book: @mayabaydubai (04 275 2500).