Don’t slave away in the kitchen, make the most of the fabulous promotions on offer at five-star restaurants across the UAE during Christmas week. Here are our favourite deals…
AREAS: AL SUFOUH | DUBAI MEDIA CITY
Grosvenor House, Sloane’s
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Dinner buffet. Tuck into traditional turkey with all the trimmings
Extra: Live music and visit from Santa
Price: Dhs450 per person including soft beverages, Dhs580 per person including unlimited selected premium beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 3176000
Grosvenor House, Rhodes WI
Date: Boxing Day
Food: Four course set menu prepared by celebrity chef Gary Rhodes and his team
Extra: A la carte menu is also available
Price: Dhs450 per person including soft beverages, Dhs580 per person including unlimited selected premium beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 3176000
Media One Hotel, The Med
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Traditional treats and live cooking stations brunch
Price: Dhs395 per person including beverages
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4271000
MediaOne Hotel, The Dek
Date: Boxing Day
Food: Festive food with a touch of turkey
Extra: Live entertainment
Price: Dhs299 per person all inclusive
Opening Hours: 2pm to 6pm
To make a booking: (04) 4271000
The Westin Mina Seyahi, El Sur
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Lunch the Spanish way
Price: Dhs395 per person with soft drinks and juices. Dhs545 per person including alcoholic beverages
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3994141
Zest, One&Only The Palm
AREAS: BUR DUBAI | DEIRA | GARHOUD
Al Bustan Rotana, Choices
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Seafood buffet
Price: Starting from Dhs249 per person
Opening Hours: 7pm – 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 2820000
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Legends
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Brunch
Price: Dhs270 per person including soft beverages, Dhs595 per person with unlimited premium bubbly
Opening Hours: 12noon to 3.30pm. Happy hour is available from 3.30pm to 5.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 2956000
Grand Hyatt Dubai, The Market Café
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Heart-warming brunch with traditional favourites
Extra: Visit from Santa
Price: Dhs250 per person including soft drinks, Dhs125 for children from ages six to 12
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3172222
Four Points By Sheraton, Promenade
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Traditional Christmas Day brunch with all the trimmings
Price: Dhs350per person for food and beverages
Opening Hours: 12noon to 3pm
To make a booking: (04) 3977444
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centr,Yalumba
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Juicy turkey, yummy trimmings and unlimited house beverages
Price: Dhs159 per person inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages, Dhs219 per person inclusive of regular beverages and Dhs499 per person with regular beverages and champagne
Opening Hours: 8pm to 11pm. Happy hour from 12am to 3am
To make a booking: Tel: (04) 7022455
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Seafood Market
Dates: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Food: Savour great seafood in a traditional market environment
Price: Individually priced
Opening Hours: Lunch and Dinner. 12.30pm to 5pm and 7.30pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 70224555
Meliá Dubai, Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Indian twist
Price: Dhs199 per person with soft drinks and juices. Dhs299 per person including house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to midnight
To make a booking: (04) 3868111
Raffles Dubai, Christmas Market
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Traditional European delights
Price: Dhs545 per person
Opening Hours: 7.30pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3248888
Raffles Dubai, Ballroom
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Roast in a resplendent festive setting
Extras: Seasonal market stalls and gingerbread houses
Price: Dhs595 per person
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3248888
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Creekside Japanese Restaurant
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Sumptuous Japanese Fare
Price: Dhs249 to Dhs349 per person with beverage packages. Children from six to 12 years of age are Dhs125 each
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 2071410
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Italian set dinner menu with festive favourites straight from Turin, Italy
Price: Dhs250 per person for three course meal. Dhs499 per person for a five course set menu with beverage packages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 2071410
AREA: DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY
Al Badia Golf Club by Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Blades
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Picnic themed brunch
Extra: Live acoustic music
Price: Dhs375 including house beverages, Dhs275 including soft beverages
Opening Hours: 12pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 7011127/28
Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Anise
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Live cooking stations
Extra: Live music
Price: Dhs365 per person including soft beverages, Dhs475 per person including house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 7011127/28
Armani Hotel Dubai
Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Reflets Par Perre Gagnaire
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: French delicacies prepared by Michelin starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire
Price: Dhs790 per person for a unique four course set menu
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11.00pm
To make a booking: (04) 7011127/28
AREAS: DUBAI MARINA | JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS
The Address Dubai Marina, Mazina
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Feast on European delights
Price: Dhs340 per person including soft beverages, Dhs495 per person including free-flowing house beverages
Opening Hours: 12pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
AREAS: DOWNTOWN | DIFC
The Address Downtown, Fazaris
Date: Christamas Eve
Food: Feast on Italian and Japanese cuisine
Extra: Live Piano
Price: Dhs375 per person including soft beverages, Dhs525 per person including unlimited house beverages and bubbly
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Address Dubai Mall, Cabana
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Traditional festive fare
Extra: Live DJ
Price: Dhs250 per person including soft beverages, Dhs350 per person including house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Address Dubai Mall, Karat
Dates: December 1 to 31
Food: Festive Afternoon tea
Price: Dhs125 per person
Opening Hours: 3pm to 6pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Address Dubai Mall, Na3Na3
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine
Extra: Complimentary access to Oix club and visit from Santa
Price: Dhs250 per person including soft beverages, Dhs380 per person including house beverages
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Armani Dubai, Ristorante
Date: December 20-26
Food: six-course degustation menu including favourites such as black ink sqid taliolini with king crab, sea bass etc finishing on a sensational guanaja chocolate souffle.
