Kick off the weekend in style with party brunches, evening feasts and free-flowing drinks
Looking to get the weekend off to a fun-filled start? Then bookmark one of these Friday evening brunches, where fantastic food, drink and entertainment are all part of the package.
These are the best Friday evening brunches in Dubai right now.
Ammos
A coastal escape without the flight to Greece, the Thalassa brunch is a lively affair taking over Ammos every Friday night. Enjoy sharing starters served to the table, an a la carte choice of main, concluding with sharing desserts. The highlight of the brunch is the live roaming band – Gavin and the Supernovas – who will entertain all night long.
Where: Rixos Premium Dubai JBR
When: Fri, 8pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs295 soft, Dhs355 house, Dhs395 sparkling
Book: Tel: (0)52 777 9473. @ammosgreekdubai
Asia Asia Business Bay
Enjoy a flavour flight through four courses of pan-Asian dishes inspired by the Spice Route paired with pretty skyline views at the Business Bay outpost of this beloved homegrown restaurant.
Where: Renaissance Business Bay,
When: Fri and Sat, 8pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs375 soft, Dhs525 wine, Dhs550 house, Dhs650 sparkling.
Book: @asiaasiauae
Aura Skypool
Aura Skypool’s, quite literally, elevated Friday evening brunch takes place 50 floors up The Palm Tower. Your night includes a Pan-Asian sharing menu, three hours of free-flowing drinks, live entertainment, scintillating beats and some of the best brunch views in the city.
Where: Floor 50, The Palm Tower, The Palm
When: Fri, 8pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs550 house, Dhs800 Champagne
Book: Tel: (0)4 566 2121. @auraskypool.dubai
Bohemia
You might know and love Bohemia for its epic Saturday parties at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, but it’s also now home to an electric Friday party, Lost at Bohemia. A free-spirited celebration, guests can enjoy immersive performances, live DJ sets, a set menu and unlimited drinks. There’s both afternoon and sunset packages, with VIP booths available and special packages for birthdays.
Where: FIVE Palm Jumeirah, West Beach
When: Fri, 12.30pm to 4.30pm or 5pm to 8.30pm
Price: Dhs150 ladies drinks only, Dhs200 ladies package, Dhs250 ladies premium package, Dhs395 gents, Dhs495 gents premium package.
Book: Tel: (0)58 102 6643. @lostatbohemia
The Black Sheep
Wind into the weekend with a main dish and three hours of unlimited drinks at this JLT favourite. On the menu, pick from sausage and mash, fish and chips or pie of the day, and sip on a selection of house drinks and jam to live music from 7pm to 10pm.
Where: Pullman Hotel, Jumeirah Lake Towers
When: Fri 7pm to 10pm
Price: Dhs265
Book: Tel: (0)58 599 5664. @theblacksheepdubai
Casa Amor
Savour a generous sharing-style menu paired with craft cocktails at Casa Amor, the stunning beachfront restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Jumeira. Gather for a lively evening with friends while listening to the sounds of a live DJ.
Where: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira,
When: Fri, 7pm to 10pm
Price: Dhs450 soft, Dhs550 house, Dhs750 Champagne, Dhs250 children four to 11.
Book: Tel: (0)4 777 2223. @casaamordubai
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Gallery 7/40
If a party brunch sounds like the best thing you could do to kick off your weekend, then you need to head to Gallery 7/40 for the sellout Big Fat Greek Brunch by Secret Parties. Tuck into Greek delicacies washed down with unlimited drinks, and enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment and a bit of plate-smashing fun.
Where: The Club, Palm West Beach
When: Fri, 7pm to 10.30pm
Price: Dhs395 soft, Dhs475 house, Dhs575 premium
Book: @secretpartiesdxb
Jones The Grocer
Start your weekend by the sea with a Friday night brunch at the Hilton Palm Jumeirah outpost of this Aussie favourite. Tuck into a buffet of international crowd-pleasers, all paired with free-flowing drinks.
Where: Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
When: Fri, 7pm to 10.30pm
Price: Dhs249 soft, Dhs329 house, Dhs429 premium.
Book: Tel: (0)54 998 6162. @jonesthegrocer
MiMi’s Pool Club
Dive into a Caribbean-themed poolside takeover at MiMi’s. Move to the rhythm of Afro, Caribbean, and Latin grooves spun by resident DJs, while you feast on tacos, quesadillas and soak up the sun, FIVE style.
Where: FIVE Jumeirah Village, JVC
When: Fri, 1pm onwards
Price: Dhs195 house
Book: Tel: (0)4 455 9989. @mimispoolclubdubai
Santé Ria
Kick off the weekend in style at Sante Ria’s Azucar Brunch, a lively celebration of flavours and fun every Friday night. Expect Latin beats and three hours of delicious bites and zesty, free-flowing drinks.
Where: The First Collection, JVC
When: Fri, 9pm to 12am
Price: Dhs250 soft, Dhs350 house, Dhs450 premium.
Book: @santeriadubai
STK Dubai JBR
At this high-energy steakhouse, a weekend of brunches begins on Friday night with RARE, where throwback R&B tunes set the tone alongside a premium three-course menu and unlimited beverages.
Where: Rixos Premium JBR, The Walk
When: Fri, 8pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs390 soft, Dhs450 wine, Dhs475 house, Dhs525 sparkling.
Book: @stkdubaijbr
Ula
Ula’s Candlelit Boho Brunch is a relaxed way to spend a Friday evening. Amidst bohemian decor and a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere, sample a three-course menu featuring dishes from across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Where: Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, Palm Jumeirah
When: Fri, 8pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs375 soft, Dhs475 house, Dhs550 sparkling
Book: Tel: (0)4 566 3041. @uladxb
