I’ve been living in Dubai for a few years now, and honestly, I’ve probably eaten breakfast at more places than most people eat lunch. My friends joke that I have a breakfast problem. They’re not wrong. But it’s led me to discover some genuinely incredible spots, and I figured I’d share what I’ve learned.
When people ask me where to go for breakfast, I always say Jumeirah. Not because I’m trying to be trendy, but because it’s legitimately the best area for it. Every time I recommend somewhere else, people ask why I’m not just sending them to Jumeirah. So yeah, Jumeirah it is.
Brix Cafe sits right at the fishing harbor. I went there for the first time thinking it would be overhyped. It wasn’t. The croissants are the kind that make you close your eyes while eating them. They’re buttery, flaky, and honestly just perfect. You sit there watching boats come and go, and it’s just a nice way to start your day. The team behind it also runs 3Fils, so they know what they’re doing. I’ve been back maybe fifteen times now, and every single time the quality is consistent. That’s rare. Most places slip after a while.
Orto is on the Dubai Canal, and it’s become one of my favorite spots. The first time I went, I thought I’d grab a quick coffee. I ended up sitting there for like two hours just watching people. The vibe is just right. There are olive trees, lime-washed walls, and on weekends you see people coming straight from their runs. The green toast is incredible. It’s just eggs, pesto, avocado, and labneh, but somehow it works perfectly. I’ve noticed the same people showing up on Saturday mornings now. It’s become their spot, and I get it.
Al Quoz has this whole different energy. Nightjar plays 90s music and serves coffee that actually tastes good. The crispy potatoes with celeriac roulade are weird but in the best way possible. I went on a Saturday and there was a DJ, which was unexpected but cool. Cassette is packed all the time. Like, lines out the door packed. The duck waffle confit is apparently worth the wait. I’ve seen people come back week after week.
Lowe in Al Barari has a Michelin Green Star, which I didn’t even know was a thing for the best breakfast places in Dubai. The baked eggs in curried onion gravy with roti is something I still think about randomly. The garden is beautiful. You have to book though, which I learned the hard way when I tried to just show up on a Saturday. Fully booked. Came back the next week with a reservation and it was worth it.
Some mornings you just want a nice view with your eggs. If you are looking for breakfast places near me, Dubai has plenty of options for that.
Blue Door at Delano Dubai is on Bluewaters Island. They do Turkish best breakfast in Dubai with view on weekends for 150 AED. The garden is actually nice, not some cramped outdoor corner. I went with my family and the kids were entertained the whole time, which meant the parents could actually eat their food hot. That’s a win.
Jones the Grocer has multiple locations. The one at Emirates Golf Club overlooks the Marina, and the Palm West Beach location looks at the water. Both do solid Australian breakfast. The Big English is actually big. Coffee is consistently good at both places. I’ve tried them both and the consistency is impressive. Most chains lose quality when they expand, but not this one.
The Beam at Le Royal Meridien has a garden overlooking the pool and Ain Dubai. Saturday mornings they do “Elevenses.” You can get tea and coffee for 95 AED or go full champagne for 375 AED. I went with friends and we did the champagne package. It was excessive but in a good way. The view alone is worth it.
Bungalo34 on Pearl Jumeirah literally feels like you’re on a Greek island. Red and white umbrellas, white sand, blue water. The owner is Greek and it shows in everything. Fresh croissants with passionfruit yogurt. Lobster Benedict if you’re feeling fancy. I took someone there for their birthday breakfast. They’re still talking about it months later. That’s the kind of place it is.
Dubai hotels do breakfast buffets that are kind of insane. I went to one thinking it would be overwhelming, and it was, but in a good way.
Gastronomy at Atlantis The Royal has 17 cooking stations with over 100 dishes. Roasted lamb shank, dumplings, endless pastries. Four bars. Non-hotel guests can book two-hour sittings. It’s expensive, but the quality is actually there. I went with a friend and we spent the first twenty minutes just walking around trying to figure out where to start. We ended up going back three times. Still didn’t try everything.
Marriott Marquis Creek Kitchen has 200 items. I’m not exaggerating. Arabic mezze, Asian noodle stations, Western classics. The windows look at Dubai Creek. I made the mistake of going without a strategy and spent forty minutes just loading my plate with random things. It worked out fine actually.
FIVE Jumeirah Village is 75 AED with pool access. That’s the best deal in the city. Eat breakfast, swim all afternoon. Residents go here all the time for exactly that reason. I’ve become a regular on weekends. The value is actually insane.
Shangri-La Dubai has decent pricing and good Asian options. Dim sum, congee, noodle stations. French pastries. Service is actually good, which matters with buffets.