Price: Dhs800 per person including non-alcoholic beverages, Dhs1,250 per person with paired grape beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Armani Hotel Dubai
Armani Dubai, Amal
DateL December 20 – 26
Food: Savour the taste of India while feasting on vegetarian and non-vegetarian eclectic preparations
Price: Dhs550 per person, food only. Dhs500 per person for vegetarian menu
Opening Hours: 7pm – 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Armani Dubai, Mediterraneo
Date: December 23 – 25
Food: Buffet-style gourmet lunch or dinner
Price: Lunch buffet Dhs250 per person including non-alcoholic beverages, Dhs600 per person with select alcoholic beverages. Festive dinner buffet: Dhs350 per person including non-alcoholic beverages. Dhs700 with select alcoholic beverages.
Opening Hours: , 12.45pm to 3.30pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Atlantis The Palm, Ronda Locatelli
Date: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Food: Authentic and classical Italian cuisine blended in new flavours
Price: Dhs350 for set menu excluding beverages on Christmas Eve and Dhs325 for set menu excluding beverages for Christmas Day lunch. A la carte service is also available
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm to 3pm and dinner from 6.30pm to midnight
To make a booking: (04) 4262626
Atlantis The Palm, Saffron
Date: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Food: 20 live cooking stations with an accent on Asian specialities
Extra: Visit from Santa
Price: Christmas Day brunch Dhs595 including alcohol. Christmas Eve dinner Dhs320 for food only
Opening Hours: Dinner 6pm to 12pm. Brunch 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4262626
Burj Khalifa, At.mosphere
Date: December 20 – 31
Food: High tea with a festive twist
Extra: View from level 122
Price: Dhs530 per person for a regular table, Dhs580 for a window table. Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian options available
Opening Hours: 12noon to 4.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883828
Souk Al Bahar, Claw BBQ
Food: Two course meal including roasted turkey breast with cinnamon
Price: Dhs180 per adult and Dhs100 per child
Opening Hours: 7pm til late
To make a booking: Tel: (04) 4322300
Raffles Dubai
Desert Palm, Rare
Food: Turkey Takeaway with trimmings
Price: Begins from Dhs585 for a 6kg turkey
Opening Hours: Orders must be made 24 hours in advance
To make a booking: (04) 3238888
Desert Palm, Rare
Date: December 25
Food: Festive brunch
Price: Dhs395 per person with brunch and soft beverages, Dhs195 for children from four to 12 years of age and Dhs595 per person with unlimited sparkling bubbles
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3238888
The Oberoi Dubai, Le Brunch
Date: December 26
Food: Buffet
Price: Dhs360 per person excluding alcohol, Dhs460 with open bar and Dhs570 with champagne
Opening Hours: 2pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (056) 9511442
One&Only The Palm, 101 Dining Lounge and Bar
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Four course set menu
Price: Dhs425 per person excluding beverages. Children from six to 12 years of age will be charged Dhs315 per child
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4441163
One&Only The Palm, Stay by Yannick Alleno
Date: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Food: Five course set dinner menu
Price: Dhs510 per person excluding beverages. Entry for children from above nine years of age
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4441163
Fairmont the Palm, Turkey To Go
The Palace Downtown Dubai, Asado
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Argentinian festive delicacies
Extra: Live band
Price: Dhs360 per person. A la carte option available
Opening Hours: 7pm to 12am
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Palace Downtown Dubai, Ewaan
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Traditional brunch
Extra: Live band
Price: Dhs420 per person including soft beverages, Dhs520 per person including house beverages, Dhs695 per person including beverages and premium bubbly
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4am
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Café Belge
Date: December 26
Food: Classic Belgian cuisine including favourites like beef chateaubriand, baked camembert with fig jam
Extra: Live jazz and contemporary DJ
Price: Dhs295 including soft beverages, Dhs395 including Belgian beer, house and sparkling wines
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3722323
Vida Downtown, La Serre Bistro
Date: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Food: French cusine, à la carte or set menu
Extra: Sommelier-picked pairing options available for each festive menu at an additional cost of Dhs200 per person
Price: Ranges from Dhs350 to Dhs600 for the set menu.
