The term “Friday brunch” in the UAE tends to bring with it certain connotations. But your Friday afternoons don’t have to be spent in vast buffet-filled halls, waiting in queues and stockpiling at 3.45pm — there is another way, namely the new brunch at Prime68.
The elegant New York-style steakhouse perched atop the JW Marriott Marquis hotel, provides a sophisticated break from the norm. Ordering off a carefully selected menu of the kitchen’s most popular dishes (and access to its rather extensive cellar), it’s an ideal place for a long, stress-free lunch, either with your partner or a smallish group of friends who value conversation over trying to consume their bodyweight in comestibles.
As you might expect, steaks play a central role in the brunch with fantastic cuts of prime heritage breed beef on offer, as well as a perfectly prepared roasts with all the requisite trimmings. Being on the 68th floor, the daytime views across the Dubai coastline are exceptional, so it’s well worth asking for a window seat when making a reservation. You won’t regret it.
Prime68, JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai. 1pm to 4pm. Dhs450, including house drinks, jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com