The festive season is here, and it’s time to indulge in the spirit of Christmas with the finest F&B offers and activations across the city! From extravagant brunches to cozy winter pop-ups, this year’s lineup is brimming with festive delights, perfect for creating unforgettable holiday memories. Whether you’re looking for a culinary adventure, heartwarming family gatherings, or a chic celebration with friends, our Christmas roundup has something special for everyone to unwrap this season!

1. Cocoa & Chilli’s 

Cocoa & Chilli, the beloved Indo-French bakery in Dubai, invites one and all to add a sprinkle of magic to the festive season and delight in two limited-edition treats! First up, we have the Madeleine Christmas Box; a miniature version of the bakery itself, adorned with festive cheer. Priced at AED95 and paying tribute to the brand’s French roots, the Christmas box consists of 12 dainty and delectable madeleines.

But wait, there’s more! The pièce de résistance is an incredible, fully edible Christmas tree made entirely of madeleines, adorned with Maltesers baubles and topped with a sugar cookie star. Priced at AED450, this showstopper is perfect as a tablescape centerpiece or a festive dinner highlight. Imagine the joy of gathering around a tree you can actually eat!

Instagram: @cocoa.et.chilli

2. Danat Al Ain Resort

This holiday season, Danat Al Ain Resort invites you to revel in the spirit of togetherness and joy with an array of exciting festive activities, delectable dining experiences, and magical moments for the whole family. From Christmas tree lightings to New Year’s Eve festivities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick off the festive season with the iconic Christmas Tree Lighting at Danat Al Ain Resort. Celebrate the holiday spirit with a Christmas bazaar, live performances featuring a children’s choir, ballet, and violin, and a visit from Santa Claus with gift-giving for the little ones.

  • Date: 7 December 2024
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Hotel Garden
  • Admission: Free

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner
Delight in a lavish Christmas Eve buffet featuring an extensive selection of starters, salads, roasted turkey, and indulgent desserts, including Christmas pudding.

  • Venue: Arabesque
  • Date: 24 December 2024
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Price: AED 179 per person, inclusive of two glasses of house drink.

Christmas Day Brunch at McGettigan’s
Gather with loved ones for a festive Christmas Day brunch offering a buffet filled with seasonal favorites and a vibrant atmosphere.

  • Venue: McGettigan’s
  • Date: 25 December 2024
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Prices:
    • AED 179 per person (inclusive of unlimited soft beverages)
    • AED 259 per person (inclusive of unlimited house beverages).

Visit the Website for more details and updates.

3. Bistro Des Arts

Bistro Des Arts, the beloved French bistro nestled along the picturesque Dubai Marina, is thrilled to announce its lineup of festive offerings. From traditional French delicacies to indulgent holiday feasts, Bistro Des Arts invites guests to immerse themselves in an authentic Parisian holiday experience.

Christmas Eve Dinner – December 24th from 7 PM
Experience a heartwarming Christmas Eve dinner with a quintessentially French touch. Bistro Des Arts welcomes guests to enjoy an evening filled with festive ambiance and culinary elegance, perfect for celebrating the night before Christmas.

Packages: Soft AED 295 | House AED 395 | Premium AED 495

Christmas Day Brunch Parisien – December 25th from 12 PM
Join in on Christmas Day for a lavish Brunch Parisien featuring Bistro brunch favourites, including a classic roast turkey, Buche de Noël and more. Enjoy a festive feast that brings together the best of French-inspired Christmas flavours.

Packages: Soft AED 295 | House AED 395 | Premium AED 495

The Festive Season – December 1st to December 30th
Throughout December, Bistro Des Arts presents a special three-course menu, showcasing traditional French festive delicacies. Available all day, this menu offers a perfect holiday indulgence for guests looking to savour the season with a unique Parisian twist.

Price: AED 199 per person

Contact Details: Email: info@bistrodesarts.ae  | Call: 04 551 1576 | WhatsApp: 058 647 8693

Instagram: @bistrodesarts

4. Akabeko

Akabeko, Dubai’s first table-top Yakiniku Japanese restaurant serving premium, world-class A5 Wagyu has introduced a specially curated holiday set menu for those looking to celebrate the season with a Japanese twist. The menu features a choice of two appetizers including Wagyu Tartare, Wagyu Gyoza, Rib Finger Yakiniku or the refreshing Akabeko Salad, a 4-piece sushi platter with Wagyu Nigiri and Wagyu Maki and a Mushroom Dashi Sukiyaki soup.

For the main event, guests can enjoy the authentic Yakiniku table-top grilling experience with grilled seasonal vegetables and a Chef’s Choice Platter featuring a curated selection of three premium wagyu cuts. For desserts, guests can indulge in a Matcha Swiss Roll and Matcha Crème Brulee, all served in a cozy, interactive dining setting.

