When it is 42 degrees by lunchtime, the smart Dubai weekend starts after sunset. Night brunch is how residents handle summer: the same free-flowing food and drinks as the afternoon version, minus the heatstroke, usually with a DJ and a view thrown in. We checked the venues themselves this season, including current prices in AED, and the nights each one runs, so that you can simply enjoy. If you want the wider picture first, our Dubai brunch guide covers the daytime sittings too. Below is a list of the best night brunches in Dubai, which you can enjoy this summer.
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The best Night Brunches in Dubai Right Now
| Venue | Night | Time | From | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gitano | Saturday | 8pm to 11pm | AED 350 (USD 95) | J1 Beach |
| CÉ LA VI | Thursday | 7pm to 10pm | AED 390 (USD 106) | Downtown |
| Eva | Friday | 7pm to 11pm | AED 295 (USD 80) | Palm West Beach |
| Karma Dubai | Friday and Saturday | 8pm to 11pm | AED 450 (USD 123) | Downtown |
| Sexy Fish | Thursday | From 8pm | AED 380 (USD 104) | DIFC |
| Zuma | Wednesday | From 9pm | At booking | DIFC |
1. Gitano, for the beach club that turns into a party
If your idea of a summer night out is sand under your feet and a disco ball overhead, start here. Gitano runs its Ceremonia Night Brunch every Saturday at J1 Beach. It includes three hours of sharing plates, free-flowing drinks and live entertainment that drifts from dinner into a full party as the night goes on. The verdict: book it for the energy and the sea air, not for a quiet catch-up, because the volume climbs fast after 9pm.
Gitano Dubai
Modern Mexican beach club on the sand at J1 Beach, where Saturday dinner rolls into a party.
Area: J1 Beach, La Mer, Jumeirah 1
Cuisine: Modern Mexican
Hours: Ceremonia Night Brunch, Saturday, 8 pm to 11 pm
Pricing: from AED 350 (USD 95) indoors, from AED 375 (USD 102) on the terrace
Reservation: gitano.com/dubai
Map: Open in Google Maps
Ask for the terrace for the sea breeze. Indoors is cooler but you give up the beach.
2. CÉ LA VI, for Burj Khalifa views on a Thursday
Thursday is the new Friday for plenty of Dubai residents. And CÉ LA VI has leaned into it with one of the best rooftop night brunches in Dubai, high above Downtown. You get modern Asian sharing plates, a DJ and a live saxophone. And a 7 PM start that lines you up nicely with the fountain show below. The verdict: one of the better value rooftop nights in town. The early finish at 10 PM is a feature if you want a good night out and a clear head on Friday. Tables of five or more get one guest dining free, which softens the bill for a group.
CÉ LA VI Dubai
Rooftop night brunch above Downtown with skyline and fountain views.
Area: Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai
Cuisine: Modern Asian
Hours: Thursday Night Brunch, Thursday, 7 PM to 10 PM
Pricing: AED 390 (USD 106) soft, AED 490 (USD 133) house with Prosecco, AED 690 (USD 188) Champagne
Reservation: Book on the CÉ LA VI site
Map: Open in Google Maps
Bring a group of five or more, so one of you eats free.
Wow-Emirates Expert Tip: For any beach night brunch in summer, ask for outdoor seating on the earlier side of the slot. The sea breeze after sunset is the whole reason you are there, and the good tables go first.
3. Eva, for the calmest beach night and the lowest price
Eva is the Tulum-style beach club on Palm West Beach, and its Friday Evening Brunch is the easiest one here to love on a hot night. Expect Mediterranean sharing plates, mezze, fresh seafood and grilled mains. Along with the sound and the crowd staying gentle through dinner before the DJ lifts it later. The verdict: the best value on this list of the night brunches in Dubai and the most relaxed. This makes it a strong pick for couples and for families who want to be home before it gets loud. It turns adult once the music shifts, so plan around that if you have kids in tow.
Eva
Tulum-style beach club on Palm West Beach with a moonlit Friday brunch by the tide.
Area: The Club, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Phone: +971 4 510 4800
WhatsApp: +971 50 978 8703
Hours: Evening Brunch, Friday, 7 PM to 11 PM
Pricing: from AED 295 (USD 80) for non‑alcoholic, house and premium packages set at booking
Reservation: Book on the Eva listing
Map: Open in Google Maps
Come for the early part if you want the calm beach version before the DJ takes over.
4. Karma Dubai by Buddha-Bar, for a fountain side show
Karma sits in Souk Al Bahar looking straight at the Burj Khalifa and the fountain. Its Barrio Nights brunch runs on Friday and Saturday. You get pan-Asian sharing plates, table-side cocktail service, a resident DJ and a live show. The verdict: a good choice for a celebration or a bigger group night, and handy if your weekend only frees up on a Saturday. It is one of the pricier options here, so go when you want the spectacle, not for a low-key dinner.
