Best Brunches in Abu Dhabi: 20 Places Worth Your Weekend
From luxury spreads to family feasts and hidden value finds, Abu Dhabi's brunch scene is bigger than ever. Here are 20 venues that deserve the cancellation.
The queue outside starts forming before the doors open and nobody in it is checking their watch. Abu Dhabi's brunch culture has evolved into something entirely its own: not just weekend eating, but a whole afternoon commitment that spans buffets, live stations, table service menus, pool access and usually several hours of music. The venues below range from fine dining experiences to casual waterfront spots, from party brunches that pour until sunset to family setups with kids' clubs. They're ranked by value—what you get for your dirham—because the best weekend isn't the one that empties your wallet fastest. It's the one you'll actually book again next month.
Saturday remains the default brunch day, though several spots have expanded to Sunday and even Friday evening options. Prices shift with package levels (soft drinks, house beverages, premium champagne), but they're all current as of September 2026. Book in advance where noted; the popular spots fill during peak season.
Ilios
Hudayriyat Island · Mediterranean with pool access · AED 325-450, Sundays 1pm-4pm
The AEGEAN Brunch on Sundays is a four-hour escape into sun-soaked indulgence, complete with beach access, free-flowing drinks, live entertainment, and serious Greek island vibes. The à la carte spread includes fresh seafood, sashimi, and melt-in-your-mouth black Angus tenderloin, with pricing at AED325 (soft drinks) and AED450 (house beverages). The terrace overlooks Surf Abu Dhabi's wave pool, making it easy to justify the extended afternoon.
Corniche · Beach club brunch · AED 249-479, Saturdays 1pm-4pm
stockHeld every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm, the brunch begins with delectable treats like oysters, bao buns, and sushi, then moves to paella, pasta, tacos, and succulent carved meats. Prices range from AED249 (soft drinks) to AED479 (house beverages and bubbly), with AED125 for kids aged six to 12. The setting is genuinely cool—you're on the water, the noise level is high, and everyone around you looks like they cancelled other plans for this.
Crust
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island · Family-friendly buffet · AED 345+, Saturdays
The capital's favourite family-friendly brunch highlights carefully curated Middle Eastern, Western and Asian specialities, with prices from AED 345. With a dedicated play area for little ones, there's something for the whole family to enjoy at this buzzy brunch, and be sure to save room for dessert, too. If your kids need feeding and you want actual food, this is where locals book.
Nahaam
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche West · Multi-venue buffet · AED 345-625, Saturdays 12:30pm-4pm
At Nahaam, a FACT-award-winning brunch features a variety of dishes from the hotel's dining destinations, including José by Pizarro, and live entertainment. Pricing is AED 345 (soft beverages), AED 495 (house beverages) and AED 625 (French bubbles). The setup lets you graze across multiple cuisines without leaving your table, and the crowd is reliably mixed—not just weekenders but locals who know the value.
SUSHISAMBA
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche West · Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian fusion · AED 495-695, Saturdays 12:30pm
The Rio Brunch turns Saturday afternoons into a weekly celebration with live DJs and samba dancers, while a tri-cultural menu fuses Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian flavours—from fresh sushi and sashimi to robata and signature mains. Post-brunch, the party moves to SAMBA Lounge and the terrace, at prices of AED495 (soft drinks), AED595 (house beverages), AED695 (bubbly). This is party brunch, and you're either here for the scene or you're somewhere else.
Glo
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island · Beachside buffet with kids' club · AED 290-490, Saturdays 1pm-4pm
Glo at Rosewood Abu Dhabi's brunch experience includes a great buffet brunch plus pool access and children can experience the Rosewood Explorers Kids Club. Pricing is AED290 (soft beverages), AED390 (house beverages), AED490 (bubbly). The value proposition is clear: pool, food, entertainment, and a designated space for the kids to actually spend energy. Three hours later, you're done and they're tired.
Paradiso
Yas Bay Waterfront · Mediterranean with live music · AED 250-450, Saturdays 1pm-4pm
Paradiso's brunch menu offers bruschetta, beef carpaccio, burrata, crab croquettes, homemade pasta, seabass, ribeye steak, grilled gambas and roasted cockerel, with stone-baked pizzas topped with chorizo or truffle, whilst live music sets the tone for a relaxed afternoon on the outdoor terrace overlooking the water. Pricing is AED 250 (soft beverages), AED 350 (house beverages) and AED 450 (bubbles). This is the price point where lunch-like eating becomes brunch, and the terrace faces the water.
Zuma
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island · Japanese izakaya · AED 495-695, Saturdays
Zuma's Baikingu Brunch on Saturdays features live sushi and robata stations with sushi, sashimi, maki rolls and a selection of hot dishes, with waterfront views. Pricing is AED 495 (non-alcoholic), AED 595 (house beverages), AED 695 (Champagne), and AED 200 for children aged 4-12. The mains are cooked to order in front of you—miso-marinated black cod, grilled Chilean seabass, roasted lobster—and there's actual technique on display.
Maté
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island · Argentinian asado · AED 395-690, Saturdays 1pm-4pm
The Mar y Tierra – Asado Libré brunch brings the vibrant flavours of Argentina's southern coastline to Abu Dhabi, blending Argentine culinary heritage with the fresh bounty of the sea, with a refined menu filled with premium seafood and grilled specialities, served in true South American style amidst live entertainment. Pricing is AED 395 (soft beverages), AED 475 (house beverages) and AED 690 (Champagne). The grilled meats are the draw—perfectly timed and substantial—and the live Latin music keeps the room moving.
