Indoor brunch in Dubai: 35 lively brunches for summer

It’s getting hot out there.

So, while the city’s rising temperatures can make outdoor activities a little bit challenging, there is one peak Dubai experience you can still enjoy no matter the time of year.

The city’s brunch culture proves to be an oasis of respite, where we can all enjoy food, drink and fun in the air-conditioned confines of the city’s coolest restaurants and hotels.

Where to go for an indoor brunch in Dubai

Akira Back

Candypants takes over Akira Back inside W Dubai – The Palm every Saturday to give party-goers an afternoon to remember. Sip on free-flowing drinks, dig into sharing dishes, sushi rolls and a dessert platter for the table. Level up your Sunday and enjoy a sharing-style lunch with bottomless bevvies, stunning views of Dubai Marina and the Arabian Gulf, plus live entertainment.

Dhs425 (soft beverages), Dhs475 (house beverages), Dhs625 (premium beverages), Dhs799 (bubbly). Sat 1pm-4.30pm. W Dubai – The Palm West Crescent (04 245 5800).

Amazónico

Amazónico Dubai is hosting a weekly Saturday brunch featuring Latin American flavours, paired with premium beverages. A major element of this brunch is music, which is the “beating heart” of the jungle-themed Saturday brunch experience. There will be a DJ on the decks from 2pm, blending Latin-inspired sounds while you dine on sushi starters, from ginshake nigiri, a king salmon prepared with banana miso cream and chives, to arepas con carne. Your choice of mains includes baby chicken or sea bass romesco. Finish with a dulce de leche milk cake and pina rostizada. The brunch experience will also feature live performances from a percussionist and trumpeter making an appearance across the three-story restaurant, with an after-party at the Lounge from 4pm until 6pm, for those wanting the celebration to last even longer.  

Dhs595 (soft drinks), Dhs695 (house beverages), Dhs795 (bubbly). Sat 12.30pm-4pm. DIFC (04 571 3999).

Asia Asia

The Spice Route brunch has a special menu including dim sum, sushi, prawn tempura, Thai curry, barbecue lamb and more. You may not be outside, but the popular venue has superb views across the Marina, too. 

Dhs300 (soft drinks), Dhs400 (house beverages), Dhs500 (sparkling), Dhs750 (bubbly). Sat 2pm-5pm. Pier 7, Dubai Marina and Grand Millennium Business Bay asia-asia.com (04 423 8301).

BB Social Dining

This brilliant Asian-meets-Middle Eastern eatery in DIFC serves up a stellar Saturday brunch and you’d be mad not to try it. Enjoy the best of BB’s with sharing-style starters, a choice of grilled meat or grilled fish or a veggie-friendly option, and a selection of colourful, quirky desserts.

Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs495 (bubbly). Sat noon-4pm. Gate Village 8, DIFC (04 407 4444).

Black Flamingo

Looking for brunch with a Miami twist? Head down to Black Flamingo at Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah for its Soul Brunch. Taking place every Saturday from 2pm to 6pm, this wild party brunch serves up a selection of delicious bites including beef empanadas, crispy squid, quesadillas, jerk wings, seabass frito, grilled corn, rice & peas and baked mac ‘n’ cheese. Plus, DJ Kidy and Loso are on the ground providing some killer dance tunes, so head down for a fun day out.  

Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs445 (premium beverages). Sat 2pm-6pm. Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah (04 513 4777).

City Social

Jason Atherton’s Dubai Marina restaurant at Grosvenor House has launched its first brunch, The Social Brunch. Taking place every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm, you can tuck into delicious modern European cuisine influenced by Japanese flavours served from trolleys alongside free-flowing drinks, live entertainment and stunning views of the Dubai Marina skyline.

Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs550 (sparkling), Dhs750 (bubbly). Sat 12.30pm-4pm. Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai Marina (04 402 2222).

