The best Friday evening brunches in Dubai 2026

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

Escape to the Aegean without leaving JBR at Ammos’ Thalassa Brunch, a sun-kissed Friday night ritual of sharing starters, a la carte mains and sweet finales built for the table. Gavin and the Supernovas keep the energy roaming all night, turning dinner into an impromptu dance floor. It’s coastal Greece, minus the flight.

Where: Rixos Premium Dubai JBR

When: Fri, 8pm to 11pm

Price: Dhs295 soft, Dhs355 house, Dhs395 sparkling

Book: Tel: (0)52 777 9473. @ammosgreekdubai

The Black Sheep

Ease into the weekend at this JLT favourite, where a hearty main like sausage and mash, fish and chips or the daily pie comes paired with three hours of unlimited house drinks. Live music keeps things easy and unpretentious; no fuss required. A dependable Friday reset for the JLT crowd.

Where: Pullman Hotel, Jumeirah Lake Towers

When: Fri, 8pm to 10pm

Price: Dhs265 house, Dhs315 premium

Book: Tel: (0)58 599 5664. @theblacksheepdubai

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Gallery 7/40

Secret Parties’ sellout Big Fat Greek Brunch keeps the plates smashing every Friday at Gallery 7/40. Expect a full spread of Greek delicacies, unlimited pours and a room that tips from dinner into full-blown party within the hour. It’s 3.5 hours of controlled chaos that regularly rolls into an afterparty for those not ready to call it a night.

Where: The Club, Palm West Beach

When: Fri, 7pm to 10.30pm

Price: Dhs395 soft, Dhs475 house, Dhs575 premium

Book: @secretpartiesdxb

The Penthouse

The Penthouse does Friday nights right with a three-hour evening brunch that gets the party started. A sundowner-into-nightfall affair for those who like their brunch with a party pulse, SKINNYLOOP and Jax are on deck duties, spinning high-energy rhythms and feel-good energy as the room builds from laidback arrival to full dancefloor takeover.

Where: FIVE Palm Jumeirah

When: Fri, 8.30pm to 11.30pm

Price: Dhs299

Book: Tel: (0)52 900 4868. @thepenthousedubai

Santé Ria

Santé Ria’s Azucar Brunch turns Friday night into a Latin-fuelled fiesta at The First Collection JVC, now at a friendlier price point than before. Three hours of zesty bites and free-flowing drinks come set to Latin beats that keep the energy high till midnight. A later-starting, wallet-easier option for those who like their brunch to run into the night.

Where: The First Collection, JVC

When: Fri, 9pm to 12am

Price: Dhs199 soft, Dhs299 house, Dhs399 sparkling

Book: @santeriadubai

Ula

Ula’s Candlelit Boho Brunch remains Palm Jumeirah’s most relaxed Friday hangout, all flickering candlelight, bohemian styling and a laid-back three-course spread spanning the Mediterranean. Pricing has ticked up a little this season, but the languid, unhurried mood that made it a favourite hasn’t changed a bit. Come for the ambience, stay for the slow-drip evening.

Where: Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, Palm Jumeirah

When: Fri, 8pm to 11pm

Price: Dhs375 soft, Dhs450 house, Dhs550 sparkling

Book: Tel: (0)4 566 3041. @uladxb

Zeta Seventy Seven

Sun, fun and skyline views come together at Zeta Seventy Seven, with not one – but three brunches taking place at the record-breaking infinity pool on Fridays. Whether you book the afternoon, sunset or night slot, expect three-and-a-half hours of alfresco bliss gazing out over the city, with sips, bites and cool tunes. Note that pool access isn’t included with the soft package, and is subject to availability with the house package.

Where: Address Beach Resort

When: Fri, 1pm to 4.30pm, 5pm to 8.30pm or 9pm to 12.30am

Price: Dhs327 soft, Dhs427 house, Dhs527 premium.

Book: Tel: (0)4 879 8866. @zetaseventyseven