The Biggest And Best Brunches In Abu Dhabi You Have To Try At Least Once

Brunch is Back at Grills At Chill’O

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Abu Dhabi, tell us what you love in a brunch (aside from bottomless food and flowing drinks, of course!) and we bet these would make the list: 

• Corniche views
• A fresh theme for each brunch 
• Pool access

This season, Sofitel’s Grills At Chill’O is delivering all of the above - and more! Relaunching on October 18th with a knees up Latin Fiesta brunch, brunch will run twice a month, and the fab themes just keep on coming: 

Halloween Brunch - November 1st

Latin Fiesta Brunch (2.0) - November 15th

The BBQ Brunch - November 29th

Get ready for great vibes along with a mix of delicious food, drinks and live entertainment - all set against the Corniche backdrop, of course. Pool access keeps you cool - and keeps the energetic brunch-goers occupied if needed - so you can enjoy an afternoon of fun this brunch season. 

Timing: Saturdays | 1PM - 4PM | twice monthly 

Price: AED285 with soft beverages | add AED155 for house beverages | add AED425 for Pommery Champagne | kids (6-12 yrs) – 50% off | kids 5 and below - free

Bookings: 02 813 7777

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The Chef’s Brunch at Giornotte

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

This season, brunch has been upscaled - and it’s an impeccable result. The Chef’s Brunch at Giornotte is so much more than just a Saturday brunch - it harks back to Abu Dhabi brunches of old (in all the best ways), a brunch where you feel like you’re entering a world of high-end treats. From entrance stations, past the chefs making dumplings and the seafood station sporting lobster, prawns and crab, find freshly-schucked oysters, excellent sushi, Mexican to the left of you, caviar to the right, and a whole tuna being carved with a huge Japanese katana stuck in the middle!

So that’s outside - head inside for the biggest side of roast beef we’ve ever seen at a brunch, a ramen station with a chef throwing his own noodles (very cool!), grilled prawns, burgers, pizza or a plate of fresh risotto or pasta - every palate is catered to. 

Desserts aplenty are waiting, alongside a chocolate fountain, and then there are the drinks, drinks everywhere! From Spritz at the Ritz serving up passionfruit, plain Aperol and Hugo, to a coffee-everything station for an espresso martini, a cup of coffee or a little cup of frozen coffee - one of Italy’s best ever ideas! There’s a slushy station, and best of all, watch the guy grind a slab of ice, add a bit of syrup and away you go with granita in a beer handle! 

What actually sets this brunch apart is all in the title: the Chef’s Brunch - and there are chefs everywhere! You can spot them in their candy pink aprons, looking super dapper and super happy. Kick back to a brilliant sax/DJ combination, both playing upbeat tunes you’ll want to sing along to - and if that’s not enough, find out what else we loved about it here!

Timing: Saturdays | 1-4PM

Price: Soft AED399, House with prosecco AED499, Champagne AED699, children 6-11 AED200

Booking: 02 8188203

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Sunday Brunch at Pappas Taverna 

W Abu Dhabi Yas Island 

Who said brunching was only for Saturdays? Sundays are a family affair at Pappas Taverna at W Abu Dhabi - settle into their glamourous but welcoming Mediterranean restaurant and gather your people for an afternoon out that inspires proper holiday vibes. Returning from October 12th, this Sunday feast celebrates the spirit of the Mediterranean: start with Greek mezze, like lavraki tuna tartar with Santorini capers and colourful Greek village salad, before moving onto the grand grill and live carving stations. Perfectly marinated beef steak, chicken fileto, plenty of fresh seafood and a show-stopping whole spit-roasted baby lamb taste as good as they smell, and a flavourful seafood paella will transport you to the Spanish seaside.

Main course favourites lobster moussaka - a luxurious take on the Greek classic - and feta-calamari spirals, filled with creamy feta and green pesto, add some extra charm, but make sure you save room for dessert. Golden loukoumades drizzled with black honey and actual 24K gold leaf (golden indeed!) and the delicate baklava mille-feuille layered with pistachios and spiced honey cream are delish. 

Timing: Sundays | 12 - 4PM | starting Sunday, October 12th

Price: AED275 soft package | alcoholic beverages available for purchase from the à la carte menu | kids pricing AED137.50

Bookings: +9712 656 0000 or WhatsApp +971 50 6420893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com

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Brunch At The Park at The Cafe

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi 

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Immaculate vibes, excellent food and drinks that are always on point … Brunch At The Park is good on so many levels. It’s a great location - the situation outside on the terrace of The Cafe is so lovely, with plenty of shade from the trees and the hint of a sea view - and there’s a great vibe courtesy of lovely live music and a brunch that’s always bustling. Younger children get access to the Camp Hyatt kids club, making it possible for parents to enjoy a bit of well-earned time out and make the most of the excellent brunch spread. 

