SUMMER BRUNCHES IN ABU DHABI 2024

Brunch in the summertime is a whole other ball game from the winter options: the food tastes better, the drinks go down quicker, those itchy feet can’t wait to get up for a dance - we have a roundup of fabulous summer brunches for you to add to your list this season.

Be sure to read to the end to find the best summer brunch bargain too!

NAHAAM

CONRAD ETIHAD TOWERS

Nahaam is popping off this summer! With fabulous live music from Marvin Lee (who brings audience interaction to a whole new level!), not to mention the excellent food and drinks selection, this is the place to really let your hair down. It's great for bigger groups and celebrations, the dessert selection is epic and it includes pool and beach access.

What to eat? We enjoy the sushi, made fresh to order and always popular, while the roast meat, especially the sous vide lamb is delectable. What more do you need from a Saturday brunch? For dessert, the cheesecake always goes quickly and is deliciously smooth - quite honestly, it's hard to stop at one piece.

There's dancing from quite early on in the brunch and an amazing, fun vibe. It's an Abu Dhabi favourite and we know we're always in for a good time!

Soft AED345 | House AED495 | Premium AED625

20% discount off the soft and house package with BB+

12.30PM-4PM

Booking: 02 811 5666

SUMMER STREET BRUNCH

THE FOUNDRY | SOUTHERN SUN

Great for: anyone who loves a bargain brunch

Hot off the press in May, this new Summer Street Brunch is serving up a perfect summer holiday without leaving Abu Dhabi. Take off on a flavour-packed flight through Japan, Italy, Korea, France, Jamaica, the UK and more, literally: the food stations are set up as country-specific stops on a custom built ‘street’, complete with lamp posts and grass!

Top up your brunch trip with signature drinks, including a DIY cocktail station, while the vibrant tones of Anna Kosh keep you entertained throughout. Kids under 12 dine free!

Time: Saturday | 1-4PM

Pricing: AED235 soft package | AED345 house package | AED395 premium wine package | AED595 champagne package | FREE* for kids under 12 years old (*Direct bookings only)

Bookings: +971 56 515 3388 or email AbuDhabi.Dine@southernsun.com

THE GRAND SATURDAY BRUNCH

CUISCENE | FAIRMONT BAB AL BAHR

Great for: families who love to brunch, groups

BB+ EXCLUSIVE: Saturday brunch soft package BB+ price AED375 for two people | upgrade to house package for AED125 per person | pool access included for BB+ members only

Summer is here, and The Grand Saturday Brunch is ready to celebrate! When they named it ‘grand’, they weren’t wrong: over 145 dishes and 18 live stations await, so when we say there’s something for every taste, believe us!

Enjoy signature dishes and live stations presented by award-winning restaurants, with a delightful fusion of Asian, Indian, Mediterranean, Japanese, Italian, and British cuisines - Chef Giampaolo’s homemade pasta station will secure some loyal fans, and the carving station is hosted by none other than the acclaimed Marco Pierre White Steak House. Save room for dessert: the sticky toffee pudding is a beloved signature recipe, and keeps good company amongst the sweet treats and live crepe station. Seasonal cocktails are whipped up to order using fresh ingredients, delightfully refreshing on long summer days. Plated up against the iconic backdrop of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, this is a brunch to remember.

Not ready to head home? Keep the fun going with a special after-brunch happy hour at Bridges Bar, kicking off from 4PM.

Timing: 1-4PM | Monday 25th December

Price: AED295 soft package | +AED150 house package | +AED300 for French bubbly | 50% off for kids between 6 - 12 years | free for kids under 6 | special price & pool access included exclusively for BB+ members - sign up here if you aren't already a member

Bookings: 02 654 3333

BRUNCHISSIMO, MARE MARE

JUMEIRAH SAADIYAT ISLAND

Great for: families with older children, adult kids who have their parents in tow, anyone who loves Italian

There’s nothing more deliciously chilled than Mare Mare on a good day. It’s all crisp blues and whites, and views over the Gulf make you feel like you’re smack in the middle of the Amalfi Coast. Brunchissimo sees you settling into your seat, with a chilled bellini and preparing for an afternoon of Italian food to come.

