Dubai Brunch: Where to Go on Friday and Saturday
Dubai Friday and Saturday brunches ranked by price and vibe — the all-you-can-eat weekend tradition in detail.
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Brunch in Dubai is not toast and coffee. It's 4 hours of free-flowing food and drinks, usually noon to 16:00, usually in a hotel, usually priced 300–900 AED per adult. It's the city's definitive weekend tradition. Here are the serious ones.
Bubbalicious — Westin Mina Seyahi
The big-ticket brunch — 10 food stations, free-flowing champagne, beach access included. 795–895 AED with bubbly, 495 soft drinks. Loud, family-friendly, legendary.
Perry & Blackwelder's — Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Smokehouse-style brunch with BBQ, live blues band and ribs. 275 AED soft, 395 AED house drinks. Smaller scale, better for groups of 4–6.
Nobu Brunch — Atlantis The Palm
Japanese-Peruvian menu brunch, sushi stations and sake flights. 650 AED, 795 with alcohol. Sophisticated, less chaotic than Westin.
Yum! Cha — Taj Dubai
Chinese weekend brunch — dim sum, Peking duck, DJ, Downtown views. 395 AED soft, 495 AED house drinks. Good value for the quality.
Weezbrunch — Four Seasons DIFC
Modern European brunch, DIFC crowd (bankers), high-end. 650 AED, 850 with Veuve. Dress code: elegant.
FAQ
- What day is brunch in Dubai?
- Historically Friday, but after the UAE weekend shift to Saturday–Sunday, most big brunches now run both Friday and Saturday. Some add Sunday too.
- Are kids allowed at Dubai brunches?
- At family brunches (Bubbalicious, Nikki Beach Day) yes, often with kids' menus and childcare. Adult-only brunches (Weezbrunch, Perry & Blackwelder's night) are 21+.
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