These FACT-recommended brunches will elevate your weekend dining plans.
Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning brunch scene is sizzling with flavour, flair, and variety, as a wave of innovative offerings sweeps across the capital. Whether you’re in the mood for Mediterranean elegance at Mika or a high-energy affair at SUSHISAMBA, Saturdays are fast becoming a citywide celebration. Whether you’re after daytime decadence or a twilight toast, these are the best new brunches in Abu Dhabi for 2026.
Dai Pai Dong
Where: Da Pai Dong, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 318 (soft beverages), AED 388 (house beverages) and AED 488 (premium beverages)
Contact: www.rosewoodhotels.com
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
The Fairmont Grand Brunch offers a choose-your-own experience across three venues, each tailored to a different mood and occasion. All settings share the same headline spread, from fresh seafood and oysters to live sushi stations, roasts, Italian favourites and an indulgent dessert display, with live entertainment running throughout. CuiScene is the relaxed, family-friendly option, complete with generous buffet selections and a dedicated children’s clubhouse. For a more polished afternoon, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill offers an intimate setting with premium highlights, including carving stations featuring turkey and beef Wellington. Prefer a livelier vibe? Marco’s Italian pairs generous sharing-style flavours with a DJ-led atmosphere.
Where: CuiScene, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al Maqta, Rabdan, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 345 (soft beverages) and AED 495 (house beverages)
Contact: www.fairmont.com
Ibn AlBahr Abu Dhabi
Set along the waterfront on Al Reem Island, Ibn AlBahr Abu Dhabi’s Fisherman’s Brunch brings together fresh seafood, vibrant Lebanese flavours and a breezy setting that encourages you to linger. The brunch is designed for long, relaxed afternoons, with generous mezze, freshly prepared seafood and sharing-style dishes at the heart of the experience. It works just as well for a laid-back catch-up with friends as it does for a family afternoon by the water.
Where: Ibn AlBahr Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Sundays from 12pm to 5pm
Price: AED 199 (soft beverages) and AED 289 (house beverages)
Contact: www.ibnalbahr.me
Marcella
Marcella is launching Sábado Social, a new Saturday sharing brunch on Yas Bay Waterfront, from 5 September. Running every Saturday, the three-hour experience combines Spanish and Latin American sharing plates, free-flowing drinks and live music. Highlights include Yellowfin Tuna Tostada, Snapper Tiradito, Burrata with charred stone fruit, Lamb Barbacoa Tacos and Paella de Mariscos, followed by desserts for the table.
Where: Marcella, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 259 (soft beverages), AED 350 (house beverages) and AED 450 (Champagne)
Contact: https://mymarcella.ae
Mika
Mika’s Riviera Brunch brings a polished Mediterranean mood to Yas Island, pairing a lively weekend setting with a menu designed for lingering over. The food is the focus, from hearty mains and refined classics to more inventive plates that reflect the restaurant’s confident, ingredient-led approach. There is plenty of variety across the menu, making it well-suited to leisurely group dining, while the dessert selection delivers a sweet finish with precision and flair. Just steps from the Yas Marina Circuit, the setting at this FACT award-winning restaurant feels vibrant yet relaxed.
Where: Mika, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Sundays from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 299 (soft beverages), AED 449 (house beverages) and AED 595 (champagne)
Contact: https://mika.ae
Paradiso
Paradiso in Yas Bay now offers a Mediterranean brunch menu of Bruschetta, Beef Carpaccio, Burrata, Crab Croquettes, homemade pasta, Seabass, Ribeye Steak, Grilled Gambas and Roasted Cockerel. Pizza lovers can indulge in stone-baked delights topped with chorizo or truffle, whilst live music sets the tone for a relaxed afternoon on the outdoor terrace overlooking the water.
Where: Paradiso, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 250 (soft beverages), AED 350 (house beverages) and AED 450 (bubbles)
Contact: www.paradisoabudhabi.com
Maté
Indulge in a new brunch experience with Mar y Tierra – Asado Libré at the FACT award-winning Maté Restaurant. Bringing the vibrant flavours of Argentina’s southern coastline to the heart of Abu Dhabi, this summer brunch blends Argentine culinary heritage with the fresh bounty of the sea. Expect a refined menu filled with premium seafood and grilled specialities, served in true South American style amidst live entertainment. Available on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm. AED 395 (soft beverages), AED 475 (house beverages) and AED 690 (Champagne).
