The festive season has already began! From festive treats, Christmas brunch, buffet in Dubai, New Year's Eve parties and hotel celebrations, CONNECTOR has listed more Festive and New Year offers in Dubai.
Shangri-La Hotel
The Dunes Café Christmas Eve Dinner offers an international buffet for Dhs 350 food only, Dhs 425 with house beverages and Dhs 625 with house beverages and Champagne. Dunes also offer a Christmas Day Brunch and dinner each priced at Dhs 375 food only, Dhs 475 with house beverages and Dhs 605 with house beverages and Champagne. Alternatively, Hoi An’s Christmas Day Brunch explores the flavours of Vietnam for Dhs 230 food only, Dhs 350 with house beverages and Dhs 595 with house beverages and Champagne; and the Hoi An Christmas Dinner on 24th and 25th has a seven-course menu for Dhs 395 food only or Dhs 595 with wine pairing and one glass of Champagne. Call 04-4052703.
Grand Hyatt Dubai
The Collective restaurant at Grand Hyatt Dubai offers Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch, each priced at Dhs 250 with soft drinks, Dhs 350 with free flow wine, and Dhs 100 for children aged six to 12 years. Call 04-3172290.
The Address Montgomerie Dubai
Celebrate the Festive Season in the lush surroundings of The Address Montgomerie Dubai. The Festive Eve Dinner at Nineteen offers packages starting from Dhs 395 per person while the Festive Day Late Brunch starts from Dhs 245. Alternatively, the Festive Day Brunch at Links is a family affair with adult packages starting from Dhs 450 and kids from six to 11 years paying Dhs 220; and the Boxing Day Carvery Buffet at Links starts from Dhs 175 and Dhs 100 per child. Call 04-8883444 or email to dine@theaddress.com.
Dusty’s
Dusty’s is the perfect DIFC venue to gather friends and work colleagues and embrace the festive cheer. Christmas Eve offers the Lazy Saturday Brunch Xmas Edition with a mystical Santa’s Grotto plus unlimited house beverages for Dhs 299 (kids eat for free). Then the Christmas Day Departure’s Brunch (Xmas Edition) offers a good old festive feed priced at Dhs 550 (Prosecco package), Dhs 450 (house beverage package) and Dhs 350 (non alcohol option). On Boxing Day, the all day Happy Hour and traditional Boxing Day Christmas Bap with yesterday’s trimmings starts from Dhs 25. Call 04-3545435 or visit www.dustysdxb.com.
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
The Festive Polo Brunch at Palermo on Friday 23rd December will make you think the big day has come early as the kids take part in an exciting game of polo with the big man from the North Pole. Prices are Dhs 235 with soft beverages, Dhs 335 with house beverages and Dhs 110 for kids. Then Palmero’s roast dinner on the 24th starts from Dhs 165 with soft drinks with a kids’ menu available from Dhs 90; and the Festive Family Brunch on the 25th is Dhs 375 (soft), Dhs 475 (house) and Dhs 110 for kids; and the Boxing Day Breakfast Buffet is Dhs 99 and Dhs 50 per child. Call 04-3627880.
The Yellow Boats
The Yellow Boats are on hand to make sure this year’s group gathering is one you won’t forget, with the perfect festive celebration tour packages. The Yellow Boats’ Festive Sea & Tea Tours start with a 75-minute tour of Dubai from Dubai Marina to Palm Jumeirah to Burj Al Arab, and is followed by Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai’s Lobby Lounge. Running from 6th to 31st December, the cost is Dhs 330 for adults and Dhs 240 for children. Then for New Year’s Eve, The Yellow Boats NYE Night Tour starts at 10.30pm for an exclusive, extended 120-minute trip and at midnight the boat will stop next to the Burj Al Arab for an unrivalled view of the city’s world-class fireworks. This is priced at Dhs 500 per person, with limited availability. Visit www.theyellowboats.com or call freephone 800 892 or 04-4328543.
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Fairmont The Palm
For Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day lunch, the family-friendly Flow Kitchen restaurant offers an international buffet, each priced at Dhs 355 with soft beverages and Dhs 495 with house beverages; and Frevo is a Brazilian affair on 24th and 25th, with each event priced at Dhs 395 (soft) and Dhs 545 (house beverages). Kids from six to 12 years dine half price and children five and under are complimentary. Or you could savour the Mediterranean at Seagrill on 25° Restaurant & Lounge with a special à la carte menu and Christmas themed cocktails. Call 04-4573457 or email Palm.Dining@Fairmont.com.
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers has a Christmas Eve three-course set dinner menu for Dhs 189 with soft beverages and Dhs 289 with house beverages. Then for Christmas Day, buffet brunch is priced at Dhs 209 (soft), Dhs 289 (house), and Dhs 369 (premium beverage option); and the Christmas Day three-course dinner is Dhs 189 (soft) and Dhs 289 (house). Call 04-2281111.
Hyatt Regency Dubai
Christmas Eve dinner at Al Dawaar rooftop revolving restaurant is priced at Dhs 279 with soft beverages, Dhs 399 with house beverages and Dhs 159 per child (six to 12 years); and The Kitchen international restaurant with a buffet priced at Dhs 195 (soft), Dhs 295 (house) and Dhs 100 per child. Then on Christmas Day, Al Dawaar’s family brunch is Dhs 229 (soft), Dhs 329 (house) and Dhs 119 for kids; and The Kitchen offers an international buffet for Dhs 175 (soft), Dhs 275 (house) and Dhs 100 for kids. Visit www.dubai.regency.hyatt.com.
