Dubai’s brunch scene is showing no signs of slowing down in 2026. From lavish hotel spreads and beachfront lunches to Japanese-inspired menus, Spanish paella feasts and brunches that turn into full-blown afternoon parties, there are more ways than ever to spend your weekend.
This year has already brought a number of new brunch launches, refreshed concepts and seasonal makeovers across the city. Some focus heavily on food, while others combine dining with DJs, live entertainment, pool access or stunning skyline views.
Whether you are looking for a sophisticated Saturday lunch, a family-friendly afternoon or a high-energy brunch that continues into the evening, Dubai’s latest brunch calendar has plenty to choose from.
Here are 21 brunches and refreshed concepts helping to make Dubai weekends even more exciting in 2026.
1. Barrafina’s Paella Sunday Brunch
One of the most interesting new additions comes from Barrafina in DIFC, which introduced its Paella Sunday Brunch in August 2026.
The Spanish-inspired experience runs every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, beginning with unlimited tapas-style starters including pan con tomate, Padrón peppers and fried white bait. Guests then choose between seafood, chicken or vegetarian paella for the main event.
The brunch is priced at AED250 per person, with optional free-flow drinks available for an additional AED100. Guests can also add a 100g steak for AED50.
It is a particularly appealing option for diners who want a food-focused Sunday brunch without the huge hotel-buffet format.
2. Mimi Kakushi’s Weekend Brunch
Mimi Kakushi has refreshed its brunch offering with a weekend experience built around Japanese flavours and a lively atmosphere.
Available every Saturday and Sunday from noon until 4pm, the menu features sushi and maki rolls alongside dishes including wagyu beef tataki, black cod, prawn gyoza, miso black cod and grilled beef tenderloin.
The experience also includes a live DJ, adding a soundtrack to the Japanese-inspired feast.
For diners looking for something beyond traditional brunch staples, the menu provides plenty of variety, while the DIFC setting gives it a polished feel suited to a long weekend lunch. Packages start from AED450 per person.
3. Shanghai Me’s Maneki Brunch
Shanghai Me added a new monthly brunch to Dubai’s DIFC dining calendar in 2026 with the Maneki Brunch.
Inspired by the Japanese Maneki Neko, the concept combines Pan-Asian food with music and sensory elements. The brunch debuted in June and runs as a monthly Saturday experience.
Guests can expect dim sum and sushi platters, followed by dishes such as beef tenderloin in black pepper sauce, grilled miso chicken and Mapo tofu.
The experience also includes a collaboration with fragrance house Floraïku, adding another layer to the afternoon beyond the food itself. Packages start from AED348, with higher tiers available.
4. At.mosphere’s Le Cloud Brunch
Few brunches come with a backdrop quite like At.mosphere.
The Burj Khalifa venue has launched Le Cloud Brunch, a Saturday experience running from 1pm to 4:30pm. Guests can expect skyline views, live music and a selection of beverage packages starting from AED350.
There is also an optional sunset afterparty package for AED155, allowing diners to extend the experience after the main brunch service.
The combination of high-rise views and a traditional Dubai-style weekend brunch format makes this one of the city’s more distinctive options for anyone looking to pair dining with a memorable setting.
5. House of Bâoli
At Bâoli Dubai, brunch is designed to evolve throughout the afternoon.
House of Bâoli begins at 1:30pm with a relaxed dining format built around sharing dishes, sushi and robata grills, followed by individually served mains.
As the afternoon continues, the atmosphere becomes increasingly music-led, with resident DJs and live performers adding more energy.
Packages range from AED450 for the soft option to AED750 for the bubbly package, with premium access included in the highest tier. There is also a Sunset Lounge option for anyone who wants to stay longer and continue the afternoon into the evening.
6. Sunkissed Society at Fairmont The Palm
For a more relaxed poolside brunch, Fairmont The Palm’s Sunkissed Society offers a different take on the classic weekend format.
The experience combines BBQ grills, house beverages and DJ entertainment, with guests able to enjoy the poolside setting while spending the afternoon over food and drinks.
An extra touch comes in the form of a complimentary 10-minute neck or shoulder massage, adding a small wellness element to the brunch.