With the best antipasti, pizza, pasta, meat dishes and scrumptious desserts served to your table. all the beach views you could possibly want and outstanding live music, this is the perfect brunch for you.

There are 3 alcohol packages available: one includes the spritz trolley which also dishes out Campari, lychee and Hugo spritzes - while the wine and spirits are part of the house package: wine is all Italian - the pinot grigio gets a shout - and the usual spirits are mixed well, while the beer is, naturally, Moretti.

If a relaxed afternoon with good food, drinks and views is what you’d like, giving holiday feels and a massive sense of relax, don’t go past Brunchissimo.

Saturdays 1-4PM

Pricing: Soft AED250 | House AED375 | House and Spritz AED385 | Premium AED500 | 50% off for Kids aged 6-11 20% off with BB+

20% off with BB+

Reservations: 02 811 4342

Last brunch September 14th

FYI ... Brunch at White, JSI, returns September 21st

SATURDAY BRUNCH

BARBOSSA | YAS BAY

Great for: birthday parties, farewell parties, any-excuse parties

Serving some of the best Mexican food in Abu Dhabi, Barbossa has got you covered for a properly fun Saturday brunch. 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. The food is good and the relaxed, happy 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 fast moving 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 an afternoon!

Availability: Saturdays | 1-5PM

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

Bookings: 050 185 8068

B.I.G BRUNCH

GARAGE | THE W

BB+ members enjoy 20% off the B.I.G Brunch soft & house packages

Great for: parties!

This quintessential Abu Dhabi party brunch is serving up a guaranteed good time this summer that the grown ups are sure to enjoy. A staple Saturday for plenty of brunch-goers, who return for the vibes as well as their huge spread of brunch favourites.

Tuck into offerings from five culinary hubs, while 11 beverage taps in the dedicated tap wall will quench your thirst: alongside your classic red, white and rosé wines, enjoy perfectly garage-themed cocktails like Cog-Wheel (tequila, blue curacao and orange juice) and D’Grease - a blend of rum, activated charcoal, Aperol and tonic - creative and tasty!

The crew at Garage know how to keep things interesting. Live entertainment and beats from DJ Firas are sure to keep the vibe high and the best bit? This Saturday brunch means you can kick on into the early hours, with Sunday to nurse your head!

Time: Saturdays | 1-4PM

Price: AED320 soft package | AED420 house package | AED589 sparkling package | BB+ members enjoy 20% off the B.I.G Brunch soft & house packages - prior reservations required.

Bookings: 02 656 0000

CHEF’S BRUNCH

GIORNOTTE | THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL

20% OFF SOFT PACKAGE WITH BB+

Great for: families who love to brunch, anyone with a guest in tow

There are many things we love about Giornotte: the stunning outdoor patio with views to boot, the Mediterranean classics - from wood-fired pizzas and pastas to fresh seafood dishes - and the lovely staff. Their Saturday extravaganza, the delightful Chef’s Brunch, consistently ranks amongst the best in the city, and for good reason: find yourself here on a Saturday afternoon and you won’t want to leave.

Think: an abundance of live cooking stations, an excellent selection of drinks (the cocktails are top notch!), an Italian buffet that will make you want to sing and live music that perfectly complements the ambiance - they have a DJ and live saxophonist entertaining diners all afternoon.

Availability: Saturday | 1-4PM

Price: AED380 soft package | AED480 house package & prosecco | AED680 champagne package | AED190 children 6-11 years | complimentary dining for children under 6 years

Bookings: 02 818 8282

LA FAMIGLIA SATURDAY BRUNCH

VERSO | GRAND HYATT

25% OFF WITH BB+

Great for: families ... and sunbathers!

