Top restaurants in Dubai featuring exclusive winter menus for the holidays

Dubai: Experience the magic of the winter holidays with various festive dining options in Dubai, from beautifully crafted menus to unique culinary experiences. Whether you’re looking for a cosy meal with family or planning a holiday gathering with friends, the city offers an array of delightful restaurants showcasing seasonal specialities. Discover how these exceptional dining experiences can add joy and warmth to your holiday festivities in Dubai.

L’ETO

L’ETO invites you to celebrate the magic of the winter holidays with a thoughtfully crafted festive menu available from December 18 to January 15 across all branches, featuring seasonal drinks and desserts that capture the joy and warmth of the season. Indulge in comforting dishes in a festive setting where every bite evokes the cosy charm of a winter storybook, perfect for sharing cherished moments with family and friends. For those who prefer to celebrate at home, signature festive cakes can be ordered online. Additionally, Secret Garden by L’ETO at Bluewaters is unveiling a refreshed and expanded menu ideal for any time of day, including delicious breakfast options like Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes with sea-buckthorn cream and Hashbrown with Salmon Gravlax, alongside an expanded Asian menu. Guests can savour these new offerings while enjoying the cosy terrace with serene views of the iconic Dubai Eye, making the most of Dubai’s beautiful weather.

Keto Kartel

Keto Kartel in DIFC  offers an exclusive Anti-Santa Cake Decoration Workshop, allowing participants to make keto-friendly cakes. The workshop will be open to the public from December 22 to December 28, offering a bold and creative way to celebrate the season. The duration is 1 to 2 hours, and the price includes the workshop experience, coffee, and your beautifully decorated cake to take home.

Akabeko

Akabeko, Dubai’s first table-top Yakiniku Japanese restaurant, is offering a specially curated holiday set menu for those looking to celebrate the season with a Japanese twist, available until December 29. The menu includes a choice of two appetisers, such as Wagyu Tartare, Wagyu Gyoza, Rib Finger Yakiniku, or the refreshing Akabeko Salad, alongside a 4-piece sushi platter featuring Wagyu Nigiri and Wagyu Maki, and a Mushroom Dashi Sukiyaki soup. For the main course, guests can partake in the Yakiniku table-top grilling experience, complemented by grilled seasonal vegetables and a Chef’s Choice Platter showcasing three premium Wagyu cuts. Desserts include a Matcha Swiss Roll and Matcha Crème Brulee. The restaurant's operating hours are Tuesday to Wednesday from 12 to 4pm and 6 to 11pm, and Thursday to Sunday from 12 to 4pm and 6pm to 1.30am, all for a price of Dh900 for two.

Ting Irie

Ting Irie in Souq Al Manzil, Downtown, is offering a Christmas Takeaway Basket that includes one shareable main course and dessert, featuring dishes like Homemade Jerk Chicken, Cranberry Sorrel Glazed Turkey, Ting Jerky Prime Rib, and Hellshire Fry, accompanied by a variety of sides. Dessert options include Homemade Apple Pie, Out N' Badd Chocolate Layers Tart, and Mixed Berries Cheesecake. The takeaway basket will be available for collection on December 24 and 25, with pre-orders required at least 24 hours in advance. Main course prices start from Dh160, while each dessert can be ordered for Dh165. For those wishing to dine in, a Festive Menu featuring the same dishes will be available all day on December 24 and 25 for a set price of Dh280, from 12pm to 2am.

Bombay Borough

Bombay Borough in DIFC, located at Gate Village 3, celebrates the festive season with a special 7-course 'Southern Spice Christmas Feast.' Guests can indulge in a variety of dishes, including Charcoal-Bafat Seabass Roast, Nasrani Lamb Chops, an 8-hour Roasted Kandari and Green Peppercorn Roast Turkey, a Kerala-style Pouch Veggie Biryani with Potato Fry, Plum Cake Flambé, Baked Payasam, and much more. This festive feast is available daily until December 26, priced at Dh345 per person for the seven courses, with an optional beverage package for Dh175.

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