Hands up if you love a Sunday brunch in Dubai.
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.
Sunday brunch in Dubai: All the best to try
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- Cheap and cheerful: Sunday brunch under Dhs200
- Dust off the wallet: Sunday brunch under Dhs300
- Just been paid: Sunday brunch under Dhs400
- Splashing out: Sunday brunch under Dhs500
- Ultimate treat: Sunday brunch Dhs500+
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)
Bistro Des Arts
What is it: Breakfast-style buffet brunch (plus one main course and a crepe)
Who’s is for: Everyone (except those after a party)
Why go: For Sunday brunch in the true sense of the word (that is, a very indulgent late breakfast)
Where is it: Dubai Marina
When is it: Sat-Sun 9am-2pm
How much: Dhs119 (soft drinks), Dhs85 (extra for three house drinks)
How to book: @bistrodesarts (04 551 1576).
Buffalo Wings & Rings
What is it: A super casual buffet brunch.
Who’s it for: Big groups of friends.
Why go: A lively brunch that features all-you-can-eat US fare.
Where is it: Liberty House, DIFC and JLT, Cluster U.
When is it: Sun 12.30pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs199 (house beverages), Dhs119 (soft drinks).
How to book: DIFC (04 359 6900), JLT (04 321 6112).
KIZA Family Brunch
What is it: Three-course brunch at an unlicensed venue
Who’s it for: Families
Why go: To feed and entertain little ones for absolutely nothing
Where is it: Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC
When is it: Sun noon-5pm.
How much: Dhs99 (adults), free (kids under six).
How to book: @kizadubai (04 453 9038).
Philotimos
What is it: A casual à la carte brunch with a spread of Greek flavours.
Who’s it for: Families and foodies.
Why go: For loads of classic Greek dishes and tasty soft drinks. Plus, kids 12 years and under eat free on weekends.
Where is it: Dar Wasl Mall, Al Wasl Road
When is it: Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm
How much: Dhs140 (soft drinks).
How to book: @iamphilotimos (055 556 1937)
RSVP
What is it: An à la carte breakfast and brunch offering.
Who’s it for: Foodies.
Why go: For the French, Mediterranean, and Asian flavours in a cute dining room.
Where is it: Boxpark, Al Wasl Road.
When is it: Sun noon- 3.30pm.
How much: À la carte.
How to book: (04 265 5007).
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).
Café Isan
What is it: Family-style sharing brunch
Who’s is for: Everyone
Why go: To sample all of Cafe Isan’s ludicrously good tried and tested Thai dishes
Where is it: Armada Avenue Hotel JLT
When is it: Sun 2pm-5pm
How much: Dhs199 (soft drinks), Dhs299 (house drinks), Dhs329 (hops bucket), Dhs99 (kids ages five and up).
How to book: @cafeisan (058 529 1003).
El Sur
What is it: Spanish sharing-style menu
Who’s is for: Families and friends
Why go: For tapas and paella overlooking the Arabian Gulf
Where is it: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs175 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (house beverages), Dhs75 (kids aged six-12).
How to book: @westindubai (04 511 7373).
Hoe Lee Kow
What is it: Korean Sunday brunch
Who’s is for: Families and friends
Why go: For funky dishes served to your table
Where is it: Dubai Business Park
When is it: Sun noon-11pm (three-hour package).
How much: Dhs238 (soft drinks), Dhs366 (house beverages).
How to book: @hlkbyreif (04 255 5142).
Luigia
What is it: Brunch di Nonna Luigia
Who’s is for: Families (there’s a cinema, football table and arcade games)
Why go: For hearty Italian fare and drinks while the kids play, all for a very reasonable price
Where is it: Rixos Premium JBR
When is it: Sat and Sun 1pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs220 (house beverages).
How to book: @rixospremiumdubai (04 349 6950).
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
What is it: Reif’s Buranchi
Who’s is for: Everyone
Why go: To sample 30 of chef Reif Othman’s finest dishes, all served to your table
Where is it: Dubai Hills Business Park
When is it: Sun 6pm-11pm (also Sat noon-5pm)
How much: Dhs238 (food only), Dhs305 (soft drinks), Dhs366 (house beverages), half price (kids aged six-12), free (kids under six).
How to book: @reifkushiyaki (050 235 7071).
Sui Mui
What is it: Buffet brunch spanning Vietnam to Thailand, China to Japan, and Korea to Malaysia
Who’s it for: Everyone
Why go: If you like a lot of choice, and a Sunday evening feed
Where is it: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Al Sufouh
When is it: Sun 6pm-10pm.
