There are brunches in Dubai, and then there are experiences that feel like stepping into a world carefully composed with sunlight, sea breeze, sculpted nature, and soulful Italian hospitality. Solemare Sundays at Beach Bar & Grill, One&Only Royal Mirage belong to the latter and firmly stand as our number one Sunday brunch in Dubai.
Private Members UAE visited the newly designed Bar & Grill this weekend, and from the moment the path unfolded towards the shore, it was clear that this was not just another beachfront venue, but it was a sanctuary.
The walk alone felt like its own prelude. The grass was freshly trimmed, soft underfoot, and impossibly green. Something you wouldn’t imagine finding in a desert landscape, but it was more reminiscent of a hidden countryside retreat than Dubai Marina. The neat rows of flowering pink bushes acted like a floral escort, framing the entrance with romance and symmetry. It felt less like arriving at a hotel and more like entering a private garden that has been silently waiting for you.
A Nature-Framed Hideaway on the Edge of the Beach
There is a moment, just before reaching the restaurant, when the whole scene opens up. The palms, the manicured lawns, the whisper of waves against the shore, and it doesn’t feel like Dubai, it feels like a nature hideaway somewhere far more secret.
The Bar & Grill sits directly on the beach, painted in crisp white architecture that glows softly in the afternoon light. Inside, the welcome is warm, graceful, and attentive. Guests can choose between indoor seating, where sweeping windows offer full sea views and a glimpse of the lively live-cooking station, or the outdoor terrace, where the ambiance deepens with music, sea, and the gentle hum of Sunday conversations.
Outdoor diners are treated to a beachfront seafood station, chefs grilling, steaming, and preparing fresh catch just a few steps from the shoreline. A soulful singer with a guitarist fills the air with soft melodies, blending with the sound of waves and the occasional laughter floating across nearby tables. Couples, families, friends, and even multi-generational groups gather here, creating a gentle tapestry of togetherness.
A Brunch that Balances Luxury and Simplicity
Solemare Sundays recognizes the elegance of Italian coastal dining without the heaviness. It is generous, but never excessive; sophisticated, but never intimidating.
Guests can choose from the soft beverage, house beverage, or Champagne package while enjoying a menu that includes plated starters, generous mains, dessert displays, and a curated buffet of breads and cheeses. The live seafood station is the open-air soul of the experience, offering ocean flavors with a shoreline theater.
The service is attentively flawless. Attentive but never intrusive with drinks topped gently at the right moment. Plates cleared with ease, cutlery replaced smoothly, and a team that works with understated polish.
Private Members Statement Dishes from the Menu
Insalata Caprese
Fresh, firm tomatoes paired with soft burrata drizzled in extra virgin olive oil and finished with basil. Pure, bright, honest Italian flavour.
Carpaccio di Wagyu
Delicate slices of wagyu tenderloin lifted with yuzu mustard dressing, Comté cheese, and crisp croutons – a dish that disappears too quickly.
Arancine al Tartufo
Parmesan and truffle arancini with a truffle sauce so subtle it feels like a whisper rather than a shout – soft, warm, perfectly balanced.
Before the starters even arrive, the bread and cheese station becomes an indulgence of its own with truffle butter melting over warm slices, aged cheeses waiting to be paired with homemade breads and crisp wine.
For the Mains
Tagliata di Angus
Char-grilled Australian Black Angus, tender and flavourful, served with demi-glace and perfectly grilled vegetables – peppers soft and sweet, courgettes with a crunch.
Truffle Pizza
A thin, delicate crust carrying stracciatella, truffle paste, rocket, and datterino tomatoes – a simple dish elevated by ingredients doing all the work.
Between bites, the setting becomes part of the meal. People walking barefoot by the water, children playing between courses, conversations, and soft laughter echoing off the waves. It is dining as atmosphere and as memory.
A Sunday Worth Keeping
Solemare Sundays is not casual, but it is not overly formal either; it finds that rare sweet spot between beach chic and effortless refinement. It feels like luxury softened by nature; elegance relaxed by the sea.
For anyone seeking a brunch that feels like an escape, a reset, a moment of calm paired with Italian hospitality, this is one of the most compelling Sunday rituals in Dubai.
A little slice of la dolce vita, sun-soaked, soulful, and beautifully created, right on the shores of One&Only Royal Mirage.
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