Best Breakfasts in Dubai: 20 Places to Start the Day
From 6am bakeries to noon openings, Dubai's breakfast scene spans Turkish spreads, Scandinavian pastries, and dishes designed for locals.
The morning rush in Dubai moves fast. Some people need coffee and a pastry before the day takes hold; others want to linger over shakshuka or eggs royale. The venues here are ranked by reliability—how early they open, how consistently good they are, and how easy it is to get a seat—because the best breakfast is the one you can actually reach and eat without a reservation and a booking fee. Venues that open by 7am cluster near the top, as do the places where you can walk in on a Wednesday at 8:15 and find a table. The local spots—Maisan15, Arrows and Sparrows, Friends Avenue—are here because they work the same way whether it's a Tuesday or a Friday, and the food tastes like someone actually cares. By mid-list, you'll find the bakeries and newer spots that demand slightly more planning, and the bottom third is reserved for places that shine most on weekends or require booking, but are worth the friction when you have time.
La Farine Café
Downtown Dubai · French pastries and breakfast · Daily 6am-11am
Opens its doors early from 6am, offering a range of freshly made dishes daily from 6am-11am. The weekday quiet is unbeatable if you're catching breakfast before work; the pastry case moves fast and the coffee is sharp. Freshly baked French goodies alongside eggs, muesli, fruit bowls.
Smith St Paleo
Dubai · Healthy breakfast and raw plates · Weekdays 5:45am, Weekends later
The place is open at 05:45 in the morning except for weekends. If you're training early or commuting before dawn, this is the only game in the city. Raw snacks, clean plates, no apology for the simplicity.
pH5
Dubai Hills · Sourdough bakery with breakfast · Daily 8am-11pm
Freshly baked sourdough, focaccia, pastries, seasonal all-day breakfast and specialty coffee. pH5 bakes just 10 to 15 loaves a day, so get there early or risk missing out entirely. A cinnamon roll made from house brioche dough, cinnamon butter, and cream cheese frosting.
Pekoe
Al Quoz · Japanese bakery with pastries · Daily 7am-9pm
A modern Japanese bakery, a relative newcomer to the bakery scene impressing diners with slick interiors and joy-bringing baked goods. Bread and spread – choose your own slices and toppings while unique takes on classic croissants are fun and tasty. Open daily from 7am-9pm.
Bebek
Jumeirah 3 · Turkish breakfast spreads · Daily 9am-3pm
Located in the heart of Jumeirah 3, offers a delicious Turkish breakfast. A spread on a wooden tray with dishes including sucuk with halloumi, padron pepper with red sauce, tahini mix with molasses, olives, a cheese platter with four varieties. The menumen, a popular Turkish dish, is the highlight. Dhs175 per tray. Daily from 9am-3pm.
Amongst Few
Jumeirah · Café with vegan options · Daily 10am-7pm
Located in the heart of Jumeirah, an expertly made flat white along with a wholesome meal. Heaps of vegan options on offer; don't miss the banana pancakes. The space reads light and the crowd is calm.
Ammos
JBR · Greek breakfast · Daily 9am-11:30am
The JBR-based Greek restaurant offers a daily breakfast from 9am to 11.30am. The breakfast menu features a selection of dishes, including the eggs royale, Mediterranean eggs and the signature Ammos eggs. The beachfront terrace doesn't hurt.
Maisan15
Al Barsha · Arabic and regional fare · Daily 7am-12pm breakfast
A blink-and-you'll-miss-it corner of creativity run by artist, producer and curator Rami Farook with Rita Soueidan helming the kitchen. Browse and buy art straight from the walls while you eat breakfast named after him: flatbread topped with an egg and baked with za'atar, harissa, labneh, roasted cherry tomatoes, honey and mint. Breakfast daily 7:00am-12:00.
Friends Avenue
JLT · All-day brunch café · Multiple locations daily
An all-day dining spot that champions breakfast. The JLT branch is homely with potted plants and high ceilings with tall windows allowing light to bathe into this garden cafe. Standout dishes: halloumi and avo on toast; Aussie pulled beef benedict; triple cheese toast and the green morning bowl.
