Dubai brunch is its own dining genre. Friday and Saturday brunches dominate the social calendar; venues compete on food, drinks packages, kids' zones, and entertainment. We rank the top 20.
Independent visits 2024–26.
The Top 20 — Ranked
By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024–26.
Mimi Kakushi Saturday Brunch
Saturdays 12:30–4pm. Bottomless sake/wine. Signature dishes from dinner menu. 9.5/10.
Read full review →Amazónico Brazilian Brunch
Saturdays 1–4pm. With alcohol. DIFC theatre, robata grill, four-floor venue. 9.0/10.
Read full review →Gastronomy Friday Brunch
Friday brunch with house drinks. 30+ live stations, lobster bar, kids' zone. 8.7/10.
Read full review →Bubbalicious at Westin
Westin Mina Seyahi's most over-the-top family brunch. 18 stations, kids zone, fireworks.
Read full review →Flow at The Lana
Saturday brunch — refined Mediterranean, great wine, beautifully curated pacing.
Read full review →COYA Saturday Brunch
Lively Peruvian brunch — anticuchos, ceviches, churros, pisco sours.
Read full review →Boardwalk Brunch
Friday brunch on a wooden boardwalk over the water. Mediterranean classics.
Read full review →Saffron at Atlantis Palm
Atlantis Palm Friday brunch — original benchmark family brunch.
Read full review →Imagination Brunch (Mowsem)
TimeOut HC Best Family Brunch. First Sunday monthly. Unicorns, princesses, magic show.
Read full review →Into the Jungle (Palazzo Versace)
TimeOut HC Best Family Brunch. Jungle theme, Magic Phil, Saturdays.
Read full review →Drift Beach Club Brunch
One&Only beach club brunch — fresh seafood, beach setting.
Read full review →Carine at Emirates Golf Club
Quiet French brunch on the golf course terrace. Adults-focused.
Read full review →Trader Vic's Brunch
Polynesian-themed brunch — Mai Tais, BBQ stations, family-friendly.
Read full review →Beach by Five Brunch
FIVE Palm beach club Saturday brunch — energetic crowd, DJ, sunset.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
What is the best brunch in Dubai 2026?
Our #1 pick across all visits is at the top of this ranking. Top 20 Brunches in Dubai represents the canonical Dubai version of brunch dining.
How much does a typical brunch dinner cost in Dubai?
Pricing across the top-20 ranges from the budget tier (AED 50–150 per person) to fine-dining (AED 500–1,500+pp). Each entry on this list shows a price range.
How far ahead should I book the top brunch restaurants?
Top-tier venues book 2–4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday peak service; mid-tier venues 1–2 weeks; casual venues are usually walk-in. Cancellations open at 48 hours before sold-out targets.
Are these brunch restaurants halal?
Most are. Hotel restaurants in Dubai serve alcohol but typically use halal-certified meats. Standalone restaurants are predominantly halal-only. Each entry notes the policy.
How does this list compare to TimeOut Dubai's 2026 ranking?
We've eaten at every entry independently — paying for our own meals — across 2024–26. Where we agree with TimeOut, we say so. Where we don't, we explain why. See our TimeOut Dubai 2026 response.
Explore More: Drill-Down Guides
Want a more specific take? Each brunch sub-guide below covers a single area, price tier, occasion, or specialty in depth — with 10 ranked picks per page.
Internal links: Best Restaurants Dubai 2026 · TimeOut Dubai 2026 — Our Take