Buffet variety
The buffet spans sushi, Arabic dishes and a live grill serving beef, chicken, fish, calamari and kebabs.
Great British Restaurant
Palm Jumeirah
Great British Restaurant in Palm Jumeirah is an all-day dining spot at Dukes The Palm, known for buffet breakfasts, themed dinners and lively weekend brunches. The biggest draw is the wide international spread, with live grills, sushi and a substantial dessert section.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
261 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family friendly
The kids’ section includes gummies, popcorn, marshmallows and ice cream with different toppings.
Desserts
Desserts receive repeated praise, including an apple crumble singled out as a brunch highlight.
Live music
Britpop brunches can include DJs and singers, with one guest praising the 80s and 90s song selection.
Beach access
Some brunch packages include beach access, adding a resort-style element to the meal.
Breakfast waffles
The breakfast buffet earned particular praise for its crispy waffles.
Attentive service
Several reviews describe fast, attentive service, including during busy holiday periods.
What to Eat at Great British Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Great British Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Great British Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Apple crumble Net +1
“The food selection is next-level: a gourmet cheese and charcuterie station, tender brisket, all the British classics, flavorful Indian dishes, fresh seafood and sushi, a wholesome salad and healthy section, and dreamy desserts (the apple crumble is a must!).”
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“The food selection is next-level: a gourmet cheese and charcuterie station, tender brisket, all the British classics, flavorful Indian dishes, fresh seafood and sushi, a wholesome salad and healthy section, and dreamy desserts (the apple crumble is a must!).”August 2025
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Avocado and mango salad Net +1
“Today, I opted for an avocado and mango salad, which was delicious and refreshing.”
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“Today, I opted for an avocado and mango salad, which was delicious and refreshing.”August 2024
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Breakfast Net +1
“Nice breakfast nice service. Thank you sabry”
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“Nice breakfast nice service. Thank you sabry”June 2026
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“The breakfast buffet is fantastic. Obviously with the proviso that there is no pork, the cooked breakfast selection is amazing.”
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“The breakfast buffet is fantastic. Obviously with the proviso that there is no pork, the cooked breakfast selection is amazing.”March 2023
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Brit pop brunch Net +1
“We had a fantastic experience at the Brit Pop Brunch! It's very family friendly, and the food and drink was top quality.”
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“We had a fantastic experience at the Brit Pop Brunch! It's very family friendly, and the food and drink was top quality.”January 2025
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Crispy waffles Net +1
“We had a wonderful breakfast at the Great British Restaurant — a cozy and welcoming spot. The buffet was excellent, and the crispy waffles were hands down the best we've ever had! A special thank you to the manager, Irfan, who was incredibly professional and kind.”
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“We had a wonderful breakfast at the Great British Restaurant — a cozy and welcoming spot. The buffet was excellent, and the crispy waffles were hands down the best we've ever had! A special thank you to the manager, Irfan, who was incredibly professional and kind.”July 2025
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Fish and chips Net +1
“The fish and chips were crispy and well-prepared, while the prawns were fresh and delicious.”
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“The fish and chips were crispy and well-prepared, while the prawns were fresh and delicious.”November 2025
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Fresh tomato salad Net +1
“Yesterday, I started my meal with a fresh tomato salad, followed by a main course of grilled salmon. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was a delight.”
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“Yesterday, I started my meal with a fresh tomato salad, followed by a main course of grilled salmon. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was a delight.”August 2024
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“Yesterday, I started my meal with a fresh tomato salad, followed by a main course of grilled salmon. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was a delight.”
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“Yesterday, I started my meal with a fresh tomato salad, followed by a main course of grilled salmon. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was a delight.”August 2024
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Ice cream Net +1
“The only positive part was the dessert, which was okay, and the kids enjoyed the ice cream.”
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“The only positive part was the dessert, which was okay, and the kids enjoyed the ice cream.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (4)
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Linguine with beef bacon Net +1
“The linguine with beef bacon for the main course was exquisite, a true culinary triumph.”
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“The linguine with beef bacon for the main course was exquisite, a true culinary triumph.”August 2024
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Millefeuille Net +1
“To top it off, the millefeuille for dessert was simply divine.”
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“To top it off, the millefeuille for dessert was simply divine.”August 2024
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Paneer makhanwaka Net +1
“No one knows this but Imran went out of the way to get an Indian menu arranged for us, paneer makhanwaka, malai broccoli, veg jalfrazi, Indian delights in a British restaurant!!”
