SOBO Diwali Brunch 2026

SOBO Diwali Brunch in Dubai takes over Nonya, on the 44th floor of the Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, on Saturday 7 November 2026. The festive edition of SOBO’s regular Saturday brunch runs from 1:30pm to 5pm, then carries on with an after-party until 8pm. Bollywood favourites set the soundtrack, and SOBO is putting together a festive menu and packages for the day.

If your Diwali weekend plans involve good food, a long lunch and an excuse to dance in the afternoon, this is a strong option in JLT.

About SOBO Diwali Brunch in Dubai

SOBO DXB runs a Saturday afternoon brunch at Nonya in Taj JLT, alongside its late-night club brands. For Diwali, the usual Saturday slot gets a festive twist. The date is 7 November, the brunch session runs from 1:30pm to 5pm, and the after-party keeps things going from 5pm until 8pm.

SOBO has not published the full festive menu online. Instead, the website asks guests to get in touch for the festive menu and packages. That means the best way to find out exactly what is on the table is to message the team directly before you book.

The music brief is clear, though: Bollywood favourites. SOBO’s regular brunch mixes Bollywood with international music, so the Diwali edition leans into the side of the playlist that suits the festival.

What to Expect on the Day

Because the festive menu is shared on request, it helps to know how SOBO’s regular Saturday brunch at Nonya works. On a normal Saturday, the brunch is an unlimited Pan-Asian spread for the 3.5-hour session, served partly at the table and partly at stations. The regular line-up includes:

• Sushi and appetisers to start
• Curry bowls and dim sum
• A noodle bar and wok dishes
• Pasta stations
• A dessert table to finish

The Diwali brunch has its own festive menu, so ask SOBO how it compares when you book. The same goes for drinks. The regular brunch offers four packages, named Soft, House, Cocktails and Bubbly, and Premium, with soft drinks and mocktails covered by the Soft option. Check which packages apply on Diwali when you enquire.

Once the brunch session wraps up at 5pm, the after-party takes over until 8pm. That gives you a full afternoon and early evening in one place, which is ideal if you would rather not move venues mid-celebration.

The Venue: Nonya, Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Nonya is on the 44th floor of the Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, at DMCC Plot No. 2-27 in Al Thanyah, JLT. SOBO’s own directions are simple: search for Nonya Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai on Google Maps.

A 44th-floor setting for an afternoon brunch is a big part of the appeal. Allow time to get through the hotel and up to the restaurant, especially if you want to be seated for the 1:30pm start.

About SOBO

SOBO is not just a brunch. The same team runs House of SOBO, club nights with desi house, Afrobeats and house music from 10pm, and IN-DRA, which focuses on underground techno with ethnic sounds and melodies. If you enjoy the Diwali brunch, those nights are a natural next step.

The day brunch season runs until 6 February 2027, and SOBO has already announced a Christmas Brunch on 26 December. So if Diwali is your first SOBO brunch, it will not have to be your last this season. Looking further ahead, SOBO says night brunches from 9pm are planned during Ramadan, with day brunches returning after Eid, and dates still to be announced.

Who It Is For and How to Book

This brunch will suit groups of friends celebrating Diwali together, colleagues looking for a festive Saturday lunch, and anyone who wants Bollywood favourites with their dim sum. SOBO’s website does not state an age policy or dress code, so ask about both when you book, particularly if you are thinking of bringing children.

Booking is through WhatsApp. The Book this date link on SOBO’s website opens a chat with the team, who can share the festive menu and packages. You can also follow @sobodxb on Instagram for updates. Before you message, it is worth opening the menu PDF and the food, music and guest details page linked on the website, so you know how the regular brunch works and can ask the right questions about the festive version.

For more ideas, browse our brunches and dinners in Dubai, look at what is on later in the evening in our nightlife guide, or plan the rest of your month with things to do in November. Our things to do in Dubai guide covers the rest.

Diwali brunch at SOBO happens once, on Saturday 7 November. Message the team, ask for the festive menu and lock in your table for a long Bollywood afternoon 44 floors above JLT.

Looking for more Diwali celebrations? See every Diwali event, brunch and puja in our guide to Diwali in Dubai 2026.