Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together and have a great time. We have sourced 12 spots around town, which will get you into the festive spirit in no time at all.
Give yourself a break from the kitchen and hosting duties and ditch a homemade festive lunch and let someone else do the work for you. Here’s the Emirates Woman round up of the 12 best restaurant Christmas deals in the UAE. May it be merry…
Venue: Boca, DIFC
Date: Until January 31, 2016
Food: Family sharing style menu with tapas starters followed by mains and desserts.
Price: Dhs295 per person all-inclusive of soft drinks, Dhs395 including house beverages, Dhs550 including French bubbly and premium spirits.
Opening Hours: 12am to 10pm at any three hour seating
To make a booking: (04) 43231833
Venue: Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
Date: December 24
Food: Christmas seafood night.
Price: Dhs220 per person including soft beverages, Dhs320 including house beverages, Dhs495 including house beverages and bubbly. Children between ages 11 to 17 are half price.
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4484848
Venue: Na3Na3, The Address Dubai Mall
Date: December 25
Food: Seafood Brunch.
Price: Dhs325 per person including soft beverages, Dhs450 including house beverages, Dhs162.50 per child (six to 11 year olds).
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Venue: Casa de Tapas, Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Date: December 24 and 25
Food: Classic Christmas delicacies from the heart of spain.
Extra: Live Flamenco performance.
Price: Dhs349 per person including sparkling cava, Dhs299 with house spirits and Dhs249 including soft drinks.
Opening Hours: 8pm to midnight on December 24 and 12.30pm to 4pm on December 25
To make a booking: (04) 4161800
Venue: Zheng He’s, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
Date: Christmas Day Brunch
Food: Traditional favourites, gourmet duck-based dishes alongside seafood options — all with a Chinese twist
Price: Dhs650 per person including alcohol, Dhs550 including soft beverages, Dhs450 for guests between 12 and 20 years of age, Dhs275 for children between four and 11.
Opening Hours: 12noon to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4323232
Venue: Mediterraneo, Armani Dubai
Food: Gourmet festive banquet with gastronomic antipasti, seafood, roast turkey and more.
Price: Dhs690 per person including premium sparkling beverages, Dhs290 for the non-alcoholic package.
Opening Hours: December 24 – 26, 12.30pm to 3pm and 6.30pm to 10pm
To make a booking: Tel: (04) 8883388
Venue: Le Brunch, Iris, The Oberoi Dubai
Food: Festive brunch.
Price: Dhs360 per person including soft drinks and cocktails, Dhs460 including premium alcohol, Dhs560 with Proseco and Dhs650 with bubbly.
Opening Hours: 1pm to 5pm
To make a booking: (056) 9511442
Venue: Above, Sofitel Dubai Dowtown
Date: December 25
Food: Begin with mulled wine on arrival and feast on an international menu.
Price: Dhs495 including house beverages and bubbly, Dhs295 including house beverages, Dhs195 including soft beverages and Dhs98 for children between six and 12 years.
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 5036111
Venue: The Rib Room, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Date: December 25
Food: Seasonal specials brunch to satisfy your festive spirit.
Extra: Live music
Price: Dhs525 per person including house beverages, Dhs425 including soft beverages.
Opening hours: 12.30pm to 4pm.
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Venue: A La Turca, Rixos, The Palm
Date: December 25
Food: Succulent meats paired with all the festive trimmings and a wide selection of beverages.
Extra: Santa grotto for the little ones, live music and entertainment.
Price: The Reindeer package at Dhs300 per person including soft drinks, The Elf package for Dhs450 including house beverages with sparkling wine and the Santa package for Dhs600 including premium champagne. 50 per cent discount for children between four and 14.
Opening Hours: 1pm to 4pm
To make a booking: (04) 4575454
Venue: Le Classique, Emirates Golf Club
Date: December 25
Food: Five course meal with the chef’s top dishes.
Extra: Visit from Santa.
Price: Dhs460 per person including a welcome drink of mulled wine and soft drinks, Dhs95 for children between ages five and 12.
Opening Hours: noon to 3pm
To make a booking: (04) 4179999
Venue: Ballaro, Conrad Dubai
Date: December 25
Food: Feast on favourites, which include terrine, roast turkey with trimmings and a festive twist on tres leches.
Extras: Visit from a superhero and Santa.
Price: Dhs495 per person including soft drinks, Dhs695 including selected house, Dhs895 including wine package, beverages.
Opening Hours: 1.30pm to 5pm
To make a booking: (04) 4447448
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