What would Dubai be without brunch?

From all-out parties to beachside brunches, the brunch options in Dubai are endless. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to bring your family, celebrate a special occasion or just want to mix up your brunch roster, here are 19 new brunches in Dubai to mix up your May.

Friday

Ikigai

Kickstart the weekend with a bang at this new Friday night brunch, from 9pm to 12am. Brunchgoers can feast on an array of dishes from the sushi counter, dim sum station, and oyster bar to name a few. Whilst sipping on bottomless drinks, the resident DJ Jay Baker will be spinning things into motion with a fusion of hip-hop and RnB tunes. This will cost Dhs199 with soft, Dhs275 with house and Dhs350 with sparkling.

Ikigai, Millennium Place Marina Hotel, Al Marsa St, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Friday brunch 9pm to 12am, Dhs199 soft, Dhs275 house, Dhs350 sparkling. Tel: (0)4 550 8114, ikigaidubai.ae

The Penthouse

You can always rely on the Penthouse to serve unforgettable nights, and their new Friday night brunch will be no exception. Assemble your squad every Friday from 8pm till 11pm for a three-course menu and unlimited drinks for three hours. Expect international cuisine, with dishes such as wagyu tacos, rock shrimp kakiage, lamb chops, beef tenderloin, sushi rolls and much more. Toe-tapping beats will be spun by a new DJ each week, getting you up for a well-needed end-of-the-week boogie. It’s Dhs300 for ladies and gents pay Dhs400.

The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Friday night 8pm to 11pm, 3 course meal and 3 hours unlimited drinks. Ladies Dhs300, Gents Dhs400. Tel: (0)52 900 4868, thepenthouse.co

Saturday

Weslodge Saloon

Weslodge Saloon has teamed up with Bad Bunnies for a new iconic night brunch that will spice up your Saturday night plans. From 6pm to 10pm, all brunch goers can expect gorgeous cocktails, delicious dishes and toe-tapping music. The party vibes don’t stop, with a resident DJ spinning R&B classical and old-school hip-hop tunes, with a vanity makeup desk here to get you all glittered up. Fuel yourself on Dibba oysters, fish tacos, wagyu sliders and more for Dhs295 with soft drinks, Dhs395 with house and Dhs445 with premium drinks.

Weslodge Saloon, JW Marriot Marquis Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, Sat brunch 6pm to 10pm, Dhs295 soft, Dhs395 house, Dhs445 premium. Tel: (0)4 350 9288, weslodge.ae

Masti

Masti has a new location in The Dubai Edition, and with it returns the venue’s popular Saturday brunch. Brunchgoers can feast on gorgeous fine-dining Indian dishes washed down with unlimited drinks. The brunch menu will feature sharing style sourdough naanza, with both hot and cold states, mains that include messy chicken tikka, burrata butter chicken and tuna bhel tartare. Guests can choose their timings between 1pm to 4pm and 2pm to 5pm, with soft packages costing Dhs250, and alcoholic packages costing Dhs399.

Masti, The Dubai Edition Hotel, Downtown Dubai, Sat brunch 1pm to 4pm or 2pm to 5pm, Dhs250 soft, Dhs399 house. Tel: (8)0 062 784, mastidubai.com

Miss Lily’s

Every Saturday from 2pm to 6pm, Miss Lilys is holding an iconic bash, which will take guests on a journey through the Caribbean through funky music and delicious dishes. Brunch goers can graze on a multitude of plates such as their famous jerk chicken, chicken and waffles, curry goat stew, roasted pumpkin pesto pasta, as well as breakfast favourites such as eggs benedict, avo on toast. For the full package with unlimited drinks and dishes, this will cost Dhs350, and with just soft drinks Dhs275, or if you prefer to just drink, this will cost Dhs225.

Miss Lily’s, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, Dhs350 house, Dhs275 soft, Dhs225 only drinks. Tel: (0)4 356 2900, misslilys.com

Bella

Adding to the beloved brunch scene, Bella invites guests to enjoy its new Saturday brunch from 1pm to 4pm. Expect a medley of antipasti, as well as thin-crust pizza, followed by risotto, grilled salmon or steak and dessert to end on a sweet note. But the party doesn’t have to stop there, with another brunch occurring in Bellavita lounge, that will get you dancing till 7pm to the hits of the 80’s and 90’s. From 4pm to 7pm, bites and drinks will cost Dhs250.

Bella, Grand Millennium Hotel Business Bay, Dubai, Sat 1pm to 4pm, Dhs275 soft, Dhs395 house, Dhs595 premium, after brunch 4pm to 7pm, Dhs250 bites and drinks. Tel: (0)4 873 3377, belladxb.com.

