With the festive season upon us, you might ask yourself that all-important question – do you celebrate Christmas at home or head out to the very many restaurants in the city with tantalizing festive offers? We’re not much fans of doing massive amounts of dishes after a meal for ten people, so we’ve done the smart thing and combed the city for our favorite Christmas brunches around Dubai. And if you still feel like celebrating at home, worry not – we’ve also got some great turkey takeaway offers for you to enjoy as well.
Best Christmas Brunch and dinners in Dubai
The Croft, Dubai Marriott Harbour: Christmas Day brunch, 1pm to 4pm, from AED 220 (up to AED 385 for the premium package). 20% off when you book before 30 November. Call 04 319 4000.
The Barrel, Vida Creek Beach, Dubai Creek Harbour: Christmas Eve (Thursday 24 December) and Christmas Day (Friday 25 December) set menus with a choice of starters, turkey ballotine, beef tenderloin or rigatoni, and pumpkin or pecan pie. Three courses are AED 250 per person and four courses are AED 325.
Bal Harbour Beach, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah: Christmas Day “Beach Bum” brunch, AED 295 and AED 395, kids AED 149. Call 04 666 1430.
Levantera, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah: Christmas Eve dinner buffet, 6pm to 10:30pm, from AED 299 (AED 399 and AED 599 packages), kids AED 149. The Christmas Day brunch, 1pm to 5pm, is AED 499, AED 599 or AED 799, kids AED 249. Call 04 666 1430.
SOLO, Raffles Dubai: “La Dolce Festa” Christmas Eve dinner, 7:30pm to 11:30pm, AED 320 and AED 420. Call 04 324 8888.
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai: Christmas Day brunch, 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Early bird prices are AED 395, AED 495 and AED 635, kids AED 250. BASTA! also serves a Christmas Eve à la carte menu. Call 04 512 5555.
Jamavar, Dubai: The “Royal Christmas” Indian festive menu, 12 November to 31 December, AED 395 (vegetarian AED 375).
Lakeview, Dubai Creek Resort: Christmas Day brunch on Friday 25 December, 1pm to 4pm, with roast turkey and beef ribeye, a cured salmon and cheese station, a seafood bar, live entertainment and a visit from Santa. Prices are AED 450 (non-alcoholic), AED 550 (house beverages) and AED 650 (sparkling). Lakeview also hosts a Festive Roast evening on Tuesday 8 December, 7pm onwards, at AED 125 to AED 135. Call 04 602 1524.
Prime52 & Observatory Lounge, Dubai Marriott Harbour: Champagne Brunch from AED 492 up to AED 932. Call 04 319 4000.
Raffles Ballroom, Raffles Dubai: Christmas Day brunch, 1pm to 4pm, AED 495, kids AED 249. Call 04 324 8888.
Bull & Bear, Waldorf Astoria DIFC: Christmas Day lunch on Friday 25 December, 1pm to 3:30pm. It has a seafood and live oyster-shucking bar, a three-course menu with Beef Wellington or stuffed turkey roulade, live entertainment and Santa with gifts for the kids. It costs AED 499 (soft beverages), AED 750 (house beverages) or AED 995 (Champagne package), kids AED 249. Bull & Bear also serves a four-course Christmas Eve dinner (Thursday 24 December, 7pm to midnight) at AED 550, with a children’s à la carte menu. Email bullandbear@waldorfastoria.com.
The Guild, DIFC: Five-course Christmas menu, AED 550. Call 04 321 9142.
Best Turkey Takeaway Deals in Dubai
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah: Turkey takeaway from AED 495 (serves 6). The full feast is from AED 695, extra-large feasts are AED 795 and AED 995, and a 3kg Beef Wellington is AED 795. Available 15 November to 7 January. Call 04 666 1430.
Dubai Marriott Harbour: Lamb and salmon centrepieces from AED 625, and a whole turkey for AED 799. Order 72 hours ahead, with 20% off when you order by 30 November. Call 04 319 4000.
Turkey To Go, Raffles Dubai: From AED 750 (AED 990 for the larger option). Call 04 324 8888.
The Barrel, Vida Creek Beach: Whole roasted turkey (5–7kg, serves 8–10) in four packages: Festive Essential AED 799, Festive Feast AED 899, Premium AED 1,099 and Luxury AED 1,299 (includes a pumpkin or pecan pie). Larger 8–9kg turkeys (serves 10–12) start from AED 999. Roast beef striploin packages run from AED 1,299 to AED 1,599, and pies from AED 80. Order from 15 November with 48 hours’ notice. Collect from The Barrel or get delivery across Dubai for AED 100. Orders placed before 10 December get 10% off.
The Guild, DIFC: Beef Wellington AED 1,200, or a whole wood-fired turkey AED 1,600. Call 04 321 9142.
