The festive season is one of the most anticipated times of the year.
With all the excitement and cheer in the air, Christmas Eve is an ideal time to start the celebrations and build up to the beautiful day to come.
Spending time with family and friends over a meal is the best way to make the most of the Christmas Eve spirit, so if you need suggestions for great places to dine at, then look no further.
La Fontana, JA Palm Tree Court
Delight in a special treat with a brilliant dinner buffet at La Fontana. Located at JA Palm Tree Court, enjoy a variety of dishes, including roast turkey, trimmings and vegetarian options. Kids can have a blast and get a gift from Santa as he makes an appearance. The dinner will run from 7pm to 11.30pm and has prices starting at Dhs 299.
04-8145604
La Cruise Restaurant, Canal Central Hotel Business Bay
La Cruise Restaurant, located at Canal Central Hotel Business Bay, is making Christmas Eve special with dinner. Running from 7pm to 10.30pm, delight in a brilliant buffet with international and traditional dishes and holiday drinks. Enjoy views of the Burj Khalifa and live entertainment to keep the festive spirit up. Prices start at Dhs 175.
04-8732100
The Croft, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel
The Croft at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel is making Christmas Eve a celebration to remember. Held from 7pm to 10pm, tuck into scrumptious dishes from The Croft's famous roast, grazing platter, Christmas pudding and more. Prices start at Dhs 399.
04-3194000
Lo+Cale, Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
Situated at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, Lo+Cale is bringing all the fun to Christmas Eve with a drunch. Enjoy unlimited food and drinks, along with a live DJ to dance the night away. Running from 8pm to 10pm, a kid's corner will keep children entertained throughout the night. Prices start at Dhs 215.
054-9978599
Turquoise, Rixos Premium Dubai
Turquoise is offering diners Turkish and international cuisine this Christmas Eve. Located at Rixos Premium Dubai, tuck into delicious flavours and dishes while sipping on drinks. The dinner will run from 7pm to 10pm and will have prices set at Dhs 250.
04-5200000
Cordelia, St Regis The Palm
Make the most of Christmas Eve this year at Cordelia. Located at St Regis The Palm, tuck into an incredible roast turkey dinner, condiments, sweet treats and more. Held from 7pm to 11pm, prices start at Dhs 290.
04-2180125
Trader Vic's, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
Delight in an amazing brunch for Christmas Eve at Trader Vic's at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. From 1pm to 4pm, a Latino band will serenade diners while they tuck into delicious dishes and drinks. Prices start at Dhs 350.
04-3182319
RARE Portico Terrace, Melia Desert Palm
Get ready to celebrate the festive season in a great way at RARE Portico Terrace at Melia Desert Palm. From 7pm onwards, enjoy a delicious dinner with dishes including fish fillet, seafood risotto, prawn bisque soup, baked sea bass and more. A kids menu is also available from the a la carte menu. Prices start at Dhs 295.
04-6029323
Ikigai Restaurant and Bar, Millennium Place Hotel Dubai Marina
Make this Christmas Eve a great one at Ikigai Restaurant and Bar. Located at Millennium Place Hotel Dubai Marina, this celebration is catered only to adults. A special Omakase sharing menu will be served along with a three-hour drink package. Live entertainment with DJs and dancers will keep the spirits high, along with fun party games, including giant Jenga and Japanese lottery. Available from 7pm to 11pm, prices start at Dhs 299.
04-5508114
Yesterday Pub, Four Points by Sheraton Downtown
Celebrate Christmas Eve with tunes from the 80s and 90s. Tuck into a three-course meal with dishes from 7pm to 10pm including nachos, tasty steak, burgers and more. Prices start at Dhs 149.
04-5013115
Vyne Restaurant and Terrace, The First Collection Business Bay
Celebrate the festive season with an Italian buffet at Vyne Restaurant and Terrace at The First Collection Business Bay. From 7pm to 11pm, tuck into a variety of Italian authentic dishes, antipasti, seasonal treats and more. Get into a festive spirit with Christmas carols, a dedicated kid's corner, pictures with Santa and more. Prices start at Dhs 180.
