Going out: 12 places to celebrate thanksgiving in Dubai

CHICAGO MEATPACKERS: Those looking to celebrate Thanksgiving can head down to the restaurant and enjoy a Turkey Dinner with all the sides, priced at Dh150 per person. The Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner includes 24-hour brinded turkey slices, served with Buttered Mash Potatoes and Gravy. There’s also a side of Roast Brussel Sprouts and Crispy Harissa Spiced Sweet Potatoes. Accompanied with a Sourdough Stuffing, there is also Cranberry Sauce and classic Parker House Rolls included in the offering. Chicago Meatpackers also has an unobstructed view of the Palm Fountain – the world’s largest fountain display.

BRUNCH AND CAKE: This year, November 25 to 28 Brunch & Cake is celebrating Thanksgiving by offering a single serving of turkey with sides. The single portion Turkey is perfect for those looking to enjoy all the flavours of the season in one meal without having to go through the hassle of cooking a whole turkey. The Thanksgiving offering consists of chilli Turkey poached in citrus, then dry rubbed and slow-roasted for four hours. Served with crispy roasted potatoes, almond broccoli, rainbow carrots and drizzled gravy. Accompanied by a side of pecan, goat cheese, beetroot, and pumpkin Galette for the price of Dh83 per person.

PERRY & BLACKWELDERS: This Thanksgiving, from November 25 to 28, Dubai’s original smokehouse will celebrate all-things Americana with a four-day celebration of traditional North American specials and live entertainment. Launching on Wednesday, November 25, P&B’s limited-edition menu of Thanksgiving specials includes smoked turkey with sausages wrapped in real or veal bacon, cornbread stuffing, roast potatoes, brussels sprouts, butter-glazed carrots, chestnuts, cornbread stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce for Dh135, a Thanksgiving sandwich with roast turkey, sausages wrapped in veal bacon and cornbread stuffing in a giant brioche bun for Dh99 and desserts of sweet potato pie with vanilla whipped cream for Dh45 and warm pecan pie with ice cream for Dh50.

BRASSERIE BOULUD: This Thanksgiving on Thursday October 26 from 7pm onwards, you can feast to your heart’s content on a 4-course tasting menu for Thanksgiving at Brasserie Boulud. Serving up a menu inspired by Daniel Boulud’s 30 years of experience in the US, dishes include holiday spiced butternut squash soup, oven roast turkey as well as delicious pecan pie for Dh170 per person for food only.

FUCHSIA URBAN THAI: This year, the traditional Thanksgiving feast is being given a twist by Fuchsia Urban Thai where their team has created limited-edition fuchsia pink dim sum stuffed with minced turkey. This is perfect for those that want to enjoy Thanksgiving through guilt-free bite-sized portions or for those that are looking for a new exciting Thai twist on the occasion. The limited-edition fuchsia dim sum is stuffed with minced turkey and hot basil with cranberry sauce on the side, they will be priced at Dh38.

HELL'S KITCHEN: On Thursday, November 26 from 6pm onwards, Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Dubai will ramp up the competition for its ongoing Battle of the Menus night by introducing an Elite ‘Black Menu’ addition to the mix which pays homage to the ‘Black Jacket Team’ of the Hell’s Kitchen hit TV series. The three-course Thanksgiving-inspired menu with favourites including candied yam salad, a one of a kind Turkey Wellington and sweet treats such as pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and pumpkin cheesecake. It will be Dh295 for the three-course Thanksgiving menu and Dh395 for the three-course Thanksgiving menu and three beverages,

CLINTON STREET BAKING COMPANY: For Dh150 you will get a plate which includes a carved roasted turkey, three pieces from the breast and three pieces from the thigh roulade served with creamy mashed potato, homemade gravy, truffle drizzled brussels sprouts, maple glazed carrots, pecan crumb sweet potato, and organic cranberry sauce accompanied with a mini buttermilk biscuit and mini jalapeño cornbread. The meal is concluded with a slice of pie. it Thanksgiving lunch or dinner will be offered on November 26.

COUQLEY: For Dh129 per person you get to enjoy a 160g of turkey breast with mushroom duxelles mixed with shallots, sweet potato purée, Brussels sprouts, baby carrots, beetroots and pistachio powder on top. This dish is available for dine-in and via Deliveroo until the end of the year.

CULTURE CAFE DUBAI MARRIOT HARBOUR: Bring along your family to celebrate Thanksgiving at your neighbourhood café. The special Thanksgiving menu features festive classics such as roasted apple and parsnip soup, turkey platter, herb-crust rib eye, sweet potato pie and more and costs Dh130 per person for a two-course menu and Dh150 for a three-course menu. This takes place on November 26 from 6.30pm to 11pm.

MAREA: The DIFC haunt has curated a traditional, Italian inspired three-course sharing menu for Thanksgiving. Available all day, Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Dh350 per person. Dishes include Ravioli Di Zucca, Duck Tortellini, Turkey flown in directly from France, served with sides like Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and creamy Mashed Potatoes. End the meal with an Apple Crisp, and a Pumpkin and Pecan Pie.

MELIA DESERT PALM DUBAI: Take a break from cooking an elaborate meal this Thanksgiving and kick off the holiday season at boutique polo resort, Meliã Desert Palm Dubai. The resort’s brasserie, Epicure, will be serving up a three-course set menu on the poolside on November 26 from 6pm to 11pm. Soak up the breeze while tucking into a delicious Thanksgiving feast including roast turkey served with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, fresh salad, cranberry sauce and an indulgent pecan pie at Dh225 per person including grapes and hops and Dh120 per child aged 5 to 11.

BRASSERIE 2.0: Thanksgiving is traditionally a day to get together for a special meal with loved ones and give thanks. In preparation for this special day, the city’s favourite Brasserie 2.0 is giving families something to chew on with a very special Thanksgiving Day offering on the November 26 from 7pm to 11pm, you’ll be treated to a turkey with stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, vegetables and much more for Dh195 per person.