Prices start from AED249 per person, with beverage service from noon to 4pm and food service from 1pm to 4pm.
7. Roll. Grill. Chill. at Azure Beach
Azure Beach Lounge turns Saturday into a full beach-club brunch experience with its Roll. Grill. Chill. concept.
The brunch combines sushi, unlimited drinks and live grill stations, creating a menu that works particularly well for groups looking for a social afternoon.
Starting from AED295 per person, the experience can also be paired with pool access, making it possible to turn brunch into a longer beach day.
The combination of food, music, sunshine and poolside relaxation gives this option a distinctly Dubai feel.
8. The Beach House at Anantara The Palm
Those looking for a beachfront setting can head to The Beach House at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
The weekend brunch focuses on grilled specialities and fresh seafood, with chefs working at live stations and preparing dishes as guests dine.
Pool and beach access are also included, allowing diners to enjoy the resort surroundings before or after the meal.
From AED349 per person, this is the type of brunch that can stretch beyond a simple lunch and become a complete weekend afternoon by the water.
9. Zuma’s Yashoku Night Brunch
Brunch does not always have to mean Saturday afternoon.
Zuma Dubai has introduced Yashoku Night Brunch, a Wednesday evening concept that brings an after-dark brunch format to its DIFC lounge.
The experience begins from 8:30pm and features a sharing-style tasting menu built around Zuma signatures, accompanied by free-flowing drinks and a DJ-led soundtrack.
It offers a more unusual way to approach the brunch concept and could appeal to anyone who prefers evening dining to traditional weekend daytime plans.
10. Voyage Brunch at Brasserie 2.0
Brasserie 2.0 at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa has introduced Voyage Brunch, a Saturday experience inspired by flavours from around the world.
Running from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, the brunch features buffet and live stations covering seafood, Asian dishes, Mediterranean favourites, Indian cuisine and BBQ.
Entertainment is an important part of the experience, with DJs, dancers and live performances bringing extra energy to the afternoon.
And the day does not necessarily finish when brunch ends. From 4:30pm, the experience moves into a sunset afterparty with DJs and live saxophone. Packages start from AED395 per person.
11. Il Grande Brunch di Gloria at Gloria Osteria
Newly opened in DIFC, Gloria Osteria has brought its own Italian take to Dubai’s brunch scene.
Il Grande Brunch di Gloria takes place on Saturdays on the restaurant’s Milanese 1970s-inspired terrace.
Guests can start with sharing plates featuring salumi, mozzarella and breads before moving on to signature dishes such as Parmigiano-cracked pasta, seafood risotto and chargrilled meats.
Dessert is another major feature, with Gloria’s signature XXL tiramisu providing a dramatic finale.
Starting from AED400 per person, it is aimed at diners who want an Italian feast with a lively weekend atmosphere.
12. Viva Orilla Brunch
Orilla’s Viva Orilla Brunch brings Mediterranean flavours with subtle Asian influences to Jumeirah Village Triangle.
The weekend experience runs from 12:30pm to 4pm and is served on the 27th floor of Hotel Local, giving diners a different setting from Dubai’s more familiar hotel brunch venues.
Sharing starters include beef carpaccio, mussels al forno and yaki tori, followed by main-course options such as Black Angus tagliata, wagyu beef cheek and sea bass fillet.
Desserts include doughnuts and mille-feuille, while the full open bar features selected grapes, classic concoctions and signature drinks. Prices start from AED350 per person.
13. Brunchissimo at Bussola
Bussola’s Brunchissimo offers a fresh twist on the Italian brunch format.
The Saturday experience at Jumeirah Golf Estates is built around sharing, with dishes including tableside burratina, vitello tonnato, frittura mista, wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta.
Mains include lamb cutlets, jumbo prawns and tagliatelle beef, while the dessert selection adds another theatrical element with a roaming tiramisu trolley and freshly prepared cannelloni.
Live music and a DJ soundtrack keep the mood lively throughout the afternoon. The brunch runs every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm and costs AED570 per person for the sparkling package.
