British classics
The Full English Breakfast and traditional pies are recurring highlights, with the roast dinner served beneath a giant Yorkshire pudding.
Dubai Hills Estate
Cafe Gray Brasserie is a British-leaning cosmopolitan brasserie in Dubai Hills Estate, serving coffee, pastries and full meals throughout the day. Reviews make the English breakfast, generous Sunday-style roasts and all-day afternoon tea stand out, with a cosy, stylish setting for a relaxed meal or coffee break.
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The Full English Breakfast and traditional pies are recurring highlights, with the roast dinner served beneath a giant Yorkshire pudding.
The roast portion is described as easily large enough for two people to share, making it a practical choice for a hearty meal.
Regulars return for Americanos and cappuccinos, while the latte art adds a thoughtful touch to coffee-focused visits.
Afternoon tea is available throughout the day and includes real clotted cream, a detail British-food fans specifically appreciated.
The greenery, paintings and tucked-away seating create a calm corner inside Dubai Hills Mall, away from much of the shoppers’ noise.
Reviewers say the team is good with children, and the red phone booth has entertained younger visitors.
A customer reported an AED 80 business lunch with polished presentation, attentive service and an atmosphere suited to work or leisure.
These items at Cafe Gray Brasserie got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“The English breakfast was nice. Reasonably priced—good portions. Standard.”
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“The English breakfast was nice. Reasonably priced—good portions. Standard.”March 2025
“Cafe Grey is our go-to spot whenever we’re craving an English breakfast.”September 2025
“I really enjoyed the baked Camembert cheese, the fish and chips is a must and the pizza was delicious, followed with two great desserts both French toast and a chocolate Sunday.”
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“I really enjoyed the baked Camembert cheese, the fish and chips is a must and the pizza was delicious, followed with two great desserts both French toast and a chocolate Sunday.”May 2023
“I love the Royal Roast with Beef, the Fish and Chips, and the Angus Strip-loin - these three are amazing!”December 2024
“I love the Royal Roast with Beef, the Fish and Chips, and the Angus Strip-loin - these three are amazing!”
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“I love the Royal Roast with Beef, the Fish and Chips, and the Angus Strip-loin - these three are amazing!”December 2024
“The Avocado with feta cheese, a well-executed nod to modern Mediterranean-inspired freshness, provided a vibrant contrast.”
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“The Avocado with feta cheese, a well-executed nod to modern Mediterranean-inspired freshness, provided a vibrant contrast.”July 2025
“I really enjoyed the baked Camembert cheese, the fish and chips is a must and the pizza was delicious, followed with two great desserts both French toast and a chocolate Sunday.”
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“I really enjoyed the baked Camembert cheese, the fish and chips is a must and the pizza was delicious, followed with two great desserts both French toast and a chocolate Sunday.”May 2023
“Ordered the beef roast and chicken roast. Both were amazing, taste was great.”
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“Ordered the beef roast and chicken roast. Both were amazing, taste was great.”August 2025
“I ordered benetict eggs , and it was beautifully presented, fresh, and full of flavour. The ingredients tasted high-quality and thoughtfully prepared.”
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“I ordered benetict eggs , and it was beautifully presented, fresh, and full of flavour. The ingredients tasted high-quality and thoughtfully prepared.”July 2025
“We ordered the Black Angus Striploin (photo attached) and it was absolutely delicious.”
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“We ordered the Black Angus Striploin (photo attached) and it was absolutely delicious.”August 2025
“We chose the Business Lunch option at 80 AED per person and were thoroughly impressed. The food was exceptional beautifully presented and full of flavour.”
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“We chose the Business Lunch option at 80 AED per person and were thoroughly impressed. The food was exceptional beautifully presented and full of flavour.”August 2025
“Chef's One Pot and the new Steak and Eggs were delicious.”
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“Chef's One Pot and the new Steak and Eggs were delicious.”January 2026
“Our main was the chicken and leek pie, which was warm and comforting and very hearty.”
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“Our main was the chicken and leek pie, which was warm and comforting and very hearty.”October 2023
“Ordered the beef roast and chicken roast. Both were amazing, taste was great.”
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“Ordered the beef roast and chicken roast. Both were amazing, taste was great.”August 2025
“The sandwiches were good, especially the chicken sandwiches and the scone was to die for.”
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“The sandwiches were good, especially the chicken sandwiches and the scone was to die for.”August 2025
“Ordered chicken schnitzel which i was wanting to have for a long time . Loved it .”
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“Ordered chicken schnitzel which i was wanting to have for a long time . Loved it .”August 2025
“Chicken tenders were also unbelievably, well, tender. Ironically, that's something you can't say for a lot of food places serving chicken tenders.”
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“Chicken tenders were also unbelievably, well, tender. Ironically, that's something you can't say for a lot of food places serving chicken tenders.”October 2025
“Excellent dessert, chocolate fondant was fantastic.”
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“Excellent dessert, chocolate fondant was fantastic.”May 2026
“I really enjoyed the baked Camembert cheese, the fish and chips is a must and the pizza was delicious, followed with two great desserts both French toast and a chocolate Sunday.”
