Where to Brunch in Dubai This December: 15 Best High-End Spots | Yenta
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Discover the best brunches in Dubai this December with Yenta’s insider guide. From DIFC power brunches to beach club parties and family-friendly feasts, see prices, vibes, and what to book now.
Where to Brunch in Dubai: Insider Picks for December
December is Dubai at its best: blue-sky days, busy terraces, and a brunch calendar that fills up faster than your WhatsApp chats. Whether you want a long, lazy lunch with a view or a full-scale afternoon party, the city has more options than you can reasonably keep track of.
This guide filters it down to cool, design-led, high-end brunches – the ones that feel worth dressing up for. Everything below is currently running and priced in realistic “from” ranges. Packages change often, so treat pricing as a guide and always reconfirm when you book.
DIFC & Jumeirah Heavy-Hitters
1. Sexy Fish – More Than Brunch (DIFC)
The one you book when you want full spectacle and zero subtlety.
Vibe: Elevated Asian plates (sushi, black cod, wagyu), colourful desserts, performers, and a fully built-out show. The room feels like it’s mid-party by the time mains land.
Family-friendly? No – this is an adult party brunch.
Book this when you want maximum theatre and a “we’re doing this properly” kind of afternoon.
2. Zuma – Baikingu Brunch (DIFC)
For when brunch actually needs to taste as good as it looks.
Vibe: Guac, ceviche, maki, anticuchos, big sharing mains, live DJ, and a room that turns lively fast.
Family-friendly? No – marked as not suitable for children.
Perfect when you want bold flavours and a high-energy room from midday.
4. La Cantine du Faubourg – Brunch 105 (SZR / Emirates Towers)
Parisian brunch that feels like you’ve upgraded from the standard hotel spread.
Where: La Cantine du Faubourg, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
When:
Saturday: 12–5pm (3-hour slots)
Sunday: 1–6pm (3-hour slots)
Packages: Roughly AED 375 soft, AED 510 house, AED 750+ champagne for a 3-hour package
Vibe: Pastries, eggs, French-by-way-of-Dubai plates, a stylish terrace when the weather cooperates, and a soundtrack that eases you from coffee to cocktails.
Family-friendly? Yes – all ages welcome, with a lively but balanced atmosphere.
Use this when you want a chic brunch that still feels like lunch in a city restaurant, not an all-out party.
5. CLAP Dubai – Buranchi Saturday Brunch (DIFC)
Tokyo-meets-Beirut rooftop energy with a serious menu and serious views.
Where: CLAP, Gate Village 11, DIFC
When: Saturdays, 12:30–4pm
Packages: Around AED 598 house, AED 798 champagne/sake
Vibe: Contemporary Japanese, a packed rooftop, strong cocktails, and a crowd that dresses up. Think maki, ceviche, robata and a dessert pass that actually gets finished.
Family-friendly? No – adult, high-energy room.
Brunch here feels like the start of a big Saturday, with the city skyline doing half the work.
6. Verde Dubai – Festive French Brunch & “Sounds Like Sunday” (Jumeirah / Four Seasons)
French, festive, and built for people who like their brunch with a side of nightlife.
Where: Verde, Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
When: Festive brunch and “Sounds Like Sunday” formats typically run as daytime-into-evening Sunday brunch-party concepts; timings vary by event.
Packages: Recent offers sit from roughly AED 300+ per person, depending on the specific Sunday concept and drinks tier.
Vibe: Parisian-style sharing plates, show-style service, lights and music gradually dialling up, and a room that moves from relaxed to celebratory as the afternoon goes on.
Family-friendly? No – focused on an adult crowd.
Position this as the point where brunch and a night out start blending into one.
Chef-Led & Skyline Brunches
7. Fi’lia – La Cucina di Mamma (Business Bay / SLS)
The Italian family brunch that still feels grown-up enough for a skyline selfie.
