Holiday brunch, barbecue and more reservations

This is a summary of places to spend Christmas in Dubai

At that time of the year, we are free to eat, drink and be happy. From festive brunches to barbecues and more, we have listed the best places to spend Christmas in Dubai.

While you are doing it, read this article to plan your consumption Christmas Eve in Dubai.

Here are 22 great places to book for a happy Holly Christmas in Dubai

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

The award-winning all-day dining restaurant Crescendo hosts Christmas brunches, serving savoury and sweet dishes from all over the world. Santa Claus promised to show up and distribute gifts to children.

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, 1pm to 4pm, AED 480 for soft drinks, AED 680 for homemade beverages, AED 199 for children between 6 and 12 years old. Phone: (0)4 567 8304. restaurant.dubai@anantara.com

Andaz The Palm Dubai

With live entertainment, beautiful views of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks, food, unlimited drinks, and a party atmosphere created by the only secret party gang, you’d better believe that this new Christmas package provided by La Coco will be crazy.

Andaz Dubai the Palm, 2pm to 5.30pm, AED 299 for soft drinks, AED 399 for homemade beverages, AED 449 for premium drinks, AED 699 for sparkling wine. Phone: (0)45811234. @andazdubaithepalm

Armani/Mediterranean

Enjoy a luxurious holiday brunch with a Mediterranean touch in the tallest tower in the world.

Armani Hotel Dubai, AED 449 for soft drinks, AED 699 for homemade drinks. Tel: (0)4 888 3666. armanihoteldubai.com/dine

Bob Shams

Celebrate Christmas in the desert with roast turkey and live cooking stations as well as live entertainment and many family-friendly fun. Watch out for Santa, he will distribute gifts.

Al Forsan, Bab Al Shams, 1pm to 4pm, AED 495 for soft drinks, AED 695 for homemade beverages, AED 250 for children between 4 and 11 years old. Phone: (0)4 809 6194. @babalshamshotel

Bistro 2.0

A sumptuous buffet-one of the largest and brightest buffets in town-live bands and resident DJs playing classic holiday tunes.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, 1.30 to 4.30 pm, including soft drinks AED 550, including selected house drinks AED 695, including selected house drinks and sparkling wine AED 950, children 5-12 years old Dhs 275 Ram. Phone: (0)4 316550. @ Brewery 2.0

Bread Street Kitchen and Bar

This is a traditional British Christmas event held at Gordon Ramsay’s house this season. Live entertainment and Santa’s visit are a matter of course, including festive cocktails, a grand Christmas brunch, and all the usual Christmas food. Admission includes free entry to the Lost Space Aquarium.

Atlantis, The Palm, 12.30pm to 4pm, AED390 for soft drinks, AED550 for homemade drinks, and AED195 for children aged 4-11. Phone: (0)4 426 1000. atlantis.com/Dubai

bubble gum

Add a highlight to your holiday celebrations at the award-winning Bubbalicious brunch, celebrating the Westin Road, where there is a constant flow of hiss and the food is always delicious. The three restaurants of the resort, Baba, Sui Mui and Mina’s Kitchen, prepare delicacies from all over the world.

Westin Mina Seyahi, 1pm to 4pm, AED 895 for champagne, AED 595 for soft drinks, AED 295 for children between 6 and 11 years old. 04 511 7373. 03034. restaurant@westin.com

Bull market and bear market

Put on your best Christmas attire and head to Wall Street’s bull party brunch for some instant Christmas fun, including a five-course turkey menu, including shared appetizers and now famous Wall Street desserts.

Waldorf Astoria DIFC, 1pm to 5pm, AED 390 for soft drinks, AED 550 for homemade drinks, AED 750 for sparkling water, AED 175 for children between 6 and 12 years old. Phone: (0)4 5159888. @bullandbear.difc

Mövenpick Media City Grand Place

The Bytes restaurant hosted this year’s holiday brunch with the appearance of carol singers, Winterland children’s area and big red men. Look forward to traditional holiday favorites as part of the extended brunch.

Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City, 12.30pm to 4pm, AED249 for soft drinks, AED399 for homemade drinks, and AED89 for children aged 6-12. Phone: (054) 7931424. hotel.grandplaza.bytes@movenpick.com

Goose island

A proper, back to basics turkey Christmas roast, with all the decorations, washed with a range of craft beers and wines.

Five Jumeirah Village Dubai, starting from noon, Dhs175. Phone: (0)4 455998. @fivejumeirahvillage

JA Hatta Fort

Picnic tables, bohemian furniture, and buffets in the manicured garden in the shadow of the Hajar Mountains.