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“I really enjoyed the baked Camembert cheese, the fish and chips is a must and the pizza was delicious, followed with two great desserts both French toast and a chocolate Sunday.”May 2023
“Their churros are nice and come with two dips.”
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“Their churros are nice and come with two dips.”June 2024
“The Club sandwich, a truly massive portion of that American classic, was a multi-layered edifice of indulgence.”
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“The Club sandwich, a truly massive portion of that American classic, was a multi-layered edifice of indulgence.”July 2025
“Update: enjoyed the breakfast! We had shakshouka and potato rosti with eggs. One egg was medium and one was not but still a good hearty breakfast to start your day.”
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“Update: enjoyed the breakfast! We had shakshouka and potato rosti with eggs. One egg was medium and one was not but still a good hearty breakfast to start your day.”August 2025
“French fries were very fresh .”
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“French fries were very fresh .”August 2025
“The quality of the products are amazing and the chef made us try the honey cake of the day which was sooooo goood !”
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“The quality of the products are amazing and the chef made us try the honey cake of the day which was sooooo goood !”July 2026
“The only good thing was the kids white pasta .”
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“The only good thing was the kids white pasta .”September 2024
“The lobster roll was also nice.”
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“The lobster roll was also nice.”June 2025
“We also received lotus cake complement of the chef - beside wonderful gesture cake was fresh, creamy rich flavored eased on sweetness balanced and just right.”
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“We also received lotus cake complement of the chef - beside wonderful gesture cake was fresh, creamy rich flavored eased on sweetness balanced and just right.”January 2025
“The taste of the food are really amazing. The mushroom truffle risotto with olives is so fragrant and I have been wanting to eat it since it was made.”
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“The taste of the food are really amazing. The mushroom truffle risotto with olives is so fragrant and I have been wanting to eat it since it was made.”March 2026
“Chef's One Pot and the new Steak and Eggs were delicious.”
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“Chef's One Pot and the new Steak and Eggs were delicious.”January 2026
“We also ordered the peach crumble. The custard was runnier than we'd have liked but we enjoyed it nonetheless.”
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“We also ordered the peach crumble. The custard was runnier than we'd have liked but we enjoyed it nonetheless.”October 2023
“And the Potato Rosti, that delightful Swiss crispy potato pancake, was a valiant attempt at the original.”
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“And the Potato Rosti, that delightful Swiss crispy potato pancake, was a valiant attempt at the original.”July 2025
“Update: enjoyed the breakfast! We had shakshouka and potato rosti with eggs. One egg was medium and one was not but still a good hearty breakfast to start your day.”
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“Update: enjoyed the breakfast! We had shakshouka and potato rosti with eggs. One egg was medium and one was not but still a good hearty breakfast to start your day.”August 2025
“Amazing food, both steak and ribs were so tasty and presentation was on point.”
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“Amazing food, both steak and ribs were so tasty and presentation was on point.”May 2025
“Recently, we also tried their roast dinner, and it was absolutely delicious.”
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“Recently, we also tried their roast dinner, and it was absolutely delicious.”September 2025
“We tried their saffron milk cake and their French toast, both mouthwatering delicious treats.”
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“We tried their saffron milk cake and their French toast, both mouthwatering delicious treats.”March 2026
“I highly recommend salmon spaghetti 😍 its out of this world!”
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“I highly recommend salmon spaghetti 😍 its out of this world!”April 2026
“The sandwiches were good, especially the chicken sandwiches and the scone was to die for.”
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“The sandwiches were good, especially the chicken sandwiches and the scone was to die for.”August 2025
“The sandwiches were good, especially the chicken sandwiches and the scone was to die for.”
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“The sandwiches were good, especially the chicken sandwiches and the scone was to die for.”August 2025
“Shepherd’s pie as well I highly recommend it.”
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“Shepherd’s pie as well I highly recommend it.”March 2026
“We got the royal roast and the sirloin steak. Both were very delicious, and the portions were huge.”
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“We got the royal roast and the sirloin steak. Both were very delicious, and the portions were huge.”May 2025
“I enjoyed with steak and mushroom also😋.”
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“I enjoyed with steak and mushroom also😋.”March 2026
“The food was really incredible. The steak salad was super tasty and the steak had a lovely charred taste which makes we want to go back and have a nice big steak!!”
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“The food was really incredible. The steak salad was super tasty and the steak had a lovely charred taste which makes we want to go back and have a nice big steak!!”February 2025
“The striploin was medium well exactly as i wanted and the thick cut fries are not oily at all.”
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“The striploin was medium well exactly as i wanted and the thick cut fries are not oily at all.”June 2025
“The striploin was medium well exactly as i wanted and the thick cut fries are not oily at all.”
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“The striploin was medium well exactly as i wanted and the thick cut fries are not oily at all.”June 2025
“The traditional French toast was delicious. Great texture—very soft! Recommend.”
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“The traditional French toast was delicious. Great texture—very soft! Recommend.”March 2025
“We ordered the trio dips which was satisfying and they even refreshed our bread basket.”
