We are so close to the halfway mark in December, and though a lot of thoughts are around festive season dining, there is still so much more that Dubai has to offer to enjoy in terms of dining, before the year ends.
Dubai is known for being a one-stop for all the cravings you could possibly have, with tastes transporting you across the world.
Make the most of the last month of the year and head to these amazing spots to check out all the lovely dishes and deals available.
Cirque de Cuisine at Atlantis The Palm
Cirque de Cuisine is back for the year with its Christmas edition called 'Naughty or Nice'. Located at Atlantis The Palm, on 16 December from 7pm to 11pm, delight in four hours of unlimited drinks, while trying out the variety of dishes from the participating restaurants. From Nobu, Hakkasan, En Fuego and more, there are so many cuisines and dishes to try. Entertainment through performances, DJ sets and live music will be held. Prices start at Dhs 655.
04-4261000
Taco 'bout Tacos Thursday at Hotel Cartegena
If you have been craving tacos this week, then head down to Hotel Cartegena, located at JW Marriott Marquis. Every Thursday from 6pm to midnight, delight in delicious tacos in various flavours for Dhs 250. DJ Leo will play amazing Latino tunes, and a Mariachi band will play classic hits.
050-1197743
Paella Day at Ibn Al Bahr
Ibn Al Bahr, located at Club Vista Mare, is hosting a special paella day every Tuesday. The perfect dish to enjoy while taking in the beautiful views of the ocean, paella is a dish that is made with seasoned rice, seafood, and a variety of meat and vegetables. Prices start at Dhs 220 for two.
04-5539575
Afternoon Tea at Margaux
Located at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, Margaux, the pastry boutique, is offering guests a brilliant afternoon tea experience. Taking you on a trip to Paris through food, the afternoon tea is set to serve a menu of delicious dishes, including avocado toast, lobster rolls, artichoke tartes, French raspberry tarte, truffle Croque monsieur and more. The tea will run from 12.30pm to 4pm with prices starting at Dhs 250.
800-323232
Sunday Lunch at Bar Du Port
Sunday is the perfect day to spend time with family and friends, right before the start of a new week and to make it a memorable one, Bar Du Port, located at Dubai Harbour Pier Club is bringing a brilliant Sunday lunch. From 1pm to 5pm, delight in an a la carte menu including veal rack, chicken paillard, seafood paella, French oysters, Wagyu tenderloin MB5 and more.
050-9699820
Mince Pies at Waitrose
Why make your own, when Waitrose UAE is making this festive season a great one and serving delicious hot and cold mince pies? With multiple branches around Dubai, tuck into gluten-free mince pies, mini butter mince pies, and spiced mince pies with a lemon twist. Prices start at Dhs 22.
www.waitrose.ae
Cars and Cookies at Flat12 Cafe
In celebration of its first anniversary, Flat12 Cafe is offering diners a special deal. Located at Shed 3 marina Cubes Street at Dubai Maritime City, the weekly event called cars and cookies will serve delicious dishes to enjoy, including breakfast buns MK1, breakfast burrito, cookies and more, while diners delight in being mesmerised by sports cars, with over 300 cars on show. The event will run every Sunday till April 2023.
04-2287123
Festive Menu at Ella's Eatery
Get into the festive cheer with friends and family at Ella's Eatery. Located at Palm Views East in Palm Jumeirah, throughout the month of December from 1pm onwards, enjoy a fun and delicious lunch or dinner with festive dishes with family and friends. Relish in dishes including goat cheese balls, prawn cocktail, roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding, roast beef and more. Prices for the festive packages start at Dhs 199.
04-5579085
Business Lunch at CLAP Dubai
CLAP Dubai is ready to make the workweek more lively with a new business lunch. From noon to 3.30pm for Dhs 115, diners can enjoy a three-course meal with dishes including miso soup, shrimp tempura roll, Wagyu beef tartare, duck ramen, shoyu Chilean sea bass and more.
04-5693820
Hikina Reopens
Located at Lapita at Dubai Parks and Resorts, Hikina Restaurant has reopened its doors to the public, offering delicious Pan Asian cuisine as well as traditional dishes from the Far East. Serving a variety of flavours and textures used in Asia, the restaurant offers gourmet dishes including pad Thai, glazed salmon, Singaporean noodles, Indonesian chicken and more. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 6.30pm to 11pm.
04-8109421
Afternoon Tea at Bijou Patisserie
Till 31 December, Bijou Patisserie, located at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, is bringing French treats to a special afternoon tea for the festive season. Daily from 2pm to 6pm, delight in baked goods in Christmas flavours. Prices start at Dhs 175.
04-3249999