It’s already that time of the year when stockings are beginning to be hung, trees are being set up … and festive dining offers are coming in thick and fast. With Christmas falling on a Friday this year, a number of restaurants in the capital have launched brunches to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Here’s a look at some deals you can now book up now.
Christmas brunches
Alba Terrace
Those looking for something (vaguely) lighter this holiday season can head over to Alba Terrace, which will be serving a festive limitless menu for two hours between noon and 7pm from December 24 to 26. On the Mediterranean menu will be festive dishes such as chestnut soup, charcoal lamb leg, spatchcock baby chicken and a Christmas classic – panettone with vanilla and cinnamon cream.
Thursday to Saturday, December 24 to 26; two hours between noon and 7pm; Dh95 per person for food, Dh198 per person including bubbles; The Abu Dhabi Edition; 02 208 0000; albaterrace.com
Butcher & Still
The rustic Chicago steakhouse is celebrating the season with sizzling meats and other treats. Expect dishes including locally sourced oysters, prawn cocktail and beef tartare, alongside classic steaks and an indulgent eggs benedict, all set within plush surroundings designed to transport guests back to the 1920s.
Friday, December 25; 1pm to 4pm; prices start at Dh380 per person; 02 333 2222; fourseasons.com
Crust
Guests can enjoy a market-inspired brunch on Christmas Day, with buffet favourites and live cooking stations. The menu includes fresh seafood, sushi, roasted meats and other international options. The best part, however, is executive chef Christian Buenrostro’s trolley selection, which brings a smorgasbord of bites – from striploin to beetroot risotto – to the table. The festive meal also promises to include a visit from Santa Claus for the little ones.
Friday, December 25; 12.30pm to 4pm; prices start at Dh340 per person; 02 333 2444; fourseasons.com
Coya
The Peruvian restaurant has unveiled a festive set menu for those looking to add a Latin American twist to their traditional Christmas feast. On the menu is the Coya platter, with a selection of ceviche, maki rolls and tiraditos, and dishes such as the Chuleton T-Bone (a Wagyu T-bone with Peruvian spice rub and red chimichurri) and Pollo Espatchock a la Parrilla (chicken with aji mirasol and oregano). Dessert is the regalo de festiva, a treat made of Andoa chocolate, especially for the season. Shaped like a gift box and enclosing a sweet treat, it’s the perfect way to wrap up a festive meal.
Monday to Wednesday, December 14 to 30; available for lunch or dinner; Dh460 per person for two people and more; The Galleria Al Maryah Island; 02 306 7000; coyarestaurant.com/abu-dhabi
Horizon
The contemporary restaurant is offering live cooking stations and a buffet packed with festive favourites for Christmas Day. There will be a salad bar, a cheese station, a live pasta station, hot and cold mezze, and mains including beef medallions with green peppercorn sauce and grilled salmon with saffron sauce. There will also be a carving station with roast turkey with a sage and onion stuffing, and Angus beef rump to pack in the nostalgia. Dessert includes favourites such as panettone, marzipan stollen and a yule log cake. Meanwhile, little ones can get busy at the outdoor Burgatory children's cafe where more festive treats await.
Friday, December 25; 1pm to 4pm; Dh199 per person; Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana; (0)2 657 0000; fb.khalidiya@rotana.com
Market Kitchen
The chic venue promises a festive spirit at its weekly Friday brunch, complete with interactive stations and a sharing table concept.
Friday, December 25; 12.30 to 4pm; Dh250 with soft drinks; Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street Al Markaziyah Area; marketkitchenabudhabi.com
Oak Room
The British steakhouse has packed many of its signature dishes into one grand Christmas Day brunch. Guests can start with the sourdough with Marmite butter and an array of shared starters, and then choose their roasted main course served with all the trimmings, followed by desserts served to share and a cheese selection.
Friday, December 25; Any three hours between noon and 5pm; Dh295 with soft drinks; Dh495 with house beverages; The Abu Dhabi Edition; 02 208 0000; editionhotels.com/abu-dhabi
PJ O’ Reilly’s
The relaxed Irish venue, which offers both indoor and outdoor seating, has three brunches to pack in the cheer this festive season. On Friday, December 18, guests are encouraged to don their best holiday sweater at the Hogfest Christmas Ugly Sweater brunch to get in the holiday spirit. The venue will also host a Christmas Eve evening barbecue for those who want to count down to Christmas at the venue, and a Hogfest Christmas brunch, with live entertainment and much-loved dishes on the day.
