Dubai’s Christmas carries its own kind of magic. Loved ones fly in from colder cities, friends gather, wrapping paper fills the room and Christmas lunch becomes the day’s spectacle. Origins Terrace at Vida Emirates Hills is hosting an indulgent Christmas Day Brunch that delivers a long, celebratory feast to match the day.
A Terrace made for December 25th
Set within one of Dubai’s calmest districts, Origins opens onto a spacious terrace framed by lawns, palms and the emerald sweep of Emirates Hills and its golf course. Look up and you catch a unique perspective of the Dubai Marina skyline, home to some of the world’s largest towers. The outlook is green and open at eye level, cityscape on the horizon, and the mix feels genuinely rare for Dubai. Inside, wide glass keeps the room bright, tones stay soft and contemporary, and the atmosphere carries the easy pace of a neighbourhood hotel.
From 1pm to 5pm Origin’s terrace turns into the festive scene people picture when they say they want a relaxed Christmas lunch, relaxed atmosphere and stunning scenery. The view is green and open, Emirates Hills keeps the tone calm and polished, and there is just enough buzz to feel celebratory. Tables are spaced for comfort, prams roll in easily, friends can join mid-afternoon, and even pets can settle. If the weather shifts, heaters are ready so the afternoon stays comfortable. It feels like home hosting without the effort.
Live stations and an extraordinary Festive spread
Origins leans into the theatre that makes Christmas special. This is the moment everyone waits for. The chef lifts the lid, the carving knife moves, and a thick slice of turkey lands on your plate before the gravy follows. It is the centrepiece you plan the day around, the roast people talk about on the drive over and the flavour you have waited all year to taste again. Seeing it carved in front of you, hearing the board, catching the aroma as the steam rises turns a good lunch into Christmas, right there at the station.
This is the moment for indulgence and Origins embraces it. The dessert selection is designed to feel celebratory, with classic Christmas cues and rich, crowd-pleasing options that suit the day. It is decadent by design and sized so everyone can enjoy a finale worthy of December 25, from the first plate to the last toast. No over-explaining, no guesswork about recipes. Simply a dessert table that looks the part and tastes like a celebration.
Music that lifts the room
Festive tunes run through the afternoon and the energy is set to “cheerful.” Expect the Christmas classics you want on the day, plus familiar feel-good tracks that keep spirits high without drowning conversation. Volume and pacing are managed carefully so the soundtrack supports the lunch rather than competing with it.
How to plan it well
Book ahead if a terrace table is a priority. Share any seating or dietary needs when you reserve so everything is ready on arrival. Aim for the early side of 1pm to enjoy the full afternoon. Take your time with the live stations, save room for dessert and plan your toast around the package that fits your table. Parking is straightforward with Valet and the location works well for guests coming from Marina, JLT and the nearby communities who want a setting that feels relaxed but still connected to the city.
Details and Pricing
Date: 25th December
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: Origins Terrace, Vida Emirates Hills
Packages:
- AED 349 per person with soft beverages
- AED 449 per person with house beverages
- AED 799 per person with sparkling
Reservations: +971 4 872 8888
Email: hithere.hills@vidahotels.com
