A weekend brunch in Abu Dhabi should feel like a proper Saturday out. At Mika, the Riviera Brunch brings together generous sharing plates, free-flowing drinks, Yas Marina views and the kind of lively atmosphere that makes three hours disappear quickly. It is social, celebratory and food-led, with tables settling in for a full afternoon rather than simply working through a set menu. Whether you are gathering friends, celebrating a birthday or just looking for somewhere with energy on a Saturday, Mika turns brunch into one of the most fun services of the week.
What Makes a Weekend Brunch Feel Fun?
There is a big difference between a brunch that simply serves a lot of food and one that actually feels like an occasion. The room needs energy, the table needs variety and the format needs to give everyone something to enjoy. At Mika, the sharing style does much of that work. Dishes land in the middle, drinks keep flowing and the afternoon naturally becomes more social as the table fills up.
The Riviera Brunch at Mika runs every Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. That three-hour window gives groups enough time to settle in, try different plates and enjoy the atmosphere without the experience feeling rushed. The focus is still on the food, but brunch has a noticeably more upbeat character than a standard lunch service. It is the kind of Saturday booking that works when you want lunch to be the main plan, not a quick stop between plans.
Sharing Plates Keep the Table Moving
A sharing menu makes brunch more interactive. Instead of everyone disappearing into their own starter, main and dessert, the table gets to taste together. One plate leads into the next; people compare favourites, and something new is always arriving. That works particularly well for groups, where different tastes can usually be covered without turning the meal into a complicated order.
Mika’s menu changes with the season, but the brunch follows a familiar journey through starters, crudo and cured fish, grilled dishes, pasta and dessert. Current signatures include scallop and rockfish ceviche, house-cured salmon, dry-aged Wagyu ribeye, miso black salmon, tagliolini with crab bisque, lemon ricotta ravioli and Nonna’s tiramisu. The exact dishes can shift, keeping the experience tied to the kitchen’s seasonal approach.
Three Packages, Three Ways to Brunch
Not every table wants the same Saturday, so the Riviera Brunch is available in three packages. The Soft Package is AED 299 and includes soft drinks and mocktails. The House Package is AED 449 with house beverages, while the Champagne Package is AED 595. Guests can choose the level that suits the group without changing the food experience at the centre of the afternoon.
That flexibility matters when you are organising a mixed group. Some guests may want cocktails or wine, others may prefer non-alcoholic drinks, and everyone can still take part in the same brunch. It keeps the booking simple while giving the table enough choice to make the afternoon feel like their own.
Why Yas Marina Works for a Saturday Brunch
Brunch is as much about where you spend the afternoon as what you eat. Mika sits on Yas Marina, with the waterfront creating a strong sense of place from the moment guests arrive. The setting gives the brunch a Riviera character that fits naturally with Mika’s modern Mediterranean food and its la dolce vita influence.
It also makes Mika an easy choice when brunch is part of a bigger Yas Island day. Guests can meet at the marina, spend the afternoon over food and drinks, then continue elsewhere on the island if they want to. For birthdays and group celebrations, that convenience is useful. For everyone else, the view simply makes Saturday feel a little more like an escape.
Brunch for Birthdays, Friends and Group Tables
The Riviera Brunch is built for people who want to be together. Sharing dishes remove some of the formality from the meal, while the free-flowing packages and three-hour format give the table time to enjoy itself. Birthdays, catch-ups, visiting friends and larger weekend gatherings all fit naturally into that setup.
Mika also holds a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand and a MICHELIN Service Award. At brunch, those recognitions show up in the details that keep a lively service running well: dishes arriving in sequence, tables being looked after without constant interruption and a kitchen that remains central to the experience even when the room is full of Saturday energy.
Make Saturday the Main Plan
When choosing a weekend brunch in Abu Dhabi, the right question is not only what is included. It is how you want the afternoon to feel. Mika’s Riviera Brunch is for guests who want good food, a waterfront setting and a social atmosphere with enough energy to make it feel like a real weekend occasion.
Come for the sharing menu, choose the drinks package that suits your table and settle in at Yas Marina for three lively hours. You can then book your table directly and start planning your Saturday.
FAQs
What time is the Riviera Brunch at Mika?
The Riviera Brunch runs every Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
How much is brunch at Mika?
Packages start at AED 299 for the Soft Package, with the House Package at AED 449 and the Champagne Package at AED 595.
Is the Riviera Brunch suitable for groups?
Yes. The sharing format works particularly well for groups of friends, birthdays, family gatherings and weekend celebrations.
Does Mika offer a non-alcoholic brunch package?
Yes. The AED 299 Soft Package includes soft drinks and mocktails.
Where is Mika located?
Mika is located at Building 7, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
