Christmas is a time full of joy, laughter and cheer and is always special when shared with family, friends and loved ones.
Be it looking for a traditional Christmas celebration, or a different take on the classic, there is definitely something for everyone to cherish this Christmas Day.
Amazonico, DIFC Pavilion
Amazonico, located at DIFC Pavilion, is bringing all the Christmas cheer with a brilliant Jungle Bell brunch. Held from 1pm to 4pm, tuck into delicious Latin American Christmas dishes, including roast turkey breast, creme brulee, pulled veal on crispy plantains and more. Live entertainment and back-to-back DJ sets, will keep the spirits high. Prices start at Dhs 575.
04-5713999
Palmito Garden, JA Beach Hotel
Enjoy a brilliant brunch while outdoors as the weather gets cooler this Christmas at Palmito Garden. Located at JA Beach Hotel, tuck into a variety of festive dishes and cooking stations. Live entertainment will keep the festive spirit alive. Various games and activities, as well as gifts from Santa, will be held to keep the little ones running around and happy. The brunch will run from 12.30pm to 4pm and has prices starting at Dhs 450.
04-8145604
Old Castello Jumeirah, Jumeirah 1
Old Castello Jumeirah at Jumeirah 1 is bringing all the cheer and fun with a Christmas brunch. Tuck into dishes including live pasta stations, chicken dum biryani, Bustan baklava, mini pizza stations and more. Magic shows, face painting and an appearance from Santa will keep the little ones happy. Running from 2pm to 5pm, a goodie bag will be given out to all children and prices are set at Dhs 120.
052-9422000
Swissotel Al Ghurair
Make Christmas Day a special one at Swissotel Al Ghurair. Delight in Christmas treats, including beef short ribs, Yorkshire pudding, poached salmon, warm sticky toffee pudding, international dishes and more. Kids can have fun with exciting activities like cookie decorations, Zumba class, meeting Santa and more. Running from 12.30pm to 4pm, prices start at Dhs 179.
04-2933270
Observatory Bar and Grill, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel
Observatory Bar and Grill, located at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel, will treat diners to a brilliant celebration with delicious dishes to enjoy. Enjoy the mesmerising views of Dubai, along with live music and visits from Santa, to make the celebration even more memorable. Running from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, prices start from Dhs 499.
04-3194000
Kalea Restaurant, Lapita Hotel
Kalea Restaurant at Lapita Hotel, Dubai Parks and Resorts, is hosting a huge feast for Christmas with a delightful brunch. Held from 1pm to 4pm, enjoy an international buffet along with traditional festive dishes. Live music and the Lapita choir will serenade guests with Christmas carols to keep their spirits high. Kids will have a great time with visits from Santa and by participating in fun activities. An ugly Christmas jumper competition will have the best one win the prize. Prices start at Dhs 350.
04-8109421
Eat & Meat, The H Dubai
Eat & Meat at The H Dubai, from 1pm to 4pm, is making Christmas special with a delicious festive brunch. Tuck into all your festive classics, while the kids can enjoy running around and participating in interactive activities like face painting and cookie decoration. Santa will also make an appearance to cheer the little ones up. Prices start at Dhs 699.
04-5018630
Wanderlust, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Situated in JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Wanderlust is bringing its best part brunch with a festive twist. Delight in flavours from around the world, including 11 live stations with this festive brunch. Live entertainment will be available to keep the festive spirit up. The brunch will run from 1pm to 4pm and has prices starting at Dhs 425.
04-4140000
Vero Restaurant, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
Vero Restaurant, located at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, is offering diners an Italian Christmas Day brunch. Held from 1pm to 4pm, tuck into Italian delicacies including insalata di mare, ravioli al salmone and tacchino ripieno and more. Prices start at Dhs 299.
04-3182319
Gonpachi, Al Habtoor City Boulevard
Located at Al Habtoor City Boulevard, Gonpachi is ready to serve diners with Japanese festive brunch. Delight in dishes including salmon tataki, karaage, popcorn shrimp, Wagyu meshi, chicken teriyaki and more. Prices start at Dhs 395.