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“We ordered the trio dips which was satisfying and they even refreshed our bread basket.”October 2023
“The truffle risotto was to die for! I didn't even get to take a decent photo of it since me and my friend practically inhaled it.”
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“The truffle risotto was to die for! I didn't even get to take a decent photo of it since me and my friend practically inhaled it.”October 2025
“The portions were just right too. My friend and I went with the Victoria breakfast and it hit the spot—definitely something I’d go back for.”
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“The portions were just right too. My friend and I went with the Victoria breakfast and it hit the spot—definitely something I’d go back for.”April 2025
“Afternoon tea is also a lovely affair with real clotted cream! Devon or Cornish, you choose which goes on first, but you should certainly try it”
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“Afternoon tea is also a lovely affair with real clotted cream! Devon or Cornish, you choose which goes on first, but you should certainly try it”October 2025
“We had the afternoon tea which they have on offer which runs the entire day.”August 2025
“Their barista is skilled in making coffee, we always order Americano’s and Cappuccino’s.”
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“Their barista is skilled in making coffee, we always order Americano’s and Cappuccino’s.”March 2026
“Their barista is skilled in making coffee, we always order Americano’s and Cappuccino’s.”
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“Their barista is skilled in making coffee, we always order Americano’s and Cappuccino’s.”March 2026
“Whether you’re in the mood for a creamy latte crafted to perfection or a hearty breakfast bursting with unique British flavors, Cafe gray delivers every time.”
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“Whether you’re in the mood for a creamy latte crafted to perfection or a hearty breakfast bursting with unique British flavors, Cafe gray delivers every time.”December 2024
“Finishing with an Espresso Affogato – that elegant Italian dance of hot espresso over vanilla ice cream – perfectly made with almond milk, was simply the cherry on top.”
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“Finishing with an Espresso Affogato – that elegant Italian dance of hot espresso over vanilla ice cream – perfectly made with almond milk, was simply the cherry on top.”July 2025
“The Spanish latte is a must-try, and their lattes are always excellent.”
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“The Spanish latte is a must-try, and their lattes are always excellent.”September 2025
“I ordered angus beef steak and I wanted it medium, surprised when I saw it well done”
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“I ordered angus beef steak and I wanted it medium, surprised when I saw it well done”July 2026
“The poutine was slightly cold and very dry. To melt the cheese, I had to ask for an extra side of warm gravy, which took longer than expected since it was slightly hard getting the servers’ attention.”
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“The poutine was slightly cold and very dry. To melt the cheese, I had to ask for an extra side of warm gravy, which took longer than expected since it was slightly hard getting the servers’ attention.”March 2025
“Black latte was weird and had a funny feeling in my mouth.”
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“Black latte was weird and had a funny feeling in my mouth.”August 2025
Go early. Breakfast may be calmer and faster earlier in the day; one visitor said going for breakfast was the best move because it was calm and quick.
Check doneness. If ordering steak, repeat your preferred doneness when the order is taken, after one medium request arrived well done.
Reserve vegan tea. Afternoon tea does not usually require advance booking, but vegan guests should reserve because the review says it is required.
Share roast. The roast dinner is worth considering for two: one reviewer said the generous portion was easily enough to share.
Check offers. If using Entertainer, confirm the redemption terms and final bill before ordering, as one customer found the policy unclear.
Mind the music. For a quiet conversation, ask about the music level or choose a less busy breakfast visit; one reviewer found it too loud.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Service was described as extremely slow on one visit, while another breakfast group reported delays with two food orders.
One diner ordered the Angus beef steak medium but received it well done, so confirm the requested doneness when ordering.
Two reviews objected to the music volume, saying it made conversation difficult and did not suit the otherwise relaxed setting.
An Entertainer user said the policy was unclear and reported being charged full price without helpful guidance.
One review found the poutine slightly cold and dry, with warm gravy taking longer than expected to arrive.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Business Lunch option
“We chose the Business Lunch option at 80 AED per person and were thoroughly impressed”Google review · August 2025
The Bottom Line
Cafe Gray Brasserie is a British-leaning restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, inside Dubai Hills Mall, where breakfast, coffee and traditional comfort food are the main draw. The Full English Breakfast, English breakfast with brown sauce, shakshuka and French toast all receive specific praise. It is also a destination for Royal Roast, pies and afternoon tea served throughout the day.
The setting is cosy and carefully decorated, with greenery, artwork, tucked-away seating and a red phone booth that younger visitors enjoy. Several reviews describe it as calm for breakfast, while others like it for coffee, dessert, family meals or a casual business lunch. The service is often warm and attentive, though the experience is not perfectly consistent: one visit involved extremely slow service, and another reviewer felt a table request was handled poorly.
Portions can be generous, especially the roast, which one customer said could feed two. A reported Business Lunch price was 80 AED per person. If you use Entertainer, clarify the terms and final bill first.
Steak diners should confirm doneness, and anyone sensitive to noise may prefer breakfast, since music was too loud for conversation on one visit.