En Fuego

No one throws a party like South Americans, so if you’re an avid bruncher who’s always up for a bangin’ time, head to En Fuego’s colourful Viva Del Carnaval brunch. Based at the iconic Atlantis The Palm, En Fuego is one of Dubai’s newest dining hotspots featuring one of the most Instagrammable venues around. The venue is vibrant featuring a ceiling with a circus-themed tented roof, signature pieces sourced directly from South America, piñatas, a vintage giant car in the ceiling, neon signs, and a flamingo-shaped chandelier. With Colombian native chef Daniel García at the helm, you can expect a sizzling array of food, drink and magnetic entertainment during Viva Del Carnaval.

Dhs350 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs550 (sparkling). Sat, 1pm-4pm. atlantis.com/enfuego (04 426 0750).

Hutong

The Imperial Brunch pays tribute to the Manchu Han Imperial Feast, a legendary banquet in the Qing dynasty. The tone is set by a live drummer and resident DJ while Hutong’s brilliant Chinese fare is brought to your table. The brunch begins with a wide variety of unlimited starters and delicate dim sums. For the main course, guests may select one dish each and end the evening on a sweet note with a shared dessert platter.

Dhs288 (soft drinks), Dhs448 (house beverages), Dhs688 (bubbly). Sat 12.30pm-4pm. Gate Building 6, DIFC (04 220 0868).

Iris

This popular party bar at Meydan has a Saturday afternoon brunch with a range of packages and Burj Khalifa views. Dishes include guacamole, fish tacos, tropical fried shrimp, arancini, spinach and ricotta ravioli, grilled baby chicken and beef tenderloin. The retractable roof makes it cool enough for summer.

Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (grape), Dhs475 (house beverages), Dhs735 (bubbly). Sat 1pm-5pm. Meydan Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba, irisdubai.com (04 334 3355).

Jazz@PizzaExpress

This lively Saturday “Double Trouble” brunch offers unlimited beverages, Italian starters, one main course and a dessert. Plus, there’s live music. The venue also hosts an after-party on Saturdays with unlimited beverages from Dhs99 per person.

Dhs278 for two people (soft drinks), Dhs329 for two people (house beverages). Sat 12.30pm-3.30pm. Mövenpick Hotel JLT, Cluster A, JLT (04 441 6342).

Josette

This Parisian dining concept in DIFC has launched a new Saturday brunch. Taking place from noon to 5pm, you can delve into a sharing-style menu featuring French dishes including escargots de Josette (snails with almond butter), tartare de thon (bluefin tuna tartare with caviar), pâtes aux morilles (tagliolini with morels), entrecôte CDP (grilled ribeye with Josette sauce), crème brulée and so much more.  Expect live entertainment, DJ performances and a fantastic atmosphere. 

Dhs450 (soft drinks), Dhs600 (house beverages), Dhs850 (bubbly). Sat noon-5pm (three-hour slots). ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, [email protected] (04 275 2522).

La Cantine du Faubourg

On Saturdays and Sundays, book yourself in for the 105 Brunch. Pick a three-hour time slot between noon and 5pm and enjoy delicious French dishes. Plates include breakfast favourites like pancakes, truffle scrambled eggs on toast, eggs benedict and French toast. Enjoy La Cantine starters and signature mains such as yellowfin tuna ceviche, classic beef tartare, roasted Scottish salmon or les coquillettes de mon enfance, with a drinks package to suit.

Dhs375 (soft drinks), Dhs510 (house beverages), Dhs755 (bubbly). Sat-Sun noon-5pm. Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 352 7105).

La Mezcaleria

A party brunch in Dubai’s JBR where the beats are so good you’ll be up and out of your seat in no time, La Mezcaleria’s afternoon offering is casual and fun. Boasting stellar views of Ain Dubai and the ocean beyond from its perch in the Pavilion at the Beach, this brunch has all the holiday feels, too. With a mixed menu of sliders, tacos, sushi and more, the focus is more on the party at this one, and you won’t be disappointed with the turnout.

Pavilion at the Beach, JBR, lamezcaleriadxb.com (056 520 2020).

Lock, Stock & Barrel JBR

It doesn’t get any bigger, louder or wilder than this. If you’re ready for the most bangin’ brunch of the summer, then look no further than the all-new Lock, Stock & Barrel JBR live music brunch. Blowing the roof off with epic party vibes, this destination is the ultimate weekend wind-up. Kicking off at 1pm every Saturday, Dubai’s hottest homegrown band, The Ark, will be hitting the stage, accompanied by a tasty menu of Lock, Stock & Barrel favourites and bottomless bevvies, of course. Dig into bites like the classic LSB hotdog and beef sliders, the O.G nachos, braised beef tacos, jalapeño poppers and the famed hot stuff flatbreads, all washed down with a full selection of house beverages, soft drinks and sparkling sips.

