Christmas in Dubai should feel special from the moment you arrive. At Origins in Vida Dubai Mall, that feeling is encapsulated in a festive setting framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, with striking views of Downtown and the stunning Burj Khalifa that flood the room with daylight and pull the skyline into the scene. Seasonal touches dress the space, so you step straight into a Dubai-style Christmas the moment you walk in.
Origins sits within Vida Dubai Mall, a contemporary lifestyle hotel in the heart of Downtown with direct access to The Dubai Mall and minutes to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, the Dubai Fountain and the city’s flagship galleries and boutiques. It reads urban and luxury, the kind of central base that makes arrivals at Christmas feel glamorous and the afternoon feel anchored in the best of Dubai.
The plan, 1pm to 4pm
A 1pm start lets the morning unfold exactly how its meant to on Christmas day. Gifts opened, stockings emptied, calls to family made, a little music while everyone gets ready for a fabulous Christmas feast.
Walk into Origins and it feels like Christmas has been waiting for you. Wreaths and garlands dress the entrance, the tree is trimmed with sparkle, and place settings come with crackers ready to pull before the first toast. Menus arrive tied with ribbon, napkins sit with a little sprig of green, and the tables carry that joyful colour you only see in December. Children are greeted with small festive surprises and a smile that tells them this is their day too. It is cheerful, it is celebratory, and it sets the tone for a long, happy lunch with Downtown in view.
Sit by the windows if you want Downtown as your backdrop. Choose a central table if your group enjoys the hum of a room in celebration. A live DJ will be mixing well loved festive tracks and modern favourites throughout the afternoon to keep the spirits merry.
The carving station anchors the table with turkey done the way it should be, and the counters let you build your ideal plate with a mix of meats and sides that keep you exploring Christmas flavours. Load up on roast veg, potatoes, greens and all the trimmings, or get creative and stack your own festive combination. If you have room for dessert after—and we all do—there is a generous selection to choose from.
That Christmas feeling
It feels like Christmas the moment you sit down. Crackers snap, paper crowns go on, and the first toast drifts across the table. Children swap little treasures, someone reads a joke that actually lands, and the DJ blends familiar carols with modern tracks to keep spirits high. Afternoon light catches the ornaments and the Burj beyond the glass, giving the room a gentle sparkle. Plates look generous, conversation turns warm and lively, and the whole lunch gathers that once-a-year glow that makes December 25th feel exactly as it should.
Prices and what they include
Choose your package, raise a merry toast and let Christmas lunch unfold.
- AED 225 per person with soft beverages
- AED 325 per person with house beverages
- AED 150 per child, ages 6 to 10
Details and booking
- Date: 25th December 2025
- Time: 1pm to 4pm
- Venue: Origins, Vida Dubai Mall
- Bookings: +971 4 549 8888 • hithere.dubaimall@vidahotels.com
Book the table, gather your people and let Origins give Christmas Day the setting it deserves.
