There’s a reason why the saying “breakfast is the most important meal” is a thing. How you start your day sets the tone for what’s to come, and the right food only adds to it. So it’s no surprise that Eid breakfasts are a treasured practice no matter which community you come from. Celebrating the end of the Holy Month with good food and good company, the breakfast turns from a meal to another sacred ritual. And if you’re looking to start the practice or experiment outside of the home, check out these spots that hit every craving.
Al Fanar
With 5 locations across the UAE, Al Fanar serves traditional Emirati cuisine, complete with the warm lighting and wooden interiors that resemble a neighbour’s home. For Eid, the restaurant will be offering an exclusive Eid breakfast for 4. Priced at Dhs 249 and available till 12 noon, you can expect classic Emirati dishes served alongside freshly-baked breads, fragrant salads, and drinks.
Al Beiruti
Serving across 3 branches in Dubai, Al Beiruti’s food is infused with Lebanese soul. For breakfast, you can take your pick between à la carte and their breakfast platters. With each platter catering to a different palate, it’s a spot where there is something for everyone.
Arabian Tea House
The first Emirati restaurant, you can find this spot across Dubai and Sharjah. However, we would recommend their outpost at Al Fahidi, right by the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Serving authentic Emirati breakfast trays, Egyptian breakfast trays, and the standard Arabic breakfast tray, the food tastes even better when paired with the views of old Dubai.
Aqaya – Café & Restaurant
Serving wholesome breakfast dishes across City Walk and Dubai Creek Harbour, Aqaya is a casual dining spot for any occasion. Their Chebab Pancakes are the perfect sweet start to Eid, while their Feta and Kale Frittata is rich and filling but not too heavy, making it a balanced breakfast dish.
Byblos Sur Mer | InterContinental Abu Dhabi
If you’re staycationing at the capital, drop by this lively Eid brunch before you go! Set by the water, the brunch will be held on the first and second days of Eid al-Fitr and includes your typical Levantine flavours made even better with live entertainment.
Bartartine | Dubai Hill Mall
For tartine fans, Bartartine is one breakfast spot you don’t want to miss. Fresh breads paired with rich sauces, salads, and proteins, really, what’s not to love? Beyond the open sandwiches, Bartartine also offers sweet and savoury breakfast items alongside coffee made with organic blends.
Turkish Village | Jumeirah 1
Standing tall at Jumeirah 1, Turkish Village is hard to miss. Inside, you can find long tables illuminated by sunlight. And with a motto to “Dine like a Sultan”, you can find their breakfast menu doing exactly that. A variety of platters helps to cater to your exact craving, while the à la carte menu provides Turkish favourites like Menemen with Sujuk, Su Boregi, Istanbul Borek, and more.
21grams | Meyan Mall, Jumeirah
Tucked in Meyan Mall, 21grams brings authentic Balkan food to the Dubai palate. And when we say authentic, we’re talking family recipes, seasonal ingredients, and fusion specialities that honour the melting pot of the Balkan Peninsula. Their breakfast is served till 5 PM and features a variety of egg, bread, and cheese-based dishes done the Balkan way.
