Festive Finesse & Where Are Dubai’s Most Decadent Christmas Brunches 2025?
Gourmet feasts, champagne toasts and luxe surroundings in 2025 because Christmas in Dubai should never be basic.
Christmas in Dubai isn’t just about fairy lights, luxury gifts and festive markets, it’s a season for culinary indulgence. If you’re after top-tier cuisine, classy vibes and holiday luxury in undeniable city chic, these brunches and lunches deliver-and not all will break the bank.
Here are eight of the most decadent and expensive Christmas dining experiences you can book this year.
Al Muntaha (Burj Al Arab)
Perched 27 floors up inside the city’s most iconic “seven-star” hotel, Al Muntaha offers a refined six-course festive menu crafted by a top chef. Expect premium ingredients including caviar, lobster and truffle-rich dishes, all served with sweeping sea and skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows. This is haute dining at its finest.
Burj Al Arab, Dubai | AED 1,600 per person for 6-courses| jumeirah.com
Raffles Dubai: Christmas Brunch
Expect grandeur and festive flair at Raffles Dubai’s Christmas brunch, held in their grand ballroom. The spread includes the signature “Raffles Roast” complete with Yorkshire pudding, roast vegetables, and a choice of roast chicken, beef or even pork, despite being in Dubai. There are live cooking stations, a buffet overflowing with holiday classics, festive desserts, live entertainment and a dedicated kids’ area, making this a lavish yet family-friendly celebration.
Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai | AED 450 (soft package) / AED 595 (house) / AED 825 (champagne) per adult, AED 225 for kids 6–11 | +971 4 324 8888| raffles.com
Armani/Mediterraneo (Armani Hotel Dubai)
For those who prefer elegance with understated luxury, Armani/Mediterraneo delivers a Mediterranean-led brunch on Christmas Day featuring a lavish seafood station (oysters, lobster tail, prawns, crab), burrata and heirloom tomatoes, sushi & nigiri, a festive carvery, and nods to holiday classics. With its sleek interiors and cinematic ambience, it’s also one of the city’s iconic locations. Where better to spend the most festive day of the year?
Armani Hotel Dubai, Downtown | Expect premium pricing (house-beverage & champagne packages available) | Reservations via Seven Rooms
Cetara (Address Downtown)
A festive brunch with Mediterranean flair, Cetara boasts a luxurious buffet and live stations with coastal-style dishes, seasonal specialties, and live singer entertainment. Its Downtown location means you get holiday glam mixed with irresistible skyline vibes which s ideal for those wanting a stylish, high-end Christmas lunch without leaving the city centre (just be mindful of busy traffic).
Address Downtown, Dubai | Festive brunch (drink package tiers) | Reservations via Address Downtown
Ziya (Anantara Downtown Dubai)
This Christmas Day brunch blends gourmet dining and family fun. Served in a lush courtyard, the spread includes roast turkey, ribeye, leg of lamb, outdoor grill stations with Levantine influence, and more. Expect a festive vibe courtesy of live entertainment, a dedicated kids’ buffet and play area, and even a visit from Santa, perfect for families who want easy indulgence.
Anantara Downtown Dubai, Oud Metha | AED 450 (soft), AED 550 (house) per adult | Kids 6–11: AED 250 | 25 December 2025, 1:30pm–4:30pm | Anantara+1
Tutto Passa — Delano Dubai’s Coastal-Chic Christmas Day Brunch
If your idea of Christmas is less “roaring fireplaces” and more “southern Italian coastline at golden hour,” then Tutto Passa is the place to unwrap the magic. The effortlessly elegant restaurant at Delano Dubai brings Capri-meets-Bluewaters charm to Christmas Day with a long, leisurely, family-style brunch designed for lingering, laughing, and passing plates across the table while you listen to live musicians. Send the kids off for gingerbread decorating and face painting, while adults sip and savour.
Tutto Passa, Delano Dubai, Bluewaters Island | AED 420 (soft) | AED 550 (house) | AED 740 (Champagne) | AED 200 kids | 25 December 2025 | ⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Book via SevenRooms
Flow Kitchen (Fairmont The Palm)
If you’re seeking a festive feast with variety, Flow Kitchen at the sprawling Fairmont The Palm serves up a vibrant buffet this season with interactive cooking stations, world flavours, seafood and meats, and decadent desserts, all in a relaxed but polished beachfront resort setting. A great option if you want indulgence and variety without leaning too formal, and perfect for Palm-dwellers.
Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah | From AED 450 per person | Christmas Eve & Day | Fairmont Hotels & Resorts+1
Pronto (Fairmont Dubai)
A deluxe festive brunch that combines international cuisine, lavish buffet spreads, charcuterie, hot dishes, desserts and festive sweets, served with holiday cheer and hotel-level service. It’s a smart choice if you want a more laid-back day without after a flat-out season of festive fun.
Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road | From AED 199 per person (soft package) | Christmas 2025 festive brunch menu | Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Quick Tips Before You Book
- These brunches are in high demand – book early (ideally by early December).
- Many venues offer drinks packages (soft, house, champagne) – pick what suits your vibe.
- If travelling with kids, check kids’ menus or family-friendly extras (some include kids’ areas or Santa visits).
- Dress code tends to lean smart-casual to smart – festive but polished.
