Abu Dhabi
Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
18°: Eastern Mediterranean lunch with food from from Italy, Turkey, Greece, Lebanon and Syria, whole stuffed turkey with traditional trimmings. A la carte Christmas menu is available on December 24 for dinner and on December 25 for lunch. Call 02-5961234
Dubai
Armani
Amal: Explore the East for an alternative to traditional Christmas dining with a six-course tasting menu from India’s culinary heritage. Dh550 per person for food only, Dh850 per person with paired beverages, available December 20-26 December, 7-11pm.
Deli: Christmas brunch serving traditional European flavours in a seasonal set lunch or dinner menu, Dh400 per person including soft beverages; Dh650 per person with paired beverages, 10am-11pm. Call 04-8883444
Dubai Creek Marina and Yacht Club
LakeView: Christmas Day buffet dinner at Dh80 per person or Dh190 inclusive of food and select beverages. Call 04-2956000
Dubai World Trade Centre
Christmas Day three-course lunch with a traditional beverage, Dh175 per person, Dh79 for children aged 6-12, children below 6 years dine complimentary. Call 04-3097979.
Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai
Picante: Christmas eve four-course set menu, Dh175 per person inclusive of a beverage, couple Dh375 inclusive of a beverage bottle. Christmas Day brunch Dh150 inclusive of unlimited soft beverages or Dh250 inclusive of unlimited house beverages. Call 04-3977444
Grand Millennium Dubai
Toshi: Christmas Eve sushi night, Dh225 per person with a beverage or Dh350 per person with unlimited select beverages. 50 per cent discount for children between 6-12. Children under 6 years dine for free.
The Atrium Restaurant: International Christmas Day brunch buffet, platters and live cooking stations along with Santa Claus to entertain the little ones. Dh225 per person with a beverage pr Dh350 per person with unlimited select beverages. 50 per cent discount for children between 6-12. Children under 6 years dine for free. Call 04-4299999
Grosvenor House Dubai
Sloane’s: Christmas Eve buffet with seafood, continental, Asian and Indian, hot meats and a trimmings trolley, Dh420 per person inclusive of unlimited soft beverages or Dh550 per person inclusive of unlimited selected premium beverages. Also available on Christmas day for lunch and dinner at the same prices. Call 04-3998888
Jumeirah Creekside Hotel
Nomad: Christmas day festive brunch offering classics from around the world with live cooking and mixology stations, Santa will also make a special appearance with gifts for the children. Dh275 per person including soft beverages, Dh375 including house beverages and Dh575 including selected bubbly. Children under 12 receive a 50 per cent discount and children under six years dine complimentary.
Blue Flame: Festive three-course set menu will be available from December 23-27 from 6-11pm, from Dh395 inclusive of soft beverages, Dh495 inclusive of house beverages and Dh695 inclusive of premium beverages. Children below 12 receive a 50 per cent discount and children under six years dine complimentary. Call 04-2833370
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Alta Badia: Festive Italian four-course dinner on December 24 and 25 created by the Michelin-starred chef Claudio Melis, Dh385 per person, with a choice of Italian beverages, 7-11.30pm. A la carte also available. Children between 4 and 12 years receive a 50 per cent discount.
Mosaico: Christmas Eve continental dinner with a Mediterranean twist, live cooking stations and an buffet plus a visit by Santa; Dh250 for food only, soft beverages package at Dh98 and house beverage package at Dh198.
ETSushi, Tokyo@thetowers and Harry Ghatto’s: Christmas Day lunch, with Japanese food at three dining destinations, teppanyaki brunch and Santa. Dh225 per person for food only. Soft beverages package at Dh98 and house beverage package at Dh198, children between 4 and 12 years receive a 50 per cent discount, children below the age of 4 dine free. Call 04-3198088
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Voi: Christmas Day lunch, serving four courses of Southeast Asian and traditional Christmas cuisine with a welcome drink and music, Dh390 per person. Call 04-4530444
JW Marriott Hotel Dubai
Dine at The Market Place, Bamboo Lagoon and Hofbräuhaus on Christmas Eve from 7-11.30pm. Dh250 for soft beverage package, Dh350 for house beverages package and Dh150 for kids between 6 and 12. Call 04-6077977.
