8 new or improved brunches in Dubai

Katana
Katana, the Japanese restaurant imported from Los Angeles in December 2015, was opened for just two days before the catastrophic fire swept through The Address Downtown Hotel on New Year’s Eve. Although it reopened in late April, what was meant to be an immediate fixture on the Downtown dining scene has been fighting to separate itself from the reconstruction going on above it. The food, presented in five successive waves of courses, is delicious, with modern Japanese hot and cold dishes.  The terrace also gives a beautiful view of the fountains.
Price: AED285 per person with soft drinks.
When: Fridays, 1pm to 4pm
Where: The Address Downtown, Fountain Street, +9714 277 8808

Downtown Toko
Toko has had a couple of stabs at perfecting a Friday brunch concept in the last 18 months or so. The latest attempt, a brought-to-the-table set menu of kitchen highlights designed for sharing ought to prove more successful, especially at a sub-AED350 price point – particularly when enjoyed in one of the garden’s capacious cabanas. Expect the likes of sushi rolls, BBQ Hoisin chicken and Peking duck rolls.
Price: AED190 with soft drinks, AED325 with premium beverages
When: Fridays, 12.30 to 4pm
Where: Vida Downtown, Sheikh Zayed Road

St Tropez Brunch Nikki Beach
Get a feel for the Côte d’Azur with Nikki Beach’s new Friday brunch. With plenty of seating inside and out, you can soak up some sun at the beach club’s poolside menu with views of the Arabian Gulf.
Price: AED310 with soft drinks, AED395 with Cote d’Azur inspired beverages.
When: Fridays, 12.30 to 4pm
Where: Café Nikki, Nikki Beach,

Novikov Brunch Club
Having recently re-launched with a brand new menu, Novikov brunch is worth revisiting. It’s an a la carte menu which you can order one soup, appetizer, main and side, as well as selecting some dishes from the live cooking stations. While it’s probably not the kind of brunch that you will over-eat at, you can certainly expect high-end creative food from the Asian restaurant. Those who love seafood are in for a treat.
Price: AED340 for soft drinks, AED450 for house beverages and AED600 for premium
When: Fridays, 12pm-4pm
Where: Novikov Restaurant and Bar, Sheikh Zayed Road

Super Brunch at Zabeel Saray
With 18 live cooking stations featuring high-quality dishes, you can expect to indulge in oysters, artisanal cheese, and international favourites. It’s an extravagant affair, with live entertainment such as opera and a DJ (not both at once of course), to play you through the day. You’ll have to plan in advance though – the brunch is taking place on a monthly basis.
Price: AED525 per person.
When: For information about the next super brunch visit www.jumeirah.com/jzsbrunches
Where: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray