Friday marks the start of the weekend. If your idea of celebrating involves food, drinks and fun, here are the two night brunches in Downtown Dubai worth checking out.
Karma Kafe

This award-winning Asian restaurant’s Friday night brunch offers a tempting selection of dim sums, sushi, and small plates such as tempura and yakitori. For mains, you can indulge in flavourful dishes like Thai Red curry, Miso Black Cod and Teriyaki Salmon. For the finale, there are delectable desserts such as Vanilla Cheesecake, Chocolate Matcha Marquise, and a Mini Banana Roll. Prices start from AED 375 for the soft drinks package, AED 500 for the house beverages package, and AED 600 for the sparkling beverages package.
Located at Souk Al Bahar. Available every Friday from 8pm to 11pm. For more information, call 04 423 8306 or visit their website.
Alba

One of the newest spots in Downtown Dubai, Alba’s pan-Asian meets European brunch offers unlimited starters like Chicken Sando, Salmon Tostada, Kale Salad, and Wagyu Tataki. Diners can then enjoy a main of their choice, with options such as Grilled Baby Chicken, Lobster Noodles, Ginger Miso Lamb Rack, and more. To end the meal on a sweet note, there’s mochi, ice cream, and a banana and mango matcha cake. Priced at AED 395 for the soft drinks package, AED 495 for the house beverages package, AED 695 for the champagne package, and AED 795 for the rosé package.
Located at Dubai Opera Plaza. For more information, call 058 147 9888 or visit their website.





