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BrunchFriday–Saturday

The Sum of Us - All-Day Brunch

8.8(2,868 reviews)

Business Bay · Ground Floor, Burj Al Salam, 6th Street - Trade Centre - Trade Center First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Casual cafe dishing up international fare such as noodles, steak & burgers, plus coffee & smoothies.

The Sum of Us is Dubai's most beloved all-day brunch café - a perpetually packed Business Bay institution serving outstanding coffee, house-baked sourdough, proper eggs and a brunch menu that resists fashionable additions in favour of doing the classics properly. The shakshuka is consistently excellent, the sourdough toast with smashed avocado remains the signature despite its cliché status (justified in this case), and the house-roasted coffee is some of the best in the city. Weekend waits of 30–45 minutes are standard and entirely worth it. The Sum of Us remains the benchmark against which other all-day brunch spots are measured.


The Essence

All-day / Brunch / Business Bay / Coffee / Bakery / Eggs / Avocado / Casual / Popular

The Experience

Cuisine

All-Day Brunch / Café

Day

Friday–Saturday

Time

07:00

Price

AED 100 per person

Drinks

Extra charge

Features

Outdoor Space


Amenities

All-day breakfastHouse-roasted coffeeSourdough bakeryCommunal tablesWeekend waitOutdoor seating

Busiest Time

Mondays to Sundays

6PM – 8PM

Mondays to Sundays draw the biggest crowds - book ahead and arrive before 6PM to settle in before the evening peaks.

Reviews

Was really happy to see that even with all the new places in Dubai, the sum of us is still the same quality and deliciousness as it was 10 years ago.

Kelly W

Highly recommendedGreat experienceWorth visiting

Frequently Asked Questions

01Do I need to book for weekend brunch?
Reservations are not taken. Add your name to the walk-in list when you arrive and expect a 20–45 minute wait on weekends.
02Is alcohol served at The Sum of Us?
Yes, The Sum of Us is licensed and serves wine, beer and cocktails alongside the café menu.