Where: Fi’lia, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, 70th floor
When: Sundays, 12:30–4pm
Packages: From around AED 299 soft, with higher tiers for alcohol up to roughly AED 700+ for champagne
Vibe: Female-led kitchen, antipasti, wood-fired pizzas, pastas and tiramisu, with live performances and a bright terrace overlooking the city.
Family-friendly? Yes – warm, Italian, and easy with kids, especially earlier in the service.
This is your “Sunday reset with good carbs, good views, and everyone at the table happy” option.
8. Dragonfly – Metamorphosis Brunch (The Lana Promenade, Business Bay)
The insider pick food people are quietly talking about.
Where: Dragonfly, The Lana Promenade, Dorchester Collection
When: Saturdays, 1–4pm
Packages: From around AED 345 soft, with house and champagne tiers above that
Vibe: Four-course Japanese-leaning menu from Chef Reif Othman – precise, layered dishes rather than a buffet – with skyline views and performance elements that keep it elevated but fun.
Family-friendly? Mainly adult; more tasting-menu-meets-party than family day out.
Ideal when you want the focus on cooking quality but still enjoy the brunch energy.
9. Kiyoshi – Blooming Brunch (Dubai Creek Harbour)
Waterfront Japanese brunch that feels like a bit of a find.
Vibe: Four-course Pan-Asian set menu, unlimited drinks, DJs, and sunset views across Burj Khalifa, Atlantis and Marina.
Family-friendly? Mostly adult, geared towards groups and celebrations.
Ideal if you love the idea of brunch but prefer to start at golden hour instead of lunchtime.
12. Maya by Chef Richard Sandoval – Más Más Brunch (JBR / Le Royal Méridien)
Colourful, upbeat, modern Mexican brunch on the resort strip.
Where: Maya Mexican Kitchen + Bar, Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, JBR
When: Saturdays, 1:30–4:30pm
Packages: Around AED 325 soft, AED 475 house, kids around AED 175, with top-ups if you’re using 2-for-1 deals
Vibe: Unlimited modern Mexican sharing plates (tacos, fajitas, guac, churros), live entertainment, and easy spill-over to the pool and beach afterwards.
Family-friendly? Yes – kids’ pricing and a resort environment make it very workable with families.
A strong option when you need somewhere that works equally well for friends, family and visiting guests.
Vibe: European menu by Jason Atherton – proper courses to the table, thoughtful cocktails, Marina skyline, and an after-party at 7 Tales for anyone continuing the afternoon.
Family-friendly? Not suitable for children – this is firmly adult.
Perfect when you want restaurant-level cooking in a brunch format, without losing the sense of occasion.
Bonus: SUSHISAMBA Dubai – Rio Brunch (Palm Jumeirah)
Top-tier, high-budget brunch for when you’re in the mood to overdo it properly.
Where: SUSHISAMBA, Level 51, The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah
When: Typically the first and last Saturday of the month, daytime seatings (around 12:30 onwards; check current dates)
Packages: Premium-tier pricing with champagne-heavy options; expect it near the top end of Dubai brunch budgets
Vibe: Samba dancers, Rio-style soundtrack, Latin-Japanese plates, and 360-degree Palm and skyline views. Very much an “occasion” brunch rather than a casual catchup.
Family-friendly? No – designed as an adult party.
Think of this as a brunch you plan around, not something you pick last minute.
The Yenta Take
You don’t need to keep a running spreadsheet of every brunch in the city – you just need to know what kind of day you want. Party or laidback, kid-friendly or adults-only, DIFC or beachside, under-400 or “we’re celebrating.” Yenta sits on top of this level of detail and turns it into something practical: two or three options that actually fit your mood, budget and crowd. Tell it what you’re craving and when, and it will cut through the noise so you spend less time scrolling and more time actually at the table.
This is where Yenta gets intimate with your taste. Every search, craving, and late-night scroll trains the AI to move with you — smarter, sharper, and more instinctive with every chat.
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