Not made plans yet for Christmas Eve or Day? Fear not, we have your ultimate guide to the best deals in town.
AL DAWAR, HYATT REGENCY DUBAI
Have a family affair at Dubai’s only rooftop revolving restaurant and indulge in a lavish International buffet while enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the sea and city skyline.
Date: December 24
Time: 6.30pm to midnight
Price: Dhs260 per person, food only
To make a booking: (04) 3172222
AMA, ARMANI DUBAI
Explore the exotic East for a unique alternative to traditional Christmas dining with a six course tasting menu of regional Indian cuisine designed to delight the palate.
Date: December 20 to 26
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs550 per person food only, Dhs850 per person with paired beverages
To make a booking: (04) 8883308
AMICI, YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI
Amici offers the perfect setting for an authentic Italian festive feast with friends and family.
Date: December 25
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs225+ for three course meal only. Dhs325+ including a welcome regional drink, Tuscan grape and Italian water.
To make a booking: (02) 6560600
ATMOSPHERE LOUNGE, BURJ KHALIFA
Enjoy a five course menu of international flavours and seasonal classics with Chef Jitin’s festive-inspired menus served at level 122.
Date: December 20 to 26
Time: lunch 12:30pm to 3pm, dinner 6:30pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs600 per person, food only
To make a booking: (04) 8883706
BALLARO, CONRAD DUBAI
Enjoy a sparkling Christmas Day with a bubbly-filled lunch.
Date: December 25
Time: midday to 4pm
Price: Dhs295 inclusive of soft drinks; Dhs395 including selected house beverages
To make a booking: (04) 4447444
BRASSERIE ANGELIQUE, JUMEIRAH AT ETIHAD TOWERS
Delight in a French-style Christmas and make it a truly magical day full of savoir-faire.
Date: December 25
Time: 12.00pm to 3.30pm
Price: Dhs375 excluding beverages, Dhs595 including food and house beverages
To make a booking: (02) 8115888
DUBAI BEACHFRONT, THE RITZ-CARLTON, DUBAI
Spread the Christmas cheer over a grand culinary feast set along the resort’s lush gardens.
Date: December 25
Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Price: Dhs725 per person including free-flow of house beverages
To make a booking: (04) 3186150
IMPERIUM, JUMEIRAH ZABEEL SARAY
A tantalising selection of traditional gourmet delights and festive favourities over a decadent buffet-style spread.
Date: December 24 to 25
Time: 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Price: Dhs395 per person including a glass of bubbly on arrival. Discount of 50 per cent for children between four and 12 years
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
KAMBAA, THE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA
The best festive flavours can be found at Kambaa with a mouthwatering display of seasonal delights from festive cookies and mince pies to gingerbread men and chocolate delights. A haven for those with a sweet tooth
Date: Until December 30
Time: 7am to Midnight
To make a booking: (04) 4367421
LOBBY LOUNGE, THE RITZ-CARLTON, DUBAI
Savour a traditional three-course menu featuring classic holiday treats including chestnut soup, roasted turkey with sage and onion stuffing, maple glazed root vegetables and much more.
Date: December 15 to 25
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs275 per person
To make a booking: (04) 3186150
MADELEINE, THE ADDRESS DUBAI MALL
Enjoy a French-inspired afternoon tea experience throughout the month of December. Relax and watch the world go by while sipping on grape beverages and savour the flavours of classic Buche de Noel.
Date: Until December 31
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Price: Dhs110 for two including non-alcoholic drinks
To make a booking: (04) 4388888
MANHATTAN GRILL, GRAND HYATT
For a delectable and indulgent Christmas dinner head for Manhattan Grill.
Date: December 25
Time: Lunch: 12.30pm to 3pm, Dinner: 7.30pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs350 per person including soft drinks
To make a booking: (04) 3172222
MARCO PIERRE WHITE GRILL, CONRAD DUBAI
A delicious festive-themed four-course meal awaits at one of the most talked about restaurants in the region.
Date: December 15 to 31
Time: 8pm onwards
Price: Dhs650 per person including house beverages and a glass of bubbly on arrival
To make a booking: (04) 4447444
NA3NA3, THE ADDRESS DUBAI MALL
If you’re hosting dinner at home, why not get the hardest part done for you with a take-home fresh-from-the-oven roast turkey, prepared by the skilled chefs.
