Don’t leave the kids at home - include them! Weekend brunch doesn’t have to be stressful and to help the Raemona team have rounded up the best family brunches in Dubai.
1 . Giardino Into the jungle
Step into the jungle with the whole family and enjoy a brunch filled with incredible food and entertainment. While the adults indulge in the huge buffet area, kids can enjoy an endless amount of entertainment, including arts and crafts, face painting, balloon bending, roaming jungle animals, a walking talking tree, a surprise Disney princess performance, and not forgetting our favourite Magic Phil. If you want a family-friendly brunch suitable for all ages, you won't be disappointed.
Palazzo Versace Dubai - 04 556 8805
Saturday 1pm-5pm
Dhs350 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs570 (sparkling grape), Dhs810 (bubbly), Dhs165 (kids aged four to 11), and free (kids below four)
2 . Jumeirah Mina A ‘Salam Agrabah
Get ready to experience a fairy tale dream of Aladdin at this family brunch located in Hanaaya restaurant at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam. Experience international cuisine and incredible views of the Burj Al Arab while the kids enjoy various Arabian theme activities such as arts and crafts, sand art, face painting, and balloon bending! The fun doesn't stop there though as you can expect special guests such as the magic genie, Princess Jasmine and Aladdin, a dancing camel, and a whole host of Arabian delights.
Jumeirah Mina A’ Salam - +971 50 836 1513
Saturday 1pm-5pm
Dhs350 (soft beverages), Dhs430 (house beverages), Dhs530 (sparkling grape), Dhs730 (bubbly), Dhs150 (kids aged four–11), free (kids under 4)
3 . Family Brunch at Reform Social & Grill
Dreaming of a warm summer back home, a BBQ, and a huge lawn with family and friends? If yes, then Reform has you covered! This family-friendly pub offers just that during these winter months. The brunch is spread across the lawn, offering a BBQ station, a pasta station, a pork station, and summer salads. While you indulge, the kids can be entertained with live entertainment, fun activities, and a candy floss machine. Added bonus - you can bring your dogs along too. During the summer months, the brunch is held in a garden-style tent, ensuring the whole family can still enjoy the fun while staying cool!
Reform, The Lakes - 04 454 2638
Saturday 1pm-4pm
Dhs220 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house drinks), Dhs99 (kids), free (kids under five)
4 . Saturday Brunch at Bread Street Kitchen
This is one not to be missed! Head to Gordon Ramsey's award-winning restaurant in the Atlantis Hotel for a British family brunch. For all you food lovers, get ready to indulge in all your favourite British classics with Roast beef and Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings, fish, curry, pasta, and much more. They have the perfect station for fussy kids with all their favourite pizza, tomato pasta, chicken nuggets, and fish fingers. If that's not enough, the grill station outdoors has BBQ prawn skewers, chicken, and salads. To keep the busy children entertained, there is a bouncy castle and an area for face painting, balloon bending, and slime making. Set outdoors, makes it the perfect winter location. An extra bonus that we really love about this brunch is that the kids get free access to the Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis, making it even better value for money.
Bread Street Kitchen, Atlantis The Palm
Every Saturday, 12.30–4pm
350 AED (soft drinks), 450 AED (house package), 695 AED (sparkling package), and 130 AED (kids 4–11 years old).
5 . Luigia Dubai
Do your children want to spend the day having fun in the soft play, playing video games, and watching movies in the cinema? If yes, get the whole family together and head to Rixos Premium JBR. Whether it's freshly made pizzas, pasta, or Italian favourites like dough balls, calamari, or meatballs, they have it all! making it great value for money! There are also Italian cocktails to be enjoyed while the kids have fun. As an added bonus, kids under seven eat free.
Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR - 04 349 6950
Saturday and Sunday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Dhs249 (soft drinks), Dhs289 (house beverages).
6 . London Social Garden Brunch
Fancy going to London for the weekend? Head to the Ritz Carlton for the London Social Garden brunch and immerse yourself in the world of Notting Hill. Looking to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends? The London Social Garden Brunch offers lush green gardens and a range of tasty dishes from around the world. Make sure you bring a big appetite. The brunch offers al-fresco dining, a roast with all the trimmings, seafood, dim sum, and much more. It's the ultimate destination for an outdoor brunch. In the beautiful surroundings, you can listen to live musicians with a four-piece band, while kids can enjoy their time in the kids club.
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR - 04 318 6150
Saturday 1pm-4pm
Dhs390 (soft drinks), Dhs550 (house beverages), and Dhs695 (Sparkling)