Best place in Dubai for Friday brunch
Mar 16, 2016, 6:06 am
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Best place for Friday brunch
It's not really a bit inch per say
It can get very expensive and you might need to make reservations
Remember there is no alcohol served
If you are light eater don't bother
Friday is their holy day
When we were there last year nothing was really working including the trains till after 1 pm
It can get very expensive and you might need to make reservations
Remember there is no alcohol served
If you are light eater don't bother
Friday is their holy day
When we were there last year nothing was really working including the trains till after 1 pm
Mar 16, 2016, 6:35 am
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Everything is pretty much open as normal on a Friday in Dubai (I have no idea what the previous poster is referring to?). Some retailers (car e.g. dealerships) don’t open until afternoons. The metro is open in the afternoon. Other than that - BAU ^
The Brunch is a Dubai institution - you will need resrvations. Some are indoors - some outdoors. Basically its mostly a large (VERY large) buffet, often with live cooking stations. Some are a la carte Brunches too. Quality/cost varies - what are your preferences & I can provide more guidance. Where are you staying> Do you imbibe alcohol?
Mar 16, 2016, 7:16 am
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They a fixed price and eat/drink as much a you can would like affairs. There are usually price options for soft drinks only, house beverages or premium brands/champagne. There are different 'vibes' ranging from quite restrained to full-on excess consumption and partying.
There is something to suit all tastes and budgets, from champagne and lobster to lager and curry. Every major hotel does this so there are dozens to choose from. Time Out usually has a listing of the 'top 10'.
Whether you find it value for money is another matter; I can never eat and drink enough to make it worthwhile. But it is a Gulf 'institution', as NoY says. And brunch runs from about 1pm until 4pm, often followed by an after party. Don't plan on doing anything in the evening other than sleeping off the excesses ...
And the metro now runs from 10am on Fridays
There is something to suit all tastes and budgets, from champagne and lobster to lager and curry. Every major hotel does this so there are dozens to choose from. Time Out usually has a listing of the 'top 10'.
Whether you find it value for money is another matter; I can never eat and drink enough to make it worthwhile. But it is a Gulf 'institution', as NoY says. And brunch runs from about 1pm until 4pm, often followed by an after party. Don't plan on doing anything in the evening other than sleeping off the excesses ...
And the metro now runs from 10am on Fridays
Mar 25, 2016, 2:39 pm
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We did a bit of research and decided that the brunch at Le Brisas @ Emirates Palace would have been the best bang for buck, in terms of good food plus getting to enjoy the opulence of the palace grounds. That said, we sway for Starwood properties, and decided either St Regis properties had good spreads as well. That said, you could choose from a dozen or more 5* hotels to have brunch at and would be happy as well I would think - unless you only eat gastronomy food all the time. As for pricing, most were around the 270-300AED mark per person for the non-alcoholic packages.
Apr 1, 2016, 11:19 pm
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Any recommendations on Brunch during Ramadan? I have tried a couple - including Emirates Palace and they are all closed for the month.
Alcohol is not a huge concern, just nice food before we fly to BNE on Friday night.
Alcohol is not a huge concern, just nice food before we fly to BNE on Friday night.
Apr 2, 2016, 1:14 am
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Each hotel will have a somewhat reduced F&B offering during Ramadan daytime (with the exception of DIFC complex, which opens as usual) so you would have to check which restaurants are serving food at what times.
Apr 2, 2016, 3:32 am
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As I'm sure you know, eating, drinking and smoking is not permitted in public between sunrise and sunset during the holy month. Those hotel restaurants and mall outlets that do open during the day are permitted to do so but are very much hidden away. That is not conducive to the party atmosphere of a brunch. Nightlife is much more restrained even where alcohol is served.
I would recommend you check out evening 'iftar' buffets instead. This is the traditional fast-breaking meal and some hotel offerings are absolutely excellent. No alcohol, although you can move on to a bar if you so wish.
I would recommend you check out evening 'iftar' buffets instead. This is the traditional fast-breaking meal and some hotel offerings are absolutely excellent. No alcohol, although you can move on to a bar if you so wish.
Apr 4, 2016, 10:07 am
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I've heard over and over that the brunch at Nobu, while expensive, actually represents one of the best values when you account for the quality champagne they serve and high quality sushi.