City Social

Taking place on the 43rd floor of the Grosvenor House, brunch-goers can embark on an afternoon of sophistication at its finest at City Social. From 12.30pm to 4pm, guests will tuck into delicious modern European cuisine with a Japanese twist, alongside free-flowing drinks. Tables will be filled with beef tartare, oysters, scallop ceviche, roasted cod, parmesan risotto, a nine-layered tiramisu cake, and a cheese trolley meandering through the restaurant to finish off your afternoon. City Socials DJ will keep things lively, whilst guests bask over the views of the harbour and Arabian Gulf, for Dhs550 with house beverages or Dhs750 with bubbles. Don’t want the party to end? Head upstairs to City Socials’ very own izakaya-style speakeasy bar, 7 Tales, for the rest of the evening.

City Social, Grovesner House, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Sat 12.30pm to 4pm, Dhs550 house, Dhs750 bubbles. Tel: (0)4 402 2222, citysocialdubai.com

McGettigan’s Factory

One of the biggest party venues on the Palm is hosting an iconic new bash, with a five-hour Saturday brunch from 12pm to 5pm. Feast on McGettigan’s classics, featuring chicken wings, burgers, flatbreads and live carving stations, with cocktails, sparkling and spirits to wash it all down. The DJ will be in full force guiding you through the day with packages starting at Dhs199 with soft, Dhs349 with house and Dhs499 with premium. Children five to 12 can join for Dhs99. Don’t want the party to stop? Get unlimited drinks from 5pm to 7pm for just Dhs149.

McGettigan’s Factory, Palm West Beach, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, Sat 12pm to 5pm, Dhs199 soft, Dhs349 house, Dhs499 premium, Dhs99 kids 5-12. Afterparty 5pm to 7pm, Dhs149 for unlimited drinks. Tel: (0)4 230 0062, factorythepalm.com

Myrra

Brunch is back at oh-so-pretty Myrra, which offers a glorious Grecian brunch that will transport you straight to Island shores every Saturday. From 12pm to 5pm, graze on an array of delicious Mediterranean dishes, alongside a live DJ playing all the best hits to bop along to. Highlights include sea bream carpaccio, Greek salad, marinated baby chicken, braised lamb shoulder and vegetable moussaka.

Myrra, Club Vista Mare, The Palm Jumeirah, Sat 12pm to 5pm. Dhs250 soft, Dhs300 house, Dhs375 premium. Tel: (0)4 770 1433, myrrarestaurant.com

Josette

DIFC’s newest restaurant is the ultimate Parisian experience and now every Saturday, Josette presents a glamorous brunch with live entertainment, DJ performances, and a delicious sharing-style menu. Guests can expect dishes including escargots, aubergine mille-feuille, and tuna tartare, followed by grilled ribeye with Josette sauce, pan-fried seabass, and a selection of desserts including crème brulée, eclair, and flambé pavlova. Oh and don’t forget to test out the ‘press for Champagne’ button.

Josette Dubai, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, Sat, 12pm to 5pm, three-hour packages. Dhs395 soft, Dhs550 house, Dhs750 Champagne. Tel:(0)4 275 2522.  @josettedubai

Nonya

Nonya will bring in the summer days with a tasty new brunch offer. What’s on the menu? A mixture of Southeast Asian dishes, including a seafood bar, poke bowl station, live cooking stations, dim sum, noodles, sushi and even a mochi-making stand. To top it all off, summer-themed cocktails with an Asian flare, and a lively band to keep things rolling.

Nonya, JLT, Dubai, Sat brunch 1pm to 4.30pm, Dhs275 house, Dhs399 sparkling, Dhs499 champagne. Tel: (0)4 574 1144, nonyadubai.com

BASTA!

Introducing the new Martini Brunch, BASTA is serving Italian cuisine with a chic modern twist, which will transport all to the summer vibes of Italy’s shores. Taking place on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm, guests can indulge in a selection of aperitifs, wines, and more alongside a plethora of delicious plates. Get excited for fresh seafood, antipasti, raw dishes and grilled mains which can be served straight to your table or from the live cooking stations.

BASTA!, The St. Regis Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai, Sat 1pm to 4pm, Dhs326. Tel: (0)4 512 5522, basta-dubai.com

Lock, Stock & Barrel

One of the wildest brunches in the city is coming back with a bang for round two. Every Saturday for the next 22 weeks, experience typical Lock, Stock & Barrel madness from 1pm to 4pm, complete with bottomless drinks and unlimited rounds of chicken tacos loaded nachos and truffle mac n cheese bites to name a few. Rounds of shots will be a regular occurrence at this brunch, which will keep you fuelled for all your pop-lock-and-dropping. This brunch bonanza will cost Dhs200 with soft drinks, Dhs250 with house and Dhs325 with prosecco.