14. Sundaze at Bask
Fairmont The Palm has also introduced Sundaze at Bask, a new beachfront Sunday brunch designed around a relaxed Mediterranean mood.
Running from 1pm to 4pm, the experience combines sharing plates with unlimited spritz and a soundtrack of deep-house beats.
Guests can choose between different packages, including a soft option at AED225, a house package at AED350 and a luxe package at AED650 featuring premium bubbly.
With the sea just steps away, it is a natural choice for anyone who prefers a more laid-back brunch atmosphere.
15. Brunch by Banc
Brunch by Banc at Renaissance Business Bay Hotel brings a Mediterrasian menu to the weekend.
Dishes include tiger prawns with gochujang chilli garlic butter, char-grilled eggplant with smoked soy glaze, slow-cooked wagyu short rib and halibut with lemon-butter sauce.
Desserts continue the Asian-influenced theme with yuzu pavlova, matcha mascarpone and a Manjari dark chocolate lava cake.
Guests can also pre-order The Money Cake for a more celebratory centrepiece.
Live entertainment and free-flowing beverages are part of the experience, with packages starting from AED298 per person.
16. Golden Ticket Brunch at Flow Kitchen
Flow Kitchen at Fairmont The Palm has brought back its Golden Ticket Brunch with a new Chocolate Factory theme for the season.
The concept transforms the restaurant into an immersive setting, with Golden Tickets and Oompaa Loompas helping set the mood from the moment guests arrive.
There is plenty for children too, including chocolate painting, balloon art and a Golden Ticket Hunt, while adults can enjoy dedicated brunch stations.
The food selection ranges from dim sum and sushi to seafood ravioli, prime rib, chocolate fountains and elaborate desserts.
Packages begin at AED295 for soft beverages, with higher tiers available, and dedicated children’s prices are also offered.
17. The Beam by Nick Alvis
For a Sunday option with a more garden-inspired atmosphere, The Beam by Nick Alvis at Le Royal Meridien offers a free-flowing brunch from 1pm to 4pm.
The menu has a European influence, with dishes including pulled burrata, buttermilk squid, wagyu carpaccio, grilled local seabass and a vegetarian lion’s mane mushroom steak.
Desserts include baked caramel tart, poached rhubarb crumble and warm chocolate pot.
The brunch starts from AED295 per person, with guests able to add a premium whole slow-roasted dry-aged Westholme wagyu sirloin for an additional AED95.
18. More Than Brunch at Sexy Fish
Sexy Fish has taken the idea of brunch in a more theatrical direction with its More Than Brunch experience.
The Saturday event runs from 12:30pm to 4pm and includes dishes such as nigiri, spicy beef tenderloin and black cod, paired with drinks and creations from the X menu.
Entertainment is central to the experience, with DJs, saxophonists and candy-floss dancers helping lead guests into the Candy Room at Sekushi.
With its sea-inspired interiors and dramatic artworks, this is designed to feel like a full sensory experience rather than a simple meal. Prices start from AED450 per person.
19. Tiger Brunch at The Citronelle Club
At SO/ Uptown Dubai, The Citronelle Club has introduced the Tiger Brunch, a Friday evening option for diners who would rather start their weekend at night.
The experience runs from 8pm to 11pm and combines Asian and French-inspired dishes with a live DJ.
Menu highlights include seabass kinilaw with coconut ice cream, smoked duck spring rolls, Mongolian lamb and charcoal tiger prawns.
The dessert selection completes the menu, while the music gives the evening a more energetic feel than a conventional daytime brunch.
20. Yunza 11 Brunch at Above Eleven
Above Eleven brings Peruvian-Japanese flavours to the Saturday brunch scene with Yunza 11 Brunch.
The experience combines signature drinks and food with live music, DJs and dancers, creating a party atmosphere alongside the meal.
Guests can choose between multiple beverage packages, starting from AED295 for soft beverages and rising to AED650 for the bubbly package.
The afternoon can also continue with the Let’s Get Pisco’d afterparty, where guests can enjoy personalised drink infusions and skyline views from the open-air terrace.
