A four-course meal is on offer at The Guild for Dh450 per person this Christmas. Photo: The Guild
A four-course meal is on offer at The Guild for Dh450 per person this Christmas. Photo: The Guild
A four-course meal is on offer at The Guild for Dh450 per person this Christmas. Photo: The Guild
A four-course meal is on offer at The Guild for Dh450 per person this Christmas. Photo: The Guild

Christmas brunch and parties in Dubai for under Dh500, from Miss Lily's to Chic Nonna


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Celebrating Christmas in Dubai can easily break the bank, with lavish meals and parties often costing thousands. But budget-conscious residents and tourists can still celebrate with ease as many establishments will have cheaper offerings – from a meal at Burj Khalifa to an opulent affair at The Guild.

Here are the top picks for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals in Dubai that cost under Dh500 per person.

Christmas Eve

Fi'lia

Head to Fi'lia for a laid-back Christmas Eve dinner. Photo: Fi'lia
Head to Fi'lia for a laid-back Christmas Eve dinner. Photo: Fi'lia

Visit this popular Italian spot in Business Bay for a five-course meal on Christmas Eve. Dishes will include a trolley of Gillardeau oysters and a hearty seafood casserole. The venue will be adorned with Christmas decor, including a festive tree and lights, and each table will receive a box of homemade Italian cookies. A live singer will be on-site to provide entertainment.

December 24; 6.30pm-11.30pm; from Dh395; SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences; 04 607 0770

Tatel

A sharing-style menu will be on offer at this Spanish restaurant in Downtown Dubai. Dishes will include crispy potatoes, tuna tartare and cecina cured meat; a hearty dish of homemade cannelloni filled with mushrooms and black truffle; Wagyu tenderloin topped with foie gras and a rich meat reduction infused with red fruits; as well as grilled turbot served with black garlic aioli. A children's menu will also be available on request.

The meal will end with a cheesecake and dark chocolate truffles.

December 24; 7pm-midnight; from Dh495 per person; Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection; 04 215 2121

L’Olivo Ristorante

Italian restaurant L'Olivo will serve a traditional turkey for Christmas Eve. Live carving stations featuring the bird and all its trimmings will be on hand, and guests can also choose from a set menu. A band of musicians – from pianists to cellists – will be on site to fill the venue with festive warmth, as well as a visit from Father Christmas, complete with gifts for children.

December 24; 6.30pm-11pm; from Dh440 per person; Rixos The Palm Hotel and Suites; 04 457 5454

Luciano's

If you're not the buffet type, this Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection spot will serve a four-course menu on Christmas Eve, featuring oysters, caviar and truffles. Guests can sit in the garden area for an al fresco experience under the stars.

December 24; 6pm-11pm; from Dh500 for two people; Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection; 04 399 5000

The Guild

This opulent dining spot at ICD Brookfield will serve a four-course menu for Christmas Eve. The feast will begin with king crab legs with brown butter or foie gras parfait alongside fig, chutney, pistachio and vintage balsamic. Next will be raviolis de royan with Comte cheese and black pepper or scallop skewers. For mains, guests can choose between a classic beef Wellington or slow-cooked turkey breast.

The dinner will end with crepe brulee with a vanilla custard filling, topped with orange caramel and pecan nuts; or a strawberry basil vacherin, made of vanilla chantilly, Greek yoghurt, strawberry olive oil compote and buttermilk meringue. Guests with children can check out a special menu for the little ones.

December 24; 6.30pm-11pm; from Dh450 per person; ICD Brookfield, Dubai International Financial Centre; 04 321 9142

Armani/Caffe

The stylish Italian restaurant at Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue has curated an a la carte menu for Christmas Eve with no minimum spend. Dishes include seafood-packed mezzi rigatoni allo scoglio (Dh125), a decadent pizza with Oscietra caviar (Dh690), and a succulent black cod with crispy bread crust and Beluga lentils (Dh190). End the meal with torta strudel (Dh70), pacchetto regalo (Dh90) and pallina di natale (Dh90).

December 24; noon onwards; a la carte menu with no minimum spend; Dubai Mall; 04 362 7888

Miss Lily's

A Christmas menu is available at Miss Lily's. Photo: Miss Lily's
A Christmas menu is available at Miss Lily's. Photo: Miss Lily's

Located at Sheraton Grand Hotel, this Jamaican restaurant will serve a Christmas Eve set menu, with dishes such as roasted pumpkin soup, either jerk turkey served with mixed potatoes and green beans or beef tenderloin alongside jumbo prawns with charred Brussels sprouts. The main course is served with sharing sides of traditional stuffing and creamy cauliflower au-gratin. To finish, cinnamon apple crumble will be served.