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“No one knows this but Imran went out of the way to get an Indian menu arranged for us, paneer makhanwaka, malai broccoli, veg jalfrazi, Indian delights in a British restaurant!!”June 2025
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Pizza Net +1
“However, other dishes like pizza are good.”
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“However, other dishes like pizza are good.”October 2024
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Passion fruit mojito Net +1
“Special regards to Aliya and Koushik for delicious passion fruit mojito and outstanding professional service & finding us the comfy place to sit.”
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“Special regards to Aliya and Koushik for delicious passion fruit mojito and outstanding professional service & finding us the comfy place to sit.”January 2023
What to Avoid (4)
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Buffet dinner Net −1
“The buffet dinner was less dramatic. We didn't realize it was a buffet until we sat down. It was the worst meal we had all week based on very high food standards. So not terrible, but we couldn't help think that we missed out on something else that could have been fantastic. As always the staff were perfect. The service excellent. Just the food let it down in no particular way. Just bland really.”
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“The buffet dinner was less dramatic. We didn't realize it was a buffet until we sat down. It was the worst meal we had all week based on very high food standards. So not terrible, but we couldn't help think that we missed out on something else that could have been fantastic. As always the staff were perfect. The service excellent. Just the food let it down in no particular way. Just bland really.”March 2023
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Roast beef Net −1
“The food was pretty good, but the sushi choice wasn’t great, and roast beef was overcooked.”
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“The food was pretty good, but the sushi choice wasn’t great, and roast beef was overcooked.”October 2024
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Tender osso buco Net −1
“We went during the Italian night, and the pasta was not so good and tender osso buco were not as expected.”
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“We went during the Italian night, and the pasta was not so good and tender osso buco were not as expected.”October 2024
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Aperol spritz Net −1
“We also ordered Aperol Spritz, however, could have used more enhancement—perhaps a bit more bitterness or a touch of fresh citrus to elevate its flavor profile.”
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“We also ordered Aperol Spritz, however, could have used more enhancement—perhaps a bit more bitterness or a touch of fresh citrus to elevate its flavor profile.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check pricing. Confirm the current Entertainer terms before booking; one guest reported a 300 standard price becoming 600.
Ask seating. Ask whether you will be seated indoors or outdoors, as one guest said the allocation came as a surprise.
Check inclusions. Confirm whether your brunch package includes beach, swimming pool or lazy river access before you go.
Ask vegetarian options. If vegetarian labelling matters, ask staff to identify suitable dishes because one guest found the buffet unmarked.
Clarify child rates. Confirm the child price when booking; one family was quoted half price by phone but charged full price on arrival.
Allow space. Expect queues and tighter circulation during busy buffet services, especially when the dining hall is crowded.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palm - Jumeirah Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Brunch pricing
One guest said the Entertainer offer doubled the standard price, while another found alcohol add-ons costly.
Mixed food quality
Reviews range from excellent food to complaints about bland, limited dishes and overcooked roast beef.
Uneven entertainment
Entertainment disappointed some guests, including criticism of repetitive songs and poor atmosphere-building.
Food safety concern
An Easter brunch review reported finding human hair in some food.
Crowded layout
During one iftar, narrow halls and buffet queues made the room feel crowded.
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The Bottom Line
Great British Restaurant in Palm Jumeirah is an all-day dining restaurant at Dukes The Palm, with buffet breakfasts, themed dinners and weekend brunches. Its biggest draw is the breadth of the buffet: reviews describe sushi and sashimi, live grills, British and international dishes, and a substantial dessert section. Saturday brunch is the clearest choice if you want a broad hotel buffet rather than a small set menu.
Families get a dedicated kids’ section with gummies, popcorn, marshmallows and ice cream toppings. Live DJs and singers can add energy, while some brunch packages have included beach, pool or lazy river access; one review also mentions included valet parking. The atmosphere leans casual and family-oriented rather than formal fine dining.
Quality and entertainment are not completely consistent. Some guests found bland or limited food, overcooked roast beef, poor sushi selection or narrow, crowded buffet halls. Entertainment drew particularly sharp criticism on an Easter visit and another brunch.
Before booking, confirm the current package price and inclusions, especially when using Entertainer, and ask for indoor or outdoor seating. If you are bringing a child or baby, clarify child pricing and takeaway rules in advance.