04-3791380
Origin's, Vida Emirates Hills
From 1pm onwards, delighting an amazing festive brunch at Origin's. Located at Vida Emirates Hills, enjoy dining at multiple live stations while sipping on drinks, with festive music playing throughout. Kids can have fun by getting their faces painted and heading to the cookie station. Prices start at Dhs 299.
04-8728888
Sante Ria, The First Collection JVC
Sante Ria at The First Collection Jumeirah Village Circle is celebrating with a special Christmas Feliz Navidad brunch for those that are looking for a non-traditional approach to the holiday. From 8pm to midnight, delight in a brunch with delicious Latin American flavours, festive decor, dancing and drinks. Prices start at Dhs 250.
04-2756630
Carna by Dario Cecchini, SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences
From 1pm to 4pm, Carna by Dario Cecchini at SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is making Christmas Day special with an intimate celebration with families. The four-course a la carte menu uses sustainable ingredients and has dishes including whole roasted prime rib, truffle cannoli, cranberry and almond salad, Carna mince, yule log, Christmas trifle and more. Prices start at Dhs 395.
04-6070757
Cordelia, St Regis The Palm
Cordelia, situated at St Regis The Palm, is whipping up all the best and classic festive dishes for a brilliant Christmas Day brunch. Held from 1pm to 5pm, guests can enjoy spending time with the people they love, while a live band plays to keep their spirits high. Prices start at Dhs 400.
04-2180125
Muchachas, Holiday Inn Express Al Safa
Enjoy a special take on Christmas Day at Muchachas at Holiday Inn Express Al Safa. From 1pm to 4pm, tuck into a variety of dishes from turkey to taco stations. Live entertainment will keep everyone having fun. Prices start at Dhs 169.
04-3275878
Joe's Backyard, Dubai Festival City
If you are looking for a spot to enjoy a great Christmas Day meal, then head down to Joe's Backyard. Located at Dubai Festival City, enjoy a variety of flame-grilled dishes while sipping on drinks. Live entertainment with the in-house DJ and guest performers will ensure to have a blast. Santa will make an appearance and give all the people on his nice list a present. Prices start at Dhs 295 for a three-course meal, and based on what time of the day you want to celebrate, the meal is available from 2pm to 5pm and from 8pm to 11pm.
055-7094509
Pascal Tepper, Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road
Pascal Tepper at Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road is celebrating Christmas Day from 1pm to 4pm with French delicacies. Tuck into a live turkey station, salad counter, desserts and more. Santa will be present to add smiles to the little ones faces. Prices start at Dhs 169.
056-4142213
Open Sesame, Hotel Indigo Downtown
Get into your ugliest Christmas sweater and head down to Open Sesame at Hotel Indigo Downtown for a spectacular celebration. Held from 2pm to 6pm, tuck into a great roast and trimmings. Live jazz music will be played, and fun activities will keep adults and kids busy. From decorating gingerbread houses to getting gifts from Santa, there's something for all kids to enjoy. A quiz will also be held, with the prize being a voucher at the outlet. Prices start at Dhs 299.
056-4227120
Lucky Voice, Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights
Delight in a special brunch at Lucky Voice. The popular nightlife destination, located at Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights, is bringing all the festive spirit with a Christmas brunch. Tuck into delicious dishes and drinks while enjoying live entertainment hosted by MC Alan and DJ Mark Vee. The brunch will run from 1pm to 4pm and has prices starting at Dhs 195.
04-4234170
Nezesaussi Grill, Manzil Downtown
Celebrate Christmas Day with an amazing deal this year at Nezesaussi Grill. Located at Manzil Downtown, delight in a festive roast at noon for Dhs 99.
04-4285858
Address Beach Resort
Get Christmas Day ready at Address Beach Resort. Held from 1pm to 4pm, enjoy delighting in a great meal of turkey and trimmings. A choir will keep the buffet fun, with Santa treating children to gifts and goodies. Face painting and a kid's corner are also available to make sure the little ones also have a blast. Prices start at Dhs 788.
04-8798866
La Maison Restaurant, Royal Central Hotel The Palm
Located at Royal Central Hotel The Palm, La Maison Restaurant is bringing all the magic to Christmas with a brilliant brunch. Held from 1pm to 4pm, enjoy a great meal with delicious holiday classics as well as international dishes. Prices start at Dhs 299 per person.