Le Meridien Dubai
Yalumba: Christmas Day brunch, all you can eat and drink, Dh649 per person. Call 04-7022455.
Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek
Skywalk Café:Buffet December 25 and 26, 12-3pm, with roast turkey and traditional Christmas food for Dh90, Dh45 for children between 5 and 12. Call 04-2131000
One&Only The Palm
Zest Restaurant: Christmas Eve dinner buffet at Dh365 per person, food only, Dh280 for children aged 6 to 12, Christmas Day three-course lunch Dh310 per person or Dh415 including a beverage, Dh240 for children aged 6 to 12.
Stay By Yannick Alleno: Five-course Christmas dinner set menu available on December 24 and 25, at Dh495 per person, children above 9 years of age are welcome. Call 04-4401010
Park Hyatt Dubai
Traiteur: Christmas Eve Festive feast showcased by chef de cuisine Daniel Hoefler and his team. Featuring a large selection of appetizers and live cooking stations, Dh425 per person including free-flowing soft beverages or Dh525 per person, including a premium welcome beverage and free-flowing house beverages, children Dh215, 7-11pm. Call 04-3172222.
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Le Metro: Christmas Day lunch buffet at Dh150 for food only or Dh250 with house beverages, 12-4pm. Call 04-3771111.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
Chef’s House: Christmas Day lunch with flavours from around the world and a visit from Santa, entertainment, sweet treats and more at the Kids Corner too, including face painting, balloon, cotton candy and popcorn. Dh215 per person including soft beverages, Dh295 per person with house beverages. Call 04-3669111.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Palm Grill: Christmas Eve set menu for Dh199 per person.
Al Mansour Dhow: A romantic Christmas Eve cruise along the creek with buffet including Arabic dishes and festive specialities, Dh219 per person for adults; children aged 4 to 12 Dhs99. Boarding starts at 8pm and sailing at 8.30pm.
Christmas Day brunch, eight different restaurants unite for a traditional Christmas buffet, Dh199 per person food only, Dh249 including soft beverages, Dh299 including house beverages and Dh349 including sparkling beverages. Available on Boxing day too. Call 04-2057033
Rivington Grill, Souk Al Bahar and Madinat Jumeirah
Traditional British style four-course mealon Christmas Day at Dh450 per person. Call 04-3666464
Sofitel The Palm Dubai
Manava: Christmas Eve dinner, traditional seasonal favourites, such as turkey with cranberry sauce, roast beef with trimmings and carollers and an appearance by Santa Claus, Dh185 for the Christmas buffet, with a 50 per cent discount for children aged between 5 and 12, children below 5 years dine free. Christmas Day Brunch, with children’s buffet and Santa Claus, Dh580, including selected beverages. Free for children below 5 years old, Dh130 for children from 5 to 12 years and Dh260 for children over 13.
Studio du Chef: Four-course Christmas Eve dinner with French dishes, Dh380 per person.
Maui Beach Bar and Restaurant: Christmas Eve BBQ, Dh300 per person. Call 04-4556677.
The Ivy, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Boulevard
Taste of The Ivy brunch on Boxing Day, eight courses and jazz favourites from Ciaran Fox. Call 04-3198767.
The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC
Center Cut Steakhouse: White Christmas brunch on Christmas Day, fresh seafood, oysters, carved prime rib, roasted turkey, imported cheeses and an homemade sweets, Dh280 per person including soft beverages or Dh450 per person including unlimited house beverages. Call 04-3722323
Towers Rotana Hotel Dubai
Teatro: Christmas Eve four-course set menu, Dh399.
Flavours on Two: buffet for Dh225 per person, including unlimited selected house beverages and Dh100 for children aged 6-12. Christmas Day buffet, including roast turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, for Dh249 per person with unlimited selected beverages and Dh100 for children aged 6-12. Call 04-3438000.
