Eat out: last minute deals for Christmas Day brunches

Child friendly . Al Bustan Rotana . Choices, Blue Elephant and Benihana: Christmas Day brunch as three restaurants come together for a global Christmas brunch, featuring dishes from all over the world and live cooking stations. Kids have activities at Kids’ Corner and their own buffet. Santa Claus will be there to distribute gifts. Dh295, inclusive of selected beverages. . Call 04-7054 285 . . Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers . Cavendish Restaurant: Traditional Christmas Day brunch with Santa popping by with a treat for the children. Dh295 per person (Dh345 inclusive of soft beverages and Dh445 inclusive of unlimited house beverages), Dh149 for children under 12 years of age and free for those below 6 years. . Call 04-3560000 . . Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira . Spice Island: Christmas Eve dinner with DJ entertainment, goodies and activities for the kids and a visit from Santa, 8-10pm. Christmas Day brunch from noon until 4pm, Santa will be giving away sweets and treats to the kids 12-4pm. Cinnamon package Dh249, children Dh99 (6-12); Nutmeg package Dh299 and Saffron at Dh359. Call 04-2625555 . . Movenpick Hotel and Apartments Bur Dubai . Fountain: Traditional Christmas Day lunch, 12-4pm, Dh135 including soft beverages or Dh195 inclusive of house beverages. Entertainment and a host of activities are lined up for children in the kids’ club, children 7-12 get 50 per cent off; free for 6 and under. . Call 04-3366000 . . Rixos The Palm Dubai . Christmas Day Brunch with a selection of Christmas dishes and gifts from Santa Claus. Live music included, Dh195 per person (Dh345 inclusive of house beverages). Call 04-4575555 . . Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina . Bubbalicious Christmas Day brunch at Blue Orange, Hunters and Spice Emporium from 1–4pm, traditional spread at Dh450 per person, Dh690 inclusive of select premium beverages and Dh150 for children aged 6-12 years. The Andrea Lisa Band perform, kids’ entertainment includes Chinese acrobats, a petting zoo and kids’ corner. . Call 04- 399 3333 . . . Stocking full of coal? The budget options . . . Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi . Silk Route: Christmas Day lunch with Santa from Dh145 (Dh165 inclusive of unlimited house beverages). Frosty ladies night from 8pm where Santa plays DJ. . Call Lemon Tree 02-6574858 / Silk Route 02-6574856 . . Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort . La Mamma: Three-course Italian set menu and antipasti buffet for lunch on Christmas Day, Dh165++ net per person. Call 02-6773333. . . Jumeirah Emirates Towers . Alfie’s: Traditional four-course Christmas day lunch with all the trimmings. Start with a glass of premium beverage on arrival, cheese buffet and traditional novelties, Dh265 per person, 25 per cent discount for teenagers, 50 per cent discount for children aged 4 to 12, free for children aged below 3 years. Call 04-3198088 . . . JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai . Celebrate Christmas with a festive themed buffet dinner, cuisine from three restaurants during the ‘dine around’ at Asian Bamboo Lagoon restaurant, Hofbrauhaus and The Market Place, from Dh250 per person. Call 04-6077977 / 7009 / 7588 . . Le Meridien Dubai . Long Yin: Christmas day Chinese dim sum lunch, Dh111 or Dh199 per person inclusive of select regular beverages, 12.30-3pm. . Call 04-7022455 . . The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC . Can Can Brasserie: Christmas Day Brunch, seafood, salad station, charcuterie and cheese, live cooking stations including a turkey carvery with stuffing, desserts and gingerbread-man making, Dh250 inclusive of soft beverages, Dh450 inclusive of house beverages and Dh110 for children. . 04-3722323 . . Wafi City . Medzo: Christmas day brunch with an Italian twist, Dh195 per person inclusive of soft beverages, Dh295 inclusive of house beverages and Dh95 for children below 12 years inclusive of a gift from Santa. . Call 04-3244100 . . The Cove Rotana . Cinnamon Christmas brunch buffet on December 24 and 25, 12.30-4pm, Dh185++ per person inclusive of soft beverages, Dh235++ inclusive of house beverages and Dh285++ inclusive of premium house beverages. Call 07-2066000 . . Stocking fillers: Under Dh500 options . . . Jumeirah at Etihad Towers . Brasserie Angelique: Christmas day the French way with a traditional four-course set menu including roast turkey and unlimited bubbly. Dh375++ per person or Dh575++ per person, including free-flowing bubbly. . . Raffles Dubai . Raffles Ballroom: Christmas Day roast from 1-4pm, food stations with traditional favourites over an open fire pit, market stalls, gingerbread houses, a dedicated children’s entertainment area, appearance by Santa, Dh375 per person including soft beverages, Dh495 per person including house beverages and Dh190 for children aged 6-12 years. Two children under 6 years enter free, per couple. . Call 04-3248888. . . . Stuff your stocking: Blow the budget . . Armani . Christmas package: Arrive in a chauffeured Maserati, and toast the season with a chilled glass of bubbly in an Armani Signature suite, take a helicopter trip for two, have dinner at Armani/Ristorante, with a bespoke menu for up to six guests, featuring terrines of foie gras, seabass with Beluga caviar and creme brulee tonka adorned with 24-carat gold. Enjoy breakfast in bed, a signature couples’ treatment at Armani/Spa. Depart with a bespoke Armani/Fiori bouquet. Starting from Dh60,000. Call 04-8883999 and quote Stay Festive . . Burj Khalifa . At.mosphere: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dishes including Maine lobster, turkey breast encased in foie gras and truffles. Dh590 per person inclusive of soft beverages, Dh750 per person inclusive of a glass of a cellared beverage and Dh850 per person inclusive of a glass of premium bubbly, children up to 12 years dine free. Call 04-8883828 . . Jumeirah Zabeel Saray . Vôi: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day five-course Southeast Asian gourmet dinner, Dh690 per person. Children below 12 years are not permitted. . Call 04-4530000 . . . Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites . The Observatory: Christmas Day Brunch from Dh650 per person including house beverages. . Call 04-3194795 . . Park Hyatt Dubai . Traiteur: Christmas Day brunch, featuring appetisers and live cooking stations, turkey with all the trimmings. Dh795 per person, including free-flowing premium beverages, 12.30-4pm. Call 04-3172222 . . . . . .

Eat out: last minute deals for Christmas Day brunches

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