Date: Available until December 29, 2024
Time: Tuesday to Wednesday (12pm to 4pm and 6pm to 11pm) | Thursday to Sunday (12pm to 4pm and 6pm to 1:30am)
Price: AED 900 for two
For reservations: Please visit https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/akabekodxb or call/WhatsApp +971 50 561 8288, or email hello@akabeko.ae

Instagram: @akabeko_dxb

5. Ting Irie Dubai

Ting Irie, the UAE’s first Jamaican restaurant in Souq Al Manzil known for its authentic Jamaican cuisine offers and island-inspired flavours, has introduced an irresistible Christmas Takeaway Basket featuring one shareable main course and dessert. Dishes include Homemade Jerk Chicken, Cranberry Sorrel Glazed Turkey, Ting Jerky Prime Rib and Hellshire Fry with a variety of flavourful sides.

The takeaway basket will be available to collect on 24th and 25th December and should be pre-ordered at least 24 hours in advance. Main course prices start from AED 160 and each dessert can be ordered for AED 165. Guests looking to dine-in can feast on the same Festive Menu featuring the previously mentioned dishes. Patrons can enjoy 1 main course and 1 dessert all day on 24th and 25th December for a set price of AED 280+VAT (valid for 3 hours).

 Contact Details: Call +971 4 557 5601 or Email info@tingirie.com

Instagram: @tingiriedxb

6. Rove Hotels

As the festive season approaches, Rove Hotels is thrilled to unveil a series of delightful, sustainable, and community-driven celebrations that promise to add a unique sparkle to your publication’s festive listings. From sustainable feasts and heartfelt community dinners to electrifying New Year’s Eve bashes, Rove’s festive offerings are all about spreading joy while making a positive impact.

Offerings:

  • 12 Days of Festive Treats: Indulge in deliciously sustainable holiday dishes crafted with organic ingredients from December 14th to 25th at The Daily restaurants across Rove Hotels. Guests bringing five or more plastic bottles for recycling enjoy 25% off their bill—making this a celebration that gives back to the planet.
  • Community Festive Dinner: On December 24th, Rove extends an open invitation to those spending the holidays solo. With complimentary spots available for the first 20 registrants at each location, this dinner is all about fostering connections and holiday cheer.

Visit the Website for more details and updates.

7. Turquoise Restaurant

Having undergone a complete holiday makeover, Rixos Premium Dubai is the ideal place to gather loved ones under the glow of the tree for a Festive Eve to remember. Turquoise Restaurant will be at the centre of all the excitement as it unveils a lavish holiday buffet bursting with flavour. Kicking off at 7.00 pm on December 24th, guests can indulge in an enticing spread of traditional flavours with contemporary twists.

Complete with tempting live cooking stations, diners can expect to tuck into succulent roast turkey, all the delightful trimmings, classic holiday treats, and plenty of beloved international dishes throughout the evening. Offering a variety of packages to choose from, guests can relish this engaging festive feast for AED 265 or add a soft beverage pairing for just AED 345. Alternatively, diners will have the chance to elevate the experience with a refreshing house beverage pairing for AED 420 per person or opt for ultimate indulgence with a bubbly package for AED 495 each.

When: December 24th from 7.00 pm until 10.00 pm
Where: Turquoise Restaurant
Offer: Festive Eve dinner with live entertainment
Price: AED 265 per person for dinner; AED 345 per person inclusive of soft beverages; AED 420 per person inclusive of house beverages; AED 495 per person inclusive of bubbles
Contact Details: Call 04 520 0000 or Email reservation.premiumdubai@rixos.com

Visit the Website for more details and updates.

8. Dip Dash Dubai

This holiday season, Dip Dash Dubai invites you to indulge in a festive fusion of Pan Asian inspired delights with their exclusive Christmas specials. Perfect for sharing or savouring solo, these culinary creations promise to bring a dash of joy to your celebrations.

The 24-piece Christmas Sushi Platter priced at AED 145 features a vibrant selection of Magical Mango, Crispy Cado, Enchanted Eggplant and Sweet Potato Tornado rolls, each offering a unique blend of flavours and textures. For dim sum enthusiasts, the 10-piece Christmas Dim Sum Platter at just AED 99 delivers a colourful array of Green Garden, Activated Goldsum and Purple Fusion, crafted to delight both the eyes and the palate.

When: 23 December – 1 January
Where: Dip Dash Restaurant & Café

Instagram: @dipdash.me

9. The Byron Bathers Club

This Christmas, The Byon Bathers Club invites Byron locals, visitors, friends, and family for a festive feast with a view. Located on the serene beachfront of Palm Jumeriah, this Aussie-inspired bistro-come beach bar is serving up the ultimate Christmas spread with beach access and themed entertainment for the kids (and the kids at heart).

Those looking to change up traditions and try something new can go full Aussie with the BBQ Grilled Canadian Lobster and bearnaise sauce or the Scottish Salmon with soy-honey. To finish the meal on a high, guests can tuck into a Christmas Pudding with brandy clotted cream or Mixed Berry Pavlova served with lemon meringue, whipped sour cream, white peach sauce, and 35% ivory white chocolate. The day doesn’t end with the food, as The Byron Bathers Club have planned an afternoon of fun, games, and live entertainment perfect for the whole family. So, whip out the Santa hat and festive swimmers, because surfs up this Christmas, and what better place to celebrate than by the water for the ultimate laid-back holiday lunch.

