- Official Season Kickoff: The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony begins on Friday, 20 November, followed by Friday Night Live beverage packages.
- Holiday Markets & Santa Visits: A 12-stall festive pop-up by Tiny Bean runs throughout the weekends, alongside intimate meet-and-greets with Mr & Mrs Claus.
- Under-the-Stars Entertainment: Free outdoor screenings of festive cinematic classics, student choir performances, festive 5K social runs, and a Michael Bublé tribute night.
- Big-Ticket Dining: Christmas Day al fresco brunch and a New Year’s Eve terrace celebration featuring a Michael Jackson tribute show.
Emirates Hills is transforming into an open-air winter wonderland. The Garden Project at Address Montgomerie has unveiled a comprehensive holiday calendar running from late November through New Year’s Eve. Spanning twilight tree lightings and traditional artisan chalets to cozy alfresco movie nights and grand culinary feasts, the community-focused venue offers a festive milestone for every week of the season.
Season Openers & Community Carol Evenings
1. Christmas Tree Lighting & Friday Night Live
The Garden Project marks the official arrival of the festive season with a community tree lighting ceremony on Friday, 20 November. Festivities begin at 5:00 PM with live vocalists performing holiday favorites, leading to the illumination of the grand tree at 6:30 PM. From 8:00 PM onwards, the night flows into Friday Night Live with open-air acoustic entertainment and free-flowing drink packages.
- When: Friday, 20 November 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tree lighting at 6:30 PM; drinks packages available from 8:00 PM)
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Price: Free entry (Drink packages: AED 225 House | AED 275 Sparkling)
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/christmas-tree-lighting
- Instagram: @thehillsclub / @solutionsleisure
2. Christmas Choir Evening
The sounds of the season take center stage on Friday, 27 November, as talented student vocalists from Dubai British School Emirates Hills deliver a live choral performance of beloved carols. Families can enjoy treats and casual dining in the garden before the tempo rises at 8:00 PM with Friday Night Live drinks and music on the terrace.
- When: Friday, 27 November 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Performances); 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Friday Night Live)
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Price: Free entry (Friday Night Live packages start from AED 225)
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/the-garden-project-montgomerie
- Instagram: @thehillsclub
Festive Markets & Family Traditions
3. Tiny Bean Christmas Market
Emirates Hills welcomes a traditional weekend market curated in collaboration with Tiny Bean. Running across five consecutive weekends, the lawn will host 12 chalets featuring handcrafted seasonal gifts, holiday decorations, bespoke artisanal crafts, and festive baked treats from homegrown vendors.
- When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 20 November to 20 December 2026
- Timings: Fridays & Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Sundays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Price: Free entry
- Website: solutions-leisure.com
- Instagram: @thehillsclub
4. Mr & Mrs Claus Meet & Greet
Santa Claus and Mrs Claus are setting up residency across six select dates this December. Little ones can visit the duo in person, hand-deliver their holiday wish lists, receive an early Christmas present, and pose for a professional printed keepsake photograph. Advance reservations are essential due to limited capacity.
- When: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, and 20 December 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Price: AED 100 per child (includes Santa visit, wrapped gift, and keepsake photo)
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/santa-meet-and-greet
- Instagram: @thehillsclub
Cinema Nights, Quizzes & Live Tributes
5. Family Festive Movie Nights Under the Stars
Take advantage of Dubai’s crisp winter evenings with complimentary outdoor screenings of iconic holiday films. Every Wednesday in December, the garden’s big screen lights up with seasonal favorites, creating an ideal setting for families and friends to recline with warm drinks on picnic rugs and loungers.
- Screening Schedule:
- Wednesday, 2 December: Elf
- Wednesday, 9 December: The Polar Express
- Wednesday, 16 December: Home Alone
- Wednesday, 23 December: The Grinch
- When: Wednesdays (2, 9, 16 & 23 December 2026) | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Price: Free entry
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/family-festive-movie-night
- Instagram: @thehillsclub
6. Festive Brainwave Quiz Nights
The venue’s Tuesday trivia night takes a seasonal turn with two holiday editions. Test your memory on Christmas chart-toppers, holiday film lore, and global winter customs in a spirited contest complete with venue prizes for winning teams.
- When: Tuesdays, 15 & 22 December 2026 | From 8:00 PM onwards
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Price: Free entry (Team registration required)
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/quiz-night
- Instagram: @thehillsclub
7. Michael Bublé Festive Tribute Night
Nothing rings in the holidays quite like the modern king of Christmas music. Just two nights before Christmas Eve, settle onto the lawn for an open-air tribute performance singing through Michael Bublé’s legendary holiday catalog, big-band swings, and festive sing-along anthems.
- When: Wednesday, 23 December 2026 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Price: Free entry
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/michael-buble-tribute
- Instagram: @thehillsclub
Community Fitness & Social Runs
8. Festive GymNation Social Run Club (5K)
Lace up your running shoes and put on a Santa hat for three holiday-themed 5K social runs in partnership with GymNation. Open to joggers, seasoned athletes, and casual walkers alike, the weekly route winds through Emirates Hills. Best of all: the first 100 runners across the finish line receive two complimentary slices of hot pizza paired with a glass of wine, beer, or a soft beverage.
- When: Thursdays, 3, 10 & 17 December 2026 | Meet at 7:00 PM, run starts at 7:15 PM
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Price: Free to join (Complimentary post-run pizza and drink for first 100 finishers)
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/social-run-club
- Instagram: @thehillsclub / @gymnation_uae
Holiday Feasts: Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve
9. Christmas Day Al Fresco Brunch
Leave the holiday cooking to the professionals and gather in the sunshine for a lavish Christmas Day feast. Guests can enjoy a traditional holiday buffet with carving stations and international specialties, complemented by live band performances, roving entertainers, and dedicated supervised children’s games.
- When: Friday, 25 December 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Adult Packages:
- Soft Package: AED 450 per person
- House Package: AED 550 per person
- Sparkling Package: AED 675 per person
- Children’s Pricing:
- Ages 0–4: Free
- Ages 5–15: AED 225 per child
- Ages 16+: Standard adult ticket
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/christmas-day-brunch
- Instagram: @thehillsclub
10. New Year’s Eve Celebration on the New Terrace
Bid farewell to 2026 under the stars on The Garden Project’s brand-new outdoor terrace. The evening features an elevated sharing menu, free-flowing drinks, and dynamic live musical acts headlined by a high-energy Michael Jackson tribute show. Little ones are kept thoroughly entertained with games and dedicated credits.
- When: Thursday, 31 December 2026 | 8:00 PM – Midnight (Countdown continues late)
- Location: New Terrace, The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai
- Adult Packages:
- Soft Package: AED 550 per person
- House Package: AED 800 per person
- Champagne Package: AED 1,100 per person
- Children’s Pricing:
- Ages 0–4: Free
- Ages 5–15: AED 275 (includes AED 100 in gaming arcade credits)
- Ages 16+: Standard adult ticket
- Direct Booking: solutions-leisure.com/new-years-eve-emirates-hills
- Instagram: @thehillsclub
Whether you plan to test your seasonal trivia knowledge, run a festive 5K for free post-workout pizza, take the family to meet Mr & Mrs Claus, or ring in 2027 to the soundtrack of the King of Pop, The Garden Project has your winter schedule covered!
