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Your Guide To Abu Dhabi’s Best Brunches
Looking for the best brunches in Abu Dhabi? Whether you’re looking for a Friday brunch, Saturday brunch or Sunday brunch, we’ve got recommendations to suit all tastes and budgets. For the full list download the Best Bites UAE app!
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Gardens of Babylon Brunch at Sofra bld
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Three signs of a great brunch?
- We really want to dance
- We can’t decide if the food or the drinks are better!
- We are already talking about coming back for round two - before we even walk out the door
(Bonus points - when there is BB+ discount as well!)
Shangri-La’s Gardens of Babylon brunch delivers on all three - and that’s just the beginning! With plenty of space inside and out - and a fabulous musician in the thick of it all - this is a brunch that’s reliably a great time! The buffet selections are plentiful, and the good stuff just keeps on coming. From freshly shucked Dibba Bay oysters to a huge sushi offering - really excellent nigiri had us going back for seconds - onto a wave of grilled-to-order fresh seafood, seafood lovers are very well looked after. Epic portions for roast fans, tender cuts of meat, the most aesthetic beef Wellington with taste to match (it felt like a crime to ask for the first slice), a great Indian selection, your favourite meat cuts grilled-to-order, a top-notch Italian pizzeria in the corner churning out crispy pizza and focaccia and a very respectable Asian selection - phew! What an offering! Dessert is epic, drinks are fab - we love the DIY stations - and it’s perfect if you have a big group with something to celebrate, but equally fun for a Saturday afternoon date!
Timing: Saturdays | 1PM - 4PM
Price: AED378 soft beverages | AED478 house package | AED578 bubbly | kids (6-11) AED189 | Three signs of a great brunch?
Bookings: +971 2 509 8555
Saturday Brunch at White
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island
One of Abu Dhabi’s prettiest hotel brunches, White is a favourite for a reason: excellent food and beautiful vibes consistently put it at the top of our list! There's tons to love: the seafood and sushi are reliably excellent - and plentiful. Meats hit the spot: both the slow-cooked beef inside and the prime rib outside get the seal of approval, and the Moroccan style chicken is chef’s kiss. The chaat station is another highlight, and there are options for older kids and teenagers who might just fancy a hot-dog or some wings.
Vegetarians won’t go hungry - two huge stands of veges, salads and a gorgeous beetroot dish were stand-outs. Desserts are either the best or equa bestl at brunch at the moment: we swooned over the chocolate table (this alone would bring us back to White over and over!), the amazing peach tart and beautiful macarons. Champagne is Moet et Chandon, there are cocktails and mocktails on the drinks menu along with prosecco, two roses, a white, a red, 2 bottled beer options and spirits.
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Timing: Saturdays | 1PM - 4PM
Price: AED375 soft package | AED500 house package | AED625 premium package | kids (6-11 years) AED175
Bookings: +971 2 811 4342 or email JSIrestaurants@jumeirah.com
Asado Saturday Brunch at Mate
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
The Argentinian table service brunch that comes complete with vibe, Mate’s Asado Libre brunch is never far from the top when it comes to the best brunches in Abu Dhabi! Every single dish that comes to the table scores well on both taste and presentation - from charcoal empanadas served on a bed of shells to excellent cuts of beef - Mate’s famous for their meat after all - and equally impressive seafood choices. The star of the show, in a brunch that oozes theatre, is the tomahawk flambée with its fabulous blue flame and live carving served tableside.
The incredible open kitchen, the fabulous vibey music, engaging staff and the fact that this brunch is always full all adds up to what is a brilliant Saturday afternoon brunch. A live DJ spinning Latin tracks adds to the easygoing, buzzy vibe. It’s the kind of spot you leave full, happy and already thinking about coming back.
Timing: Saturdays | 1-4.30PM
Price: AED415 soft package | AED525 house package | AED720 Champagne package | 20% off all packages with BB+
Bookings: 054 309 6027
La Belle Vie Saturday Brunch at Nahaam
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Terrace weather is well and truly here – and there is nowhere better to witness it than at Nahaam! La Belle Vie is the new seasonal concept, inspired by the charm of a traditional French bistro. Expect excellent French classics, open grills and fabulous live entertainment.
Pricing: AED395 soft package | AED525 house package | AED695 Champagne package | AED200 children 6-11 | 20% off all packages with BB+
Timings: Saturdays | 1PM-4PM
Booking: 028115666
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Download AppBest brunch for drinks
Gardens of Babylon brunch at Shangri-La’s Sofra has drinks to suit brunch goers of every persuasion. Alongside a respectable wine and beer offering, they are mixing a delicious range of cocktails - and have a do-it-yourself stations, so you can mix your own Aperol spritz or gin cocktails to your liking!
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Good vibes are guaranteed at Barbossa - this Mexican brunch is one of our favourites and one of the top brunches in Abu Dhabi. The food is plentiful - it’s table service, but you aren’t tied to the table and can take full advantage of the DJ spinning plenty of retro hits - and the drinks are on point. Performers appear to get you moving and grooving as brunch kicks up a gear - but make sure you book, this one fills up early.
We love these options if brunch is all about the vibe for you.
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Crust at The Four Seasons is our runaway favourite for family brunch - the kids will have a blast, and parents will have peace of mind! - with a kids play room right off the main brunch dining area. Meaningful crafts, beanbags, movies, games and a kids buffet will keep the little ones occupied for hours. Adults aren’t compromising on their own brunch experience for the kids though - Crust serves up one of the top brunch offerings in Abu Dhabi!
Here are some more options if brunch needs to be family friendly next time you go out!
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Always popular with big groups and anyone keen for a party, Garage’s B.I.G Brunch at W Abu Dhabi is hard to go past. As well as plenty of live stations and food that will suit even the pickiest of eaters, they aren’t tight on the drinks service - you’ll even find wine and cocktails on tap! Book in advance for big groups, as it does fill up - and enjoy the proximity to Yas Bay if you’re keen to kick on after brunch is over.
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Always one of the first to book out for Christmas brunch, White does special occasions well - and are a go-to for more personal celebrations as well. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary or you have visitors in town, wow them with brunch at White. From views down to Saadiyat’s gorgeous beach and an epic chocolate display with all manner of chocolate sculptures, to top-shelf fresh seafood, there is plenty to love about brunch at White.
Here are some more options for your next special occasion brunch!
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Our current favorite brunches in Abu Dhabi for food include Crust at The Four Seasons and the La Vie En Rosé Brunch at La Petite Maison.
The offering at Crust is smaller than other Saturday brunches, but every dish is exquisite - and there are plenty of pass-around trolleys for an extra special touch. If they have the baby lobster tacos when you visit, be sure to grab a plateful!
La Vie En Rosé Brunch is a plated Sunday brunch, and we found every dish outstanding, especially the yellowtail carpaccio, sea bream, and crème brûlée - each of these were simply exceptional!
Check out these options if brunch is all about the food for you.
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There are so many great brunches to choose from in Abu Dhabi. Maybe you want a brunch with a view, a table service brunch, a super casual brunch, or a brunch with pool access. These are some more options - and you can be sure to find the perfect brunch for you on the Best Bites app.
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