Dubai's Friday brunch is a cultural institution — a long, food-heavy, frequently spirited midday affair that has no real equivalent anywhere in the world. In Jumeirah, you get the full spectrum: intimate café brunches in garden terraces on Jumeirah Beach Road, grand hotel spreads with live Oud music and Arabic hospitality, and overwater seafood brunches where the backdrop of Burj Al Arab makes even mediocre food taste better (fortunately, none of the options below serve mediocre food).
Our guide covers every notable brunch in the Jumeirah area — with honest pricing (there are no hidden costs in these figures), what the packages include, and who each brunch suits best. Dubai brunch is not a cheap meal, but at these places, it's worth every dirham.
Brunch Essentials
Fridays and Saturdays, typically 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Soft drinks | House beverages | Bubbly packages (prices increase in this order)
Smart casual. No shorts or flip-flops at hotel brunches.
Essential at all Jumeirah hotel brunches. Book 1–2 weeks ahead for winter weekends.
Most brunches have reduced kids rates (typically 50% off for under-12s)
Top Brunches in Jumeirah — Full Reviews
Zheng He's Dim Sum Brunch
Zheng He's weekend dim sum brunch is one of the most civilised two hours you can spend in Dubai. The restaurant overlooks the Madinat waterway with the Burj Al Arab filling the frame — it is, objectively, the best restaurant view in the city. The food matches: har gow (perfectly steamed, thin-skinned), char siu bao, turnip cake, and cheung fun are all made with precision. The free-flow dim sum format means you keep ordering as long as dishes keep arriving, and the service is warm and attentive without rushing you.
The Peking duck (order 24 hours ahead) is carved tableside and wrapped in fresh pancakes — this alone justifies the price of the bubbly package. The dessert trolley features proper egg tarts and mango pudding, not an afterthought.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Soft drinks | AED 250pp |
| House beverages | AED 320pp |
| Bubbly (Moët) | AED 420pp |
- Best view of Burj Al Arab in the city
- Peking duck carved tableside (pre-order)
- Free-flow dim sum means you can order 20+ dishes
Jou Jou Brasserie Saturday Brunch
The best brunch at La Mer, and one of the best-value premium brunches in Jumeirah. Jou Jou does French brasserie classics with a beachside terrace backdrop — steak frites (AED 185 à la carte, included in brunch), bouillabaisse, croque madame, and a dessert spread that includes proper crème brûlée and tarte tatin. The champagne brunch package (AED 850) sounds steep but includes unlimited G.H. Mumm, so the math works out for brunch-goers who commit to the experience.
The Saturday crowd here is Dubai's creative class — designers, media, the brunch-as-a-lifestyle contingent — making the people-watching as entertaining as the food.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Soft drinks | AED 485pp |
| House beverages | AED 650pp |
| Champagne (G.H. Mumm) | AED 850pp |
- Beachside terrace at La Mer
- French brasserie classics
- Best Champagne brunch in Jumeirah
Summersalt Beach Club Brunch
The most casual brunch on this list — and the only one where you can go straight from table to the Arabian Gulf. Summersalt's Friday brunch (AED 350pp house beverages) includes lobster rolls, wagyu sliders, burrata, poke bowls, and a rotating selection of shared plates. The beach vibe is the selling point: sunbeds, umbrellas, and a pool running alongside the dining terrace. This is the brunch for people who prioritise atmosphere over food quality (though the food is genuinely good).
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Soft drinks | AED 245pp |
| House beverages | AED 350pp |
| Premium package | AED 450pp |
- Beach access included
- Most casual vibe on the list
- Lobster roll and wagyu slider highlights
Al Nafoorah Friday Lunch
Not technically a "brunch" in the Dubai cocktail-brunch sense — Al Nafoorah doesn't do bubbly packages or house beverages-included formats. But the Friday set lunch (AED 185pp, soft drinks included) is one of the most satisfying midday meals in the city: a mezze parade of 15+ dishes arriving continuously, then mixed grill for the table, then baklava and Arabic coffee. The Oud musician plays from 1:30pm and the Souk Madinat terrace fills with multi-generational families. This is how Dubai residents actually spend their Fridays.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Friday set lunch (soft drinks) | AED 185pp |
| À la carte | Varies |
- Best Arabic brunch experience in the city
- Live Oud music
- Family-style mezze parade
Rockfish Friday Brunch
A seafood-focused brunch with a proper waterfront terrace at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The spread covers oysters, prawns, ceviche station, whole grilled fish, and a dessert bar that leans heavily toward Middle Eastern sweets. Not the most glamorous brunch on the circuit but consistently reliable and the seafood quality is notably high. The waterfront location and attentive service make this a solid mid-range choice for families and groups.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Soft drinks | AED 295pp |
| House beverages | AED 395pp |
| Bubbly | AED 495pp |
- Waterfront terrace
- Seafood-led menu
- Oyster and prawn station
Comptoir 102 Weekend Brunch (Café Style)
For the brunch crowd that prefers a Bloody Mary substitute (cold-pressed ginger shots, AED 38) over a cocktail, Comptoir 102's weekend brunch is the most civilised, health-conscious option in Jumeirah. The shakshuka (AED 85), avocado toast (AED 75), and smoothie bowls (AED 75–95) are served in the beautiful garden terrace. No fixed brunch package — order à la carte and budget AED 150–200pp for a full experience. The organic, locally-sourced ethos makes this perfect for wellness-focused diners.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| À la carte only | AED 150–200pp |
- Garden terrace
- Healthiest brunch option
- No time pressure or fixed packages
Brunch Comparison at a Glance
| Restaurant | Price from | Includes | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zheng He's | AED 250pp | Free-flow dim sum | Dim sum | Occasion dining |
| Jou Jou Brasserie | AED 485pp | Set menu | French | Premium experience |
| Summersalt | AED 245pp | Shared plates | Beach | Casual atmosphere |
| Al Nafoorah | AED 185pp | Set mezze | Arabic | Cultural experience |
| Rockfish | AED 295pp | Seafood set | Seafood | Family groups |
| Comptoir 102 | AED 150pp | À la carte | Healthy | Wellness-focused |
Brunch Tips for Dubai
- Book 1–2 weeks in advance for winter weekends (Oct–March) — the best tables fill fast
- Most brunches run 12:30pm–4pm; arrive by 1pm for the best experience
- Dubai brunch culture is inclusive: all Jumeirah brunches on this list have extensive non-alcoholic options
- Kids under 5 are often free; ages 6–12 at 50% adult price
Frequently Asked Questions
Zheng He's dim sum brunch stands out for the combination of food quality and setting — the Burj Al Arab view from the terrace is unmatched. For Arabic-style brunch, Al Nafoorah's Friday lunch is the local's choice.
Comptoir 102's à la carte weekend brunch (AED 150–200pp) and Al Nafoorah's Friday set lunch (AED 185pp) are the best value options. Both offer exceptional food at the lower end of the Jumeirah brunch price range.
Yes, always. Especially October–April. The most popular brunches (Zheng He's, Al Nafoorah, Jou Jou) book out completely by Wednesday for Friday. Book the moment your plans are confirmed.
All restaurants on this list offer comprehensive soft drinks and mocktail packages. Comptoir 102 and Al Nafoorah are naturally best for alcohol-free brunching, with the latter's Friday Lebanese spread being one of the best non-alcoholic brunch experiences in Dubai.