December 24; 7pm-2am; Dh265 per person; Sheraton Grand Hotel; 04 356 2900

Trader Vic’s JBR

A Hawaiian-themed buffet is how this Jumeirah Beach Residence spot will celebrate Christmas this year, complete with unlimited drinks for three hours. It's a popular spot among groups of friends, couples and families throughout the year, who often groove to the tunes of a live Latino band.

December 24; 1pm-4pm; from Dh350 per person; Hilton Dubai Jumeirah; 04 318 2319

Skafos

With waterfront views of Dubai Creek, this restaurant is set to host a lively Christmas Eve brunch with live cooking stations, a DJ setting the festive mood and a special appearance from Santa Claus for some added cheer for the little ones. The buffet will feature Mediterranean-inspired dishes, paired with Christmas-themed beverages.

December 24; 7pm-11pm; from Dh250 per person; Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef; 058 200 5850

Carine

An a la carte menu will be on offer at Carine on Christmas Eve, with no minimum spend. Dishes include snails with parsley butter and anchovies (Dh118), tuna tartare with truffle dressing (Dh186), and lobster linguine with fresh cherry tomato sauce (Dh233). Watch out for special Christmas-themed dishes too.

December 24; 7pm-11.30pm; a la carte with no minimum spend; Emirates Golf Club; 04 417 9885

Christmas Day

The Byron Bathers Club

Enjoy a beachside brunch at The Byron Bathers Club. Photo: The Byron Bathers Club
Enjoy a beachside brunch at The Byron Bathers Club. Photo: The Byron Bathers Club

The Australian-inspired bistro and beach bar at Palm Jumeirah is hosting a festive brunch, which begins with a spread of sharing starters, including a seafood platter with poached prawns, clams, mussels and lobster. For mains, diners can indulge in turkey breast with truffle butter, citrus breadcrumbs and chicken truffle jus; roasted lamb with garlic, rosemary and breadcrumbs; and barbecued Canadian lobster. Desserts include Christmas pudding with clotted cream and mixed berry pavlova.

December 25; noon-4pm; from Dh425 per person; Palm Jumeirah; 04 323 7378

Level 52

Enjoy a Christmas Day meal with a view on the 52nd floor of Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites. The venue will be decked with festive decor and the sharing-style menu will be filled with Christmas classics, from roasted turkey and beef to lavish plates of truffle chicken roulade, herb-crusted lamb chops and more.

A starter of seafood and sushi trolley will be on the cards, too, as well as a dessert board of cakes and ice cream to end the meal. Live entertainment will add to the festive mood, with a visit from Santa.

December 25; 1pm-4pm; from Dh465 per person; Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites; 04 319 4000

Bussola, Jumeirah Golf Estates

For a festive Italian feast, head to Bussola. Photo: Bussola
For a festive Italian feast, head to Bussola. Photo: Bussola

An Italian-style Brunch di Natale will be on the cards at this Jumeirah Golf Estates restaurant. The afternoon will start with a welcome drink, before diving into a festive sharing menu with dishes such as burrata and tomato salad, herd-roasted beef, turkey and seafood cannelloni. A variety of sweets will also be available to complete the meal.

December 25; 1pm-4pm; from Dh395 per person; Jumeirah Golf Estates; 04 586 7760

Alici

Christmas celebrations at this Bluewaters Island spot will be in full swing with a festive brunch on December 25. Guests can indulge in fresh oysters, caviar and other seafood dishes, as well as traditional Italian Christmas desserts, such as a handmade panettone. Live music will set the mood.

December 25; 1pm-4pm; from Dh395 per person; Bluewaters Island; 04 275 2577

Pela

If you're not a fan of the heights and enjoy some seaside experience instead, check out Pela's Christmas Day brunch. The lavish spread will include dishes such as whole black leg chicken stuffed with foie gas, creamy potato tartiflette and seafood paella with fresh catch. Live entertainment will set the festive ambience, and guests can stay longer for the brunch-after party.

December 25; 1pm-5pm; from Dh375; Bch: Clb, Palm Jumeirah; 04 834 3803

Ella's Eatery

Head to Ella's Eatery for a festive roast. Photo: Ella's Eatery
Head to Ella's Eatery for a festive roast. Photo: Ella's Eatery

A festive menu awaits diners at this Palm View East restaurant, with dishes such as goat’s cheese croquettes, smoked salmon with dill sauce on dark rye bread and a classic prawn cocktail with avocado and rose sauce for starters.

