Celebrate Thanksgiving in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday, November 28, and enjoy a weekend filled with festive activities! Indulge in delicious meals featuring roasted turkey and Caribbean dishes, as each restaurant brings its unique interpretation of traditional flavours. Experience the holiday with great food at some of the best dining spots in the city.
The Guild
The Guild in ICD Brookfield Place offers you a Thanksgiving feast on November 28 at 6.30pm. Enjoy a five-course set menu for Dh350 per person, featuring cocktails like a classic Old Fashioned or Dirty Martini, followed by Butternut Squash and Roasted Pumpkin soup, Butter-Poached King Crab Leg, Roasted Beetroot Salad, and a traditional Free-Range Wood-Over Smoked Turkey with classic sides. Indulge in a warm Apple Tart with almond frangipane and vanilla bean ice cream for dessert.
Sheraton
Sheraton at the Mall of the Emirates invites guests to enjoy a delightful home-style feast. They offer a juicy oven-roasted stuffed turkey or a leg of lamb, accompanied by classic sides such as brussels sprouts with turkey bacon, mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, glazed carrots with chestnuts, gravy, and cranberry sauce. The 9-kilogram turkey is priced at Dh 649 and comes with 1 kilogram of sides. Guests can pick up their order from the hotel. Home delivery is available within Dubai only. Guests should provide at least 24 hours notice to order the Thanksgiving turkey. Deliveries will take place on November 27 or 28.
Miss Lily's
This holiday season, Miss Lily's brings the taste of Jamaica to Dubai with a special Thanksgiving menu from November 28 to 30. Enjoy a three-course meal featuring Roasted Pumpkin Soup with coconut cream and Scotch bonnet heat, followed by a choice of Jerk Turkey, complemented by creamy cauliflower au-gratin and traditional stuffing. The meal concludes with a Cinnamon Apple Crumble. Available for Dh265, this festive experience combines vibrant Caribbean spirit with a lively atmosphere, set to dancehall, reggae, and more at Sheikh Zayed Road, 5th Floor, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai.
Swissotel
Swissôtel celebrates Thanksgiving with a festive feast. Enjoy a delectable spread featuring golden roasted turkey, flaky pies, and fun activities for the little ones. The special menu includes cantaloupe carpaccio with bresaola, a charcuterie board with cheese and homemade jams, Waldorf salad, traditional apple pie, and pumpkin trifle. The Swissôtel Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at Liwan Restaurant from 7 to 11pm on Thursday, November 28. The dinner is priced at Dh119 per adult, Dh 59 for children aged six to twelve, and is complimentary for children under six.
Pitfire
Pitfire Pizza offers its special 'Thanksgiving on a Slice' pizza until November 30, 2024. You can enjoy it at their dine-in locations or order it for delivery. This limited-time pizza is a 10-inch size for Dh 64 and has a delicious homemade gravy base. It's topped with roasted turkey, mozzarella cheese, candied sweet potatoes, sage, onion, sausage stuffing, and spiced cranberry sauce.
Rare Brasserie
Rare Brasserie in City Walk Dubai will host a New York-inspired traditional Thanksgiving dinner on November 28, starting at 7pm. The evening features a delightful 24-hour brined roast turkey alongside a delicious plant-based Wellington alternative. Complementing the main dishes are sides like parsnips with pickles, soy caramel Brussels sprouts, umami gravy, and duck fat potato nuggets. To top it all off, indulge in a butternut squash tarte tatin for dessert, and the dinner costs Dh240 per person.
SLS Dubai
SLS Dubai, located in Business Bay, will offer a curated set menu for both lunch and dinner. Guests can look forward to an oven-baked turkey breast served with cranberry and balsamic sauce alongside delicious sides like roasted baby carrots, walnut gremolata, and mashed potatoes infused with parmesan and garlic. For dessert, enjoy pumpkin pie flavored with cardamom, served with fresh vanilla cream. This special menu will be available from November 28 to December 1, priced at Dh235 per person.
Ting Irie
Ting Irie Abu Dhabi, the Caribbean beachside restaurant in Mamsha Al Saadiyat, celebrates Thanksgiving by offering a special Takeaway Basket that captures the relaxed island vibes. Available for collection on November 28, this feast includes one shareable main course and one dessert. Diners can pre-order their basket at least 24 hours in advance, selecting from options such as Homemade Jerk Chicken or Cranberry and Sorrel Glazed Turkey, both served with delicious sides, as well as Ting Jerky Prime Rib or Hellshire Fry. Dessert choices feature a Homemade Apple Pie, Out N' Badd Chocolate Layers Tart, or a Mixed Berries Cheesecake, making it a perfect holiday celebration.
