Experience Kerala’s grand harvest festival across the city with authentic 33-dish banana-leaf spreads, royal fine-dining menus, and convenient sadhyas-in-a-box.
- Jamavar Dubai presents Leelamma’s grand 21-dish royal feast in Downtown Dubai.
- Bombay Brasserie at Taj Dubai hosts a lavish multi-course sadhya accompanied by traditional music.
- Kovalam at Anantara Downtown serves an extravagant 33-dish feast.
- Budget-friendly community spots across Karama, Bur Dubai, and Qusais deliver authentic sadhyas starting from AED 37.
The harvest festival of Kerala is officially underway across the UAE. Served traditionally on a lush banana leaf and eaten by hand, a customary Onam Sadhya is an elaborate vegetarian banquet featuring dozens of regional delicacies—from tangy inji puli, avial, and erissery to crispy upperi, steaming palakkadan matta rice, aromatic sambars, and rich payasams. Whether you are planning a high-end dining experience or an easy takeaway feast to enjoy at home, here is the complete 13-destination guide across Dubai with direct websites and social handles.
1. Jamavar Dubai (Downtown Dubai)
Curated by Culinary Director Chef Surender Mohan, Jamavar presents Leelamma’s Onam Sadhya, named in tribute to the Nair family matriarch. The 21-dish feast features traditional classics like Olan, Kootu Curry, Pineapple Rasam, and Parippu Pradhaman, alongside non-vegetarian coastal options including Alleppey Prawn Curry and Meen Porichathu.
- Price: AED 195 (Vegetarian) | AED 215 (Non-Vegetarian)
- When: August 15–30 (Lunch & Dinner)
- Location: Address Residences Opera District, Downtown Dubai
- Website: jamavarrestaurants.com
- Instagram: @jamavardubai
2. Bombay Brasserie (Taj Dubai)
Celebrate in an upscale setting where traditional live background music sets the tone. The spread features authentic staples like inji puli, sharkara upperi, erissery, and palakkadan matta rice served with rich, fragrant curries.
- Price: AED 195 per person
- When: August 20–26 (Lunch: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Dinner: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
- Location: Taj Dubai, Business Bay
- Website: tajhotels.com
- Instagram: @bombaybrasseriedubai
3. Kovalam (Anantara Downtown Dubai)
Kovalam brings a grand 33-dish traditional feast to Anantara Downtown. Spanning an extensive lineup from fresh raw jackfruit curries to creamy payasams, advance table reservations are required.
- Price: AED 99 per person
- When: August 21–26 (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Location: Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel, Business Bay
- Website: anantara.com
- Instagram: @anantaradowntowndubai
4. Shamiana (Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers)
Shamiana combines refined hospitality with homestyle warmth. Its curated banana-leaf spread includes classics from avial to paal payasam, with optional non-vegetarian add-ons like spicy fish fry available.
- Price: AED 175 per person
- When: August 22–27 (12:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Location: Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
- Website: tajhotels.com
- Instagram: @tajjumeirahlakestowers
5. Calicut Paragon (Karama & Al Nahda)
A true institution in Dubai, Calicut Paragon is serving its legendary 24-dish Grand Paragon Sadhya on a fresh banana leaf. Note that dine-in on main festival days operates on a walk-in basis.
- Price: AED 52 per person
- When: August 26 (11:30 AM – 8:30 PM)
- Location: Al Karama & Al Nahda, Dubai
- Website: paragonrestaurant.in
- Instagram: @calicutparagon
6. Indian Coffee House (Bur Dubai)
A beloved Rolla Street staple, Indian Coffee House offers two formats: a lighter Mini Sadhya and a full Grand Sadhya, both available for dine-in or takeaway.
- Price:
- Mini Sadhya: AED 37 (Dine-in) | AED 39 (Takeaway/Delivery)
- Grand Sadhya: AED 44 (Dine-in) | AED 47 (Takeaway/Delivery)
- When: Mini Sadhya: Aug 23, 24, 25 & 28 | Grand Sadhya: Aug 26 & 27
- Location: Rolla Street, Bur Dubai
- Website: indiancoffeehousedubai.com
- Instagram: @indiancoffeehousedubai
7. Suja’s Kitchen (Citywide Cloud Kitchen)
Craving authentic home-cooked flavors without leaving the house? Suja’s Kitchen delivers its signature “Sadya-in-a-Box” featuring 26 distinct items packed with care.
- Price: AED 52 per box
- When: August 20–30
- Location: Delivery across Al Quoz, Arjan, DSO, Oud Metha, Qusais, Sharjah & Abu Dhabi
- Website: sujaskitchen.com
- Instagram: @sujaskitchen
8. Rasam (Discovery Gardens)
Rasam plates up more than 30 authentic traditional dishes crafted with regional spices, making it a favorite for residents in new Dubai.
- Price: From AED 65 per person
- When: Running daily until August 31
- Location: Discovery Gardens, Dubai
- Website: rasamrestaurant.com
- Instagram: @rasam_restaurant
9. Tharavad Restaurant (Al Qusais)
For a comforting, homestyle neighborhood experience, Tharavad serves 28 traditional dishes for dine-in and 26 items for takeaway.
- Price: AED 45 (Dine-in)
- When: August 24–26 (12:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
- Location: Al Qusais, Dubai
- Instagram: @tharavad_restaurant_dxb
10. Kovalam Restaurant (President Hotel, Karama)
An old-school Karama favorite, Kovalam at President Hotel serves a full traditional banana-leaf spread complete with a complimentary beverage.
- Price: AED 69 per person (Includes one beverage)
- When: August 26 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Location: President Hotel, Al Karama, Dubai
- Website: presidenthoteldubai.com
- Instagram: @kovalam_karama
11. Papillon (San Marino Hotel, Deira)
Serving up a 30-part sadhya on a banana leaf in Deira, Papillon also offers pre-orders via delivery apps like Noon and Keeta.
- Price: AED 39 (Dine-in) | AED 45 (Takeaway)
- When: August 26 and August 28 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Location: Ground Floor, San Marino Hotel, Al Murar, Deira, Dubai
- Instagram: @papillonrestaurantdxb
12. Malabar Tiffin House (Karama)
Known for hearty regional staples, Malabar Tiffin House serves a vegetarian sadhya packed with over 25 traditional items and sweet payasams.
- Price: AED 44 (Dine-in) | AED 49 (Takeaway)
- When: August 26, 29, and 30 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Location: Al Karama, Dubai
- Instagram: @malabartiffinhouse
13. The Kitchen by Lulu (UAE-Wide)
For the ultimate budget-friendly feast at home, Lulu Hypermarket’s “Sadhya in a Box” contains 24 ready-to-eat items complete with a fresh banana leaf. The spread includes boiled palakkadan matta rice, sambar, kaalan, olan, avial, and pickles.
- Price: AED 38.90 per box
- When: August 26–30
- Location: All Lulu Hypermarket branches across Dubai and the UAE
- Website: luluhypermarket.com
- Instagram: @luluhypermarket
Whether you choose a luxury spread at the Taj, a bustling cafeteria meal in Karama, or a convenient box to unwrap with family at home, Onam in Dubai is a wonderful reminder of the city’s rich community spirit. Make sure to book your tables early or place takeaway pre-orders ahead of Thiruvonam to secure your feast!