Dhs225 (soft drinks), Dhs275 (house beverages), Dhs325 (sparkling). Sat, 1pm-4pm. Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR (04 392 7120).

Lucky Voice

With an unlimited menu of food and drinks, Lucky Voice combines a unique Saturday brunch with a karaoke experience. If you and your friends love to listen to good tunes from great DJs but also like to get on the mic and serenade your fellow brunch-goers – this karaoke brunch could be the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Make sure to mark Lucky Voice’s Brunch Out Loud in your diary, every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.

Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs275 (house beverages), Dhs350 (sparkling ). Sat 1pm-4pm. Ground Floor, Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights (800 58259).

Lulu & The Beanstalk

Lulu & the Beanstalk introduces “The Late Brunch,” a bi-monthly evening event, held every other Saturday. The after-dark brunch features a curated menu including tomato lotsa ways, ceviche snaps back, lil’ Brookfield sliders, ravioli mushroom garden, and really pretty fish tacos. Dessert highlights include croissant ice cream and pickled strawberries. The event includes a line-up of international and local DJs, offering a chic alternative to the typical daytime brunch.

Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs350 (house beverages), Dhs450 (premium beverages). Every second Sat 6pm-9am. ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC (04 268 8664).

Matagi

Starting June 14, head to Matagi to try a modern Japanese menu, while grooving to the tunes of a live DJ that will set the tone for a fun night. To start the evening, light bites such as homemade Japanese pickles and sea-salted edamame are followed with a selection of cold starters such as spicy tuna on crispy rice, and beef tataki with truffle ponzu, or hot starters such as the prawn gyoza with Matagi chilli paste and crispy calamari. Main dishes include lamb chops prepared with gochujang and wasabi chimichurri and the salmon fillet marinated with teriyaki glaze topped with garlic chives, complemented with a choice of sides.

Dhs375 (soft drinks), Dhs475 (house beverages), Dhs575 (premium house beverages). Fri 7pm-11pm. Raffles The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 248 8888).

MayaBay

MayaBay hosts the MayaBrunch every Sunday from midday onward. If you’re looking for an upscale party atmosphere with gorgeous Burj Al Arab views, that’s the spot for you. The brunch features a selection of vegetarian, meat and fish options paired with an Asian-inspired beverage. Promising a colourful display of freshly prepared rolls, beef and seafood sashimi, gyoza, and a free flow of dumplings. From Thai to Japanese cuisine mains options, there is plenty to eat at this brunch.

Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs550 (house package), Dhs750 (bubbly). Sun midday-3.30pm. Turtle Lagoon, Jumeirah Al Naseem.

McGettigan’s JLT

McGettigan’s JLT has a bargain brunch for those who are after a casual affair in a lively destination. The Grafton Street brunch and brunch is inspired by the bustling Grafton Street in Dublin, Ireland, and diners can expect unlimited drinks, delicious pub grub, live music and street performers. Starting at 1pm and running until 4pm, the brunch features pop-up bars and market-style food. If you prefer an evening get-together, then the drunch package kicks off from 5pm to 8 pm with the same unlimited drinks and pub grub.

Dhs199 (house drinks), Dhs299 (premium beverages). Sat 1pm-4pm or 5pm-8pm. JLT mcgettigans.com.

Mimi Kakushi

This effortlessly cool spot serves up top-notch sushi, gyoza and tempura plus delicious mains at its three-hour brunch.

Dhs435 (soft drinks), Dhs599 (house drinks), Dhs765 (bubbly). Sat-Sun noon-4pm (three-hour slots). Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeira Beach, Jumeirah, mimikakushi.ae (04 379 4811).

Miss Lily’s

Miss Lily’s brunch takes place every Saturday from 2pm to 6pm. Here you can enjoy a speciality menu of Caribbean food and drinks along with a lively atmosphere as DJ Crown Prince is on the decks.

Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house beverages), Dhs475 (premium beverages). Sat 2pm-6pm. Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 356 2900).

Mott 32

If a classy brunch affair is your kind of vibe then you’ll be pleased to hear that Mott 32 has launched a bunch. Taking place every Saturday between 12.30pm and 4pm, choose from three different beverage packages to complement the Cantonese dishes on the menu.

Dhs375 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs745 (bubbly). Sat 12.30pm-4pm Address Beach Resort & Spa, JBR (04 278 4832).

Netsu

Enjoy an authentic Warayaki-style brunch at this Japanese steakhouse at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira featuring signature drinks, tasty dishes and live music. Tuck into Netsu’s wide range menu including salmon tacos, warayaki tuna tataki, Korean fried chicken, spicy miso Chilean seabass and Australian wagyu ribeye.

Dhs450 (house beverages). Sat 12.30pm-3.30pm. Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah 1 (04 777 2232).

Okku

Japanese restaurant Okku launched a “Disco Brunch” just in time for summer that’s inspired by the 80s and 90s. Here, you’ll get a special brunch menu, upbeat music, colourful Japanese grape barrels, disco balls and refreshing beverages. Taking place every Saturday from 1pm to 4.30pm with an after-party from 4.30pm to 6pm. Groove to classic hits from the 80s, 90s and naughties as well as popular R&B tunes, while you enjoy dishes like seaweed salad, spinach goma or duck salad and mains like black cod, miso salmon teriyaki and more. Plus an unlimited selection of oysters, nigiri, sashimi, makis, and more.

Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs495 (premium beverages), Dhs695 (bubbly). Sat 1-4.30pm. Okku, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai (04 666 1566)

Papa Dubai

Papa Dubai, located at the V Hotel in Al Habtoor City, has launched its incredible brunch experience this November. Brought to you by Be More Than Events, the company behind Garage Nation DXB, Above and Not Another Festival, giving you a taste of the world with nine different bars, each with its own unique style, going from a French bubbly bar, a lively South American corner, a London bar with a great selection, then Mexico, Asia and more. 

Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs495 (premium beverages), Dhs650 (bubbly). Sat 2pm-7pm. V Hotel Dubai, Al Habtoor City, Business Bay (052 203 3434).

Roberto’s

Roberto’s Bruncha Cha-Cha showcases the venue’s most popular dishes. Treat yourself to a feast featuring savoury frittata di spaghetti—a spaghetti cake with mozzarella, eggs, tomato, and beef ragu. Follow it up with the insalata di riso, a rice salad with olives, tomatoes, tuna, and maize, followed by the fritto misto, which features fried calamari, prawns, and zucchini. Think arancini, croquettes, piadina, and more. The main course includes three skewer options, including lamb or chicken spiedini with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes or prawn skewers with the same sides. While you eat, let the talented DJ from Bar Scala set the tone with groovy beats, before you finish with a selection of desserts. 

Dhs295 (food only). Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs745 (bubbly). Sat, 1pm-4pm. Gate Village 1, DIFC robertosrestaurants.com (04 386 0066).

Seven Sisters

This day-to-night bar has views of the Dubai Water Canal, MeditterAsian dishes and a sundowner brunch every Saturday in partnership with LUV events.

Dhs260(soft drinks), Dhs360 (house beverages), Dhs460 (premium beverages).
Sat 3pm-7pm. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay, sevensistersdubai.com
(056 775 4777).

Soul Street

Head to this brunch and from Dhs299 you can enjoy food, drinks and pool access. The restaurant serves up Asian street food-style dishes with loads of live cooking stations.

Dhs299 (house beverages), Dhs349 (premium beverages), Dhs249 (house beverages cabin crew and teachers). Sat 1pm-4pm. FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai (04 248 9999).

Sucre 

This colourful restaurant is best known for its bold menu curated by chef Fernando Trocca, which pays homage to Argentina and its Mediterranean roots. With a buzzing atmosphere and a cosy setting, it’s the ideal dining spot for a date, treating yourself to a hearty meal or catching up with the gang. The menu is as show-stopping as the venue, with all seasonal ingredients, featuring signature dishes such as chuletón, a wagyu tomahawk steak served with chimichurri, along with tostada de langosta and squid ink paella.

