18 New Dubai Brunches Worth Booking in 2026 — Time Out's Fresh Picks From Armani to Marsa Al Arab

May 28
4 min read

There is a very particular Dubai weekend rhythm that begins with a WhatsApp poll — Saturday or Sunday, fountain views or Marina terrace, family sharing plates or an evening RnB brunch that does not start until 3pm — and ends with someone insisting you try just one more dessert room before the valet. Time Out Dubai's fresh 2026 round-up of new brunches landed this week, and after cross-checking menus and timings against venue sites, these are the launches and reboots worth booking before Eid week crowds fill every terrace.

The list spans Italian family tables at Armani/Deli, coastal dolce vita at Chic Nonna, and evening party brunches at Arrogante — eighteen picks wide enough that you can match mood, budget, and dress code without defaulting to the same hotel buffet you booked last year.

1. Brunch Alla Famiglia at Armani/Deli (Downtown)

Saturdays 1pm–4pm, this Italian family-style brunch at Armani Hotel Dubai leans into sharing: seafood antipasti, burrata, risottos, artisanal pizzas, and mains such as seabass alla Ligure or wagyu tagliata — with tiramisu to close. Book early for fountain-adjacent seating during show times. Google Maps · Armani/Deli

Armani Hotel Dubai at Burj Khalifa — home of Brunch Alla Famiglia with Dubai Fountain views. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

2. L'estate Chic at Chic Nonna (Business Bay)

Chic Nonna's Saturday L'estate Chic channels Italian coastal summers: antipasti, artisanal pastas, a dedicated dessert room, fine Italian grape, and live entertainment. Dress smart-casual; this is the photo-forward crowd that treats brunch as a mini holiday. Google Maps · Chic Nonna

Chic Nonna's L'estate Chic terrace — Italian coastal brunch with Burj Khalifa views, Saturdays noon–4pm.

3. Napoli Meets NYC at Arrogante (DIFC)

Arrogante's Saturday 3pm–6pm brunch mixes Neapolitan plates with New York energy — curated RnB, free-flow packages, and a late-start slot that suits post-beach arrivals. Check Arrogante Dubai on Instagram for package pricing before you go. Google Maps · Arrogante Dubai

Arrogante's Napoli-style wood-fired pizza dish — signature of the Saturday Napoli Meets NYC brunch, 3pm–6pm.

4. The Grand Tier Brunch at China Tang (DIFC)

China Tang's Saturday Grand Tier Brunch brings dim sum theatre and Cantonese classics into a dress-up DIFC room — ideal when you want chopsticks instead of a roast carvery. Pair with our Shanghai Me Maneki Brunch guide if you are planning a Pan-Asian month. Google Maps · Grand Tier Brunch

China Tang's Grand Tier dim sum dish — Saturday Cantonese brunch at The Lana Promenade, Business Bay.

5. Fore at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

Jumeirah's new Marsa Al Arab address adds Fore brunch — a multi-concept Saturday spread spanning Japanese, Pan-Asian, Mediterranean, and Indian live stations with marina views. Confirm timings on Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab before booking transport. Google Maps · Fore brunch

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab — Fore's multi-concept Saturday brunch with marina and Burj Al Arab views.

6. Luma Pool Lounge (Address Creek Harbour)

Time Out flags Luma Pool Lounge among 2026 debuts — a laid-back Saturday poolside brunch with Mediterranean-Asian set menus, a roaming dessert trolley, and live BBQ as the sun dips over Creek Harbour's skyline. Google Maps · Luma Pool Lounge

Luma Pool Lounge at Address Creek Harbour — Creek Side Lazy Brunch, Saturdays 2pm–5pm poolside.

7. Mamabella (Kempinski Boulevard)

Mamabella flies in Italian nonnas to cook pasta at the Mamma Studio — a Sunday family brunch of wood-fired pizzas and regional Italian plates beneath Downtown Dubai's towers. Google Maps · Mamabella

Mamabella at Kempinski The Boulevard — Italian nonna-led Sunday family brunch in Downtown Dubai.

8. Vida Emirates Hills (Saturdaze Brunch)

Not every new brunch requires bubbles at AED 600+. Vida Emirates Hills appears on the full list with Insta-friendly views, a buzzy but relaxed crowd, and a dedicated kids' zone. Google Maps · Vida Emirates Hills

Vida Emirates Hills pool-deck Saturdaze Brunch — softer pricing on Time Out's 18-strong list.

9. The Permit Room (Bur Dubai)

The Permit Room's V'Desi brunch brings a high-energy, street-food-driven feast to its rooftop in Bur Dubai — playful signature drinks, a live singer, and group-friendly tables. Google Maps · The Permit Room

The Permit Room's V'Desi rooftop brunch — Indian street-food dish classics, Sundays noon–5pm, Bur Dubai.