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers
It’s the night before Christmas so enjoy a Christmas Eve buffet filled with festive favourites priced at Dhs 165 with soft beverages and Dhs 260 with unlimited house beverages. Then the Very Merry Christmas Day Brunch offers a buffet priced at Dhs 199 with soft beverages and Dhs 299 including unlimited house beverages. Call 04-4380000 or email hotel.jumeirahlakestowers.fb@movenpick.com.
Nassima Royal Hotel
For Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch, Celsius Restaurant has a festive buffet for Dhs 199 with soft drinks or Dhs 250 including house beverages. On Christmas Day, the less traditional guests are invited to enjoy the stunning views from The Pool Bar where there will be a barbecue and music. Call 04-3080000.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Fork & Cork Christmas Day Brunch at Crescendo is the perfect place for Christmas celebrations and is priced at Dhs 445 with soft beverages, Dhs 645 with house beverages and Italian sparkling, and Dhs 750 with bubbly. Call 04-5678304 or email restaurants.dubai@anantara.com.
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights
Sufra restaurant presents a sumptuous dinner buffet on Christmas Eve with Arabic, Indian and Western specialities priced at Dhs 250 with soft drinks. Then on Christmas Day, Sufra offers a festive brunch for Dhs 250 with soft drinks or Dhs 350 with house beverages. Children below six dine for free and children aged between six and 12 dine at 50% when accompanied by a paying adult. Call 04-3172221.
Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
Head for Four Seasons Hotel DIFC where on Christmas Eve Firebird Diner has a four-course dinner with all the American classics for Dhs 350 with soft drinks and Dhs 550 with wine pairing. Then on Christmas Day, the brunch buffet is Dhs 295 with soft drinks, Dhs 495 with house beverages, and Dhs 695 inclusive of Champagne. Visit www.fourseasons.com/dubaidifc.
Conrad Dubai
The Christmas Eve Golden three-course dinner menu sets the mood and is priced at Dhs 499 per couple. Call 04-4447111.
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Meridien Village Terrace offers a lavish Christmas Eve dinner buffet for Dhs 330 with soft beverages and Dhs 190 for kids; and Christmas Day Brunch for Dhs 330 with house beverages. Christmas Day dinner is an al fresco affair and is priced at Dhs 299 with house beverages, Dhs 269 (soft), and Dhs 169 for children. Alternatively, Yalumba’s Christmas Eve Dinner is Dhs 199 with soft beverages, Dhs 299 with house beverages, and Dhs 499 with Bollinger Special Cuvee N.V., house beverages, fine wines, beers and house spirits. Then their Christmas Day Brunch is priced at Dhs 599 with Bollinger Special Cuvee N.V., house beverages, fine wines, beers and house spirits. Finally, Seafood Market celebrates with a set dinner menu on Christmas Eve for Dhs 420 and Christmas Day Lunch priced at Dhs 420. Call 04-2170000.
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Desert Palm Per Aquum
Take the strain out of Christmas Day and head for Desert Palm Per Aquum’s Christmas Day Brunch for a turkey carving station and a host of brunch delights available for Dhs 350 with soft drinks up to Dhs 595 with a demi-bottle of French bubbles and beverage package. Visit www.minorhotels.com/en/peraquum/desert-palm.
West 14th
Kick start Christmas at the West 14th festive family day taking place on Tuesday 6th December and enjoy cookie decorating and writing letters to Santa before the lighting of the tree. Activities start from 5pm and the tree lighting will take place at 7pm and though entry is free, you will pay Dhs 30 for a mince pie and festive drink, or Dhs 99 for kids’ activities and a buffet for six to 12 year olds. Visit www.west14th.ae.
The Address Dubai Mall
Na3Na3 offers a lavish buffet dinner on Christmas Eve for Dhs 250 with soft beverages, Dhs 350 with house drinks, and Dhs 130 for children. Then the Festive Day Brunch at Na3Na3 and at Cabana offers a buffet and special activities for the little ones, each priced at Dhs 295 (soft), Dhs 395 (house beverages), and Dhs 150 for kids. Call 04-8883444.
Fortnum & Mason
To celebrate their third Christmas in Dubai, Fortnum & Mason Dubai is spreading festive cheer with a unique feasting menu in its Tea Salon & Parlour - featuring delicious treats, personalised gifts, decorations and signature hampers. Visit www.fortnumandmason.com.
Aspen Chalets
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates showcases its Aspen Chalets, a true hotel within a hotel this Festive Season. With views overlooking the slopes of Ski Dubai, the chalets create a winter wonderland where you can enjoy a private traditional Christmas feast on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. The celebration begins in front of a crackling fire with a visit from Santa and continues with a four-course spread with house beverages. This is priced at Dhs 1,450 per person with 50% discount for children between six to 12 years. With transportation provided within Dubai City, up to 12 guests can be comfortably accommodated for the Aspen Chalet Festive Feast. A minimum spend per group of Dhs 10,500 applies. Call 04-3410000.
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