Every area has breakfast spots. You don’t need to drive across the city. I used to always go to Jumeirah until I discovered these neighborhood gems.
Splendour Fields in Jumeirah Lake Towers is where locals go. Australian menu, spacious terrace. The caramelised apple porridge is solid. Ricotta hotcakes are good. They have a deli counter if you want something quick. I went thinking it would be a quick breakfast and ended up staying for hours. The vibe is just right.
Arrows and Sparrows in The Greens is a greenhouse cafe. Bright, lots of plants. The breakfast with colours plate has peas, eggs, quinoa, and beetroot hummus. I went thinking it would be too healthy and boring. The food is actually delicious. Who knew?
Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi is old Dubai. Traditional Emirati breakfast on round silver trays. Cardamom rice, saffron omelette, dates, cheese, bread. I went with a friend who grew up in Dubai and she got emotional. That’s when I realized this place is more than just breakfast.
This is the best part about Dubai. You can eat breakfast from basically anywhere.
Ravi in Old Dubai does Pakistani breakfast cheap. Aloo paratha, beef nihari, yogurt. It’s not trendy, which is why it works. I took a Pakistani colleague there and she said it was exactly like home. That’s the highest compliment.
Zou Zou does Turkish breakfast for two at 85 AED. Dubai Mall location has Burj Khalifa views. I went on a Saturday at 11am and waited thirty minutes. Went back on a Tuesday morning and walked right in. The difference is huge.
Khadak in Al Wasl was started by a chef from Dishoom in London. Indian street food breakfast. Farm-fresh eggs, chargrilled sourdough, sticky bun maska dipped in chai. Weekend breakfast is 9am to 11:30am. The sticky bun maska is addictive. I’ve been back four times in two months.
Some people just want excellent coffee. I’m one of those people. I’ve probably spent too much money on coffee.
The Grey in Al Wasl is high-end cafe culture. Monochromatic design, barista named Julius who actually knows coffee. Truffled scrambled eggs are the bestseller. All pastries made in-house. I went thinking it would be pretentious. It’s not. It’s just good.
Tom and Serg brought Melbourne cafe culture to Al Quoz. Industrial warehouse, coffee seriously, eggs good, sourdough good. It’s been around forever because it works. I’ve been going there for years and the quality has never dipped.
Alica Bakery at Port de la Mer opened recently. The owner left corporate to run a bakery. Fresh croissants, fig brioche toast, folded eggs. I talked to the owner and she’s genuinely passionate about what she does. It shows in every bite.
The Sum of Us on Sheikh Zayed Road has daily specials. Lobster toast, mushroom quesadilla with feta. I went for breakfast and left with a cake. That’s how good the cake counter is.
I’ve tried a lot of places with kids and most are just tolerating them. These places actually want them there.
The Farm in Al Barari is quiet. Running streams, gardens. Kids can move around. Parents can actually relax. I went with my cousins and their kids. The adults had actual conversations. That never happens.
Splendour Fields in JLT welcomes families and pets. Good food, spacious terrace. I see the same families there every weekend. That says something.
Bounty Beets at Le Meridien has a pink indoor space and green garden. Dogs welcome. Weekday special is 59 AED for a main plus coffee or juice. I went on a Wednesday morning and it was packed with parents and kids. Everyone looked happy.
What’s the best breakfast in Dubai?
Brix Cafe for waterfront and croissants. Nightjar for atmosphere and coffee. Lowe for something special.
Where can I eat breakfast with a view?
Blue Door on Bluewaters Island. Jones the Grocer at Palm West Beach. The Beam at Le Royal Meridien.
Which hotel has the best breakfast buffet in Dubai?
Atlantis The Royal. 17 stations, 100 plus dishes, four bars. Quality is high.
How do I find breakfast near me?
Splendour Fields in JLT. Arrows and Sparrows in The Greens. Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi.
Best English breakfast near me?
The Sum of Us on Sheikh Zayed Road. Jones the Grocer at Emirates Golf Club.
Best breakfast near me for families?
The Farm in Al Barari and Splendour Fields in JLT.
Where do I get traditional breakfast?
Arabian Tea House for Emirati. Ravi in Old Dubai for Pakistani.
Best value breakfast buffet?
FIVE Jumeirah Village at 75 AED with pool access. Marriott Marquis Creek Kitchen for variety.
Breakfast with outdoor seating?
Brix Cafe, Orto, Jones the Grocer, Bungalo34, Bounty Beets.
Early breakfast?
Denny’s opens at 6am. Heal opens at 7am. Most cafes start between 7am and 8am.
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