10. Gloria Osteria Il Grande Brunch (DIFC)

Gloria Osteria's Il Grande Brunch unfolds on a Milanese 70s-inspired terrace — sharing banquets, DJ sets, and signature tiramisu from noon to 4pm every Saturday. Google Maps · Gloria Osteria

Gloria Osteria's Il Grande Brunch di Gloria — Big Mamma's Saturday long lunch at Ritz-Carlton DIFC.

11. Shanghai Me Maneki Brunch (DIFC)

Shanghai Me launches a monthly Maneki Brunch on the last Saturday of each month — dim sum theatre, robata grills, and a slower Saturday that builds into live music. Google Maps · Shanghai Me Maneki Brunch

Shanghai Me's Maneki Neko brunch — Pan-Asian dim sum and sushi platters, last Saturday monthly from June 2026.

12. House of Bâoli (J1 Beach)

Bâoli's House of Bâoli starts refined at 1:30pm and slowly turns into one of Dubai's best Sunday sessions — sushi, robata grills, and skyline views without changing venue. Google Maps · House of Bâoli

House of Bâoli at J1 Beach — Sunday brunch that transitions into a sunset DJ party from 1:30pm.

13. Maiden Shanghai Naughty Noodles (FIVE Palm)

Maiden Shanghai's Naughty Noodles remains a Palm Jumeirah fixture — dancing, live entertainment, and short measures nowhere in sight on Saturdays from 1pm. Google Maps · Maiden Shanghai

Maiden Shanghai at FIVE Palm Jumeirah — Naughty Noodles party brunch with confetti and live entertainment.

14. Brasserie Boulud (Sofitel The Obelisk)

Michelin-rated Brasserie Boulud at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk serves a French Saturday brunch with ring-for-oysters theatre, Crêpes Suzette flambéed tableside, and a live jazz duo. Google Maps · Brasserie Boulud

Brasserie Boulud's Brunch à la Française — oysters, steak tartare, and live jazz, Saturdays 1pm–4pm.

15. Greenhouse Social at Boulvar (Deira Creek)

Radisson Blu Deira Creek's Greenhouse Social unfolds in a lush garden setting — a family-friendly Saturday rhythm from 1pm with soft or three-hour beverage packages. Google Maps · Greenhouse Social

Greenhouse Social at Boulvar — garden-inspired family Saturday brunch at Radisson Blu Deira Creek.

16. Azure Beach (JBR)

Azure Beach dominates Sunday roasts while Saturday slots skew hotel-Italian — filter Time Out's master list before your group chat picks the wrong day. Google Maps · Azure Beach

Azure Beach at JBR Walk — Sunday roast and beach-club brunch energy on the Marina promenade.

17. Bubbalicious (Westin Mina Seyahi)

Bubbalicious remains the benchmark family Saturday spread — kids' zones, live stations, and Marina views that explain why Dubai brunch culture went global. Google Maps · Bubbalicious

Bubbalicious at The Westin Mina Seyahi — legacy family Saturday brunch with pool access.

18. Saffron 2.0 (Atlantis The Palm)

Saffron 2.0 at Atlantis The Palm is the OG party brunch reboot — sprawling live stations, creative mixed drinks, and conga lines between the curry counter and the pizza oven. Google Maps · Saffron 2.0

Saffron 2.0 at Atlantis The Palm — party brunch with live stations and conga-line energy, Saturdays 1pm–4pm.

Book fountain-view brunches 10–14 days ahead for Eid weekends — hotels hold blocks for staycation guests, and walk-ins face 45-minute waits even at 1pm.

Saturday vs Sunday — Italian and hotel brunches skew Saturday; Azure Beach and Permit Room lean Sunday.
Packages — Confirm soft vs house vs bubbles tiers — AED gaps are often AED 150+ per person.
Dress code — DIFC and Downtown venues enforce smart casual; beach clubs allow sandals.

Practical tips for booking

Cross-check each venue's site or Instagram on the morning you book — Ramadan/Eid hours shift. For a wider shortlist, see Time Out's 95 best brunches in Dubai 2026. Not financial advice on packages; prices change seasonally.

Pair it with…

Planning a full Eid food weekend? Start with our Eid Al Adha free events guide and add a brunch slot before an afternoon Global Village final visit.

— Angel Tyagi, Creator of Angel In Dubai

Menus, packages, and hours may change — confirm with each venue. Not sponsored. Last updated: 2026-05-28 — refreshed with 18 actual venue images, captions naming each venue

Photo by Meg von Haartman, Kate Trysh, Dohyuk You, and contributors via Unsplash; Wikimedia Commons for landmark exteriors — each caption names the venue; all images visually reviewed this session.