Opening Hours: 12 to 3pm and 7pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4286969
Emirates Golf Club, M’s
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Brunch including turkey and trimmings galore
Price: Dhs215 per person for food only. Dhs375 per person including selected beverages
Opening Hours: 12noon to 3pm
To make a booking: (04) 4179999
AREA: EMIRATES HILLS
The Address Montgomerie, Nineteen
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Gourmet brunch
Extra: Santa visit
Price: Dhs395 per person including soft beverages, Dhs525 per person including house beverages
Opening Hours: 12pm to 3.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
AREA: JUMEIRAH
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, The Rib Room
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Five course set menu
Extra: Live music
Price: Dhs1,400 per person including a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne
Opening hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Festive Afternoon tea at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Imperium
Date: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Food: Traditional French gourmet delights
Extra: Live Jazz band and festive treats to take home
Price: Christmas Eve dinner Dhs395 per person including soft beverages and glass of bubbly on arrival. Christmas Day festive brunch Dhs375 per person including soft drinks, Dhs495 including house beverages and Dhs650 per person including bubbly
Opening Hours: Dinner 6pm onwards, Brunch 1pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Sultan’s Lounge
Date: Throughout December
Food: Festive afternoon tea
Extra: Served on terrace with live Bousouka
Price: Dhs175 per person
Opening Hours: 2.30pm to 6.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Madinat Jumeirah, Al Qasr
Date: Christmas Day
Food: A combination brunch between Arborteum, Al Hambra and MJ’s Steakhouse
Extra: Resident Band
Price: Dhs775 per person inclusive of alcoholic beverages, Dhs500 per person inclusive on non-alcoholic beverages, Dhs200 per child between ages four and 12
Opening hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3666730
Madinat Jumeirah, Mina A’Salam
Date: Boxing Day
Food: A combination brunch between Al Muna, Tortuga and Zheng He’s
Extra: A welcome beverage on arrival
Price: Dhs625 per person inclusive of alcoholic beverages, Dhs400 per person inclusive on non-alcoholic beverages, Dhs200 per child between ages four and 12
Opening hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 3666730
AREA: THE PALM
Fairmont The Palm, Flow Kitchen
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Buffet of traditional roasts, seafood for those looking to be adventourous, mince pies and Christmas puddings
Extra: Resident band
Price: Dhs295 per person inclusive of soft drinks, Dhs395 inclusive of house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4573457
Fairmont The Palm, Christmas Market
Fairmont The Palm, Frevo
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Christmas food, Rio-style
Extra: Resident band until midnight
Price: Dhs350 per person inclusive of soft drinks, Dhs495 inclusive of house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4573457
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm, Peacock Alley
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Festive afternoon tea
Extras: Glass of bubbly optional
Price: Starting from Dhs172 (optional glass of bubbly will be an additional Dhs150)
Opening Hours: 2.30pm to 6pm
To make a booking: (04) 8182222
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm, Mezzerie
Date: Christmas Day
Food: International cuisine brunch-style
Price: Dhs395 with soft drinks, Dhs515 with house beverages and Dhs650 with bubbles. Dhs198 for children up to 12 years of age
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 8182222
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm, Mezzerie
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Authentic buffet
Price: Dhs445 with soft drinks, Dhs565 with house beverages and Dhs700 with bubbles. Dhs223 for children up to 12 years of age
Opening Hours: 6.30pm to 10.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 8182222
AREAS: SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED ROAD
Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Ranches Restaurant & Terrace
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Sumptuous buffet with loads of festive roasts
Extras: Santa laden with gifts for the little ones
Price: Dhs255 per person including soft beverages if you are a member and Dhs295 for non members
Opening Hours: 12pm to 3pm
To make a booking: (04) 3607935
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Palermo Restaurant and Saha Courtyard
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Four course dinner
Price: Dhs270 per person including soft drinks, Dhs360 per person including a glass of house beverage for each course
Opening Hours: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3618111
AREAS: SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD | BARSHA
Conrad Dubai, Ballaro
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Authentic flavours and aromas all the way from Sicily
Extras: A surprise visit from Santa