Dhs370 (soft drinks), Dhs490 (house beverages), Dhs690 (bubbly), Every Sat, 12.30pm-4pm. Daily noon-2am. Podium Level, Gate Village 05, DIFC sucredubai.com (04 340 0829).

Tapasake

Okay, you might be thinking to yourself “This looks like a pool brunch.” Well… yes and no. Tapasake’s Saturday brunch offers an indoor brunch experience where you can dine on Nikkei dishes including sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tiradito and izakaya tapas for sharing. After brunch from 4pm onward, you have access to its record-breaking swimming pool. The afternoon affair also features a resident DJ, refreshing unlimited drinks, and a chance to level up your Instagram feed.

Dhs385 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (sparkling). Sat 1pm-4pm, 4pm-6pm (pool access). One&Only One Za’abeel, oneandonlyresorts.com/one-zaabeel/tapasake (04 666 1777).

The Coterie

The Coterie has launched a new “A Day at the Races Brunch” every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm, giving you the race day experience directly to your table. The new brunch experience includes interactive “dine and win” action, fluttering on the horses with Coterie coins and other race day-themed games. Expect a sharing-style menu full of signature dishes, including the marmite roasties and famous fish and chips, accompanied by mixed drinks stations serving your favourite race day bevvies.

Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs345 (house beverages), Dhs435 (premium beverages). Sat 1pm-4pm coteriegroup.com.

The Nice Guy Dubai

Hip-Hop beats and lots of food feature from 12:30 pm to 4 pm at The Nice Guy Dubai. Start with a welcome mixed drink before digging into ricotta pancakes with honeycomb and orange custard, scrambled eggs with truffle paste and fresh black truffles before diving into pizza, short ribs and risotto before ending with warm chocolate chip cookies with milk.

Dhs399 (soft drinks), Dhs499 (house beverages), Dhs699 (premium beverages). Sat 12.30pm-4pm. Sheikh Zayed Road, Ground Level, The Boulevard, Emirates Towers (04 276 9888).

Trader Vic’s Souk Madinat

The OG Souk Madinat spot hosts a Saturday brunch every first and last Saturday of the month, from 1pm to 4pm. Featuring the foot-thumping rhythms of the Havana Bit four-piece Cuban band, expect to be serenaded with the sounds of Cuba, while you dine on island-inspired dishes from seafood to barbecue. Make sure you stick around for the post-brunch happy hour from 4pm to 7pm.

Dhs350 (house beverages), Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs175 (children). Sat 1pm-4pm. Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Um Suqqeim (04 368 6559).

Wanderlust

Eat your way around seven live cooking stations at this popular brunch with a party vibe. Expect live DJs and wild after-parties.

Dhs299 for women (house beverages), Dhs349 for men (house beverages). Sat 1pm-4pm. Garden, JW Marriot Marquis Dubai, Business Bay (04 414 3000).

XU

XU, the Chinese restaurant located at Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates hosts a weekly karaoke brunch, featuring Chinese cuisine with an added touch of karaoke. You’ll get a selection of Chinese-inspired dishes including a variety of appetizers, the chef’s dim sum selection, main courses and a dessert platter. And knowing XU, it’s definitely going to be a vibey atmosphere.

Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (house beverages), Dhs525 (bubbly). Sat 1pm-5pm. Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha (04 394 6252).

Zuma

One of the city’s best-loved brunches, head down to Zuma for a buffet brunch where you can grab your favourite dishes. This means a selection of starters including Zuma’s signature shrimp tempura with yuzu chilli mayo, and crispy fried squid, as well as an assortment of sashimi, nigiri and maki. The offering will also feature the beef yakiniku with tahoon mayo from the live robata cooking station, followed by signature main courses including the famous miso marinated black cod, jumbo tiger prawns, and grilled Australian wagyu ribeye with truffle mayo.

Dhs595 (soft drinks), Dhs695 (house beverages), Dhs795 (bubbly). Sat 12.30pm-4pm. Gate Village 06, Podium Level, DIFC (04 425 5660).