Saturday and Sunday Brunch at Reef & Beef in Dubai

The Saturday and Sunday Brunch at Reef & Beef Steakhouse & Seafood is a weekend surf-and-turf brunch in Downtown Dubai, built around signature steaks, fresh seafood and smooth jazz in an elegant room overlooking the Downtown skyline. It runs on both weekend days, at slightly different times, which makes it one of the more flexible brunch options in the area.

As the name suggests, this is a brunch for people who love a proper steak and good seafood rather than a sprawling buffet of everything. The format is calm and grown-up, with the music kept to jazz rather than a DJ, so it suits a long, conversational afternoon.

Reef & Beef at Boulevard Point

Reef & Beef Steakhouse & Seafood is in Boulevard Point, on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. The boulevard is the main loop that runs around the Burj Khalifa district, lined with residential towers, cafes and restaurants, so the brunch puts you right in the middle of Downtown without the crowds of the mall itself.

Boulevard Point itself is a 63-storey Emaar tower completed in 2020, right next to The Dubai Mall, with a dedicated bridge linking it to the mall and views towards Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. That makes the brunch easy to combine with a stroll around the fountain or an afternoon of shopping.

The restaurant describes its setting as elegant, with views over Downtown Dubai. That is a big part of the appeal: rather than a beach backdrop, you get the city’s most famous skyline as the scenery for a weekend lunch.

What is on the brunch menu

The brunch follows the restaurant’s two specialities, the reef and the beef:

• Signature steaks, the heart of the menu at a steakhouse brunch
• Fresh seafood, for the reef half of the name
• Gourmet starters to open the meal
• Desserts to finish

The restaurant does not publish a dish-by-dish menu for the brunch, so the exact dishes on the day may vary. If you have dietary requirements, mention them when you reserve.

Drinks

Brunch packages include unlimited selected beverages, with the exact drinks depending on the package you choose. Drinks outside your package are not included, so it is worth checking the package details when you book. Adult tickets are for guests aged 21 and over.

Saturday or Sunday?

One of the useful things about this brunch is that it runs on both days of the weekend, with different hours:

• Saturday: 3pm to 6pm, a later start that works well if you want a slow morning first, and that runs into early evening as the Downtown lights come on
• Sunday: 2pm to 5pm, an earlier finish that leaves time to unwind before the working week

Saturday’s later slot also means the end of the brunch lines up nicely with sunset over Downtown, which is the most atmospheric time to be looking out over the skyline.

Celebrating something?

Reef & Beef includes a couple of thoughtful touches for occasions. Every booking can have table decoration for any celebration, and the team will add a written note on the dessert, so a birthday, anniversary or promotion can be marked without having to arrange anything separately. Tell them what you are celebrating when you reserve.

Who it suits

• Steak and seafood lovers who would rather have quality cuts than an endless buffet
• Couples and small groups after a relaxed weekend lunch with jazz in the background
• Families: adult tickets are for over-21s, and an à la carte kids menu is available for younger diners
• Downtown residents and visitors staying near Burj Khalifa who want a brunch within walking distance

Know before you go

• The dress code is smart casual.
• Advance reservations are recommended, and guests are asked to arrive on time.
• You can cancel or reschedule up to four days before your brunch.
• Transport to and from the venue, drinks outside your package and personal expenses are not included.

The restaurant also runs other offers through the week, including a business lunch and an international breakfast buffet, if you want to try it on a weekday first.

Getting there

Boulevard Point is on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. If you are driving, set your GPS to Reef & Beef Steakhouse & Seafood, Boulevard Point; taxis and ride-hailing apps can drop you right at the building, which is the simplest choice if you are taking a drinks package. The nearest Metro station is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall on the Red Line, and the tower’s direct link to The Dubai Mall means you can also walk over from the mall.

For more weekend ideas, see our dinner and brunch guide, browse things to do this weekend, and explore more things to do in Dubai. If you are new to the city, our new to the UAE page is a good place to start.