Dubai’s Best Breakfast Spots

Dubai’s best breakfast spot, a perennial leader in all the local ratings and a favorite among both locals and expats, offers a menu that features the legendary bestselling Balkan breakfast (scrambled eggs in tomato, pepper, and onion relish with grilled beef chorizo, and soft cheese. The menu also includes a good selection of unique egg dishes, the sunny-side-up egg on homemade flatbread with cheese and the omelet with Wagyu coppa and kashkaval cheese being the best among them. There are also crepes, granola, and numerous add-ons available for any of the options. The venue also boasts a repeatedly praised panoramic view of the city, including Dubai’s two principal towers.

This beautiful project by Emirati restaurateur Rashed Al Tayer features Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine within a pleasant minimalist interior. The breakfast offerings include hummus with freshly baked pita bread, frittata with mushrooms, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, scrambled eggs with various add-ons such as mushrooms, truffles, and smoked salmon, French toast with ice cream, and other European comfort food. The drinks menu offers a respectable selection of classic beverages, from espresso to filter coffee, as well as some signature lemonades and shakes, including an excellent homemade peach iced tea. Breakfast is served daily from 8 am to 2 pm, but if you plan to visit around noon, it’s best to reserve a table about 40 minutes in advance. If the weather permits, the best tables are located in the restaurant’s green inner patio.

This minimalist specialty coffee shop offers an original selection of breakfast options and is one of Dubai’s few spots recommended for fans of hot cereals and puddings. In addition to the superb signature oatmeal with coconut, turmeric, and berries, consider the French toast with ice cream, egg sando, and bao bun with chicken and spicy mayo. And then there are the pastries: don’t miss the baklava-like croissant with pistachios and the carrot cake – best enjoyed on a hot day with the cold version of their signature chocolate-and-orange twist.

This original project from one of Dubai’s most popular chefs Izu Ani, who gained fame from the Greek cuisine restaurant Gaia, is devoted to France and its classical culinary heritage. Breakfast at La Maison Ani offers a variety of egg dishes—from scrambled eggs with truffles to shakshuka—totaling 14 options. The menu also includes homemade flatbreads with various fillings such as meatballs, chicken sausage, and halloumi and zaatar, savory croissants with Emmental cheese, salmon, turkey, or mushrooms, as well as waffles, granola, and the freshest Viennese pastries. It is one of the best options for le petit déjeuner at the Dubai Mall.

An upbeat Australian café where breakfasts are served around the clock, featuring portions that are generous even by Dubai standards. The local Eggs Benedict, also known as Aussie Benedict, is officially recognized as the city's best and most popular. It includes braised Wagyu beef, gribiche Hollandaise sauce, and smoked onion relish, providing a meal substantial enough to keep you full for the entire day. If you also order the pancakes with macadamia praline, blueberry cream, and honeycomb, you might find it difficult to leave the table. The breakfast menu offers 20 items, including several vegetarian options, and 12 additional sides for savory dishes. The café is open daily from 8 am to 4 pm, extending its hours until 6 pm on the weekends. This is the best family restaurant in the Al Quoz district.

UAE’s premier Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant in Dubai is the top destination for experiencing a classic Arabic breakfast. Their Emirati breakfast features balaleet, made from fragrant vermicelli noodles, along with various dips. A more substantial option includes beef liver braised with vegetables, served with hummus and tanoor bread. In addition to the breakfast sets, the menu offers simpler but equally authentic options. We recommend that you try the tanoor flatbread with a mix of local cheeses, the crispy ragag bread with cheese and honey, or the Emirati khameer flatbread stuffed with halloumi. The drinks menu provides a wide selection, but we especially recommend the date milkshake, Indian Karak iced tea, and Turkish coffee.

Enjoy a Parisian breakfast amidst the fairytale interiors designed by British artist Luke Edward Hall. Every day, from 9 am to 11 am, the newly opened DIFC-based Josette brasserie serves a spectacular menu featuring the finest highlights of contemporary French aristocratic cuisine. Indulge in a crabmeat and Hollandaise sauce omelet, a croissant with scrambled eggs and black truffles, a brioche toast, crepes with a variety of fillings, and an opulent fruit plate. There is also a selection of classic Viennese pastries, fresh juices, coffee, and hot chocolate with Chantilly vanilla cream. This is the perfect setting for a romantic morning date and eye-catching Instagram stories.