Where: Maté, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas. Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 395 (soft beverages), AED 475 (house beverages) and AED 690 (bubbles)
Contact: www.hyattrestaurants.com
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
An extravagant buffet brings together the exquisite tastes of some of Shangri-La’s all-time favourites at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri‘s Gardens of Babylon Brunch. Drawing inspiration from the ancient city of Babylon and the grandeur of its Hanging Gardens, this brunch promises an international cuisine, free-flowing libations, and live entertainment. The buffet features a feast of Argentine shrimp, marinated salmon, squid ink pasta, and a selection of freshly hand-rolled sushi and sashimi. Round out proceedings with live stations for pan-seared foie gras and roasted Beijing duck before demolishing the dessert bar. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 328 (soft beverages), AED 428 (house beverages) and AED 528 (bubbly).
Where: Sofra Bld, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Khor Al Maqta, Rabdan, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 328 (soft beverages), AED 428 (house beverages) and AED 528 (bubbly)
Contact: www.shangri-la.com
SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi
The FACT award-winning SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi offers a weekly Saturday brunch inspired by the spirit of Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy music from a live DJ and dancers as they bring the samba rhythm to the room. On the menu, SUSHISAMBA’s famed fusion of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian influences takes centre stage, encompassing starters and live stations featuring sushi and sashimi alongside sharing plates. Robata selections follow, with signature mains served tableside. When the final plates are cleared, the party continues at SAMBALOUNGE, where the expansive terrace sets the scene for golden hour cocktails, skyline views and DJ-led sunset energy.
Where: SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 12:30pm to 4pm
Price: AED 495 (soft beverages), AED 595 (house beverages) and AED 695 (champagne)
Contact: www.sushisamba.com
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Astor’s Brunch elevates Saturday afternoons with a lavish spread and live music that blends heritage and modern flair. The welcome sets the tone with sparkling rosé, signature cocktails and caviar blinis. Plates move from raw-bar freshness to crowd-pleasing comfort with oysters on ice, handmade pastas, smoky lamb tandoor and BBQ brisket carved at the table. Cheese lovers can explore an artisanal selection sourced from over seven countries, while dessert brings theatre with molten chocolate fondant, tiramisu and homemade ice cream. The Zodiac Trolley circles with constellation-inspired cocktails, while Vitamin House adds wellness-led sips.
Where: Terrace on the Corniche, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 12:30pm to 4pm
Price: AED 345 (soft beverages), AED 475 (Italian bubbles) and AED 680 (French bubbles)
Contact: www.theterraceonthecorniche.com
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Located within The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, The Ritual Brunch at Olea is exactly what its name promises. Expect a laid-back yet elevated weekend brunch that’s all about good food, good company, and a breathtaking setting. For food, you can indulge in Mediterranean dishes while bringing in global flavours. The spread features Turkish Testi Kebab, Charcoal Moroccan Tagine, and a Salt-Baked Whole Seabass Fillet, among many other options. There are live stations, a sushi counter, and an asado grill where chefs cook up flame-grilled dishes right in front of you. With salads and delightful desserts, brunch at Olea promises refined Mediterranean dining with stunning views.
Where: Olea, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 375 (soft beverages), AED 475 (house beverages) and AED 575 (champagne)
Contact: www.oleaabudhabi.com
Zuma
Offering a sophisticated twist on the traditional izakaya style of dining, Zuma’s FACT award-winning Baikingu Brunch begins with a selection of starters, including Zuma’s signature shrimp tempura, crispy fried squid, and an assortment of sashimi, nigiri and maki. The offering also includes beef yakiniku from the live robata cooking station, followed by signature main courses such as miso-marinated black cod, jumbo tiger prawns, and grilled Australian wagyu ribeye.
Where: Zuma Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturdays from 12:30pm to 4pm
Price: AED 495 (soft beverages), AED 595 (house beverages) and AED 695 (Champagne)
Contact: https://zumarestaurant.com