There’s something special about brunching in Dubai that just hits different especially when you’re tucked inside the iconic Anantara, The Palm. Surrounded by luxury interiors, indulgent food, live cooking stations, live Entertainment and that unmistakable weekend buzz. Signature dishes from around the world and most importantly a serious focus on quality ingredients. Walking into Crescendo’s dining room, you’re immediately greeted by warm lighting, rich wood accents, and the gentle hum of brunch goers catching up over beautifully plated dishes. It’s cozy, upscale with floor to ceiling windows letting in natural light and giving glimpses of the poolside just beyond. The air-conditioning is a welcome relief from the Dubai afternoon heat, making it a perfect choice for those warmer weekends when you want all that brunch without a sweat. Here’s everything you need to know about this delicious weekend indoor brunch escape.
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Venue: Crescendo, Anantara The Palm Duba
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When: Every Saturday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Starting Price: AED 450 with soft beverage package
The brunch is buffet-style and is massive. Crescendo brings together global cuisines in one beautiful, abundant setup.
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Seafood Station: Fresh oysters, mussels on ice, prawns, crabs.
- Salad Station: The best of salads which includes seafood and non-veg
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Middle Eastern cold Mezzeh Corner: Authentic and comforting Arabic cold appetizers
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Live Arabic Grill: Juicy meats, freshly cooked in front of your eyes and full of flavour.
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Italian Favourites: Pizza, pasta and kids make their own professional pizza along with the Chef.
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Cheese & Charcuterie: A selection of cheese, cold cuts and jams.
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Dessert Heaven: The dessert counter looked like something out of a magazine. Mini cakes, tarts, Arabic sweets, chocolate fountain, pudding, ice creams, freshly cut fruits.
- Korean station: grilled meat skewers, marinated chicken wings, and tender beef skewers, fried vegetables.
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Pan-Asian station: Dim sum, sushi, sashimi, pad thai.
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Indian Flavours: Biriyani, butter chicken, naan, daal
- Bread station: Focaccia, cream cheese garlic bread, different kinds of manakish, mini baguette, croissants, etc
- Mexican station: Nachos, beef, gaucomole, salsa
- Kids corner: Kids buffet with their favourites such as pizza, pasta, sausage, popcorn, brownies etc.
The brunch comes with free-flowing drinks and as you can see they make some pretty looking mocktails. For the buffet they had Incredible variety, top-tier service (special shoutout to the restaurant manager who provided us special attention and care during our brunch), and it was the perfect setting for a long, leisurely brunch. We witnessed many birthday celebrations today. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just treating yourself to a weekend moment, this one’s worth adding to your Dubai brunch bucket list. The restaurant is elegant, airy space is flooded with natural light, and the atmosphere hits that perfect balance. You’ve got gourmet food stations lining the room, glasses of welcome drink at the entrance, acoustic music playing gently in the background. Tucked just around the corner is kids corner where they play, face paint and they have their own buffet too. The table is also arranged to their size so they can easily reach their food.
A live acoustic duo performed smooth soul and pop covers, adding a laid-back yet lively feel to the space. It wasn’t loud, just enough to lift the energy and make you tap your foot between bites. They would encourage everyone to sing and dance with them, close to the end of brunch. Service was top-notch throughout. Staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure no tables had plates or glasses waiting for long. What we loved about the weekend brunch at Crescendo.
- Spacious setting
- Top-tier food
- Excellent service
- Great drinks
- Zero weather worries
Crescendo’s kids corner is indoors and thoughtfully designed to keep little ones entertained and supervised. Highlights included:
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Face Painting – kids transformed into glittery characters in few minutes.
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Play Zone – Soft play mats, toys, keep the kids busy between bites. stocked with all their favourites — pizza, popcorn, hashbrown, sausages, pasta, nuggets, sliders and mini desserts such as brownies.
- Kids Buffet – Kid sized buffet station with all their favourites in one place
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Make-Your-Own Pizza master class by Chef – A chef walked them through making dough, choosing toppings and explained how it all goes into the wood-fired oven. It was hands-on, fun, and perfectly timed. Kids picked their toppings, decorated their own mini pizzas, and handed them off to the chef for baking.
Dessert Wonderland
Dessert station here was like a dream spread, made of sugar and art. Each creation wasn’t just delicious, it was crafted to perfection, a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The spread featured everything from vibrant layered cakes and chocolate to mini indulgences like mousses, parfaits, and bite sized pastries. The tarts stood out beautifully with each bite offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Then there were the chocolate fountains, flowing luxuriously in shades of milk, dark, and even strawberry pink, the ultimate playground for dessert lovers. Dipping fresh fruits or marshmallows into these fountains was pure joy for kids as well as adults. The Middle Eastern-inspired treats like pistachio nests and kunafa bites added a local flair, crispy on the outside and soft within. And those Gulab Jamun jars and layered dessert shots perfect for rounding off a rich buffet meal. This wasn’t just a dessert counter, it was an experience.
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