The food is nothing short of the high standard you’d expect from Park Hyatt: from a great seafood selection (including oysters, seafood and fish), a big grill area where you can get roast lamb or chicken, grab a hefty tomahawk or choose your own steak to be cooked a la minute, to an incredible Japanese station - don't miss the wagyu, sushi and exquisite desserts - did someone say gold topped gelato? The drinks package includes cocktails - and none come up short in terms of taste and interest! Widely considered one of the best brunches in Abu Dhabi, we eagerly look forward to its return post-summer each year - and for good reason! 

Timing: Saturday | 1PM - 4.30PM

Price: AED415 soft | AED525 house | AED720 bubbly | kids 6-11 50% off | kids under 6 dine free

Bookings: 02 407 1234

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The Captain’s Brunch at Balcon Terrace

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Balcon Terrace is welcoming the idyllic winter weather - and sending brunch back outside to celebrate. Kicking off again on Saturday October 25th, this terrace in downtown Abu Dhabi is a few streets from the Corniche - fitting for The Captain’s Brunch! With the tagline ‘drink like a legend, feast like a pirate!’, you can get to practicing your best pirate jokes (what’s a pirate’s favourite letter? Arrrrrrrgh!) in the lead up. 

Set sail every Saturday from the 25th: feast on flaming roasts, rum-kissed ribs, torched sushi and some tasty on-theme desserts. Dressing up is optional (but strongly encouraged!) and with live pirate acts, bottomless grog and feasting aplenty, you’ll be channeling your inner Blackbeard or Jack Sparrow in no time! 

Timing: Saturdays | 1PM - 4PM | starting October 25th

Price: AED275 Deckhand (Soft) | AED420 First Mate (House) | AED479 Captain (Premium) | AED645 Admiral (Champagne) | AED75 kids 6-12 years old | Kids below 6 years old eat free

Bookings: 02 818 4888

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Saturday Brunch at Loca

The Galleria

Get ready for a 5 hour long fiesta at one of Abu Dhabi’s longest brunches. Take bottomless margaritas, add a Mexican feast, and you’ve got a recipe for a cracking Saturday afternoon. And if that isn’t enough to entice you? It’s only AED295 for the house package - one of the cheapest house brunches in Abu Dhabi, you’re averaging under AED60 per hour with a whole afternoon of drinking and dining taken care of!

Along with mandatory margs, quench your thirst with bottled beer, house wine and regular spirits. Not drinking? Brunch for just AED175 with soft drinks is a steal, and all your Mexican favourites are on the menu. For those with proper stamina - and if that’s you after 5 hours, we salute you - the AED95 beverage extension package kicks on from 5-7PM. 

Inside tip if you’ve got some sports fans in your group? Heading to a sports bar is no longer the only option in the city - catch a game on the screen if there is something must-see on, catch up with your mates if there isn’t - or maybe enjoy a bit of both. 

Time: Saturdays | 12 - 5PM

Price: AED175 soft package | AED295 house package

Bookings: 02 582 3639

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Brunch at White

Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

One of Abu Dhabi’s most popular high-end brunches, White’s Saturday brunch returns on October 4th. A glamorous brunch set against a backdrop of the pristine white sands of Saadiyat Beach, it’s always an elegant affair. From boundless fresh seafood to a stack of live stations, impressive choices for vegetarian diners, an entire chocolate table (yes, even the table top is chocolate) and one of the best brunch dessert selections in the city, we can’t wait to see what new surprises await at White this season. 

Take a seat under the soaring ceiling, or dine al fresco on the terrace - with those spectacular sea views - as you work your way through dish after impressive dish.  White always nails the live music - upbeat and fun, but you can still hold a conversation - with things ramping up as brunch kicks on. Kids will be equally entertained: they’ll be enthralled by the magician (we always are, too) and kept busy with an afternoon of activities.

Check back next week for our full run down and all the net highlights this winter! 

Timing: Saturdays | 1PM - 4PM | from October 4th

Price: AED375 soft package | AED500 house package | AED625 premium package

Bookings: +971 2 811 4342 or email JSIrestaurants@jumeirah.com

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Dino’s Friday Evening & Weekend Brunch at Dino’s Bistro Italiano

Pearl Rotana Capital Centre Abu Dhabi

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Dino's brunches hit the spot in more ways than one: they’re great for a pocket-friendly family brunch or a fun weekend get-together with a group of friends. Accompanying their signature dishes and brunch favourites - the theatrics of their parmesan wheel pass-around included - enjoy an selection of antipasti and a lavish cheese bar, along with a decent seafood spread every weekend. Watch as pizzas are made fresh before your eyes, then pulled piping hot from the oven, and save plenty of room for dessert - your Italian favourites are on the menu for a sweet finish. 

It's a family friendly brunch - there is plenty for all palates and the sharing style makes for a jolly affair - and we love that the bubbly package at this one is a steal at just AED280 on the weekend (and AED290 on Friday), so go on and treat yourself!

