7 picture-perfect breakfast spots in Dubai worth waking up early for
Whether it's the weekend or you've got the day off, there's nothing nicer than making time for a tasty brekkie.
There are plenty of places across the city offering some delicious dishes and all-you-can-eat feasts, but if it's a good view in particular you're after, then we've got you (and your appetite).
For somewhere to enjoy a croissant or dig into a stack of pancakes while staring out at the vista, check out some of the sweetest breakfasts with a view below.
Breakfasts with a view in Dubai
Amaya
Best breakfast in Dubai. Credit: Amaya.
Fancy a breakfast with Burj Khalifa views? Check out the family-friendly breakfast at Amaya in Dubai Mall where you can enjoy a huge selection of breakfast dishes priced from Dhs35 onwards.
Get ready for an incredible meal in a gorgeous space.
Prices vary. Mon-Thu 10am-1am, Fri-Sat 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Dubai Mall, amayaintl.com (04 587 1000).
Brunch & Cake
Best breakfast in Dubai. Credit: Brunch & Cake.
Born in Barcelona, Dubai's four Brunch & Cake cafés not only look great – light and airy, accents of cream and beige, plenty of greenery and stylish oversize ornaments – but every single sweet treat on the menu is as gorgeous to look at too.
Enjoy traditional brunch classics (served all day), not to mentioned its raved about French toast and açaí bowls all while looking out over the lake at Jumeirah Islands — this place really has it all.
Prices vary. Mon-Thu 8am-11pm, Fri-Sun 8am-11.30pm. Jumeirah Islands, brunchandcake.com (04 422 5879).
Bungalo34
Best breakfast in Dubai. Credit: Bungalo34.
Located on Pearl Jumeirah Island, below the residences at Nikki Beach, Bungalo34 is a stunning place to enjoy breakfast with a view in Dubai.
The Mediteranean-focused menu features dishes such as Greek scrambled eggs, roasted peppers, feta and crushed tomatoes. As well as other classics including a lobster benedict, the three-cheese souffle omelette and more.
Raise your glass of orange juice and enjoy a beautiful brekkie by the beach.
Prices vary. Mon-Fri noon-midnight, Sat-Sun 9am-midnight. Pearl Jumeira Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, Jumeirah 1, bungalo34.com (04 238 1780).
DRIFT Beach Dubai
Best breakfast in Dubai.
Only in Dubai does breakfast come with far-reaching sea views and the promise of a luxury pool day, but that's exactly what you'll get at DRIFT Beach.
A place where beautiful people gather for the likes of fresh fruit bowls, avocado toast, truffle scrambled eggs and the perfect espresso.
Prices vary. Daily from 9am-10pm. One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Marina, driftbeachdubai.com (04 315 2200).
Leen's Casual to Gourmet
Best breakfast in Dubai.
With incredible views of Dubai's Museum of the Future, Leen's at Jumeirah Emirates Towers is a fantastic place to grab a bite to eat and kick back. Delivering top-quality food in a chilled-out, relaxed setting.
You'll love the Mediterranean breakfast and all throughout April and May, any breakfast dish that you order will come with a free drink. Choose from different coffees including cappuccino, flat white to cortado, Spanish latte or freshly prepared juices.
Prices vary. Breakfast available 8am-2pm (weekends only). Emirates Towers Boulevard, Sheikh Zayed Road, leens.com (04 388 0553).
SAN Beach
On those lazy Sunday mornings when we're still recovering from Saturday brunch, it takes quite a lot to drag us out of bed.
The promise of breakfast at SAN Beach will do it though. A stylish beach club at Palm West Beach with music that matches its upmarket vibe, the likes of freshly-baked croissants, muffins, French toast and a Nutella 'tipsy cake' might not be your usual indulgences before a luxury beach day, but life's way too short to worry about that. Açai bowls, eggs and breakfast cocktails also grace the menu.
Prices vary. Breakfast served daily 9am-noon. Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, sanbeachdubai.com (04 458 0499).
Ula
With an array of breakfast favourites, including fresh Greek yoghurt, warm pastries, lobster benedict, smoked salmon or shakshuka on the menu, Ula is a beachside breakfast spot for Palm-based foodies who love to fuel up with good food. Ocean views across the Arabian Gulf make Ula an al fresco breakfast place to take your time at.
Prices vary. Mon-Thur 10am-1am, Fri-Sun 9am-1am. Dukes The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, uladubai.com (04 566 3041).
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