Price:

  • 95 AED Kids’ Menu – Ages 5 to 12 (kids below the age of 5 eat for free)
  • 425 AED Non Alcoholic Package
  • 725 AED Premium Alcoholic Package
  • 999 AED Premium Alcoholic Package with French Champagne

Date: 25th  December | 12pm – 4pm

Instagram: @byronbathersclub

10. Bombay Borough

Bombay Borough, the all-day Indian bar and eatery in DIFC, is celebrating the festive season with a special 7-course ‘Southern Spice Christmas Feast,’ curated in collaboration with pop-up specialist and TV Chef Simy Mathews. This unique menu brings a modern twist to traditional South Indian dishes, incorporating global ingredients and contemporary techniques to reflect India’s rich festive traditions.

Offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, the menu provides a unique culinary journey through the southern states of India. Guests can indulge in a variety of dishes including Charcoal-Bafat Seabass Roast, Nasrani Lamb Chops, an 8-hour roasted Kandari & Green Peppercorn Roast Turkey, a Kerala-style Pouch Veggie Biryani with Nadan Potato Fry, Plum Cake Flambé, Baked Payasam and much more.

Date: December 21st to 26th, 2024 (All day)
Price/Package: AED 345+VAT per person (7-courses). Add-on beverage package is available for AED 175+VAT
Contact Details: Call (+971) 54 995 8296 or email reservations@bombayborough.ae
Location: DIFC, Gate Village 3, Below Capital Club, Next to Sotheby’s, Opposite Gate 2

Instagram: @bombayborough_uae

11. The Coffee Club

Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year early at The Coffee Club with the new festive dessert and drinks. Whether you are the apple crumble lover or more into the chocolate icing of the lamington cake, this merry menu offers what delights everyone. Warm up with the favourite festive beverages like the cosy Gingernut Latte, and the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte, or indulge in a Merry Berry Hot Chocolate, because simply ‘tis the season’!

Visit at The Coffee Club to make your holiday season memorable! For more information about the menu and branches, please visit thecoffeeclubme.com.

12. Ella’s Eatery

This festive season, Ella’s Eatery invites families, friends, and food enthusiasts to come together and indulge in a Christmas menu designed to bring warmth, joy, and rich flavours to the table. Known for its cozy ambiance and exceptional food, Ella’s Eatery is excited to unveil its special Christmas Day menu, offering a delicious blend of traditional holiday classics with a contemporary twist.

Available exclusively on December 25, this festive dining experience includes three hours of delicious food, with package options to suit all preferences. The Christmas menu features a delightful range of starters, mains, and desserts. Packages start at AED 220 for soft drinks, AED 440 for house beverages, and AED 770 for Vueve Clicquot, with a special price of AED 110 for kids under 12. Available from 12 PM onwards, guests are encouraged to make reservations at least 48 hours in advance to secure their spot for this festive feast.

Contact Details: Call 04 557 0984

Instagram: @ellaseatery

13. The Strand

Get ready to celebrate this Christmas in style with a spectacular festive lunch at The Strand! On December 25th, immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and indulge in a specially crafted festive menu, designed to delight the senses and bring family and friends together. The Strand’s Christmas Day lunch promises a thoughtfully curated menu filled with an enticing selection of starters, mains, and desserts.

The Strand offers several beverage packages. Enjoy a 3-hour house beverage package, featuring Prosecco, mulled wine, and Christmas cocktails for AED 550, or upgrade to the exclusive Veuve Clicquot package for AED 880. A soft drinks package is also available for AED 275, and young guests under 12 dine for just AED 110. The Strand’s Christmas Day lunch is available in two time slots: 12 PM to 3 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM, offering flexibility for a leisurely dining experience. Seats are limited, so early booking is recommended to ensure you and your loved ones enjoy this delightful festive occasion.

Contact Details: Call 04-430 221

Visit the Website for more details and updates.

14. The Lana, Dorchester Collection

Offering a hassle-free solution this festive season, guests can choose between a perfectly roasted whole turkey, ideal for gatherings for 6-10 people, or a melt-in-your-mouth prime rib of beef. Elevate the meal further by pairing each of these offerings with mouthwatering sides such as Yorkshire puddings, Sautéed wild mushrooms, or Brussel sprouts; freshly baked breads; curated cheese platters; refreshing salads bursting with flavour; and decadent desserts including Christmas cookies, Stollen bread, Yule log and Angelo Musa Panettone, Chef Angelo Musa’s latest original creation!

Details:
What: Festive Takeaway Hampers at The Lana, Dorchester Collection
When: December 11, 2024 – January 7, 2025
Prices: Whole roasted turkey – AED 900 for a party of 6-10
 Whole roasted prime rib of beef – AED 1,500 for a party of 6-10

Visit the Website for more details and updates.

As you explore this exciting array of F&B offers and activations, the festive cheer has only just begun! With so many dazzling experiences to choose from, there’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than by diving into the magic of these celebrations. So, make the most of the season, gather your loved ones, and let the festivities continue to sparkle all December long!