2025-2026 brought a wave of new brunch concepts to Dubai — particularly at Atlantis Royal, St Regis Gardens, and Marsa Al Arab.
Part of our Top 20 Brunches in Dubai cluster.
The Top 20 — Ranked
By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024–26.
Mimi Kakushi Saturday Refresh
Brunch menu refreshed Q1 2026 alongside main dinner menu refresh.
Read full review →HANU Rooftop Brunch
TimeOut Winner Best Korean 2026. Brunch service launched 2025.
Read full review →Iliana Sunset Brunch
Opened with Marsa Al Arab late 2025 — sunset brunch service.
Read full review →Cullinan Saturday Lunch
Marsa Al Arab steakhouse Saturday lunch — launched late 2025.
Read full review →Honeycomb Hi-Fi Sake Brunch
TimeOut Winner Best Bar Food. Sake-vinyl brunch concept new 2024.
Read full review →Hawkerboi Lunch Tasting
TimeOut Winner Best Pan Asian. Lunch tasting launched 2024.
Read full review →Birch Saturday Lunch Tasting
TimeOut Winner Best Tasting under 1,000. Saturday lunch new 2024.
Read full review →Resonance Saturday Tasting
Atlantis Royal sound-tasting concept — launched 2023, refreshed 2026.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
What is the #1 pick on the Best New Brunches in Dubai 2026 2026 list?
Our top-ranked venue sits at the top of the list above. We base our #1 pick on multiple visits in 2024–26, paying for our own meals — see the Best New Brunches in Dubai 2026 list above for the full ranking with prices, booking tips, and standout dish picks for each entry.
How much does dining at the top New Brunches venues cost?
AED 250–550pp on weekends. Premium hotel buffets reach AED 400–650pp; casual cafe brunches sit at AED 150–250pp.
How far ahead should I book New Brunches venues in Dubai?
Book Friday brunches 2–3 weeks ahead for headliner venues; Saturday family brunches typically take bookings 1 week out. Walk-ins are rare at the top tier.
Are these New Brunches venues 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 New Brunches list compare to TimeOut Dubai 2026?
We've eaten at every entry independently across 2024–26. Where we agree with TimeOut Dubai's 2026 list, we say so. Where we disagree, we explain why — see our TimeOut Dubai 2026 response for the full comparison.
Internal links: Best Restaurants Dubai 2026 · TimeOut Dubai 2026 — Our Take