Cooler weather? Fine. Less daylight? Whatever. OIA at JA Ocean View Hotel is flipping the script this season: Santorini Saturday Brunch returns on October 11 and it’s bringing all the things that make your Saturdays worth getting out of bed for — even if you snoozed the alarm twice.
This isn’t just a re-run; it’s season two with fresh energy. Think of it as the brunch you’ll tell people about the next day — because the food, the view, and the vibe all conspire to make for one very memorable Saturday night.
Practical details
When: Every Saturday, 5:00pm–8:00pm, starting October 11.
Where: OIA at JA Ocean View Hotel — The Walk, JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence), Dubai
Offer: Greek-style sharing menu with free-flowing drinks and live entertainment — everything is curated for social dining and good vibes.
Price: AED 249 (soft drinks) | AED 399 (house beverages) | AED 499 (bubbly).
Cancel Your Other Plans (And Be Secretly Glad)
Every Saturday, 5:00pm–8:00pm, poolside on JBR, the sun takes a bow and OIA turns up the charm. Live DJ? Check. Saxophonist for the soul? Double-check. Clinking glasses, easy laughter, and a sunset that turns everything golden? Absolutely.
You’ll leave feeling like you managed to escape the city without actually driving anywhere — the sort of mini-getaway that fits neatly between dinner and the rest of your Saturday. Whether you stroll in solo, bring a date, or assemble your usual crew, the atmosphere is engineered to make small talk feel like a holiday.
The vibe: Santorini meets JBR — blue, white, and effortlessly cool
Think whitewashed arches, cobalt accents, and a terrace that looks like an Aegean postcard. The decor is Instagram-ready but still cozy enough that you’ll actually want to sit down and relax (not just pose).
The mix of chic architecture and poolside comfort means you get postcard views without feeling like you’re in a museum — it’s stylish but lived-in, the kind of place where sandals meet champagne flutes and everyone’s invited to loosen up a little.
Sharing-style dining: the generous, delicious chaos of communal plates
This is a sharing-style brunch, which in practice means: order a bunch of things, fight a little over the last bite, then agree it was worth it. Expect platters that encourage tasting, trading, and enthusiastic commentary on who “found” the best piece.
The appetisers kick things off with taramasalata and crispy baklava bread — salty, creamy, crunchy, yes please — plus hearty Greek meatballs and cheesy flatbreads that are basically group hugs in food form. The real theatre arrives at the live charcoal grill where chicken souvlaki, octopus and ribeye skewers sizzle and fill the air with that irresistible smokey aroma. It’s communal eating done right: social, indulgent, and designed so everyone gets a bite of the hero dish.
Dessert: small plates, big joy (and zero sharing guilt — maybe)
Dessert feels like the final triumphant chord: warm loukoumades dripping with honey and pistachio that crackle slightly when you bite in, a kataifi-mascarpone cheesecake that somehow balances flaky and creamy, and fresh fruit skewers for the people who like to say they’re being “responsible.”
Translation: you can absolutely have the loukoumades and the cheesecake. You won’t regret it. Dessert here is comfort with a crafty Greek twist — sweet, textured, and built for sharing (or stealthily not sharing).
Drinks: three tiers of celebration — sip, sip, hooray
Choose how you want to hydrate your happiness: AED 249 for soft drinks if you’re keeping it mellow, AED 399 for the house beverage package (selected cocktails, wine, and beer) if you want a little buzz with the bites, or AED 499 for the bubbly package if every sunset deserves a fizzy salute.
Packages simplify the evening — no awkward splitting of tabs or menu overwhelm — and they let the vibe dictate the pace. Whether you’re nursing a single spritz or toasting with a flute, there’s a level for every energy meter.
The soundtrack: from chill sunset to mellow dance-floor energy
As the light softens, the soundtrack evolves: the DJ drops upbeat mixes that keep conversation lively and toes tapping, while the saxophonist slides in warm, soulful solos that make the moment feel cinematic.
It’s a carefully balanced audio recipe — not too loud to shout over your friends, but lively enough that someone will inevitably stand up and do a celebratory dance. The music lifts the whole event from “nice dinner” to “Saturday evening I’ll still be talking about next week.”
Who should go: everyone!
This is made for friend groups, date nights, small celebrations, or anyone who wants to turn a Saturday into a scene. It’s casual enough for a relaxed catch-up and polished enough for special occasions — basically, it’s versatile and reliably fun.
If you like sunsets that double as photo backdrops, plates designed to be shared, and an atmosphere that encourages smiling at strangers, this one’s for you.
Final nudge:
Book your table, gather your people, and practice your clinking-glass cheers. Whether you come for the view, the food, or simply to bask in the sunset glow, OIA’s Santorini Saturday Brunch is back and better — ready to turn ordinary Saturdays into stories you’ll happily retell.
Contact & location:
Phone – +971 54 997 9881