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Timing: Friday evening brunch | 6-11PM | Saturday & Sunday brunch | 12-4PM

Price: Friday AED240 soft package | AED290 house package 

Saturday & Sunday AED220 soft package | AED 280 house package | kids 6-12 dine for 50% off | under 5s dine free

Bookings: 02 307 5551 or email dinos.pearl@rotana.com

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Guilty Fish at Teatro

Park Rotana Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi’s newest brunch is here! If you’re a sushi lover, Guilty Fish is right up your alley! Set to add a fun and fresh offering to Abu Dhabi’s Saturday brunch scene, it kicked off in September with a bang. Highlights? Big flavours, great cocktails, next level vibes and of course - premium sushi for days. Take a break from the unlimited sushi with mains (like black cod, beef tenderloin, seabass or umami chicken) and then hit up the dessert corner - and don’t skip the chocolate fountain! Wear your dancing shoes - DJ Brent Anthony will be on the decks every week,alongside some surprise performances - and pack your swimmers if you fancy a dip, complimentary pool access is included with every brunch package!

Want to keep the party going? There’s a 2 hour after-party kicking off from 4PM, starting at AED159 for the house drinks package. 

Timing: Saturday | 12.30PM - 4PM

Price: AED395 soft package | AED495 house package | AED595 premium package | 25% off for BB+ subscribers

Bookings: +9716573317 or click here

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Saturday Brunch at Barbossa

Yas Bay

If you want to guarantee good vibes, dancing and non-stop fun, Barbossa has got to be top of your list! One of the most popular Saturday brunches in Abu Dhabi, get your dancing shoes on: it's all singing, all dancing and all delicious! The combination of a prime position in Yas Bay with a reputation for great drinks and fabulous nights out sets the bar high for Barbossa’s brunch, and they deliver. On top of excellent food, the upbeat atmosphere makes it impossible not to have a boatload of fun.

The menu is an all-star Mexican showing from starters - fresh guac, outstanding birria tacos with pulled beef, avocado mango salad and flautas - to your choice of tacos, a main course including the likes of crispy chicken, pulled beef or sizzling fajitas and dessert of hot-off-the-press churros with dulce de leche and tres leches cake - if you can manage to find room! 

You’ll be glad this is a four hour brunch: the excellent drinks and even better playlist spun by the DJ - think 80s and 90s R&B, rock and pop classics - will have you dancing in your seat, and before long dancing out of it, too! You can give the dancers that appear throughout a run for their money - it's a fabulous way to spend a Saturday afternoon - and even better now the weather has cooled down and you can bop your way around the terrace again! 

Timing: Saturdays | 1-5PM 

Price: AED249 soft package | AED399 house package | AED599 Champagne package

Bookings: 050 185 8068

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Rio Brunch at SUSHISAMBA 

Conrad Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi

With a waiting list for their monthly brunch - which has just moved to twice per month, thankfully! - SUSHSISAMBA’s Rio Brunch is hands down one of the hottest tickets in town, and it’s no wonder! A unique and delicious blend of Peruvian, Japanese and Brazilian flavours has won them fans around the globe, and it’s easy to see why - the food is absolutely top notch. Every dish lands on the table looking pretty as a picture, with taste to match, and the sushi and yakitori buffet alone could fill you up - and lure you back for seconds and thirds. Melt-in-the-mouth steak, perfectly cooked cod, the crispiest tacos with just the right amount of kick - not to mention light and tangy ceviche, the best guac ever and glorious desserts to finish? What a showing from the kitchen! Speaking of a show - the glamorous dancers make their rounds throughout, and good luck staying in your seat: it’s a fabulous touch and tonnes of fun. 

Drinks are a delight - cocktails and mocktails equally pull their weight, and there isn’t a bad seat in the house: views across the water and lush greenery of the restaurant make for a high-end feel. 

Timing: Saturdays | 12.30 - 4PM | first and last Saturday of the month

Price: AED495 soft package | AED599 house package | AED695 Champagne package

Bookings: 02 811 5882

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PEOPLE ALSO ASK...

Which brunch is best for kids? Dino's is great for families - and the food is really approachable! Brunch At The Park has a great kids club option, and White Brunch nails the kids activities if you want them to stay close by.

What's the most wow-factor brunch experience? SUSHISAMBA is hard to beat - the food, the drinks, the location and the dancers are all on point! It's pricey, but it's worth it - and the waitlist is justified.

Which brunch has the most high-end offering? If you're looking for upmarket food choice, and lots of them, The Chef's Brunch at Giornotte has it all: caviar, foie gras, freshly shucked oysters, lobster, premium quality meats.

Crazy about desserts - where should we go? The dessert selection at White is hard to beat - a full table of chocolate sculptures as well as all patisserie chef's perfectly crafted creations? Delish!

What's the best option for a party brunch? We love Barbossa - it delivers great vibes, dancers and a DJ without sacrificing good food and solid drinks! 

We're not huge drinkers, but wouldn't mind a drink or two - any ideas? Pappas Taverna Sunday brunch at W is a great option. Drinks are a la carte, so you don't have to commit to a full service drinks package - but can enjoy a few wines over lunch without going all out.