Dessert delights:
Bûche de Noël
This Bûche de Noël is a traditional dessert made of sponge cake to resemble a miniature Yule log. The Emirates Palace’s version is made with lots of chocolate that’s sure to delight everyone this season.
Where: Le Café, Emirates Palace
Price: Dh45, available till December 31
Call: 02-690 9000
Baked Smores
If you’re feeling the chill this winter, try this traditional American ‘cold weather’ dessert with a twist. Made with chocolates, lotus biscuit cream and marshmallows, the sharing plate is served with a stack of graham crackers.
Where: Stars ‘N’ Bars, Yas Marina
Price: Dh75
Call: 02-565 0101
Santa Log
Part of Café Bateel’s festive dessert menu, the Santa Log is prepared using a chocolate sponge base, topped with milk chocolate ganache and is available to pre-order. Customers can order their preferred size and pick it up from their closest Café Bateel outlet.
Where: Café Bateel outlets
Price on request
Call: 04-277 6808
Sweet and sour baked camembert
One of the most celebrated British indulgences gets a festive twist at Parlour Boutique this season. A perfectly moist cheese dip is served with cranberry, sour cherry, rosemary and pecans.
where: Parlour Boutique, Dubai
Price: Dh60
Call: 04-386 5333
White Chocolate Parfait
Enjoy Gordon Ramsay’s interpretation of modern British cuisine at his restaurant in Atlantis, The Palm as you indulge in this ‘must-have’ white chocolate dessert, made with peanut butter and rasberry jam. The ‘100 per cent’ vegan dessert replaces egg with other ingredients.
Where: Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Price: Dh45
Call: 04-426 2626
Turkey Takeaways & Festive Brunches:
Weekend family affair
Savour a family-style brunch with a wide selection of international cuisine and delicious festive treats while the latest DJ songs enhance the ambience.
Where: Mazina, Address Dubai Marina
When: December 22 and 23, 12.30-3.30pm
Price: Starting Dh315 for adults, and Dh140 for children. (Children below 6 is free)
Call: 04-888 3444
Christmas Day meal
How about a specially curated brunch at Kalea restaurant with a unique island-themed ambience? The festive buffet will offer Christmas staples including a turkey carving station and a magnificent dessert spread featuring homemade basler läckerli, mince pies and baked stuffed apples.
Where: Kalea, Lapita Resorts
When: December 25, 1-5pm
Price: Starts from Dh295 for adults and Dh95 for children between 4-12 years
Call: 04-810 9420
Festive Chocolate World
A sumptuous Afternoon Tea featuring signature hot festive beverages and decadent pastries.
Where: Karat, Address Dubai Mall
When: Until December 30 from 3-6pm
Price: Dh180 for adults, Dh90 for children
Call: 04-888 3444
Turkey Takeaway
If you are looking to chill at home, but don’t want the hassle of preparing a turkey, order one from Cucina at JW Marriott Deira which has curated a special slow-roast turkey for the festive occasion.
Where: Cucina, JW Marriott Deira
Price: Dh300 onwards
Call: 04-607 7588
Traditional roast
Buy Delifrance’s traditional roast Turkey, stuffed with chestnuts, apple, sweet and sour braised red cabbage, roasted root vegetables in olive oil, gravy and cranberry sauce.
Where: Delifrance, Dubai Mall & Ibn Battuta Mall
Price: Dh385 for 5kg and Dh495 for 9kg. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
Call: 04-321 3659
