Dubai launches or relaunches dozens of brunches a year, and most are variations on a theme. The handful that are actually worth chasing in 2026 are the ones generating real word-of-mouth — new concepts and serious refreshes where the food, the room, or the format moved the conversation forward.
This guide ranks the best new brunch in Dubai for 2026: eight of the freshest and buzziest brunches in the city right now, from new arrivals to venues that have reinvented their weekend offer. We've been to all eight recently. Each entry tells you what's new, what to order, the price, and how far ahead to book — because the buzzy ones go first.
The Best New & Buzziest Brunches in Dubai for 2026, Ranked
Ranked by our own visits across 2024–26 — we pay for our own meals and book as ordinary guests. Prices are per person unless noted and were current at the time of writing; confirm when you book.
Beach by FIVE
Beach by FIVE — the refreshed beachfront brunch setup
FIVE Palm's refreshed beach brunch is one of the most talked-about weekend offers of 2026 — a feet-in-the-sand Mediterranean spread, a pool, and a party that builds through the afternoon, all polished up for the new season. It's the buzzy beach-club pick. Book a beach bed early; they go first.
Into the Jungle
Into the Jungle — the immersive rainforest dining room
Into the Jungle is the most theatrical newcomer on the list — an immersive rainforest set at Palazzo Versace where the room itself is the headline. The food is playful and the experience is built for photos and a sense of occasion. Book early; the themed rooms are small and weekends sell out.
Mimi Kakushi
Mimi Kakushi — the 1920s Osaka-style dining room
Mimi Kakushi's Saturday brunch has been refreshed into one of the best food-led brunches in the city — the 1920s Osaka room, live jazz, and an à la carte format that puts the kitchen's greatest hits on the table rather than a buffet. It's the brunch for people who care about the food first. Ask for a back banquette.
Amazónico Paraíso
Amazónico Paraíso — the Paraíso rooftop above the DIFC dining room
Amazónico's rooftop, Paraíso, has expanded the DIFC favourite's weekend offer with skyline views above the jungle dining room — a glamorous, buzzy reason to revisit. Eat from the robata downstairs, then take the rooftop for the view. The picanha remains the dish everyone photographs.
CE LA VI
CE LA VI — the refreshed rooftop terrace with Burj Khalifa views
CE LA VI's refreshed rooftop brunch keeps the unbeatable 54th-floor Burj Khalifa view and tightens the pan-Asian sharing menu — the dim sum is the strength. It's a perennial buzz-generator because the terrace is simply one of the best seats in Dubai. Book an outdoor edge table for the cooler months.
Drift Beach Dubai
Drift Beach Dubai — the Riviera-style beach club
Drift's elegant beach brunch keeps drawing the design crowd for good reason — a Riviera-style club calmer than the Palm party scene, with genuinely good Mediterranean sharing food. It's the refined end of the beach-brunch revival. Reserve a front-row daybed at sunset if the budget allows.
Cove Beach Bluewaters
Cove Beach Bluewaters — the Bluewaters beach club with Ain Dubai behind
The Bluewaters outpost of Cove Beach has become one of the island's busiest weekend draws — a relaxed Mediterranean beach-club brunch with Ain Dubai lit behind it and an easy day-to-night arc. It's the newer, more central beach-club option. Book a daybed by the pool.
COYA Dubai
COYA Dubai — the Latin dining room and pisco bar
COYA's reworked weekend brunch keeps it firmly in the conversation — the Latin-Peruvian sharing menu, some of Dubai's best pisco sours, and a room with real energy. It's a returning favourite that still feels current in 2026. Sit in the main room near the open kitchen for the buzz.
Booking the Buzzy Brunches Early
New and refreshed brunches run hot for their first season — tables go 2–4 weeks ahead on Fridays and Saturdays, and the best terraces and beds go first. Follow each venue's own channels for opening offers, which often discount the first few weekends. We re-check this list each quarter; if a concept fades or changes hands we move it off. For the wider picture, the Top 20 Brunches pillar tracks the established greats alongside these newcomers.
Our verdict: the smart play in 2026 is to mix the buzz with the proven. Book one of the genuinely new experiences — Into the Jungle for spectacle, the refreshed Beach by FIVE for a party — then balance it with a food-first stalwart like Mimi Kakushi or Amazónico that you already know will deliver. The buzziest tables are also the first to disappear, so if a new opening catches your eye, reserve it the moment your weekend is confirmed rather than leaving it to the week of.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best new brunch in Dubai for 2026?
Beach by FIVE's refreshed beachfront brunch and Into the Jungle at Palazzo Versace are the two generating the most buzz right now, while Mimi Kakushi's Saturday brunch and Amazónico's Paraíso rooftop remain the smart-money picks. The full ranking is above.
How far ahead should I book a new Dubai brunch?
New and refreshed brunches book 2–4 weeks ahead on weekends in their first season, and the best terraces and beach beds go fastest. Weeknight or off-peak dates open up closer in.
How much do the new 2026 brunches cost?
Mostly AED 395–550 per person depending on the beverage package; beach-club brunches run higher once you add a daybed. Each entry lists its price tier.
Are these new brunches family-friendly?
Some are — Into the Jungle and the beach clubs welcome kids during day sessions — while others lean date-night or party. Check the 'best for' note on each entry before booking.
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