The 8 Best Breakfast Spots in Dubai (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 8 picks

The best breakfast spots in Dubai in 2026 are Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi for Emirati breakfast, SMAT in Dubai Design District, Gerbou in Nad Al Sheba, Logma at The Dubai Mall, and Common Grounds, Tom & Serg and Nightjar for café-style all-day breakfast. Most open between 7 and 8 AM.

Dubai breakfasts range from Emirati plates of balaleet and chebab in restored houses to Australian-style cafes in Al Quoz warehouses. Weekends are the busiest days, so arrive before 10 AM or book where the venue takes reservations. For specialty coffee see our best coffee shops in Dubai, and for local food the best Emirati restaurants.

1. Arabian Tea House Al Fahidi — Al Fahidi

Courtyard cafe in Bastakiya known for machboos and qahwa.

$$ Mid-range

Arabian Tea House sits in a restored house in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood (Bastakiya), opposite the Musalla Post Office. Guides recommend the laham machboos and Arabic coffee served in a courtyard setting.

The brand's website lists several Dubai branches, so make sure you book the Al Fahidi one for the heritage setting.

Good to know: Reserve through the website, particularly for lunch and weekends.

Bastakiya, Opposite Musalla Post Office, Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE

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2. SMAT — Dubai Design District

Emirati breakfast and karak French toast in D3.

$$ Mid-range

SMAT is a resto-cafe in Dubai Design District Building 10, billed as Emirati and more. Its menu includes balaleet, chebab, karak French toast and luqaimat.

Its website lists breakfast daily from 7:30 AM, which makes it a good morning stop near Business Bay and Downtown.

Good to know: Go for breakfast. It also works as a co-working cafe, so weekday mornings are busy with D3 workers.

Building 10, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai, UAE

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3. Gerbou — Nad Al Sheba

Emirati breakfast in a renovated villa owned by the art studio Tashkeel.

$$$ Upmarket

Gerbou is owned by the art and design studio Tashkeel and sits in an old Nad Al Sheba 1 villa. Its breakfast includes balaleet and omelettes with Akkawi cheese.

Its site lists weekday breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 AM and weekend breakfast from 8:00 AM to noon.

Good to know: Reserve through the website. Some plates are designed by Sheikha Lateefa bint Maktoum, so look at the crockery.

Street 20, off Nad Al Sheba Road, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, UAE

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4. Logma — The Dubai Mall

Contemporary Emirati and Middle Eastern breakfast over the fountains.

$$ Mid-range

Logma describes itself as a contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant, born in Dubai in 2015, with a terrace overlooking the Dubai Fountain. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, and its Logma Benedict and khameer sandwiches are often recommended.

It sits on Level 3 of Fashion Avenue in The Dubai Mall.

Good to know: Request a terrace table for the fountain views, and book for the evening shows.

Level 3, Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

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5. Common Grounds — Kite Beach

Neighborhood coffee-and-breakfast chain; the Kite Beach branch opens at 5 AM.

$$ Mid-range

Common Grounds serves salad bowls, wraps and all-day breakfast alongside freshly ground coffee, and has locations in Mall of the Emirates, DIFC, JLT, JBR, Dubai Hills Mall and Kite Beach.

The Kite Beach branch opens at 5 AM, which suits early runners and beach walkers.

Good to know: Hours differ by branch; check the website's timings list before you go.

59 Al Hadd Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, UAE

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6. Tom & Serg — Al Quoz

Australian-style cafe with a big industrial two-level room.

$$ Mid-range

Tom & Serg is a two-level cafe seating about 250 people, with modern Australian-inspired breakfast and lunch and specialty coffee, according to the EATX group that runs it.

Its website lists hours of 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 6 PM on weekends.

Good to know: Weekend brunch hours are busy, so arrive before 10 AM or book through the website.

Tom & Serg, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE

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7. Nightjar Coffee Roasters — Alserkal Avenue

Dubai's best-known roaster and eatery, in an Alserkal warehouse.

$$ Mid-range

Nightjar roasts and brews on site at Alserkal Avenue. The cafe pairs coffee with cold brew on tap, creative mocktails and a full eatery menu that includes rotisserie chicken, salads and pancake stacks.

It sells beans online, including seasonal blends and micro-lots.

Good to know: Come on a weekday morning to avoid weekend crowds, and combine it with the galleries in Alserkal Avenue.

Warehouse G62, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, UAE

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8. Arabian Tea House Mercato Mall — Jumeirah 1

An easier Jumeirah branch for Emirati breakfast and karak.

$$ Mid-range

Arabian Tea House's website lists a branch in Mercato Shopping Mall on Jumeirah Beach Road, for Emirati cafe dishes and tea. It is a practical option if you are on the Jumeirah side of the city rather than in Bur Dubai.

The Al Fahidi branch has the heritage setting, but this one is closer to hotels along the coast.

Good to know: Use the reservation page on the brand's website to book.

Mercato Shopping Mall, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

Frequently asked questions

What is a traditional Emirati breakfast?

Common dishes include balaleet (sweet vermicelli with an omelet), chebab (a spiced pancake), regag bread, and karak tea. SMAT, Gerbou and Arabian Tea House serve versions of them.

Where can I get breakfast early in Dubai?

The Kite Beach branch of Common Grounds opens at 5 AM, according to its website, and several Emirati and cafe spots open from 7 or 7:30 AM.

Do I need to book breakfast in Dubai?

At weekends, yes for popular places like Arabian Tea House and Tom & Serg. Weekdays are easier, and most cafes take walk-ins.

Where is the best breakfast with a view in Dubai?

Logma's terrace at The Dubai Mall overlooks the Dubai Fountain, and the Kite Beach branch of Common Grounds is on the beach.

1. Arabian Tea House Al Fahidi — Al Fahidi

2. SMAT — Dubai Design District

3. Gerbou — Nad Al Sheba

4. Logma — The Dubai Mall

5. Common Grounds — Kite Beach

6. Tom & Serg — Al Quoz

7. Nightjar Coffee Roasters — Alserkal Avenue

8. Arabian Tea House Mercato Mall — Jumeirah 1

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