Celebrate Christmas Dinner and festive dining throughout December with some options under AED 500.
Christmas can be an expensive time entertaining the whole family, so The Insider team have rounded up some of our favourite festive lunches throughout December that have options for packages under a bargain AED 500. Read on to get all the tea…
Festive Fiesta at TORO TORO, Grosvenor House Hotel
This Pan-Latin restaurant is known for its lively interiors and atmosphere, and will be kicking off the festive season with live entertainment – including Latin dancers – and a fiery menu including ceviche and a delicious churrasco, plus tons of fruity cocktails and beverage options. Dine on Saturday 23rd December from 1-4pm for AED 295 with non-alcoholic beverages and AED 450 for alcohol.
Christmas at McGettigan’s, Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park
Enjoy a delightful three-course brunch at this branch of McGettigan’s with festive and seasonal favourites, plus premium drinks and devilish antics – all for only AED 279. This brunch is being held on Saturday 23rd December from 1-4pm. They’re also hosting a Festive Sunday Roast on the 24th for just AED 109, with turkey, beef, ham, and vegetarian options from 12pm until late, and a Christmas Day brunch on Saturday 25th with two-courses and three drinks for only AED 119.
Christmas at Accents, InterContinental Dubai Marina
Every Friday in December Accents is transforming its Footloose Drunch into a festive spectacle with roast turkey, seasonal tunes, a variety of beverages – and you’re encouraged to wear your best Christmas jumper. The package is AED 245 with soft beverages and AED 395 with unlimited sparkling, from 8-11pm. On Christmas Day their brunch includes all the festive classics, and is AED 325 with soft beverages, AED 495 with unlimited sparkling, and AED 150 for kids 12 years and under, between 1:30-4:30pm.
Maison Mathis, voco Dubai The Palm
Featuring a seasonal brunch with succulent BBQ meats, crisp salads, decadent desserts, and live cooking stations, Maison Mathis is a splendid brunch perfect for all the family. They also have a special kids’ menu, plus activities such as gingerbread house making, and Christmas Tree lighting to keep the little ones entertained. There’s also an early bird discount of 15% off if you book before November 30th. The event with the tree lighting is December 17th, and you can also book their Christmas Day brunch – plus carol singers, loot bags and a live band – on Monday 25th between 1-4pm. Packages for both dates are between AED 250-550 for soft drinks and premium bubbly.
Sirocco, Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City
Sirocco’s Big Toy’s Brunch includes cosy winter atmosphere decor, plus an extensive buffet and a special appearance designed to enchant the little ones. It’s on Monday 25th Dec from 1-4pm, and AED 195 with soft drinks and AED 295 with unlimited house beverages, while kids 6-12 years old eat for AED 80 and kids under 6 eat free.
Anise, InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Have brunch at Anise and choose from six live cooking stations and expect a visit from a special someone during the day. Pay AED 450 for non-alcoholic beverages and AED 550 with alcohol, while kids eat for AED 120 unless they’re under 6 years in which case they go free. From 1-4pm.
Feast, Sheraton Grand Hotel
Hosting a delicious international buffet with turkey and all the trimmings, prime rib, beef Wellington, plus festive decorations, party music and tons of laughter and merriment, Feast is a fabulous place to bring the whole family. With a dinner on the 24th for AED 275 including soft drinks and AED 400 with premium, or AED 500 for sparkling between 7:30pm-10:30pm, or celebrate there for your Christmas Day for the same pricing as the 24th between 7-10:30pm. Kids under 6 eat free and kids 7-11 years get a 50% discount.
Mowsem, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
With a visit from Santa himself, Mowsem’s Christamas brunch has a special buffet catering to little ones with signature flavours and dishes for adults. Sat 25th Dec, 1-4pm, AED 299 for soft drinks, AED 429 for house and AED 529 for premium, while kids eat for AED 75 (3-5 years) and AED 150 (6-11 years).
Alici, Bluewaters Dubai
Dine at the Beautiful Brunch from Dec 23rd-25th (1-4pm) and feast on fresh seafood including oysters and caviar, plus a raw selection, extensive wines and live entertainment in their schmoozy venue with stunning views. Guests can also try an Italian Christmas dessert, Panettone, and carry on into the evening with an a la carte menu. Prices start at AED 395 with soft drinks, AED 495 with house beverages, and AED 595 with premium Italian sparkling and on Dec 25th AED 395 for non-alcoholic, AED 550 with house beverages and AED 750 with champagne.
Cuisines, Holiday Inn Al Maktoum
On December 25th you can enjoy a festive Christmas brunch. Join for a delectable spread featuring Christmas specialties, including turkey with all the trimmings and live cooking stations. This joyful feast is priced at AED 125 per adult and AED 65 per child between 6-12 years old and will be available from 7pm onwards.
Entre Nous, Novotel World Trade Centre
Enjoy the festivities at Entre Nous with an international culinary menu on Dec 24th and 25th from 6:30-10:30pm, for AED 195 with soft drinks, AED 289 with house beverages and kids eat for AED 99 up to 12 years, and under 5 years eat for free. There’s also a brunch on Christmas Day with the same packages between 12:30-3pm.
BASTA! St. Regis Downtown
Between 22nd-26th December from 12:30-11:30pm you and your family can sample a specially curated menu featuring festive classics with an Italian twist, such as roasted burrata to wood-fired lamb shoulder and sumptuous desserts. Alternatively you can enjoy a Christmas Day brunch from 1:30-4:30pm at The Caroline’s 400 Brunch Terrace with a visit from Santa, live music, and scenic views of the Dubai Water Canal. Packages start from AED 400 per person.
Ristorante Loren, Palm West Beach
Celebrate here on Dec 24th and 25th with a luxurious menu, live singers to serenade you, and an atmosphere bursting with cheer. On Dec 24th dinner set menus and a la carte options start at AED 400 per person and on the 25th packages start at AED 350 per person.
Above Eleven, Marriott the Palm
Embrace Peruvian spirit with Japanese precision, plus New York soul at Above Eleven. With a delectable four-course menu with signature dishes plus al fresco dining. There’s also the magic of live entertainment and themed decor on Sunday 24th December from 8-11pm and an a la carte menu from 11pm-2am, AED 550 with house beverages and cocktails, AED 450 with house beverages and AED 350 with soft drinks.
