One of our very favourite things to do at the weekend is to saunter on down to Time Out Market Dubai and try one of the delicious breakfast specials from the 18 restaurants.
Who are we kidding? Make that two or three dishes. This is one destination for a seriously good spread. The Time Out Market Dubai breakfast is an event you simply can’t miss.
There’s a whopping 42 breakfast dishes to choose from. Nowhere else will you find such variety and value all under one roof.
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You’ll get your weekend lie-in first too, as the weekend breakfast kicks off from 10am and runs right through to 1am. This is very much brunch in the traditional sense, with some super satisfying dishes set to keep you going all day.
You’ll see couples, families and big groups of friends out catching up for the weekend. The added bonus. Time Out Market Dubai’s three bars are also open, with glasses of bubbly a bargainous Dhs45 and classic morning mixed drinks for Dhs45, plus the usual grape and hops.
Born in Lisbon in 2014, Time Out Market locations worldwide are the ultimate destinations for food and culture – designed to bring the best of the city together under one roof.
When it comes to breakfast in Dubai, Time Out Market Dubai certainly has its pick of the best dishes in town, with chefs like Reif Otham, Hattem Matter, Omar Rodrigues and Gilles Bosquet creating specials just for the Souk Al Bahar destination.
Here’s 18 to try.
21grams Balkan Bakery & Deli
Trying the Balkan Breakfast (Dhs72) is non-negotiable. Any leftover morsels of these delicious scrambled eggs in tomato, pepper and onion relish with chorizo sausage and feta cheese can be lovingly mopped up with homemade pita bread. You’ll also need a cheese burek just to taste 21Grams’ famous phyllo pastry pies.
Dhs48 (cheese burek). Dhs72 (Balkan breakfast).
Al Fanar Restaurant
It wouldn’t be the first Middle Eastern Time Out Market without regional flavours. Go for the shakshouka eggs in a sauce of tomatoes, chili, and pepper topped with basil. Taste a classic, with plenty to share.
Dhs45
BB Social Dining
Baos work any time of day at BB’s. Indulge in the truffle eggs benedict and discover a panko-crusted poached egg, hollandaise sauce and fresh black truffle. Swoon.
Dhs65
Boon coffee
One of four new vendors, Boon specialises in premium organic Ethiopian coffee. The perfect pairing for its choco banana ricotta pancakes oozing with chocolate sauce, cream and grated chocolate.
Dhs38
Fulvio’s Kitchen
An Italian concept from Fulvio Opalio, who heads up some of Dubai’s most awarded Italian restaurants. With three variations on scrambled eggs, the salmon is our pick, closely followed by the truffle. Go on, try both.
Dhs55
Lana Lusa
Also new to Time Out Market, this authentic Portuguese restaurant offers a classic tosta mista, that’s toasted bread with ham and cheese to you and me. It’s a belter and leaves you room for a pastel de nata or two.
Dhs52
Liban by Allo beirut
If you’ve a hankering for superb Lebanese street food then this spot from the team behind Allo Beirut is for you. The Lebanese breakfast mezze combines two eggs your way with grilled halloumi, foul moudammas, labneh, honey, achta, mixed fresh veggies and olives served with fresh saj bread and butter. Phew.
Dhs55
Long Teng
One of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in town, dim sum flies out of the kitchen here and breakfast is no exception. Tuck into the classic dum sum basket with a combo of crystal prawn, chicken xiao long bun and assorted mushroom dumplings.
Dhs65
Masti
Start the day with the unassuming canteen dosa made with fermented rice and lentil batter served with sambal and chutney, a perfect example of Masti’s flavour-packed food.
Dhs45
Mattar – Third Culture Barbecue
Dubai’s first proper smokehouse serves up Hattem Mattar’s unique take on a classic pastry – a salt beef croissant packed with fried egg, salt beef, cheese and sharp mustard.
Dhs65
Pickl
Pickl is about the burgers. And fries. And it serves both from 10am at weekends. The breakfast bap sandwiches bacon, avocado, fried organic, cheese, dill pickles, secret sauce and Pickl’s potato bun.
Dhs40
Pitfire
Didn’t think pizza would be a breakfast option? Ah ha, that’s where Pitfire is set to delight. The morning glory pizza has an olive oil base, cheese, roasted potatoes, homemade breakfast sausage and a sunny side up egg served with a dash of HP sauce. For dipping those perfectly blistered crusts. Drool.
Dhs57
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
Head here for Reif Othman’s playful Japanese cuisine. Try the karaage pancake, a sweet and savoury mix of sour cream pancakes with yuzu whipped cream, spiced maple syrup and chicken karaage.
Dhs65
Scoopi Café
Where breakfast meets dessert. The banana and peanut butter waffle topped with roasted almond ice cream and a drizzle of honey has us all weak at the knees.
Dhs45
SLAB cocina
The bacon, egg and cheese toast is like no other sandwich. An instant cure for any indulgences the night before, the brioche toast, spicy mayo and caramelised onions make this far too easy to devour.
Dhs45
The Lighthouse – Pastry and Dessert
A fluffy pancake stack topped with vanilla custard creme brulee is one the kids will love, so make sure you get an extra one for them too.
Dhs45
Vietnamese Foodies
There are few heartier, healthier breakfasts than a warming bowl of noodle soup pho in 14-hour bone broth. The chicken thigh pho is our all-time fave.
Dhs55
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