Festive Season in Dubai (Dining)

December 13, 2019

Festive Season in Dubai (Dining)

CHRISTMAS SEASONAL MENUS
Dubai’s favourite restaurants come alive for the festive season, serving scrumptious family-style festive feasts and decadent brunches with gastronomic delights from all over the world. Special menus throughout the festive season will spoil diners for choice with classic favourites, including roast turkeys, mince pies, yule logs and other traditional treats in elegant settings.

Atlantis, The Palm welcomes guests to enjoy signature dishes, live cooking stations, extravagant buffets and delicious drinks from all of the resort’s restaurants – be it at Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa, Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, the award-winning underwater restaurant Ossiano, Ronda Locatelli by Giorgio Locatelli, the recently opened Michelin star Cantonese restaurant brand Hakkasan, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar, family-friendly Wavehouse, authentic Lebanese delicacies at Ayamna, the city’s largest Asian buffet at Saffron or Arabic, Asian and continental favourites at Kaleidoscope.
24 – 25 December
Bvlgari Resort Dubai is set to host two exceptional festive brunches inspired by heart-warming Italian family traditions at Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, or head to the luxurious Yacht Club Restaurant to soak up the beautiful views of the Arabian Gulf while feasting on a sharing-style set menu crafted from the freshest selection of fish and seafood. During both brunches, kids can enjoy access to the Little Gems Club for gingerbread house making, decorating, face painting and other activities to keep them entertained all afternoon.
25 December
Bab al Shams is set to be transformed into a dazzling festive wonderland for the whole family, promising plenty of games, pony and camel rides, a dazzling magician, petting zoo, live music, special kids buffet and of course, a succulent roast turkey with all the trimmings.
25 December
Four Seasons Hotel’s MINA Brasserie will be transformed into a Festive Grotto, adorned with twinkling lights and cosy blankets as the perfect setting to enjoy a seasonal selection of brasserie-style sharing plates by award-winning Chef Michael Mina. from 17 November
For the best seat in the kitchen, the Chef’s Table at the JA Hatta Fort Hotel’s Gazebo Restaurant features a bespoke holiday meal prepared just for you. Indulge in a traditional turkey dinner with all the classic trimmings, stuffing and fresh sauces made from herbs and ingredients from the resort’s own bio-farm.
22 – 28 December
For a Christmas Eve on the beach, Suq at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach promises barefoot dining on the shores of the Arabian Gulf for a celebration like no other amidst sun, sea and spectacular views of the sunset. Guests are invited to relax and spend their evening sitting by the bonfire, listening to live music and enjoying freshly grilled BBQ favourites.
24 December
Another great option for a beachside festive dining experience is Beachcombers at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, with a special dinner buffet in the evenings or a Festive Seafood brunch on Christmas day overlooking the beautiful Arabian Gulf and pristine beach.
24 – 25 December

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEAS
Several of the city’s finest restaurants are set to give their afternoon teas a festive shake-up, with gingerbread cookies, seasonal sandwiches, mince pies and many more on offer amidst cosy settings.

For a decadent Festive Afternoon Tea, enjoy festive delights at Four Seasons Resort’s Shai Salon & Terrace – from mountains of mince pies and delicious sandwiches to hot cups of cocoa and pastries.
1 December – 7 January
Mashrabiya Lounge at Fairmont The Palm invites guests to indulge in a festive inspired Afternoon Tea, overflowing with a range of deliciously baked log cakes, stollen, sparkling sweet treats and a delicious menu of hot chocolates.
1 December – 8 January
Enjoy a festive-inspired afternoon tea amongst the cosy surroundings of JW Marriott Marquis’ La Farine Café & Bakery, featuring a medley of sweet and savoury treats, from Christmas cookies to traditional stollen and gingerbread served with your choice of luxury Tchaba tea.
4 – 31 December
The Festive Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira’s Noor Lounge promises a delectable array of scones, finger sandwiches, cakes and other tasty bites.
from 5 December

NEW YEAR GALA DINNERS
For those looking for the best ways to celebrate the New Year, Dubai is home to several elegant Gala Dinner celebrations featuring an array of live entertainment and views of the city’s legendary firework displays.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel is set to usher in the New Year in style at The Enchanted Forest Gala Dinner, featuring a delectable spread of international cuisine in an exclusive setting by the hotel’s beautiful seafront. Diners will also have an opportunity to witness stellar fireworks against the backdrop of the Burj Al Arab hotel.
Palazzo Versace Dubai will open its doors for a ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ themed New Year’s party. Walk through Mosaico, the lobby lounge, to meet Charlie, Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas from the Loompaland, the inspirations from the classic story, and enjoy a variety of exquisite delicacies – from an exquisite buffet at Giardino, a five-course dinner at Vanitas or a festive family-style menu at Enigma.
If you’re looking for prime views of the fireworks to welcome the new year, Taj Dubai’s Treehouse rooftop lounge promises breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai and Business Bay with an endless barbeque buffet and live grills.
The Midnight Gala Dinner at Madinat Jumeirah turns into a radiant and lavish experience to welcome the New Year. The celebrations continue with access to the Shimmers Beach Party, offering spectacular views of the Burj Al Arab fireworks at midnight.
The world’s most iconic hotel, the Burj Al Arab, is set to ring in 2020 with a six-course fine dining menu across the full breadth of the hotel’s signature restaurants, specially curated by Michelin-star chefs, an ultimate firework display and live performances. Following dinner, the Burj Al Arab Terrace invites guests to unwind with exclusive access to the infinity pool and Jacuzzis.