Karma Dubai by Buddha-Bar
Pan-Asian brunch with a live show and Burj Khalifa fountain views in Downtown.
Area: Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
Cuisine: Pan-Asian
Phone: +971 4 570 0493
WhatsApp: +971 58 577 2863
Hours: Barrio Nights, Friday and Saturday, 8 PM to 11 PM
Pricing: AED 450 (USD 123) soft, AED 550 (USD 150) house, AED 650 (USD 177) sparkling
Reservation: Book by WhatsApp
Map: Open in Google Maps
Two nights to choose from, so it is the easy answer when Friday is booked out.
5. Sexy Fish, for the DIFC dress-up crowd
Sexy Fish brings its More Than Brunch concept into the evening on Thursdays in the DIFC room, which doubles as one of the city’s most photographed dining spaces. The format is share-style sushi, sashimi and standout mains, free-flowing drinks and a build through the night as the music gets louder and the space turns into a club. The verdict: the option for a night that starts as dinner and ends as a night out, best if you are happy to dress up. The premium package climbs steeply, so the house tier is the sensible call unless you are celebrating.
Sexy Fish Dubai
Japanese plates and a dress-up crowd in DIFC, dinner that turns into a night out.
Area: DIFC
Cuisine: Japanese
Hours: More Than Brunch Night Edition, Thursday, from 8pm
Pricing: AED 380 (USD 104) soft, AED 499 (USD 136) house, AED 749 (USD 204) premium
Reservation: Book on the Sexy Fish site
Map: Open in Google Maps
The house package is the sweet spot in value. Save the premium for a real occasion.
6. Zuma, for a midweek night brunch
Zuma broke the weekend habit with Yashoku, one of the best Wednesday-night brunches in Dubai. It is a sharing-style Japanese tasting menu with free-flowing drinks and a DJ from the off, held in the more social lounge rather than the main dining room. The verdict: the pick for a midweek break that still feels like a night out, calmer than the weekend brunches and easier to book. Package pricing is tiered and set at the time of booking, so check the current rate then.
Zuma Dubai
Japanese night brunch in the DIFC lounge, a midweek night out with the usual Zuma polish.
Area: Gate Village 06, DIFC
Cuisine: Japanese
Hours: Yashoku Night Brunch, Wednesday, from 9 PM, about 2.5 hours
Pricing: tiered packages (soft, Prosecco, Champagne), set at booking
Reservation: Book on the Zuma site
Map: Open in Google Maps
The quiet pick of the list. Go when you want quality without the weekend crush.
Wow-Emirates Expert Tip: Thursday and midweek night brunches are far easier to book than Friday or Saturday, and often a little cheaper. If you want the popular rooftops without the scramble, aim for Wednesday or Thursday.
How to Pick The Right Night Brunches In Dubai For your Weekend
For a beach night with your feet in the sand, Gitano and Eva are the two to choose. With Eva, the calmer and cheaper of the pair, and Gitano, the louder party. For skyline views, CÉ LA VI and Karma both look over Downtown, with CÉ LA VI the better value and Karma the bigger show. For a DIFC night that runs late, Sexy Fish on a Thursday is the one. And if the weekend is spoken for, Zuma on a Wednesday gives you a proper night out without waiting for Friday.
Night brunches in Dubai: your questions answered
It is the evening version of the classic Dubai brunch. You get a set or sharing menu with free-flowing drinks for a fixed price over two to three hours, usually with a DJ or live act. But it runs after sunset instead of at midday. In summer, it is the most comfortable way to do it, since you skip the worst of the heat.
On this list of night brunches in Dubai, soft drink packages start around AED 295 (USD 80) at Eva and run up to AED 450 (USD 123) at Karma. House and premium tiers with drinks climb from there, up to AED 749 (USD 204) for the premium package at Sexy Fish. Beach and rooftop spots tend to sit at the higher end.
Gitano at J1 Beach and Eva at Palm West Beach are the two beachfront night brunches in Dubai. Both put you on the sand with the sea breeze, which is exactly what you want when the daytime temperature is in the forties.
Some are early in the evening, then shift to adult once the DJ picks up. Eva welcomes children in the restaurant and beach areas, though the pool is for over-21s, and the music turns grown-up later in the night. If you are bringing kids, go for the start of the sitting and plan to leave before it gets loud.
Final Words
Brunch packages change often over summer, so confirm the current rate when you reserve, and tell us if you spot anything out of date. For more weekend ideas, see our Dubai brunch guide and our Dubai staycation picks.
Images: official websites/ supplied
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