How much: Dhs169 (food only), Dhs225 (selected house beverages).
How to book: @westindubai (04 511 7373).
Republic Adda Bar & Lounge
What is it: Indian street-food-style brunch
Who’s it for: Family-friendly, and good for grown-ups too
Why go: For an Indian spread, entertainment (and sparkling for less than Dhs300)
Where is it: DoubleTree by Hilton Business Bay
When is it: Sun 1.30pm-4.30pm.
How much: Dhs185 (soft drinks), Dhs265 (house beverages), Dhs299 (sparkling), Dhs85 (kids aged six-12).
How to book: @republic.dxb (052 924 7596).
Rumba Cuban Bar & Kitchen
What is it: A Cuban-style long lunch
Who’s it for: Fun-loving friends
Why go: For the traditional mixed drinks, tacos and empanadas
Where is it: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs230 (soft drinks), Dhs295 (house beverages), Dhs350 (premium beverages).
How to book: @rumba.dubai (04 570 8111).
Yalumba
What is it: Buffet brunch
Who’s it for: Families
Why go: To let the kids run riot to Baby Shark, while you attempt to chill out (it’s not the Yalumba brunch of years gone by)
Where is it: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs225 (soft drinks), Dhs295 (house beverages), Dhs365 (premium), Dhs79 (kids aged six to 12), free (kids under six).
How to book: @yalumbadubai (04 702 2455).
Zero Gravity- Supernatural Brunch
What is it: End of the week pool and beach party
Who’s it for: Adults-only (21-plus)
Why go: Unlimited food, drink and prancing around the pool
Where is it: Skydive Dubai Drop Zone, Dubai Marina
When is it: Sun noon-5pm (pool and beach access from 10am sunset)
How much: Dhs299 (ladies), Dhs349 (gents), with unlimited food and drinks for five hours
How to book: @zerogravitydubai (04 399 0009).
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).
Akira Back
What is it: Sharing-style lunch with unlimited drinks
Who’s it for: Mainly grown-ups, but families welcome
Why go: Why not? Round off a weekend with great food, laidback vibes, sea views and live entertainment
Where is it: W Dubai – The Palm West Crescent
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs299 (soft drinks), Dhs399 (house beverages), Dhs599 (bubbly), half-price soft package (kids aged six-12), free (kids under 6).
How to book: @akirabackdubai (04 245 5800).
Armani/Mediterraneo
What is it: Mediterranean buffet brunch
Who’s it for: Family-friendly
Why go: For a fairly affordable way to eat and drink all you like at the Armani Dubai
Where is it: Burj Khalifa, Armani Hotel, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs399 (soft drinks), Dhs549 (sparkling), Dhs699 (bubbly).
How to book: @armanihoteldxb (04 888 3666).
Bla Bla
What is it: Beach club brunch with a sharing-style menu
Who’s it for: Grown-ups
Why go: For everything from sushi to bread pudding, with free pool and beach access
Where is it: The Beach, opposite JBR
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs285 (soft drinks), Dhs399 (house beverages).
How to book: @blabladubai (04 584 4111).
Bussola
What is it: Sharing-style menu
Who’s it for: Family-friendly
Why go: For chef specials and beach views
Where is it: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
When is it: Sun 1pm-5pm.
How much: Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs365 (house beverages).
How to book: @bussoladubai (04 511 7373).
Bussola Jumeirah Golf Estates
What is it: A sharing-style menu
Who’s it for: Family-friendly
Why go: For pastas, pizza, risotto, beef, lamb, seafood, cheese and more (to share, remember)
Where is it: Jumeirah Golf Estates
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs390 (house beverages), Dhs430 (bubbly), Dhs110 (kids aged six-12).
How to book: @bussola.jge (04 586 7760).
Eugène Eugène
What is it: A Greenhouse Brunch with a sharing and buffet-style offering of delicious French dishes.
Who’s it for: Foodies and families. Also perfect for visiting parents.
Why go: For French cheeses, breads, cold cuts and delicious classic dishes.
Where is it: Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha.
When is it: Sun noon onward (three-hour packages).
How much: Dhs310 (soft drinks), Dhs410 (house beverages), Dhs610 (bubbly).
How to book: (04 379 8963).
Koko Bay
What is it: A sharing-style menu on the beach with live entertainment
Who’s it for: Grown-ups, mainly
Why go: For private beach access and Sunday sessions
Where is it: Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs300 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs550 (bubbly).
How to book: @kokobayuae (04 572 3444).
La Piscina – Sun Splash Brunch
What is it: Poolside buffet brunch
Who’s it for: Everyone, but mainly grown-ups
Why go: For that stunning pool, plus live DJ and dancers
Where is it: Palazzo Versace Dubai, Jaddaf Waterfront
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs300 (house beverages).
How to book: @palazzoversacedubai (04 556 8805).
Shamiana
What is it: Buffet brunch
Who’s it for: Casual gatherings
Why go: For Indian favourites and traditional singing
Where is it: Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, JLT
When is it: Sun 12.30pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs185 (soft drinks), Dhs300 (house beverages), Dhs450 (sparkling), Dhs750 (bubbly).
How to book: @shamianame (04 574 1111).
The Crossing
What is it: Indian sharing plates
Who’s is for: Family-friendly
Why go: For a full spread of neo-Indian cuisine
Where is it: The H Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road
When is it: Sun noon-4pm
How much: Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house beverages).
How to book: @thecrossingdubai (04 491 9695).
The Roast by Bubbalicious
What is it: Carvery leaning, buffet brunch
Who’s it for: Families and fans of Yorkshire puds
Why go: For British roast dinners and entertainment for the kids
Where is it: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai Marina
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs295 (soft beverages), Dhs350 (sparkling), Dhs450 (English bubbly), Dhs175 (kids aged six-12), free (kids under six).
How to book: minaskitchendubai.com (04 511 7373).
The Thai Kitchen
What is it: Sawasdee Sunday Brunch
Who’s it for: Everyone
Why go: This brunch has been around as long as us, for very good reason
Where is it: Park Hyatt Dubai, The Creek, Deira
When is it: Sun 12.30pm-4pm
How much: Dhs220 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house beverages).
How to book: @thethaikitchendxb (04 602 1814).
Torno Subito
What is it: A Tutti a Tavola taste of Italy Sunday brunch.
Who’s it for: Everyone.
Why go: For a relaxed and leisurely brunch by the water featuring delicious Italian cuisine.
Where is it: W Dubai – The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs325 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (house beverages), Dh525 (sparkling, Dhs725 (bubbly).
How to book: (04 245 5800)
Splashing out: Sunday brunch Dhs400+
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).
Beach Bar & Grill
What is it: A grill-focused brunch by the beach with live stations and more.
Who’s it for: Foodies and families.
Why go: To dine on some of the best Latin American food in Dubai
Where is it: One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Marina
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm.
How much: Dhs450 (soft drinks), Dhs595 (house beverages), Dhs750 (bubbly), Dhs200 (kids aged four-11).
How to book: (04 315 24 12).
La Cantine du Faubourg
What is it: Sharing-style, French plates
Who’s it for: Grown-ups
Why go: To enjoy one of Dubai’s best brunches (and stay for the after-party)
Where is it: Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
When is it: Sun 1pm-6pm, 6pm onwards (after-party).
How much: Dhs375 (soft drinks), Dhs510 (house beverages), Dhs755 (bubbly).
How to book: @lacantinedubai (04 352 7105).
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).
Mimi Kakushi
What is it: A la carte Japanese brunch
Who’s is for: Grown-ups, mainly
Why go: For top notch food in an effortlessly cool spot, this brunch won Time Out’s Best A La Carte Brunch in 2022 – and it’s just as good today
Where is it: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah
When is it: Sat-Sun noon-4pm
How much: Dhs435 (soft drinks), Dhs599 (house drinks), Dhs765 (bubbly).
How to book: @mimikakushi (04 379 4811).
Surf Club
What is it: Lazy Sunday beach brunch
Who’s it for: Grown-ups
Why go: For Mediterranean dishes with a sea view and live entertainment
Where is it: Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
When is it: Sun 1pm-5pm
How much: Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs595 (sparkling), Dhs395 (soft drinks)
How to book: @surfclubdubai (04 589 5444).
The World Eatery
What is it: International buffet brunch
Who’s is for: Family-friendly
Why go: To keep the kids amused for hours, with balloon bending, magic shows and more
Where is it: Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs325 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (house beverages), Dhs105 (kids aged six-12), free (kids under six).
How to book: sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com (04 455 6677).
WHITE Beach
What is it: Beachfront brunch
Who’s is for: Over 21s only.
Why go: For a part brunch, by day, plus pool and beach access
Where is it: Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah,
When is it: Sun 1pm-4pm
How much: Dhs365 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs595 (bubbly), Dhs645 (house beverages and pool package).
How to book: @whitebeach (04 426 0700).
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