The festive season is just around the corner! From festive treats, Christmas brunch, buffet in Dubai, New Year's Eve parties and hotel celebrations, CONNECTOR has listed the top Christmas and New Year offers in Dubai.
Warwick Dubai
Celebrate Christmas Eve on the 24th with a magical Festive Family Dinner Buffet at Bäyty, where a host of Christmas treats will be served up, including a roast turkey with all the trimmings, as well as international live cooking stations, while the little ones are kept busy with a special visit from Santa Claus. Then wake up on Christmas Day and gather the whole family together once again for the ultimate Family Brunch at Bäyty! Feasting on both traditional and international classics, finished off with endless festive desserts, Santa Claus will also stop by to add an extra touch of festive cheer to the celebration. For more information or to make a reservation, call 04-5069600.
Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay Dubai
Christmas Eve at Bayside Restaurant & Terrace offers traditional German delicacies and festive favourites for Dhs 395 for buffet only or Dhs 550 for house pour free-flow. Then on Christmas Day, brunch includes a visit from Santa and is priced at Dhs 350 buffet only or Dhs 475 with house pour free-flow package. Call 04-3690000.
The H Dubai
Christmas Day Brunch at Delphine Restaurant offers all the traditional dishes, a live band and a visit from Santa for Dhs 320 with soft drinks, Dhs 445 for the alcohol package, Dhs 625 for the premium package, and Dhs 200 for kids. Call 04-5018623.
Pierchic
Pierchic at Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah invites you to celebrate Christmas Eve and indulge in a range of delicious a la carte festive specials admist tranquil views of the turquoise Arabian Gulf. This is priced at Dhs 150. Then on Christmas Day, enjoy live entertainment and seafood delights for Dhs 550 (non-alcoholic), Dhs 750 for house beverages, and Dhs 850 with free flow Champagne. Call 04-3666705 or email restaurants@jumeirah.com.
The Ivy
Classic British restaurant, The Ivy, will pull out all the stops this festive season as the iconic British restaurant celebrates its final Christmas in Dubai. On Christmas Eve enjoy the famed Saturday Rolling Brunch served from 12.30pm to 9pm, with live singing by Ciaran Fox. Packages start from Dhs 499 with house beverages. Then on Christmas Day indulge in the heralded Festive Ivy Brunch with three seatings at 11.30am, 4pm and 8.30pm. With live music throughout the day, packages include ‘A Taste’ with soft drinks starting from Dhs 599, or ‘A Feast’ with sparkling and fine grape beverages from Dhs 949. For reservations call 04-3198767 or email theivy.reservations@jumeirah.com.
Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai
Start your Christmas celebrations early at Antique Bazaar and indulge in a well-crafted 5 course set menu with more than 20 dishes to choose from. (Prices start from Dhs 160, on 24th and 25th December.) Celebrate the spirit of Christmas at the newly opened Ricetta, serving authentic Italian cuisine which aims to mesmerise you with robust Italian flavours and modern era ambience (Price starts from Dhs 160, on 24th and 25th December.) The Viceroy serves beef steak or roast turkey along with one glass of house grape for Dhs 99 per person on 24th and 25th December. Call 04-39774444 or email restaurants.burdubai@fourpoints.com.
West 14th
The Christmas Eve menu at West 14th features a choice of two starters, mains and desserts for Dhs 220. There will be a special visit from Santa, as well as live entertainment. There is also a Kids’ Christmas Eve Party from 3.30pm where they can decorate Rudolf cookies and gingerbread men, play games and take part in activities while tucking into delicious festive nibbles, before Santa’s special visit. Top off the afternoon by watching Home Alone with a bucket of popcorn all for Dhs 99. Then the Christmas Day BBQ is Dhs 250 with soft drinks, Dhs 420 with unlimited house drinks, Dhs 499 with house beverages and bubbles, and Dhs 99 for kids aged six to 12 years. Finally, the Boxing Day BBQ is priced at Dhs 175 per person for food only. Visit www.west14th.ae.
Towers Rotana
Celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive buffet dinner at Flavours on Two for Dhs 259 (soft beverages) and Dhs 349 (house beverages). Then on Christmas Day, brunch is also Dhs 259 (soft) or Dhs 349 (house beverages). Call 04-3122201.
BiCE Ristorante
BiCE Ristorante at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort is offering an Italian Christmas to remember with its annual Christmas Brunch on Sunday 25th December. Packages include Basic for Dhs 295, House for Dhs 395 and Bubbles for Dhs 430 per person. A special children’s package (six to 12 years) is available for Dhs 135. Call 04-3182520.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
Enjoy a Peruvian Christmas Eve Dinner in Garden with a four-course menu for Dhs 280; or head to La Farine on 24th, 25th or 26th for a three-course lunch or dinner, priced at Dhs 290. In addition, the Christmas Day Buffet at Kitchen6 features a lavish spread and can be enjoyed for Dhs 500. Call 04-4143000.
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Celebrate the New Year!
Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai
Ring in this New Year with a specially created 5 course set menu at the award-winning Antique Bazaar where Chef Hoshiyar and his team will create wonderful dishes to fulfil your cravings. Prices start from Dhs 325. Celebrate all the wonderful memories of this year and welcome the New Year at Ricetta, the newly opened Italian restaurant. Offering a buffet and unlimited house/premium beverages with prices starting from Dhs 325. Welcome the New Year with plenty of laughter and love while indulging in the international buffet with refreshing beverages as well as with one glass of bubbly at midnight at Promenade (prices start from Dhs 150). Enjoy a 15% discount on reservations booked and paid by 10th December. Call 04-3977444 or email restaurants.burdubai@fourpoints.com.
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai
Olea Levantine Restaurant celebrates New Year’s Eve with live cooking stations and delicacies from around the world priced at Dhs 925 with soft drinks, Dhs 1,125 with house beverages and a glass of bubbly on arrival, and Dhs 1,425 including bubbly. Kids between six and 12 years pay Dhs 460. Alternatively, Salero Taps & Bodega celebrates in Spanish style with tasty tapas, paella and a wide selection of Spain’s favourite beverages, available for a minimum spend of Dhs 200 per person; and Noir Cocktail Bar & Lounge offers a DJ and countdown on the outdoor terrace for Dhs 150 entrance (includes a welcome drink and light canapés). Call 04-3410000.
Fairmont The Palm
Enjoy a spectacular end of year celebration with the best views in town and a staggering buffet dinner at Flow Kitchen priced from Dhs 1,355. The Brazilian New Year Party at Frevo is priced from Dhs 1,555; and Seagrill on 25° Restaurant & Lounge has a five-course menu, DJ and fire dancers from Dhs 1,755 per person. Children from six years to 12 years dine at half price and children five and under are complimentary. Then on New Year’s Day, Flow Kitchen has a buffet from Dhs 355; and the Late Brunch at Frevo is priced at Dhs 395 with soft beverages and Dhs 545 with house beverages. Children from 6 years to 12 years dine at half price and children five and under are complimentary. Call 04-4573457 or email Palm.Dining@Fairmont.com.
OKKU
OKKU will be journeying back in time with the Disco Sushi New Year’s Eve Party. With two sittings available, 7pm to 9.45pm tailored towards those who are looking to spoil themselves to a lavish early evening dinner before embracing the night ahead and a second seating from 10pm to late for celebrators looking to dine á la carte. OKKU is located at The H Hotel Dubai. Call 04-5018777.
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Say goodbye to 2016 at Manhattan Grill with a special menu priced at Dhs 1,400 inclusive of free flowing grape, Champagne and other selected beverages. This includes entry to the grand party in Al Nakheel. Then on New Year’s Day, the Long Breakfast at The Collective is available from 6am to 3pm for Dhs 135. Call 04-3172222.
ITO restaurant
Count down to 2017 with delicious Japanese cuisine and a front row seat to the Burj Khalifa fireworks at Downtown Dubai’s ITO Restaurant. For Dhs 1,050 per person (outdoor) or Dhs 950 (indoor) you can enjoy an appetiser buffet, soft drinks, green tea and select house specials, a main dish, a dessert and a midnight toast of sparkling juice. Call 04-2764702.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
New Year’s Eve at Bushman’s Restaurant offers an Australian-style three-course dinner for Dhs 850, Dhs 999 with soft beverages, Dhs 1,300 with house beverages, and Dhs 1,499 with bubbly. Alternatively, New Year’s Eve dinner at Mekong has rickshaw style seating and amazing views of Dubai’s skyline for Dhs 750, Dhs 900 with soft beverages, Dhs 1,200 with house beverages, and Dhs 1,399 with bubbly. Email restaurants.dubai@anantara.com or call 04-567 8304.
Casa de Tapas
Bring in the New Year Spanish style at the party at Casa de Tapas and enjoy a buffet for Dhs 599 with unlimited house beverages or Dhs 699 with unlimited house beverage and sparkling grape. For an additional Dhs 150 you can have access to Cielo Sky Lounge and continue the party on to 3am. Then the first day of 2017 offers a 2 for 1 Paella & Sangria promotion. Call 04-4161800.
Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
Burst into the New Year with a fun-filled Pulp Fiction themed party at the all-American Firebird Diner. Prices are Dhs 495 for a five-course dinner inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages and Dhs 695 with house alcohol and bubbles. There will also be live entertainment throughout the evening. Visit www.fourseasons.com/dubaidifc.
The Palace Downtown Dubai
Ring in the New Year like kings and queens with The Palace’s royal celebrations. Ewaan has a lavish Oriental buffet for
Dhs 1,600 with soft beverages or Dhs 2,000 with premium bubbly and indoor seating; or Dhs 1,800 (soft drinks) or Dhs 2,500 (with bubbly) and outdoor seating. Asado’s Argentinean fiesta and Thiptara’s gala dinner offer a five-course meal, each priced at Dhs 1,900 (soft drinks) or Dhs 2,500 (with bubbly) seated indoors; and Dhs 2,900 (soft drinks) or Dhs 3,500 (with bubbly) seated outdoors. Or count down and watch the spectacular fountain show from FAI cocktail lounge and pay Dhs 1,000 per person including house beverages or Dhs 1,500 including bubbly. Finally, the New Year’s Day Brunch at Ewaan can be enjoyed for Dhs 450 (soft), Dhs 600 with house beverages or Dhs 750 with premium bubbly. Call 04-4287806.
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