For mains, guests can choose between roast turkey breast, lamb shank or plant-based meatloaf. All roasts will be served with seasonal sides such as carrots, parsnips, beans, Yorkshire pudding and rosemary potatoes. Diners can indulge in a basque burnt cheesecake with cinnamon caramel sauce or a Christmas Eton mess for a sweet finale. The three-hour meal will be available from noon onwards.

December 25; noon-11pm; from Dh220 per person; Palm Jumeirah; 04 557 0984

Eat & Meat Restaurant

The restaurant at H Dubai hotel will get a full holiday village makeover for its Christmas Day brunch, with plenty of activities for families, especially those with children. Live cooking stations will be on-site, plus an array of sweet treats.

A supervised children's corner will be available, and at some point will be visited by Santa. Guests can also browse through a charming festive market featuring local vendors, with a portion of the proceeds going to support autism awareness.

December 25; 1pm-4pm; from Dh390 per person; The H Dubai; 04 501 8630

The Terrace

Festive treats will be on the menu at Emirates Golf Club's terrace. Photo: Emirates Golf Club
Festive treats will be on the menu at Emirates Golf Club's terrace. Photo: Emirates Golf Club

A Christmas Day brunch with ample views of golfing greenery will be on offer at this Emirates Golf Club venue. Families with small children will be welcome, with a magician, as well as performances from carollers and Dubai-based singer Sean Lipsey expected. A visit from Santa is also on the cards.

December 25; 12.30pm-4pm; from Dh495 per person; Emirates Golf Club; 04 417 9999

Seafield Mediterranean Eatery

Have breakfast with Santa Claus at Seafield Mediterranean Eatery. Photo: Seafield Mediterranean Eatery
Have breakfast with Santa Claus at Seafield Mediterranean Eatery. Photo: Seafield Mediterranean Eatery

The Mediterranean restaurant at Jumeirah Beach Residence will be hosting breakfast with Santa Claus on the morning of December 25, featuring an array of treats. Families with small children are welcome.

December 25; 9am-11am; from Dh139 per person; Jumeirah Beach Residence; 04 315 3838

The Black Sheep

The British gastropub at Pullman Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers is serving a two-course menu on Christmas Day, where guests can choose among roasted turkey, roasted leg of lamb, chestnut and wild mushroom pie as well as honey glazed salmon. Dessert options include homemade Christmas pudding, caramel apple crumble, peppermint chocolate cake as well as vanilla ice cream with gingerbread crumble and hot chocolate. Children are welcome to join too.

December 25; noon-2am; Dh165 per person; Pullman Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers; 058 599 5664

Beefbar

A Christmas dessert is also on the menu. Photo: Beefbar
A Christmas dessert is also on the menu. Photo: Beefbar

This Jumeirah Al Naseem restaurant is serving an a la carte menu with no minimum spend on Christmas Day, with dishes such as Wagyu Bolognese (Dh145), beefy cordon bleu (Dh280) and wok-fried pepper beef (Dh195). Fish and chicken options are also available, as well as a few plant-based items. A guest appearance of Santa Claus is on the cards, distributing small gifts to diners. Tables will be decked with gingerbread cookies in Christmas stockings to hone in on the occasion.

December 25; noon onwards; a la carte, no minimum spend; Jumeirah Al Naseem; 04 423 2238

J'adore

The dinner-show restaurant at Hilton, Habtoor City is hosting Le Film de Noel brunch on Christmas Day, which will include appearances from characters such as Grinch, Santa Claus and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dishes on the brunch menu include tuna tartare cones, Greek sea bass, spicy beef, plus a selection of maki rolls and nigiri. A festive after-party is also on the cards for those who want to stay past midnight.

December 25; 8.30pm-midnight; from Dh 350 per person; Hilton, Habtoor City; 054 465 5515

Chic Nonna

An a la carte menu with Italian festive classics will be served at this Dubai International Financial Centre spot. Dishes include tortellini in brodo, truffle tagliolini and 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder. Guests can also purchase freshly made pasta, panettone and chocolates for their own celebrations at home.

December 25; noon-11.45pm; a la carte with no minimum spend; DIFC; 04 605 2000

Ronin

Head to Ronin for a seasonal winter menu of Japanese dishes. Photo: Ronin
Head to Ronin for a seasonal winter menu of Japanese dishes. Photo: Ronin

If you're in the mood for Japanese, head to this Five Luxe restaurant, which is serving a sharing-style set menu with more than 10 chef's specials. Guests can expect dishes such as Wagyu short ribs, miso doughnuts and a selection of sushi.

December 25; 6pm-2am; Dh499 per person; Jumeirah Beach Residence

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