Brunch isn’t just a Friday affair! These FACT recommended Saturday soirees offer the ideal way to wind down the weekend (or keep the celebrations going).
Bla Bla Dubai at JBR – Poolside Saturday Brunch
This poolside brunch at JBR hotspot Bla Bla includes three hours of unlimited selected beverages and a grazing tray filled with crispy rice avocado, bruschetta, palm salad, California roll, chicken gyoza and Japanese Spinach Salad. Desserts feature a refreshing selection of tropical fruits and popsicles. A live DJ and bongo player will be providing the entertainment as guests soak up the sun and enjoy the last of the weekend fun. Saturdays, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 250 (soft beverages) and AED 350 (house beverages). Both packages include a sun lounger.
GO: Call (0)4 584 4111 for reservations and more information.
CMP at The Pointe – The Over Easy Brunch
Bringing back the true meaning of a brunch, CMP’s all-American style brunch serves breakfast dishes, such as the traditional Big American Breakfast with Cheddar biscuits, grilled tomato and eggs your way and short-rib Benedicts. For those with a sweet tooth, the menu features crunchy crème brûlée French toast or strawberry shortcake. The food is complemented by bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and soft drinks. Saturdays, from 11am to 3pm. AED 150 (soft beverages) and AED 250 (Mimosas and Bloody Marys).
GO: Email reservations@cmprestaurants.com or call (0)4 580 7983 for reservations and more information.
La Piscina at Palazzo Versace Dubai – Candyland Brunch
Jump into a candy-filled party at Palazzo Versace Dubai and unwind to deep house tunes and electro vibes from DJ REDOXX on Saturday afternoons at La Piscina. Enjoy unlimited food and drinks while dipping in the refreshing swimming pool filled with colourful inflatable candies. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 250 per person.
GO: Email reservations@palazzoversace.ae or call (0)4 556 8805 for reservations and more information.
Lola Taberna Española at TRYP by Wyndham Dubai – La Sobremesa Saturdays
Gather with friends and family for a relaxed lunch at Lola Taberna Española. As is customary in Spain, the afternoon will start with an aperitif, followed by a selection of sharing starters, flavourful paella, and a selection of desserts. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 199 (soft beverages), AED 210 (house beverages) and AED 299 (sparkling).
GO: Email info@lolataberna.com or call (0)4 247 6688 for reservations and more information.
MASTI at La Mer – Mischievous Monkey Brunch
MASTI’s Chef Prashant has curated an eclectic four-course menu exploring the bold flavours of India with a quirky global twist. To start, guests can choose one cold appetiser and one hot appetiser from various dishes, including corn and moong sprout chaat, pulled Tandoori chicken bao and Mastified Kejriwal. Main courses include Not Your Average Pizza with Burrata, truffle and makhani sauce, beef Scotch eggs. Straciatella butter chicken and new style biryani. Ending the meal on a sweet high are desserts such as choco-lotus delight and ras malai coconut cake. Saturdays, from 1pm to 5pm. AED 195 (soft beverages) and AED 295 (house beverages).
GO: Email info@mastidubai.com or call (0)4 344 4384 for reservations and more information.
Roberto’s Dubai at DIFC – Roberto’s Weekend Brunch
Sophisticated and playful, the chic weekend rendezvous promises modern Italian cuisine, striking interiors and pulsating entertainment from a live DJ. Roberto’s Weekend Brunch is a three-course gastronomic extravaganza, in which you’ll be served a selection of warm and cold antipasti including Tuna Tartare, classic Burrata, or Slow Roasted Octopus in addition to pasta dishes. For the main event, diners can choose from a selection of seafood and meat dishes such as Wagyu Tagliata and Oven-Baked Seabass in Sea Salt Crust. Ending the meal on a sumptuously sweet high is a sharing plate of desserts including Tiramisu, La Mela and Lemon e Lemon. Fridays and Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 295 (soft beverages), AED 445 (house beverages) and AED 695 (sparkling).
GO: Email reservations@robertos.ae or call (0)4 386 0066 for reservations and more information.
WHITE Beach at Atlantis The Palm – Sunkissed Summer Beach Brunch
With soulful tunes and laid-back beats, gleaming sand and gorgeous views, delicious bites, chilled beverages and a glittering infinity pool: WHITE Beach’s Sunkissed Saturday Beach Brunch promises all that and more. Brunch-goers can indulge in unlimited drinks and seasonal dishes whilst enjoying the sunshine and live entertainment, including a saxophonist, percussionist, dancers, and a magician. Saturdays, from 1pm to 5pm. AED 325 (including food and beverages for ladies) and AED 375 (including food and beverages for gents).
GO: Visit www.atlantis.com or call (0)4 426 2626 for reservations and more information.
