Brunch spread
Saturday brunch covers sushi, seafood, pasta, pizza, pork, grilled meats and an extensive dessert section.
Rosso
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Rosso is a casual Italian restaurant-bar in a hotel in Jumeirah Beach Residence, with an open kitchen, wood-fired oven and seaview terrace. Reviews make its Saturday brunch the main draw, especially for its wide buffet selection, live entertainment and outdoor setting.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,792 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh seafood
Brunch reviewers specifically praised the fresh oysters and their accompanying sauce.
Outdoor tables
You can choose between terrace and indoor seating, with several reviews praising the outdoor ambience.
Live music
Brunches include live entertainment, with reviews mentioning both a DJ and a singer.
Italian favourites
The wood-fired pizza, garlic bread, penne arrabbiata and tiramisu all received specific praise.
Family friendly
The brunch is described as family-oriented and suitable for a relaxed meal near the sea.
Helpful service
Most reviews describe the team as friendly and attentive, including during busy brunch service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve before Saturday brunch; one reviewer explicitly recommends booking because the buffet attracts many guests.
Choose outdoors. Ask for the terrace when the weather is comfortable: reviews mention shaded outdoor seating and views toward Ain Dubai.
Check Iftar. If you are attending Iftar, ask what the package includes because hot drinks were charged separately in one review.
Plan time. Allow a leisurely visit for brunch: one guest stayed three hours and found the spread substantial.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Walk
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Intrusive service
One diner found a server’s constant hovering extremely intrusive and uncomfortable.
Slow moments
A reviewer found the otherwise friendly service a bit slow at times.
Extra hot drinks
One Iftar offer did not include hot drinks, which had to be paid for separately.
Price concern
One reviewer considered the restaurant slightly pricey, despite finding the quality and location worthwhile.
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The Bottom Line
Rosso is a casual Italian restaurant-bar in a hotel in Jumeirah Beach Residence, with an open kitchen, wood-fired oven and seaview terrace. The clearest reason to book is the Saturday brunch: reviews describe an expansive buffet with sushi, seafood, pasta, pizza, pork, grilled meats and a striking dessert area. It suits groups that want variety rather than a tightly Italian-only menu.
The regular Italian menu also gets good mentions. Reviewers specifically liked the wood-fired pizza, garlic bread, penne arrabiata, tiramisu and seafood pasta. Brunch adds live music or a DJ, cocktails and outdoor tables, with views toward Ain Dubai.
Several guests found the atmosphere lively but relaxed and family-friendly. Service is usually described as warm, attentive and smooth even when the buffet is busy, although one diner found a server’s constant hovering intrusive. Another reported that service could be slow, and one review found the pizza less Italian than expected.
Saturday brunch reservations are recommended. If you choose the Iftar, check what is included: hot drinks were not part of one offer and cost extra. An Entertainer-app deal was also mentioned as a way to reduce brunch cost; a separate review called the restaurant slightly pricey, so value depends on the package.