Spend Your Friday Indulging in Sumptuous Seafood, Sea Views, and More at this Dubai Brunch

The family-friendly restaurant is located on the picturesque shoreside of Nikki Beach hotel. Its calming French Riviera style interiors makes for a relaxing way to spend a Friday afternoon, while the extensive seafood spread and an equally mouthwatering drink offering, make for a great way to refuel after a long working week. For the best seats, we recommend booking a table close to the pool and seaside, you will feel you're on a leisure holiday – we did.

On offer at Café Nikki Beach's brunch is a five-course menu that is served to the table. The offering is accompanied by a multi-station buffet – think unlimited oysters, mussels, giant prawns, an exotic spread of cheese, and a fresh serving of salads for vegetarians. The meat-free options are rather limited, but if you love seafood, the café serves up some of the most delicious options, including the likes of the melt-in-your-mouth sea bass. For red meat lovers, we recommend opting for the lamb shanks – they are tender, succulent, and, quite literally, fall off the bone. The char-grilled kebabs and the BBQ shredded chicken are well-worth a mention. As are the incredibly moreish honey glazed chicken skewers. The dessert, complete with miniature crème brûlée, choux pastries, and tarts along with the cheese counter will have you heading back for multiple helpings.

The outdoor DJ sets the mood for the evening, while the stunning views of the shore set the scene. As mentioned, this is a family-friendly brunch so, you needn't worry about the music being too loud. The brunch includes access to both the pool and the beach, which makes for a great way to stay cool and, if you want, burn off some calories. PS. The complimentary sunglasses are pretty great, too.

Café Nikki Brunch
When: Every Friday, 1-4pm
Price: AED299, inclusive of soft drinks, AED375, inclusive of house beverages, and AED150, for children aged between six and 12
Where: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, Pearl Jumeirah
Contact: +971 4 376 6290, website