Date: Until December 31
Time: Throughout the day
Price: Dhs750 for a turkey that serves 8 people
To make a booking: (04) 4388888
Na3Na3, THE ADDRESS DUBAI MALL
Experience authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties within contemporary and elegant surrounds.
Date: December 25
Time: 12:30pm to 4pm
Price: Dhs195 per person including soft drinks and chilled juices, Dhs265 per person including house beverages
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
NINE7ONE, THE OBEROI DUBAI
Date: December 24 to 25
Price: Dhs320 per person with soft drinks
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Prices start from Dhs320 on Christmas Eve including soft drinks. On Christmas Day prices start from Dhs390 per person with soft drinks or Dhs690 per person for the bubbly package
Time: 7pm onwards on December 24. On December 25 it’s 12.30pm to 4pm and an evening buffet from 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4441444
PLAJ, JUMEIRAH ZABEEL SARAY
Sun, sea, sand and Christmas brunch with a live band and sundowners? Yes, please.
Date: December 25
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Price: Dhs550 per person including bubbly, Dhs435 per person including house beverages, Dhs310 per person including soft drinks
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
QUBE, MEYDAN
After you’ve over-indulged in the sumptuous spread of culinary delights, why not challenge the family to a game of pool, darts or even shuffle board to help work off some of that turkey.
Date: December 25
Time: 12noon to 4pm
Price: Dhs199 including soft drinks, Dhs279 including house beverages
To make a booking: (04) 3813780
RAFFLES BALLROOM, RAFFLES
From candlelit tables to shimmering snowflakes, you’ll be truly dazzled in the Raffles Ballroom, which has been transformed into a European Christmas Eve Market and a Winter Wonderland.
Date: December 24th
Time: 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Price: Dhs345 for non-alcoholic package, Dhs495 per person inclusive of house beverages
Date: December 25
Time: 12.30pm to 4.00pm
Price: Dhs375 for non-alcoholic package, Dhs545 per person inclusive of house beverages
To make a booking: (04) 314 9828
RISTORANTE, ARMANI DUBAI
Travel across Italy with a refined six course degustation menu that showcases the very essence of Italian gastronomy.
Date: December 20 to 26
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Prices: Dhs700 per person including soft drinks, Dhs1,250 per person with paired beverages
To make a booking: (04) 8883282
ROSEWATER, JUMEIRAH AT ETIHAD TOWERS
Aimed at families, the homely feast experience includes a visit from Santa.
Date: December 24 to 25
Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Price: Dhs375 excluding beverages, Dhs595 including food and house beverages
To make a booking: (02) 8115888
SCOT’S, JUMEIRAH AT ETIHAD TOWERS
If you’re upset about missing out on a traditional English roast then treat yourself to the next best thing at Scot’s.
Date: December 25
Time: 12noon to 3pm
Price: Dhs425 excluding beverages, Dhs625 including food and house beverages
To make a booking: (02) 8115888
SIGNATURE BY SANJEEV KAPOOR, MELIA DUBAI
Inspired by adventurous Indian cuisine, the Christmas culinary delights here will add a dash of spice to the evening.
Date: December 24
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs199 per person with soft drinks, Dhs299 per person with house beverages
To make a booking: (04) 3767475
SLOANE’S, GROSVENOR HOUSE DUBAI
Get into the festive spirit and dine on an array of exquisite seafood, a ‘Trimmings Trolley’ and much, much more.
Date: December 24
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Prices: Dhs420 per person for a dinner buffet inclusive of unlimited soft beverages, Dhs550 per person inclusive of selected premium beverages
To make a booking: (04) 3176000
SULTANS LOUNGE, JUMEIRAH ZABEEL SARAY
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea with live Bousouka.
Date: Throughout December
Time: 2.30pm to 6.30pm
Price: Dhs175 per person exclusive of drinks
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
THE MARKET PLACE, BAMBOO LAGOON, HOFBRAUHAUS, JW Marriott Hotel Dubai
Feast on an array of German and Far East cuisine as well as an abundance of seafood in a lively atmosphere.
Date: December 24
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs350 including house beverages
To make a booking: (04) 6077977
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