5 brunches to try in Dubai right now

From midweek brunches to weekend takeovers, here are the dining experiences to book this week

Maiden Shanghai

Maiden Shanghai is offering a Book for 2, Brunch for 3 deal until the end of May, making it the perfect time to experience the Naughty Noodles Brunch at FIVE Palm Jumeirah. The award-winning Saturday brunch features Cantonese, Sichuan, Shanghai and Beijing cuisine, alongside beverages and live entertainment with Dubai Marina skyline views. Guests can also enjoy alfresco dining on the terrace with panoramic views.

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CÉ LA VI Dubai

CÉ LA VI Dubai has launched a new Thursday Night Brunch, running from 7pm to 10pm, offering an elevated “prekend” experience high above the city skyline. The evening combines curated dishes, signature drinks, and live entertainment, including a DJ and saxophonist, in a vibrant setting. Packages are priced at AED380 for soft beverages, AED490 for house drinks including sparkling grape, and AED690 for bubbly.

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Zuma Dubai

Zuma Dubai has launched Yashoku Night Brunch, a Wednesday evening concept running weekly, bringing Zuma Hong Kong’s after-dark dining format to DIFC. Held in the lounge from 8:30pm, the experience features a sharing-style tasting menu of Zuma signatures, free-flowing drinks packages, and a DJ-led soundtrack.

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Citronelle

SO/ Uptown Dubai is offering a Brunch & Bed package where guests who book Citronelle’s Tiger Brunch on Friday or Saturday (AED399 house, AED499 premium) can stay overnight for AED1. The three-hour evening brunch runs between 7pm and 12am and includes free-flowing drinks, with additional packages available. The stay also includes breakfast for two at Brasserie Uptown, 50% off spa treatments, and 30% off dining. A minimum of two brunch bookings is required, reservations must be made in advance, and guests must check in before attending brunch, subject to availability.

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Beefbar Dubai

Beefbar Dubai has launched Le Brunch by Beefbar, a weekly Saturday brunch at Turtle Lagoon, Jumeirah Al Naseem, running from 1pm to 4pm. The concept features a rotating monthly theme inspired by Beefbar’s global locations, starting with a Monaco edition that focuses on shareable dishes and a social dining style. The menu includes starters like ceviche, tempura, mini burgers, and truffle pizza, followed by mains such as Black Angus tagliata, black cod, and lemon chicken, with gelato to finish. Packages start from AED350, with house and bubbly options available, and the brunch will introduce a new destination theme each month.

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