Al Fahidi · Emirati breakfast and tea · Daily 7am-11pm
stockSet in the historic Al Fahidi district in Bur Dubai, a large courtyard with plenty of seating for arty types, locals and tourists. A tea house with more than 100 varieties of tea on offer and a huge breakfast menu to sample. Don't miss the Emirati breakfast for a unique experience. Daily from 7am-11pm.
Arrows and Sparrows
The Greens · Wholesome modern cafe · Daily
A neighbourhood favourite in The Greens community. The kind of place where regulars are known by name and the coffee is always perfect. Simple, quality ingredients and a warm atmosphere make it a go-to for the local community on weekday mornings.
Backyard
Al Manara, Jumeirah · Speciality coffee cafe · Daily 7am-10pm
This aesthetic Jumeirah café serves up speciality coffee as well as a small menu of sandwiches and smoothie bowls for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the truffle bun, made with fluffy scrambled eggs, chives, truffle mushrooms, and rocket leaves, sandwiched between brioche buns. Daily from 7am-10pm.
Bounty Beets
Al Sufouh · Healthy vegan and gluten-free · Daily 8am-10pm
If you're looking for vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free dining, head here. Kitted out in pretty pastels and super-cute décor. Everything is fresh, tasty and healthy; dishes include "I yam what I yam" (caramelised bananas and sweet potato pancakes) and "you're all I avo wanted" (avocado toast with poached eggs). Unlimited breakfast menu, juices, tea, and coffee every Friday and Saturday at just AED 99.
Jones the Grocer
Multiple locations · Australian-style breakfast · Daily
With outlets across the UAE, a safe bet for a fantastic breakfast. The Australian-born chain are the best spot to get a taste of Sydney's breakfast culture, from healthy bowls, stacks of pancakes and fluffy scrambled eggs to freshly squeezed juices and perfect flat whites. Visit the West Palm Beach location for breakfast with a side of beautiful ocean, beach and Dubai marina views.
Bisou
Downtown Dubai · French elevated breakfast · Daily noon-midnight
Which serves up French cuisine near the Dubai Opera serves an elevated breakfast menu that features the signature Bisou breakfast with beef mortadella and fried eggs. There's also the croque madame with duck and truffle and a Brioche with salmon, caviar, and poached egg.
Bageri Form
D3, Dubai Design District · Scandinavian pastries and breakfast · Daily
The artisan bakery in D3 offers a breakfast menu inspired by Scandinavian cuisine. Guests can enjoy freshly baked cakes and pastries while watching skilled pastry chefs in action. The breakfast selection includes dishes like honey and fresh cream on sourdough, berry and cream on brioche, and pizza tartine on sourdough with mozzarella and tomato.
Uptown Social
JLT · All-day brunch favorites · Daily
Has landed in JLT, serving up freshly made meals and refreshing drinks in a chic, cosy setting. Kickstart your day with all-day breakfast favourites including fluffy pancakes, Eggs Benedict, or a nourishing Açaí Bowl, or something hearty such as the Mashed Sweet Potato Bowl with poached eggs and mushrooms.
Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheraton Grand · Sourdough bakery and cafe · Daily
stockPart coffee roaster, part sourdough bakery, part remote working haven, part all-day cafe and breakfast spot. From the team behind Tom&Serg and Common Grounds, the similarly bright, industrial-chic and greenery-filled cafe. Everything is made from scratch and baked in-house at the Rise&Dawn bakehouse – the sourdough bread, cakes and pastries.
BohoX
Downtown Dubai · Bohemian brunch spot · Daily
One of the most popular breakfast cafés near Burj Khalifa, known for its bohemian interiors, creative presentation, and all-day breakfast menu. Dishes like French toast, shakshuka, and healthy bowls make it a strong choice for both tourists and remote workers.
Jumeirah, Jumeirah Islands, Arabian Ranches · International and Middle Eastern breakfast · Daily
stockAims to bring a touch of New York state's exclusive coastal villages to Dubai with a handful of three white-washed, bright and breezy eateries in upmarket suburban settings. The extensive breakfast menu is made up of classic international and Middle Eastern breakfast dishes like Middle Eastern foul, traditional Greek eggs, croque madames, French toast and waffles, alongside healthy options like homemade granola bowls, avocado and eggs, acai and keto, vegan and gluten-free options. Enjoy the elevated atmosphere indoors or outdoors, all offering alfresco seating.
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