04-8734400
Two.0, Cove Beach Dubai
Located at Cove Beach Dubai, Two.0 is bringing all the festivities to dinner this Christmas Eve. Held from 6pm to 11pm, tuck into a specially curated festive menu as well as live entertainment from singer, guitarist and songwriter Jay Abo, and singer Yamane El Hage, The Voice Arabia Season 5 semi-finalist. Prices start at Dhs 249.
050-4546920
Vivaldi, Sheraton Dubai Creek
From 7pm to 11pm, delight in a brilliant Christmas Eve celebration at Vivaldi. Located at Sheraton Dubai Creek, enjoy amazing views of the skyline while tucking into seafood and Christmas treats including prawns, lobster, oysters, and more. The dinner will be available from 7pm to 11pm and will have prices starting at Dhs 269.
04-2071717
Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights
Celebrate Christmas Eve with a view at Toshi. Located at Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights, the restaurant has captivating views of Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and the Persian Gulf. While enjoying the view, delight in a scrumptious seafood dinner. Also, enjoy live entertainment, gift-giving for children and meeting Santa. The dinner will run from 6pm to 11pm with prices set at Dhs 259.
04-4234170
Luciano's, Habtoor Grand Resort
Luciano's is gearing up to celebrate Christmas Eve in the right way. Located at Habtoor Grand Resort, tuck into a variety of delicious dishes and dine outdoors at the garden location. The dinner will run from 6pm to 11pm and has prices starting at Dhs 250.
04-3995000
The Cavendish, voco Bonnington JLT
Celebrate Christmas Eve in a wholesome way at The Cavendish. Located at voco Bonnington JLT, delight in tucking into delicious festive dishes and drinks from 7pm to 11pm. Live entertainment will keep guests having fun. Prices start at Dhs 225.
04-3560536
Beach Club and Restaurant, Nikki Beach Dubai
Make this Christmas Eve a special one with a celebration in the sand. From 8pm to 11pm, the Beach Club and Restaurant at Nikki Beach Dubai will offer diners spectacular three-course meals to tuck into, as well as a live singer and resident DJ to keep you on your feet. Prices start at Dhs 350.
04-3766290
The Nine, Sofitel The Obelisk
The Nine at Sofitel The Obelisk is bringing fun to Christmas Eve with a traditional British meal. Serving the ultimate comfort meal from 12.30pm to 4pm, delight in dishes including seared scallops, wild seabass, roast turkey, Christmas pudding and more. Prices start at Dhs 250.
04-2814111
Bombay Borough, DIFC
Bombay Borough at DIFC is hosting an amazing Christmas Eve brunch. From noon to 4pm, enjoy a brilliant menu including coastal chicken and sago salad, fried chicken and waffle, Christmas mezze platter, baked Alaska, and more. Prices start at Dhs 275.
04-3271555
Timo Restaurant, Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel
Timo Restaurant is bringing a special set menu for Christmas Eve. Located at Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel, delight in delicious authentic Italian flavours from 7pm to 11pm. The restaurant offers an elegant setting, offering the perfect spot for dining with the people you love. Prices start at Dhs 225.
04-5962222
Basko, Opus Tower by Omniyat
Located at Opus Tower by Omniyat, Basko, from noon to 4pm, is bringing the Christmas Eve celebration in a great way. Tuck into a delicious spread with dishes including a cheese platter, foie gras au torchon, black truffle pasta, panettone and more. Delight in groovy music from the DJ, while Santa makes his rounds. Prices start at Dhs 395.
04-5824242
Boardwalk, Dubai Creek Resort
Boardwalk at Dubai Creek Resort is going all out to make Christmas Eve a special one. From 5pm to midnight, enjoy tucking into a scrumptious festive menu as a live band serenades. Also, enjoy the spectacular view.
04-6021814