21. Amazónico Brunch
Amazónico Dubai has joined the weekend brunch scene with a vibrant Latin American-inspired concept.
The Saturday brunch runs from noon to 4:30pm and puts music at the centre of the experience, featuring a resident DJ along with live percussion and trumpet performances.
The menu includes dishes such as Chirashi Maki, Langoustine Meloso, Piranha Brazilian and Corvina Romesco, followed by desserts including Piña Rostizada.
An afterparty adds another layer to the experience, making it particularly suited to groups who want to continue their Saturday after the meal.
Dubai’s Brunch Scene Is Becoming More Diverse
The biggest change across Dubai’s 2026 brunch landscape is the sheer range of formats now available.
Traditional buffet brunches are still around, but diners can also choose from chef-led sharing menus, beach-club afternoons, Japanese tasting experiences, Mediterranean lunches, Latin American feasts and evening brunches.
There is also a noticeable move towards entertainment-focused concepts. DJs, live bands, dancers and afterparties are increasingly becoming part of the overall package rather than optional extras.
For families, venues are creating dedicated children’s zones and activities, while couples and groups of friends can find more sophisticated experiences built around food, drinks and atmosphere.
Brunches Are No Longer Just About Saturday Afternoon
Another major trend is the expansion of brunch beyond the traditional Saturday lunchtime slot.
Some of the concepts on Dubai’s 2026 calendar take place on Fridays, Sundays and even weekday evenings. Zuma’s Yashoku Night Brunch, for example, shows how the format can work after dark, while The Citronelle Club’s Tiger Brunch gives Friday nights a brunch-style spin.
This flexibility means diners can choose a brunch based on their schedule rather than having to rearrange their entire weekend around one traditional time slot.
How to Choose the Right Dubai Brunch
The best brunch for your weekend will largely depend on the experience you are looking for.
For a family afternoon, venues such as Flow Kitchen offer activities alongside food. Beach lovers can look towards Azure Beach, Anantara The Palm or Bask. Those interested in high-energy entertainment can consider Bâoli, Sexy Fish or Amazónico.
Food-focused diners may prefer Barrafina, Gloria Osteria or Shanghai Me, where the cuisine plays a central role in the concept.
Meanwhile, anyone looking for a luxury setting can explore venues such as At.mosphere or Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, where the surroundings are as important as the menu.
What to Check Before Booking
Brunch menus, timings and package prices can change during the year, so it is sensible to check the latest venue information before making a reservation.
Packages can also differ considerably. A soft package may cover non-alcoholic beverages, while house, sparkling or premium options can cost substantially more.
It is also worth checking whether pool or beach access is included, whether children are permitted, and whether the brunch continues into an afterparty.
For larger groups, advance booking is especially useful, as popular weekend brunches can fill up quickly.
FAQs
Dubai’s 2026 brunch scene includes a mix of new launches and refreshed concepts, with options ranging from Spanish and Italian dining to Japanese, Peruvian-Japanese, Mediterranean and Latin American experiences.
Yes. Several brunches are family-friendly and offer children’s menus, entertainment or dedicated activities. It is best to check each venue’s age policy before booking.
Prices vary widely depending on the venue and package. Casual options can start at around AED200, while premium brunches at luxury hotels and restaurants can cost considerably more.
Some brunches combine dining with access to beachfront or poolside facilities. These experiences are particularly popular for visitors looking to spend the entire afternoon at a resort or beach club.
Most established brunches offer vegetarian dishes, although the selection varies between venues. Guests with specific dietary requirements should check directly with the restaurant before booking.
Final Thoughts
Dubai’s 2026 brunch scene is offering far more than the traditional weekend buffet. New launches and refreshed concepts are bringing together international cuisines, creative menus, live entertainment, beach settings, skyline views and late-night energy, giving diners plenty of ways to make their weekends more memorable.
From Barrafina’s Spanish paella Sunday to Shanghai Me’s Pan-Asian Maneki Brunch and AMARU’s Latin American Amigos Brunch, the city’s latest additions show just how broad the brunch concept has become. With options ranging from relaxed family lunches to high-energy party experiences, there is a growing variety of formats to explore across Dubai.