Price: Dhs220 per person
Opening Hours: 6.30pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4447448
Conrad Dubai, Ballaro
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Festive brunch
Extras: 50 per cent off for children between 6 to 12 years of age
Price: Dhs395 per person including soft drinks, Dhs495 per person with selected house beverages and Prosecco and Dhs595 for bubbly brunch
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4447448
Conrad Dubai, Marco Pierre White Grill
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Sumptuous four-course dinner
Extras: A glass of bubbly on arrival
Price: Dhs675 per person
Opening Hours: 7pm to midnight
To make a booking: (04) 4447448
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Positano
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Amalfi coastal cuisine served for the family the Italian way
Extra: A la carte available
Price: Dhs400 for a four-course set menu including house beverages
Opening Hours: 6pm to midnight
To make a booking: (04) 4143000
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Kitchen 6
Date: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Food: Six international cuisine live cooking stations to choose from
Price: Dhs500 including house beverages, Dhs350 for food only
Opening Hours: Lunch 12.30pm to 3.30pm and dinner 6pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4143000
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Prime 68
Date: December 24, 25 and 26
Food: Traditional roast turkey dinner
Price: Dhs750 for a six-course set menu including house beverages, Dhs510 for food only
Extras: Festive brunch on December 26 from 12.30pm to 2pm, Dhs750 including beverages and Dhs550 food only
Opening Hours: 6pm to midnight
To make a booking: (04) 4143000
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, La Farine
Date: December 24, 25 and 26
Food: Traditional roast turkey dinner
Price: Dhs290 for a three-course set menu
Extras: A la carte available
Opening Hours: 6pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4143000
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, La Farine
Food: Turkey takeaway with all the trimmings
Price: Dhs620 (serves six–eight guests), Dhs740 (serves10 – 12 guests)
Opening Hours: Minimum time for booking is 48 hours
To make a booking: (04) 4143000
The H Hotel, OKKU Dubai
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Japanese
Price: Dhs1,000 per couple
Extra: A bottle of wine to compliment your meal selected by an OKKU sommelier
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11.40pm
To make a booking: (04) 5018777
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI
Iris, Yas Island, Le Brunch
Date: December 26
Food: Buffet lunch
Extras: Iris sundowners from 6pm till late
Price: Dhs200 per person excluding alcohol
Opening Hours: 11am to 4pm
To make a booking: (055) 1605636
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Rosewater
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Buffet lunch
Extras: Visit from santa
Price: Dhs375 per person for food only and Dhs595 with free flowing bubbly
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
To make a booking: (055) 1605636
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Bice
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Indulgent Christmas festive lunch
Extra: Live pianist
Price: Dhs375 per person, Dhs 550 per person with free flowing bubbly
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (02) 8115666
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Amalfi
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Sumptuous four course dinner
Extras: A glass of bubbly, traditional Italian gift
Price: Dhs299 per person
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: 800 101101
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Market Kitchen
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Classic dishes with a contemporary twist
Extras: A la carte available
Price: Dhs 399 per person including soft drinks, Dhs499 with house beverages and Dhs150 for children from six to 12 years of age
Opening Hours: 12pm to 3pm
To make a booking: 800101101
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Giornotte
Date: Christmas Eve
Food: Classic bistro Mediterranean cuisine including festive roasted goose with condiments and christmas éclairs
Extra: Live accordion music
Price: Buffet at Dhs280 for food, Dhs380 for food and house beverages
Opening hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (02) 8188282
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, The Forge
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Savour a delectable five-course set menu centered around a decadent Dungeness crab cake with champagne foam
Extra: A la carte menu also available
Price: Dhs600 with soft drinks, Dhs850 with house beverages
Opening hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (02) 8188282
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Origins
Date: Christmas Day
Food: Festive favourites, roast turkey and decadent desserts
Extras: Live DJ and special appearance from Santa
Price: Dhs320 per person with soft beverages, Dhs450 per person with house beverages and bubbly
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (02) 6560000