Looking for a fab summer brunch that’s got as much for the little ones happy as the grown ups? With fun served up in spades by the balloon shaper and face painter, the kids will be in their element before they even make it to the food (and popcorn machine): a true embodiment of ‘la famiglia’.

We had a good time at this brunch recently - the wholesome sharing-style set menu serves up all your Italian favourites, and the brunch is interactive with chefs whipping up fresh pastas and salads alongside a live grill - you have a front row seat to all the action.

Full to bursting, don’t forget your swimmers so you can splash off the food coma: brunch includes beach and pool access, which we adore for the summer months!

Availability: Saturday | 1 - 4PM

Price: AED180 soft package | AED280 for house package

Bookings: +97125101234

RACLETTE TABLE BRUNCH

MAMSHA AL SAADIYAT

Great for: date brunch, friends brunch, foodies brunch

Raclette brunch never disappoints and is always busy for a reason: the selection of food, with everything from seafood, to salads and amazing steak is on point - sidenote, the tarte tatin for dessert is an outstanding way to finish. Cocktails are fantastic with subtle French twists adding a little bit of je ne sais pas to already great pours. There's a great singer for entertainment, service is good and views and indoor vibes are fabulous. What more can you ask for?

Availability: 12.30PM - 4PM

Price: Soft AED195 | House AED295 | Champagne AED495

Booking: 02 546 2277

ASADO LIBRE BRUNCH

MATE, PARK HYATT

20% OFF WITH BB+

Great for: foodies, groups, date brunch

This is one of Abu Dhabi's best brunches for tons of reasons: the Argentinian food is outstanding, a good mix of seafood and meat as well as great vegetarian options, and drinks are well-mixed and good quality, the vibes are strong with a great 2 piece band to which people dance as the day rolls on. Service is on point and we love the open kitchen where you can watch the chef team work its magic. It's a must-try this summer.

Availability: Saturdays 1PM - 4PM

Price: Soft AED375 | House AED475 | Champagne AED690

20% off with BB+

Booking: 02 407 1138

SPICE ROUTE BRUNCH

ASIA ASIA, YAS BAY

50% OFF WITH BB+

Great for: group catch-ups, couple brunchers, vibe seekers, Asian foodies

We love this brunch that falls somewhere between very cool/great vibes and something that would suit families with older kids.

Make no mistake; there's a ton of food! The small plates start coming immediately, including a massive dry-ice drama-filled sushi platter and a great tempura dish. Mains and desserts should be ordered per person and then shared - no way you'll be able to manage one on your own! - while the drinks menu includes cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine. The DJ brings the vibe up and it stays great for the whole brunch. With the BB+ discount, it makes it one of the best value brunches in Abu Dhabi, and we're here for it.

Availability: 2PM - 5PM

Price: Soft AED325 | House AED440 | Prosecco AED540 | Kids 7-12 50% off

50% off with BB+

Booking: 04 423 8302

FLAVOURS POOL ACCESS BRUNCH

SHERATON CORNICHE

20% off with BB+

Introducing … a summer brunch with pool access that doesn’t break the bank!

There’s something for everyone. Enjoy loads of seafood dishes plus a good cheese selection, Arabic mezze and a live pasta station that lets you customise your pasta with your choice of sauce, meat, and cheese. Roast beef and chicken with roast potatoes and mixed vegetables are also good choices.

Get grilled! The mixed grill and seafood platter are highlights, featuring fish, shrimp, octopus, grilled chicken, steak, and lamb. A great selection of sauces, including our favourite, the lemon butter, complement the meat.

The house beverage package includes cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits, and mocktails are available on the soft package.

This brunch is massive value for money, especially with the 20% BB+ discount. The inclusion of pool and beach access for the summer adds to the appeal - go with the family or friends and make a day of it!

Time: Saturday 1PM - 4PM

Price: Soft AED149 | House: AED249