Multiple dates and timings; prices start at Dh199 with house beverages; Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi; 02 695 0515
Punjab Grill
The fine-dining Indian restaurant located at Venetian Village has launched a four-course festive menu with traditional Indian dishes that have been given a contemporary take. Tuck into ambarsari kulcha with smoked salmon and cream cheese, or spinach and mushroom, followed by soup options such as potato and leek with popcorn chicken or roasted tomato and basil soup with stuffed mathri. For mains, choose between dishes including roast cauliflower mussallam or corn-fed chicken. Desserts include a chocolate tart with saffron cream or apple halwa pie with cinnamon cream.
Sunday to Thursday, December 20 to 31; Available for lunch and dinner; Dh425 with soft drinks and Dh550 with house beverages; The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi; 02 449 9839; venetianvillage.ae/punjab-grill
Sofra BLD
The restaurant in Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotel Abu Dhabi is celebrating the season with a buffet and live entertainment. On offer are dishes from a range of cuisines – from Asian favourites such as roasted Peking duck and vegetable dumplings to Arabic tajin and Indian murgh tikka biryani. There will also be traditional roasts, from turkey to beef Wellington.
Friday, December 25; 1pm to 4pm; Dh279 for soft drinks; Dh349 with house beverages; children aged 6-11 get a 50 per cent discount and children below 6 eat for free; Qaryat Al Beri - Abu Dhabi; 02 509 8555; restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com
Sportsman’s Arms
The lively venue at Zayed Sports City has two brunches taking place on Christmas Day. Indulge in a three-course menu from 12pm to 3pm or opt for a late meal from 5pm to 8pm. Either way, you’ll be able to sample dishes such as Irish stew, Irish spiced beef, maple-roasted heritage beetroot with goat cheese salad and pastrami cured salmon for starters. Mains include herb-roasted turkey breast, classic Irish roast beef and creamy truffle mushroom herb risotto. For dessert, there will be an Irish mince pie, the New York Blueberry cheesecake, a Bramley and cinnamon apple crumble and a selection of cheeses.
Friday, December 25; noon to 3pm or 5pm to 8pm; Dh199 with soft drinks, Dh299 for the house package; Dh89 for children (5-14), children under 5 eat for free; Zayed Sports City; 02 447 1066; sportsmanszsc.com
Other festive offerings
Try a Christmas-themed murder mystery brunch
Bespoke events company The Detail Events has teamed up with Victor’s Bar and Restaurant, Millennium Capital Gate Hotel, to host a 'murder mystery at the office' Christmas party. A detective will lead guests through the crime scene, with six suspects shown on videos that will be played throughout the afternoon. All the evidence and clues required will be handed to guests along the way. Meanwhile, the three-course Christmas dinner will include favourites such as roast turkey, roast potatoes, Christmas pudding and more.
Friday and Saturday, December 18 and 19; 12.30 to 3.30pm; Dh249 for soft drinks package; tickets can be purchased via ticketslover.com; hello@inthedetailevents.com
Join Santa Claus for a festive breakfast at Market Kitchen
Fancy starting Christmas morning by meeting Santa? Le Royal Meriden Hotel Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with The Details Events, is hosting a Breakfast with Santa event for children. The little ones can spend the morning with St Nicholas, who will be singing Christmas songs and reading stories on stage. There will also be festive activity packs to keep children entertained and breakfast treats to be enjoyed, from chocolate bircher muesli and pancakes to the classic English toad in the hole.
Saturday, December 5, 12 and 19; 9am to 11am; Dh125 for those 4 and older, free for those under the age of 4; 800 101 101; restaurants.lrmad@lemeridien.com
Enjoy afternoon tea with a twist
Shangri La Hotel Abu Dhabi’s Lobby Lounge is setting the festive mood with a special North Pole afternoon tea. On offer is an assortment of Instagram-worthy goodies such as a caramelised pear and cheese eclair, gingerbread polar bear cookies and classic scones.
Tuesday to Monday; December 1 to 7; Dh110 with premium tea and coffee, Dh195 with bubbly; Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotel Abu Dhabi; 025098513; restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com
Have a Christmas barbecue at Afya Beach Lounge
Those wanting to keep things casual can celebrate the season at the Afya Beach Lounge, which is hosting evening barbecues on Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25. Tuck into a range of grilled meats while enjoying the cooler weather and grand views of the canal.
Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25; 6.30 to 11.30pm; Dh141 for food only, Dh186 with soft beverages, Dh236 with house beverages; Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri; 02 510 8888
A Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea
Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s Majlis Lobby Lounge will be holding a festive afternoon tea inspired by beloved Christmas tales. There will be sweet and savoury dishes such as Christmas macaroons and lobster avocado bagels, to be enjoyed alongside tea and coffee, and children can spend their time with activities including gingerbread-house decorating.
Daily, 3pm to 6pm; until January 15; prices start at Dh250; Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, 02 813 5550; rosewoodhotels.com/en/abu-dhabi
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BIO
Favourite holiday destination: Turkey - because the government look after animals so well there.