04-8739300
Prato, Trump International Golf Club
Prato at Trump International Golf Club is carrying out the festivities of Christmas in a big way. Delight in a culinary journey with dishes including chicken liver pate, poached lobster tail salad, a roast station, baked cheesecake, apple crumble and more. Prices for the meal start at Dhs 320 and will run from 1pm to 4pm.
04-2453988
Luciano's, Grand Habtoor Resort
Kick off the Christmas fun at Luciano's this year. Located at Grand Habtoor Resort, from 12.30pm to 4pm, enjoy a great outdoor Christmas setting with lights and trees. Enjoy a variety of dishes as well as keep the little ones entertained with fun activities. A Christmas choir will sing while tucking in, and Santa will bring all the cheer. Prices start at Dhs 350 and will run from 12.30pm to 4pm.
04-3995000
Mezzerie, Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah
Mezzerie, located at Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah, is bringing the fun this Christmas with a brilliant buffet from 1pm to 4pm. Tuck into delicious festive delicacies, while enjoying live music. Santa will make an appearance, and also activities will be held to keep the little kids busy and active. Prices start at Dhs 490.
04-8182222
McGettigan's Souk Madinat
Spend Christmas with a great celebration at McGettigan's at Souk Madinat. Held in two rounds from noon to 4pm or from 5pm to 9pm, tuck into seasonal dishes, live entertainment to keep the cheer high and free-flowing drinks. Prices start at Dhs 299.
www.mcgettigans.com
Bull & Bear, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
Bring the best of Broadway into your Christmas Day celebration at Bull & Bear. Located at Waldorf Astoria DIFC from 1pm to 5pm, tuck into shared starters, turkey with all the trimmings and desserts to end the meal on a high note. Prices start at Dhs 395 per person.
04-5159888
Koko Bay, West Beach Palm Jumeirah
Delight in a Bali-inspired Christmas at Koko Bay. Situated at West Beach Palm Jumeirah, from noon to 4pm, enjoy festive dishes, including roast turkey breast, braised lamb shank, Wagyu beef tataki, mince pies and more. Enjoy meeting Santa, as the resident DJ plays festive tunes. Prices start at Dhs 495.
04-5723444
Brasserie Boulud, Sofitel The Obelisk
Celebrate Christmas in a big way at Brasserie Boulud from 12.30pm to 4pm. Located at Sofitel The Obelisk, enjoy a specially curated festive menu, including butternut squash soup, Christmas logs, roasted turkey ballotine and more. Christmas music will be played in the background to set the festive spirit, and Santa will appear to keep the little ones happy. Prices start at Dhs 355.
04-2814020
Mama Zonia, Pier 7
Make the most of the festive holiday on Christmas Day at Mama Zonia. Located at Pier 7 at Dubai Marina, the Amazonian jungle-inspired restaurant is bringing a unique take on Christmas. Delight in a set menu from 7pm to 11pm, with dishes including Christmas turkey, jumbo prawns al ajillo, striploin and more. Prices are set at Dhs 275 per person.
04-2404747
Cuisines, Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum
From 12.30pm to 4pm, Cuisines at Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum is set to bring all the fun and excitement to Christmas. Delight in various dishes from the buffet to tuck into, including a turkey carving station, panettones, festive cookies and more. Kids can have a blast while building gingerbread houses. Prices start at Dhs 175.
04-3275878
Log and Embers, Club Vista Mare
Log and Embers is ready for the festivities this Christmas. Located at Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, delight in a beautiful view while tucking into dishes including soup, mince pies, cheese board, slow-cooked meats and more. A live singer will keep the festive spirit going strong. The four-course meal has prices starting and Dhs 475, and will run from 2pm to 6pm.
052-1096802
Isola Italian Restaurant, Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
From 1pm to 4pm on Christmas Day, tuck into a scrumptious Christmas brunch at Isola Italian Restaurant. Located at Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse, delight in a festive set menu along with drinks, for prices starting at Dhs 600 per person.
04-5833124