An international buffet selection that changes each week, usually including pasta, sushi and foie gras stations. Dhs550 (food only)

Try a selection of traditional British cakes, as well as a range of beautiful pastries from the dessert trolley, at this popular afternoon tea venue. Dhs140 per person

The Al Qasr brunch is famed for its size (guests are handed a map on arrival) and is sure to impress visiting relatives. This said, there is a feeling it spreads itself thin in places. Dhs450 (soft drinks), Dhs550 (selected house beverages, mixed drinks and sparkling grape), Dhs250 (children aged four to 12), free for children under four

This family brunch takes place on Friday and Saturday, offering international fare and Asian buffet with a live band. There’s also children’s entertainment by way of a magician, clowns, play area with face painting, balloon modelling and a kids’ buffet. Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (selected house beverages), Dhs550 (bubbly), Dhs145 (children aged four to 12)

A leisurely Friday brunch with a mix of live cooking stations and the smooth sounds of jazz band True Colours. Dhs315 (soft drinks), Dhs435 (selected house beverages), Dhs550 (bubbly), Dhs150 (children aged four to 12)

This award-winning brunch is all about al-fresco dining, though there are plenty of shaded areas and inside seating during hotter months. Aside from the colourful array of cuisine, there’s a mind-boggling range of drinks on offer. Dhs390 (soft drinks), Dhs465 (selected beverages and sparkling grape), Dhs220 (children aged eight to 12) free for children under eight

Selected drinks and bites for Dhs25

Not the cheapest option in town, but this extravagant seven-course tea is worth it for a special experience at the Burj. Dhs350, Dhs395 (with a glass of bubbly)

Includes naan, prawns, chicken and lamb dishes. Dhs139 (soft drinks)

The hotel’s all-day-dining venue offers an evening brunch, with a surf-and-turf theme and live music. Dhs180 (soft drinks), Dhs229 (bubbly)

‘The Sumptuous Friday Brunch’ at the Gate is a culinary showcase of the Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate five signature venues (Sicilia, Shanghai Chic, Mistral, Moroc Bar and Chor Bazaar). Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (selected house beverages), Dhs495 (bubbly), half price aged seven-12, free for children under six

This cheap-and-cheerful evening affair offers a range of different cuisines throughout the week. On Thursday and Friday nights, however, the food takes on a distinctly Asian flavour, with Thai, Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese classics on offer. Dhs165 (soft drinks); From Dhs235 (selected house beverages)

A week of themed dining, with Mexican options on Tuesday, Mediterranean on Wednesday, Asian on Thursday and Friday, English on Sunday and sushi on Monday, plus Pacific Islands on Saturdays. Sat-Wed Dhs155 (soft drinks), Dhs215 (house beverages), Dhs225 (premium beverages). 7pm-10.30pm. Thu-Fri Dhs165 (soft drinks), Dhs235 (house beverages), Dhs245 (premium beverages)

Features a live carving station and huge Yorkshire puddings. A DJ provides the soundtrack. Dhs200 (soft drinks), Dhs229 (selected beverages)

The ongoing deal offers a selection of traditional British pies with fillings such as leek and wild mushroom or beef and Irish beverage, each paired with a pint. Dhs99

On the Dusit Thani Dubai’s 24th floor, all the restaurants have pulled together to offer Thai, Chinese, English and Italian cuisine. Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs235 (house beverages), Dhs495 (bubbly)

A Dubai stalwart providing evening all-you-can-eat-and-drink deals throughout much of the week, though its most popular evening brunch falls on Thursday and Friday nights. We recommend booking well in advance. Dhs185 (Sat-Tue), Dhs205 (Wed) Dhs195 (Thu-Fri) all inclusive of house beverages

International fare featuring fresh fish, sushi and a number of live cooking stations. Dhs185 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (selected house beverages)

Offering ten types of Hakkasan’s finest dim sum and some rather good bubbly to boot. Dhs199 (tea), Dhs395 (soft  drinks; selected house beverages), Dhs500 (bubbly)

International buffet selection. Dhs155 (soft drinks), Dhs175 (house beverages)

The buffet includes sushi, sashimi, soup and a nabe hotpot section, as well as a teppan table. Dhs195 per person (buffet), Dhs230 (teppan table)

Friday brunch at Spectrum on One continues to push the culinary envelope, serving more than 200 dishes from all corners of the globe. There’s a great cheese room as well as a guacamole station. Dhs345 (soft drinks), Dhs455 (selected beverages), From Dhs575 (bubbly)

Regular themed evening brunches, with Mediterranean on Sundays, South-East Asian on Mondays, New Orleans barbecue on Tuesdays, seafood on Thursdays, and an international buffet on Friday evenings. Dhs130 (food only), Dhs150 (soft drinks), Dhs185 (house beverages), Sun-Tue and Fri 7pm-10.30pm. Dhs150 (food only), Dhs185 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (house beverages), Wed-Thu 7pm-11pm

The brunch offers plenty of salads and local dishes, plus mixed drink, grape and cheese stations. Dhs255 (soft drinks), Dhs355 (bubbly)

Choose between an eight-course degustation menu of taster plates or a three-course set meal. Dhs190 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house beverages), Dhs495 (eight courses with grape pairing or three courses with bubbly)