For a lot of families with little children – chances are you will be staying in on New Year’s Eve. That also means you possibly won’t be hungover on New Year’s Day or sleeping in like the rest of Dubai, but getting up at 7 am ( just like every other day…. ). Well well – don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you lot. We’ve searched around to find a handful of family-friendly brunches that are happening on New Year’s Day………

Let’s kick off the 2026 New Year with a nice relaxed family-friendly brunch!

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McGettigans Ibn Battuta Gate

Take the family over to McGettigans Ibn Battuta Gate for a New Year’s Day roast with all the trimmings! There will be festive family entertainment & quiz hosted by a game-master, packed with fun rounds and prizes up for grabs. Chill out over drinks and catch live sports on the big screen all day long. Kids are kept busy with giant jenga and twister, or otherwise they can choose to get involved in Gingerbread House Making for an add-on of only AED 50. Feel free to stay for live music which will come on after 6pm.

Timing : Thursday 1st January 2026 | 2pm – 5pm

• Kids : 79 AED Kids Roast
• Adults : 139 AED Roast with all the Trimmings | 499 AED Roast for 4
• Book here

See McGettigan’s Festive Offers

Alizee _{Banyan Tree Dubai}

Raise a toast to 2026 with a sharing-style menu of seasonal classics served with a French twist at Alizée Restaurant in Banyan Tree Dubai. Expect live cooking stations, decadent desserts and free-flowing bubbles to ease you and the family into the year ahead! There will be live music – a DJ and saxophone player, as well as a supervised kids room with toys, boardgames plus a kids’ show to keep the little ones entertained all afternoon!

Timing : Thursday 1st January 2025 | 1pm – 4pm

• Kids : Under 6 Comp | 6-12 years old 260 AED
• Adults : 520 AED Soft | 780 AED Champagne
• Call +971 4 556 6466
• Email guestservice-dubai@banyantree.com
• Book here

See Banyan Tree’s Festive Offers |  Top up [ 150 AED – Adults | 100 AED – Kids ] for Pool & Beach Access

Origins _{Vida Emirates Hills}

Vida Emirate Hill’s late breakfast is another fabulous one to consider with the family. Origins will be serving a leisurely breakfast spread with lush greenery, warm sunshine, and laid-back tunes. Indulge in golden pastries, hearty breakfast favourites, and seasonal bites as you welcome the first morning of the New Year with the kids.

Timing : Thursday 1st January 2026 | 11am – 3pm

• Kids : Under 6 Comp | 6-12 years old 65 AED
• Adults : 125 AED Soft | 375 AED Sparkling, Bellini, Mimosas, Wine & Spirits
• Call +971 4 872 8888
• Email hithere.hills@vidahotels.com

See Vida’s Festive Offer

Carine _{Emirates Golf Club}

Take the family over for lunch at the French-Mediterranean bistro Carine, located on the first floor of the Emirates Golf Club. There will be live entertainment and a special festive set menu on New Year’s Day for lunch, for groups of 5 and above. For smaller groups, there is no minimum spend and you are more than welcome to go Ala Carte. It’s a lovely spot for families and friends, overlooking the beautiful golf course.

Timing : Thursday 1st January 2026 | 12pm – 3:15pm

• Kids : Ala Carte
• Adults : 350 AED per person set menu for groups of 5 and above | Ala Carte for smaller groups
• Call +971 4 417 9885
• Email reservations@carine.ae

See Emirates Golf Club’s Festive Offers

Please check back as we add more offers to this listing!