Lock, Stock & Barrel, Rixos Premium JBR, The Walk, Marina, Dubai, Saturday brunch, unlimited drinks and food, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs200 with soft, Dhs250 with house, Dhs323 with prosecco. Tel: (0)4 423 8307, lsbdubai.com

Prime68 Steakhouse

If you love a top-quality brunch, then this is your place. Having just changed their prices and times, the beautiful Saturday brunch at Prime 68 is serving an array of elegant dishes from an extensive menu, including beef steak tartar, caesar salad, burrata, oysters, grilled jumbo prawns and prime striploin to name a few. Round things off on a sweet note with a family-style sharing platter of desserts.

Prime 68, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Sundays, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs245 soft beverages, Dhs395 house beverages. Tel: (0)4 414 0000. marriott.com

Yingsu

Back with a bang, Yingsu’s Saturday brunch will be returning on Saturday April 29, this time in collaboration with Love Parties. From 1pm to 4pm guests can dine on gorgeous pan asian dishes, with the house drinks package priced at Dhs385, while premium beverages will set you back Dhs465. Where is the afterparty? Luckily brunch-goers can stay comfortable and indulge in afterparty offers from 4pm till late with three drinks costing Dhs100. This is one to take your party people to.

Yingsu, Double Tree by Hilton, JBR, Dubai, Sat brunch 1pm to 4pm, Dhs385 house, Dhs465 premium. afterparty 4pm onwards Dhs100 for three drinks. Tel: (0)4 575 1331, yingsudxb.com

Saffron

Brunch is back at Saffron. With more than 220 dishes and 20 live cooking stations, you’re spoiled for choice at Saffron 2.0, Dubai’s ultimate adults-only party brunch. Expect live dancers and music, cuisines from around the globe, a smartly dressed crowd and chart-topping bangers all day. The swanky spot at Atlantis, The Palm deserves its legendary status.

Saffron 2.0, Atlantis, The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Sat 1pm to 4pm, Dhs495 house, Dhs535 sparkling. Tel: (0)4 426 2626. atlantis.com

UBK

Roll through to UBK’s relaxed Saturday BBQ brunch, which will be jam-packed with all your BBQ favourites from 1pm to 4pm. Tuck into sirloin steak, cajun chicken, slow-roasted lamb, fish tacos, with sides and of course, dessert. All of this can be enjoyed whilst jiving to live music.

UBK, Movënpick, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Dubai, Sat BBQ brunch 1pm to 4pm, Dhs399 for two with house, Dhs499 for two with sparkling. Tel: (0)4 438 0000, movenpick.accor.com

En Fuego

One of the wildest party brunches to land on the Palm is inspired by Rio’s legendary Mardis Gras street celebration. This Saturday brunch is primed to stuff a pinata full of samba, electric gastronomy, and wild times into your weekend. Filled with Latin American-inspired dishes and drinks, this brunch runs from 1pm to 5pm, and costs Dhs350 for soft, Dhs450 for house and sparkling for Dhs550.

En Fuego, Atlantis The Palm, Plam Jumeirah, every Saturday 1pm to 4pm, Dhs350 soft, Dhs450 house, Dhs550 sparkling. @enfuegodubai

Bread Street Kitchen

With live music, children’s entertainment, and over three hours of unlimited beverages, this British buffet-style brunch is the perfect way to spend an afternoon with family and friends. Guests can choose between an array of hot and cold starters including a seafood and oyster bar as well as classic British pies, roast beef carving station, and traditional fish and chips for mains. We recommend saving some room for dessert to indulge in the Eton mess and sticky toffee pudding. Plus, all guests will receive free access to the Lost Chambers Aquarium after brunch.

Bread Street Kitchen, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. Saturdays, 12.30pm to 4pm. Dhs305 soft, Dhs425 house, Dhs130 for children aged 4 to 11. Children under three dine free. Tel:(0)4 426 2626. atlantis.com

Sunday

Sumosan

Sip your Sunday nights away at Sumosan. From 6pm onwards, brunch-goers are invited to polish off the weekend with a blend of fantastic food and bottomless drinks. This brunch offers table service, serving a range of starters, one main course and an assortment of desserts to share, whilst the resident DJ fills the room with nostalgic grooves. This brunch will cost Dhs450 with soft drinks, Dhs600 with house, and Dhs700 with premium.

Sumosan, The Edition Hotel, Downtown Dubai, Sun evening brunch, 6pm onwards, Dhs450 soft drinks, Dhs600 house, Dhs700 premium. Tel: (0)4 388 4540, sumosan.com

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