Garage
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island · High-energy buffet · AED 390-590, Saturdays 1pm-4pm
Garage at W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island is known for its high‑energy B.I.G Saturday brunch with multiple live stations, global flavours, dessert counters and drinks on tap. Expect five culinary hubs, 11 different beverage taps and endless fun, complete with live music, at prices of AED390 (soft drinks), AED475 (house beverages), AED590 (bubbly). This is the party brunch alternative to SUSHISAMBA—less themed, more chaotic, and the terrace overlooks the Yas Marina racetrack.
Aqua
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island · Mediterranean · AED 395-690, Saturdays 1pm-4pm
Inspired by the Mediterranean, Aqua opens with a market-style antipasti spread and sharing starters, including King Crab Salad, Octopus Carpaccio, and Truffle and Pear Salad, with mains featuring Branzino al Cartoccio, Ravioli alla Parmigiana, Spaghetti with Lobster, and Tagliata di Wagyu, accompanied by artisanal pizzas passed between courses. The outdoor terrace treats you to sensational views of the city skyline and the blue Arabian Gulf. Table service means less hustling for food and more time admiring the view.
BB Social Dining
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island · Sharing plates · AED 378-578, Saturdays 12pm-4pm
BB Social Dining's packages include AED378 (soft beverages), AED478 (house beverages), AED578 (bubbly), with kids aged 6-11 at AED189. Most of the brunch is table service, but you can work your way through a sushi, sashimi and yakitori buffet to start, with table starters and mains beautifully presented and of excellent quality. The rhythm is steady—starters come in waves, proteins arrive cooked properly, and there's never a moment when your plate is empty but your mouth is working.
Guilt-Free Kitchen Party
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi · Plant-forward high-energy · AED 375-650, Saturdays 1pm-4pm
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi's Guilt-Free Kitchen Party transforms brunch into a high-energy experience with plant-forward dishes, a live DJ, and chefs cooking to the rhythm, with bold creations, Insta-worthy plating, and even a few indulgent options for meat-lovers. Pricing is AED 375 (mocktails), AED 450 (house beverages), AED 550 (grapes) and AED 650 (bubbly). The vegetable-forward angle doesn't mean thin plates; the technique is still there and the energy is deliberately high.
Barbossa
Yas Bay Waterfront · Modern Mexican · AED 249-599, Saturdays
Barbossa, a recently opened street food spot, brings modern Mexican and Latin American cuisine through authentic highlights like Barbossa ceviche, carne asada tacos, guac & chips, fajitas and tuna ceviche tostada. Pricing is AED249 (soft drinks), AED399 (house beverages), AED599 (bubbly). The bar scene is genuinely lively and the ceviche is fresh; this is casual eating in a waterfront location that doesn't charge luxury money.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi
Grand Canal · Beachfront buffet with family amenities · AED 399-699, Saturdays
The Ritz-Carlton nails it on the food, with everything from salads, grills and curries to pizza, dim sum and a selection of super-fresh seafood, with plenty of live stations and family-friendly setup, with its sprawling terrace that looks out across the lush gardens, inviting pool and beyond to the beach and canal. Pricing is AED399 (soft drinks), AED499 (house beverages), AED699 (bubbly). The terrace is the real asset—genuinely expansive and genuinely quiet compared to the island properties.
Amerigos
Park Inn by Radisson, Yas Island · Mexican fiesta · AED 169-399, Saturdays 12:30pm-3:30pm
Fun is at the top of the menu at the Acapulco table brunch at Amerigos with traditional dishes including shredded beef tostadas, tuna ceviche and grills, and there's even a piñata to keep both little and big kids entertained. Pricing is AED169 (soft drinks) and AED269 (house beverages). The piñata gimmick actually works with kids, and the shorter window (12:30–3:30) means you're out by mid-afternoon instead of sunset.
Nalu
Surf Abu Dhabi, Hudayriyat Island · Island-style with pool · AED 325-450, Sundays 1pm-4pm
For a poolside brunch at Nalu, start with tuna tostadas, mango guacamole, coconut prawns, and lomi-lomi salmon, then dig into the Island Nalu platter with Huli-Huli chicken, anticucho beef and mahi-mahi, with acoustic live music by the pool and mocktails, cocktails, prosecco, wine, and hops to choose from. Pricing is AED325 (soft drinks) and AED450 (house beverages). The setting is genuinely casual—you're on an island next to a wave pool—and the food doesn't pretend to be otherwise.
COYA
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island · Peruvian · AED 298-428, Saturdays
COYA at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi offers a sensational Saturday brunch where Peruvian fusion flavours come alive. Prices start at AED298 (soft drinks) and AED428 (house beverages). This is a smaller brunch offering, less buffet-heavy and more à la carte focused, which appeals if you'd rather choose three courses than graze eight stations.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Corniche Road West · Chinese fine dining · AED 488-728, First Friday of month, 8pm-11pm
stockHakkasan's brunch takes place in the evening and it's only held on the first Friday of every month, making reservations like gold dust, but if you're lucky enough to book one, you'll be treated to a sharing menu comprising the hot spot's popular Peking duck, soups, dim sum and salads. Pricing is AED488 per person (house beverages) and AED728 per person (bubbly). This is the splurge brunch—limited availability, highest price, and the whole room feels like an event.
Lenoir Café
The Collection, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort · Café brunch with flow cocktails · AED 169, Saturdays-Sundays noon-4pm
The brunch package at this friendly cafe offers breakfast classics like açaí bowls, waffles and eggs benedict, tasty bites such as Caesar salad, creamy penne pesto, pulled beef nachos and more, all served along with two hours of unlimited sparkling-based mixed drinks, all for AED169. Available Saturdays-Sundays, noon-4pm. At this price point with this beverage inclusion, you're getting rare value. It's not a power brunch, but a relaxed Saturday afternoon where the math actually works out.
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