Let’s be real—there are two kinds of people in the world: those who wake up at 7 AM for sunrise yoga and green juice, and those who consider 11:59 AM “basically breakfast.” Whichever camp you fall into, The Strand on Palm Jumeirah is here to say, “Brunch, but make it retro, make it fun, and make it all-day.”
Welcome to the Retro Breakfast Brunch, a.k.a. your new Saturday obsession. This Mediterranean-inspired gem has tossed the rulebook out the window and decided brunch should last from 8 AM to 5 PM. Yes, you read that right. It’s brunch, on your schedule. Sleep in, roll up at noon, or come in hot at 8 sharp—the coffee will be hot and the vibes hotter.
Three Hours of Breakfast Glory
Here’s how it works: you pick your own three-hour window and choose from three delicious packages.
- AED 79 – three dishes + coffee + water (breakfast on a budget, but still bougie)
- AED 125 – five dishes (go on, live a little)
- AED 330 – unlimited food, coffee/tea, and free-flowing booze (because why not?)
No judgment here—only generous portions and bottomless beverages.
A Menu That Deserves a Standing Ovation
If breakfast is your love language, this menu is straight-up poetry. We’re talking scrambled eggs with sass, omelets that could win awards, and signature plates that deserve their own fan clubs.
Feeling spicy? The Southwest Scrambler brings the heat with chorizo, green chilies, and melted Monterey Jack. Want to keep things lean and green? The Sunrise Spinach Scramble is your go-to, because #Balance.
Omelet lovers, brace yourselves:
French Quarter = goat cheese + spinach = fancy and fabulous
Hey Lucy = chorizo + avocado = flavor bomb
Big Brunch Energy: Signatures & Southern Sass
We haven’t even hit the heavy-hitters yet. The Eggcellent Signatures section is basically the brunch Avengers.
- Fried Chicken & Waffles with chipotle honey (sweet, spicy, and everything nice)
- Succotash Avocado Toast on a corn cake—because carbs deserve to be celebrated
- The Cowboy—steak + tater tots + poached egg + chimichurri. It’s rugged. It’s glorious. It’s brunch with a yeehaw.
Also in the mix: Louisiana Fish Cake, Presley’s Pancakes (Elvis would approve), and Mexican Benedicts that will make your eggs benny feel underdressed.
Dessert for Breakfast? Don’t Mind If We Do
Got a sweet tooth that kicks in before noon? The Sweet Sixteen section is basically a sugar-powered rollercoaster.
Bananas Foster French Toast – sticky, sweet, and dreamy
Blueberry Pancakes – like Sunday morning in a stack
French Quarter Crofflen – the lovechild of a croissant and a waffle, topped with goat cheese and honey. Yeah. You’re gonna want this.
And if you somehow still have room, head over to Betty’s Bakery for buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, or carrot cake with Cajeta (that’s fancy caramel, y’all).
Sip Happens
No good brunch is complete without a cheeky drink (or three). The breakfast bar is where the magic happens—fresh juices, playful cocktails, pints, bubbles, and enough caffeine to keep you buzzing through the weekend.
Brunch Goals, Activated
So whether you’re rolling in with friends, bringing the fam, or just treating yourself (go you), The Strand’s Retro Breakfast Brunch is an all-American throwback with a twist—and a whole lot of taste.
Come hungry, stay as long as you like (within your 3-hour window, of course), and leave with a belly full of brunch and a heart full of joy.