JA Hatta Fort Hotel, from noon to 4 pm, 295 dirhams with soft drinks, 395 dirhams with homemade drinks. Phone: (0)4 8145400. @jahattaforthotel

JA Resort

This legendary hotel hosts an “Epic Christmas Brunch”, serving up to 150 traditional festive dishes and international dishes, as well as a large children’s buffet with a candy counter and a gingerbread house. The special appearance of live music, performers and Santa Claus at 2 pm brought a successful conclusion to the entertainment.

Palmito Garden, JA Beach Hotel, including soft drinks 350 dirhams, including homemade beverages 495 dirhams, children 6 to 12 years old can enjoy a 50% discount. Phone: (0)4 8145604. jaresorts.com

La la la |

The award-winning pan-Asian kitchen and bar, Lah Lah will serve a sumptuous festive brunch at Christmas, including Peking duck, dim sum, sashimi and sashimi, and pandan custard pudding. When you enter, you will hear the DJ playing a track list full of Christmas songs. It happened from 1 to 5 in the afternoon. Reservation required.

Say “Ciao” to Santa during Luigia’s Christmas celebrations, offering Italian dishes and dessert packages, while the red legend distributes gifts to the children. Children can also eat pasta and pizza for free.

Rixos Premium JBR, from 12.30 noon to 4 pm, AED 290, offering selected drinks. Phone: (055) 4287540. Luigi

Shanghai Girl

Looking forward to spending a naughty and wonderful Christmas at Maiden Shanghai, tasting delicious Chinese dishes, carefully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment on Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Dubai’s five Palm Jumeirah islands, from 1pm to 4pm, from AED 450 (Christmas Eve) and AED 549 (Christmas Eve). Phone: (0)4 4559989. @fivepalmjumeirah

Mana

The Manava brunch at Sofitel The Palm in Dubai features games, Christmas crafts and live entertainment provided by The Voice alumni Jin Flora.

Sofitel Dubai The Palm, 1pm to 4pm, AED 450 for soft drinks, AED 595 for cocktails, AED 260 for teenagers, and AED 130 for children from 6 to 11 years old. Phone: (0)4 4556677. Sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com/festive

Open-air market in McGettygan

Enjoy a festive meal including McGettigan’s famous roast turkey and ham, as well as all the essentials. Festive entertainment will be held in both meetings.

Souk Madinat in McGettigan, from noon to 4 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm, 249 dirhams with soft drinks, 475 dirhams with their own drinks. mcgettigans.com/festive

Radisson Hotel Damak Mountain

Radisson’s Hessa Street Kitchen all-day dining restaurant provides people living in the area with a nice and cheap neighborhood holiday option, offering AED 295 Christmas lunch and home drinks.

Radisson Blu Damac Hills, 1pm to 4pm, AED 175 with soft drinks, AED 295 with house drinks. Phone: (0)4 879 1111. Radisson Hotel

Saffron

Saffron celebrates the holiday with a special festive brunch and festive dinner on December 24th and 25th. Enjoy unforgettable food, drinks and festive fun with Santa Claus and his elves. Those over 21 years old are only valid for Christmas lunch. Family dinner options are also available.

Atlantis The Palm, 1pm to 4pm, AED595. Phone: (0)4 4261000. atlantis.com/Dubai

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Mosaic Pool Christmas offers luxurious seafood counters, chicken rolls and several other seasonal delicacies, including turkey stations in all directions. Junior brunch people will love Kid’s Corner and the chocolate fountain in the center.

Sofitel Dubai City Centre, 1pm to 4pm, AED 350 for soft drinks, AED 475 for homemade drinks, and AED 170 for children between 6 and 12 years old. Phone: (0)4 5036666. sofitel-dubai-downtown.com

H Hotel

A certain What’s On member (ahem, Laura) has ordered a turkey takeaway service from Hotel H for four consecutive years because she claims it is one of the best in town. Try it yourself at the hotel’s Eat & Meat restaurant, where the festive brunch includes a big bird and all the decorations, as well as many family entertainments. Or, like Laura, you can order one for your home (prices start at 299).

The H Hotel, from 1pm to 4.30pm, AED 399 for soft drinks, AED 499 for homemade drinks, AED 709 for seniors, and AED 199 for children from 6 to 12 years old. Tel: (0)4 5018644.hhoteldubai.com

Waldorf Palms Hotel

Experience the Waldorf Christmas brunch and enjoy a sumptuous buffet, which includes some Waldorf food signs and a variety of festive delicacies. Santa Claus also appeared.

Waldorf Astoria, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 1pm to 4pm. Soft drinks are 490 dirhams, homemade drinks are 690 dirhams, sparkling wine is 890 dirhams, and children between 6 and 11 years old are 250 dirhams. Phone: (04) 8182222. waldorfastoria.com/Dubai