Friday brunch in Dubai is no longer limited to long afternoon sessions. Across the city, restaurants and beach venues are turning the start of the weekend into evening experiences, with sharing menus, free-flowing drinks, live music and DJs.
From Greek-inspired celebrations at Palm West Beach to Pan-Asian dining at Fairmont The Palm and a late-night Japanese brunch at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, there are plenty of options for Friday night plans in Dubai.
Here are eight Friday evening brunches to consider in October 2026.
1. Ammos Thalassa Brunch
Ammos brings a Greek-inspired Friday night to Rixos Premium Dubai JBR with its weekly Thalassa Brunch.
The experience runs every Friday from 8pm to 11pm, combining Greek dining with views towards the Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai. The venue’s current schedule confirms the Friday brunch as a regular weekly offering.
The evening is suited to diners looking for a lively restaurant atmosphere rather than a daytime pool brunch.
Where: Ammos, Rixos Premium Dubai JBR
When: Every Friday
Time: 8 pm to 11 pm
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2. BA Boldly Asian
For something more Asian-inspired, BA Boldly Asian at Fairmont The Palm hosts its Bold Night Brunch every Friday evening.
The three-hour experience runs from 8 pm to 11 pm and combines Pan-Asian food with a live DJ. The restaurant has also recently returned under its BA – Boldly Asian identity, making this one of the newer Friday night dining options to consider on Palm Jumeirah.
The Friday brunch is restricted to guests aged 16 and above.
Where: BA – Boldly Asian, Fairmont The Palm
When: Every Friday
Time: 8 pm to 11 pm
Age: 16+
3. The Black Sheep Friday Evening Brunch
If you prefer a traditional pub setting, The Black Sheep in Jumeirah Lake Towers offers a more casual alternative.
The British gastropub’s Friday evening brunch combines a choice of main dishes with unlimited drinks and live music. The weekly experience currently runs from 8pm to 11pm, making it an option for groups who want to start the weekend without heading straight to a high-end beach club.
The venue is located at Pullman Hotel in Cluster T, JLT.
Where: The Black Sheep, Pullman Hotel, JLT
When: Every Friday
Time: 8 pm to 11 pm
4. Gallery 7/40 Big Fat Greek Brunch
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Gallery 7/40 at Palm West Beach takes the Greek party-brunch format into Friday night.
Its Big Fat Greek Brunch takes place every Friday evening from 7 pm, followed by an afterparty that continues into the early hours. The venue’s own event information confirms the brunch runs from 7 pm to 10 pm, with the afterparty continuing afterwards.
Expect a Greek-focused menu alongside entertainment and the venue’s signature plate-smashing atmosphere.
Where: Gallery 7/40, The Club, Palm West Beach
When: Every Friday
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
Afterparty: From 10 pm
5. Skyline Night Brunch at The Penthouse
For a later start, The Penthouse at FIVE Palm Jumeirah runs its Skyline Night Brunch every Friday.
The evening begins at 8.30 pm and continues until 11.30 pm in the Marina Lounge, where guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine and free-flowing drinks alongside live entertainment and DJ sets.
Brunch guests can then continue into the club from 10pm, making it particularly suited to anyone looking for a dinner-to-nightlife experience rather than a conventional brunch.
Where: The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
When: Every Friday
Time: 8.30 pm to 11.30 pm
Club: From 10 pm
6. Santé Ria Azúcar Brunch
Santé Ria brings Latin-inspired flavours and music to Friday nights at The First Collection in Jumeirah Village Circle.
The Azúcar Brunch runs from 9 pm until midnight, making it one of the later Friday brunches on this list. It includes a sharing-style dining experience, unlimited beverages, and a Latin DJ.
Current packages start with soft beverages, with house and sparkling options also available.
Where: Santé Ria, The First Collection Jumeirah Village Circle
When: Every Friday
Time: 9 pm to midnight
Packages: From AED 250
7. Ula Candlelit Brunch
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For a slower Friday night, Ula at West Beach offers a candlelit Mediterranean dining experience.
The Friday brunch runs from 8 pm to 11 pm and features a three-course menu with flowing drinks. Unlike some of Dubai’s louder party brunches, Ula’s setting is designed around a more relaxed evening by the water.
The current experience starts from AED 450 per person.
Where: Ula, West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
When: Every Friday
Time: 8 pm to 11 pm
Price: From AED 450
8. ZETA Seventy Seven Golden Hour Brunch
ZETA Seventy Seven gives Friday brunch a different setting, high above JBR at Address Beach Resort.
The Golden Hour Brunch is held every Friday with three sittings: afternoon, early evening, and late evening. For those specifically searching for a Friday night brunch, the 9 pm to 12.30 am session is the latest option.
The experience includes sharing-style food, with different beverage packages available. Pool access depends on the package selected and availability.
Where: ZETA Seventy Seven, Address Beach Resort, JBR
When: Every Friday
Times: 1 pm–4.30 pm, 5 pm–8.30 pm or 9 pm–12.30am
Price: From AED 327
Which Friday brunch in Dubai should you choose?
The best option depends on the type of evening you want.
For Greek food and a party atmosphere, Gallery 7/40 and Ammos are strong choices. BA – Boldly Asian works well for a Pan-Asian dinner with a DJ, while The Black Sheep offers a more casual pub-style night.
If you want to continue into the nightlife, The Penthouse is designed to move from brunch into club hours. For a later dinner, Santé Ria runs until midnight, while Ula offers a quieter Mediterranean setting.
And if skyline views are the priority, ZETA Seventy Seven combines a Friday evening brunch with its elevated JBR location.