Where can you find the best bagels in Dubai?
When it comes to breakfast, few choices compare to the deliciously crunchy yet soft bagels. If a bagel is truly remarkable, you can add nothing to it, and it will still taste amazing! But why add nothing when there are so many tasty toppings to choose from? The good news is that several dining establishments in Dubai either offer these baked wonders as a tempting option or specialise in them exclusively. We have scoured the emirate to put together a list of places where you can get the best bagels in Dubai.
Best bagel places in Dubai
With toppings as diverse as Tandoori Chicken and Peanut Butter, you can always find a bagel in Dubai that appeals to your taste buds. The eateries mentioned below are popular with fans of the treat. From savoury and sweet options to a quick snack on the go, here is where you can head to find the best bagels in Dubai.
Bagel Yard
You can’t go wrong with a place that offers bagels as a speciality. At Bagel Yard Dubai, you are spoilt for choice! Inspired by the bagel culture in Montreal, this place creates the tasty treat the traditional way. Every bagel is hand-rolled and cooked in a wood fire. The result? A perfectly chewy bagel with a slight crunch.
- Average price for two: AED 130
- Timings: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
- Location: Al Wasl Road – Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-349-5404
Bagels and More
As the name implies, this is another place where bagels are the menu’s focus. Now located at The Sustainable City, Bagels and More offers an impressive variety. And depending on your choice, you can have them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Examples include Eggcelient Bagels, with different types of omelettes. Their signature sandwiches, like the Chili Chicken Bagel, are also recommended by regular visitors.
- Timings: 07:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Location: The Sustainable City
- Contact: +971-4-430-8791
The Bagel Place
This home of great bagels, unfortunately, has no in-dining service. However, with several branches across the emirate, you’ll indeed find an outlet that can deliver to your home.
Like most eateries on this list, The Bagel Place offers the plain variety with the option of savoury or sweet toppings. One of their more exciting varieties is a bagel with Beef Brisket, Alfalfa Sprouts, Homemade Coleslaw and In-House Truffle Mayo.
For a sweeter dining experience, you can choose Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chops and Cinnamon Sugar as toppings.
All in all, The Bagel Place is an excellent option for bagel delivery in Dubai!
- Average price for two: AED 50
- Timings: Depends on branch
- Location: Multiple, including Jumeirah and DIFC
- Contact: +971-4-299-2229 (Jumeirah branch)
Eggspectation
Eggspectation is one of the best breakfast places in Dubai. So, you can rest assured that they have a couple of great bagels on the menu. Diners have a choice of two bagel-based dishes on the eatery’s breakfast menu. One of which is the Eggspectation Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, a delicious fried egg sandwich with Canadian Angus beef bacon, Swiss Cheese and Onions. The restaurant has two branches in Dubai.
- Average price for two: AED 200
- Timings: Depends on branch
- Location: Al Safa, City Walk 2 | The Beach, JBR
- Contact: +971-4-240-6877 | +971-4-430-7252
Gulf Bagel Factory
Enjoy New York-style bagels at Gulf Bagel Factory. Kettle-boiled and baked, the options never fail to retain their authentic taste. Besides plain variants, Gulf Bagel Factory also offers unique products like the Onion Bagel and the Everything Bagel.
All in all, if you like the simpler versions, this is the place to visit. Head over to their outlet in Al Quoz to know all that they offer!
- Timings: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm (Sunday to Friday) | 08:00 am to 02:00 pm (Saturday)
- Location: Al Quoz
- Contact: +971-4-321-2294
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons, our pick for one of the best sandwich shops in Dubai, also has some of the best bagels in town. You can opt for their classic Bagel & Cream Cheese for AED 10 or spend a few extra dirhams for a Breakfast Bagel Sandwich priced at AED 15.
- Average price for two: AED 75
- Timings: Depends on the location
- Location: Multiple including Level 1, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha
- Contact: 800-8467
Circle Café
The Circle Café might not be a bagel-exclusive eatery, but it was renowned for the item even before it established itself as a popular breakfast café. Available in generous portion sizes, the cafe’s bagel-based dishes include diner favourites like Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, Grilled Halloumi and Avo.
Not in the mood to eat out? The Circle Cafe is also one of the best delivery restaurants in Dubai. So, you can have your favourite snack delivered to your doorstep.
- Average price for two: AED 200
- Timings: Varies by branch
- Location: Multiple, including Kite Beach and Mirdif
- Contact: +971-4-254-1565 (Kite Beach branch)
Breaking Bread
Try The Brick — a whole-wheat bagel with smoked Beef Brisket, lettuce, and pickles served with roasted sweet potatoes if you ever visit Breaking Bread. Also, diners are spoilt for choice with other options like salads and frittatas.
- Average price for two: AED 145
- Timings: 07:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Location: Marina Pinnacle, Dubai Marina
- Contact: +971-58-178-3021
Café Rider
Want to make your bagel meal more interesting? Head to Café Rider, a biker-themed establishment and one of Dubai’s unique coffee shops. Their ‘All Day Breakfast’ menu includes a Breakfast Bagel, complete with cream cheese, turkey bacon and fried egg.
- Average price for two: AED 130
- Timings: 08:00 am to 08:00 pm | 08:00 am to 11:00 pm (Friday) | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm (Saturday)
- Location: Al Quoz
- Contact: +971-4-321-4411
Baker’s Kitchen
The breakfast menu at Baker’s Kitchen has an option for bagel enthusiasts – Bagel it Your Way. It features a “long-fermented” sourdough bagel with a choice of smoked salmon and turkey breast. Not a bad deal for AED 29!
Scrumptious bagels are mainly why Baker’s Kitchen is one of Dubai’s best places for breakfast. Pay a visit to find out more.
- Average price for two: AED 120
- Timings: 07:30 am to 09:30 pm
- Location: Dusit Princess Residence, Dubai Marina
- Contact: +971-50-840-9936
Caribou Coffee
Bagels are often a staple item in coffee shops, with Caribou Coffee being no exception. The cafe’s Multi-Grain Egg White Bagel is a hit with regular patrons. You can pair it with a hot or cold beverage like a Coffee Cooler or Turtle Mocha.
The best part? With so many branches across Dubai, you can always find one near you. Caribou also has a special spot among the best places for breakfast in JBR.
- Average price for two: AED 40
- Timings: Varies according to branch
- Location: Multiple including JBR, Downtown Dubai and Emirates Hills
- Contact: +971-4-427-0543 (JBR branch)
Besides the eateries mentioned above, customers also rave about bagel offerings at Hamstead Bakery and Cafe and Baker Street Cafe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are bagels so popular?
Bagels are one of the most versatile foods in the world. Depending on your chosen toppings, you can have them for lunch, dinner, or even as a dessert!
Where can I get the best bagels in Dubai?
The mentioned eateries offer some of the best bagels in the emirate, especially those specialising in these baked favourites.
Do any restaurants in Dubai offer all-day breakfast?
If you prefer to have breakfast later in the day, you can visit Circle Cafe and other places that offer all-day breakfasts in Dubai.
Which are the best family-friendly restaurants in Dubai?
Are you visiting the emirate with kids? You will have a lot of choices for eating out at the best family restaurants in Dubai. The list includes Carluccio’s, Circle Cafe and more.
That’s all for our guide on the eateries offering the best bagels in Dubai. If you’re looking for more brekkie options, how about checking out these restaurants cooking up some of the best pancakes in Dubai.
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