Dubai’s best alfresco brunch spots

From beachside soirées to multi-course menus, these are our 10 top spots for an alfresco brunch in Dubai.

Brunch in Dubai is a quintessential pastime, with decadent weekend feasts taking place across the city, everywhere from its best beachside restaurants to its most romantic restaurants. For elevated alfresco afternoons, these Saturday and Sunday brunches in Dubai are a masterclass in gourmet flavours, show-stopping alfresco settings, and fabulous entertainment. So, whether you’re searching for a gastronomic buffet of towering seafood paired with unlimited Champagne or a set menu in a high-octane setting, these are the outdoor brunches in Dubai to bookmark. 

Tasca

Best for: a Michelin-pedigree menu. 

Enjoy a flavour flight through chef Jose Avilez’s Michelin-starred Portuguese cuisine at Tasca’s elegant Saturday brunch. This rooftop restaurant sits pretty atop the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, gazing out over the sparkling Arabian Gulf. Its Saturday brunch is a befittingly refined affair, with a menu of contemporary twists on quintessential flavours concluding with the best pastel de natas in town.  

Lucia’s

Best for: a lively beachfront ambience. 

Perfectly framing the Burj Al Arab, dining at Lucia’s is like experiencing a trip to Southern Italy with Dubai wow-factor. Nestled on the shorefront of one of the city’s most exclusive beaches, this Saturday brunch is a gourmet showcase of authentic flavours. But it’s as much about food as it is entertainment, with a playful interactive Sgroppino trolley and live musicians creating a festive ambience. 

Traiteur 

Best for: a hotel buffet-style brunch. 

A decadent dream for culinary connoisseurs, few outdoor brunches in Dubai compare to Traiteur. In a charming coastal setting next to Dubai Creek, it’s an exquisite spread that invites guests to wander between ornate seafood displays, live cooking stations, and premium meats ordered à la minute. Just be sure to save room for dessert – and at least two visits to the walk-in cheese room.  

Gloria Osteria

Best for: a playful, retro setting. 

A new addition to Dubai’s burgeoning restaurant scene from Milan comes Gloria Osteria: a larger-than-life Italian restaurant with spectacular interiors and a picturesque outdoor terrace. Settle into a whimsical booth for a sun-drenched Saturday afternoon of bold sharing plates paired with free-flowing drinks. Snag a table near the outdoor kitchen for front-row seats to the culinary masters at work. 

Nuska Beach

Best for: a light, laidback brunch. 

A chic beachfront setting backdrops laidback weekend brunches at Nuska. The culinary spotlight here shines on Mediterranean and Levantine flavours, masterfully combined and artfully plated across a three-course brunch – each accompanied by thoughtfully paired beverages. It’s relaxed yet oozes effortless seaside sophistication, with a chilled soundtrack, rustic-luxe interiors, and five-star service that ensures drinks remain topped up all afternoon. 

101

Best for: seafood lovers. 

Oozing Riviera reverie, 101’s waterfront setting inspires its ‘Catch of the Day’ Saturday brunch, a culinary voyage that celebrates the ocean’s bounty. The afternoon features courses like an opulent seafood tower, refreshing mezze, and oysters served tableside by a dedicated ‘oyster man’. Start the afternoon in style with a luxurious boat transfer from the jetty of One&Only Royal Mirage. 

Attiko

Best for: sensational rooftop views. 

Saturday brunch at Attiko reimagines weekend dining from a breathtaking rooftop vantage point. Gazing out over Dubai Harbour with its contemporary wrap-around terrace, the experience pairs uninterrupted skyline views with elevated Asian cuisine. A vibrant soundtrack and polished service transform brunch into a chic, destination-worthy affair for those who value atmosphere as much as flavour. 

Brasserie 2.0

Best for: being spoilt for choice. 

A kaleidoscope of global cuisines, an idyllic garden setting and ‘voyage’-themed entertainment provide a trifecta of reasons to visit Brasserie 2.0’s Saturday brunch. Although there’s both indoor and outdoor seating, the alfresco tables are the seats to book for ordering fresh seafood and meat cooked-to-order exactly as you like it. This is outdoor brunching in Dubai at its finest.  

Clap 

Best for: high-energy celebrations. 

Stylish design, innovative Japanese dishes and haute entertainment set the scene for an impressive outdoor brunch at Clap. This DIFC hotspot is where Dubai’s cool crowd go to brunch, enjoying plates of sushi, mains of black cod and lobster thermidor, and a platter of desserts. Ask for the premium package to elevate the culinary options with Otoro and Wagyu beef nigiris.  

Tamoka 

Best for: a taste of Latin America. 

A Sunday brunch with spectacular views, inventive Latin flavours, and slick service is what diners can expect at Tamoka. Journey from Lima to Tulum with a brunch menu of zesty ceviches and moreish grilled meats served to the sounds of a Colombian band. Let the afternoon roll into evening with an after-brunch sundowner at sister beach bar, Caña. 

This story was written and published by Quintessentially on 22 January 2026, the World’s Leading Lifestyle Management Service, and is republished with kind permission.