Favourite film: I love scary movies. I have so many favourites but The Ring stands out.
Favourite book: The Lord of the Rings. I didn’t like the movies but I loved the books.
Favourite colour: Black.
Favourite music: Hard rock. I actually also perform as a rock DJ in Dubai.
Red flags
- Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
- Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
- Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
- Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
- Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.
Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
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If you go
The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Nairobi, with fares starting from Dh1,695. The resort can be reached from Nairobi via a 35-minute flight from Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or by road, which takes at least three hours.
The rooms
Rooms at Fairmont Mount Kenya range from Dh1,870 per night for a deluxe room to Dh11,000 per night for the William Holden Cottage.
What is the FNC?
The Federal National Council is one of five federal authorities established by the UAE constitution. It held its first session on December 2, 1972, a year to the day after Federation.
It has 40 members, eight of whom are women. The members represent the UAE population through each of the emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah six, and Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four.
They bring Emirati issues to the council for debate and put those concerns to ministers summoned for questioning.
The FNC’s main functions include passing, amending or rejecting federal draft laws, discussing international treaties and agreements, and offering recommendations on general subjects raised during sessions.
Federal draft laws must first pass through the FNC for recommendations when members can amend the laws to suit the needs of citizens. The draft laws are then forwarded to the Cabinet for consideration and approval.
Since 2006, half of the members have been elected by UAE citizens to serve four-year terms and the other half are appointed by the Ruler’s Courts of the seven emirates.
In the 2015 elections, 78 of the 252 candidates were women. Women also represented 48 per cent of all voters and 67 per cent of the voters were under the age of 40.
Essentials
The flights: You can fly from the UAE to Iceland with one stop in Europe with a variety of airlines. Return flights with Emirates from Dubai to Stockholm, then Icelandair to Reykjavik, cost from Dh4,153 return. The whole trip takes 11 hours. British Airways flies from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Reykjavik, via London, with return flights taking 12 hours and costing from Dh2,490 return, including taxes.
The activities: A half-day Silfra snorkelling trip costs 14,990 Icelandic kronur (Dh544) with Dive.is. Inside the Volcano also takes half a day and costs 42,000 kronur (Dh1,524). The Jokulsarlon small-boat cruise lasts about an hour and costs 9,800 kronur (Dh356). Into the Glacier costs 19,500 kronur (Dh708). It lasts three to four hours.
The tours: It’s often better to book a tailor-made trip through a specialist operator. UK-based Discover the World offers seven nights, self-driving, across the island from £892 (Dh4,505) per person. This includes three nights’ accommodation at Hotel Husafell near Into the Glacier, two nights at Hotel Ranga and two nights at the Icelandair Hotel Klaustur. It includes car rental, plus an iPad with itinerary and tourist information pre-loaded onto it, while activities can be booked as optional extras. More information inspiredbyiceland.com
The specs: 2018 Nissan Altima
Price, base / as tested: Dh78,000 / Dh97,650
Engine: 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder
Power: 182hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 244Nm @ 4,000rpm
Transmission: Continuously variable tranmission
Fuel consumption, combined: 7.6L / 100km
First Person
Richard Flanagan
Chatto & Windus
The BIO:
He became the first Emirati to climb Mount Everest in 2011, from the south section in Nepal
He ascended Mount Everest the next year from the more treacherous north Tibetan side
By 2015, he had completed the Explorers Grand Slam
Last year, he conquered K2, the world’s second-highest mountain located on the Pakistan-Chinese border
He carries dried camel meat, dried dates and a wheat mixture for the final summit push
His new goal is to climb 14 peaks that are more than 8,000 metres above sea level
COMPANY PROFILE
● Company: Bidzi
● Started: 2024
● Founders: Akshay Dosaj and Asif Rashid
● Based: Dubai, UAE
● Industry: M&A
● Funding size: Bootstrapped
● No of employees: Nine
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Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed
Rating: 1/5
What are NFTs?
Are non-fungible tokens a currency, asset, or a licensing instrument? Arnab Das, global market strategist EMEA at Invesco, says they are mix of all of three.
You can buy, hold and use NFTs just like US dollars and Bitcoins. “They can appreciate in value and even produce cash flows.”
However, while money is fungible, NFTs are not. “One Bitcoin, dollar, euro or dirham is largely indistinguishable from the next. Nothing ties a dollar bill to a particular owner, for example. Nor does it tie you to to any goods, services or assets you bought with that currency. In contrast, NFTs confer specific ownership,” Mr Das says.
This makes NFTs closer to a piece of intellectual property such as a work of art or licence, as you can claim royalties or profit by exchanging it at a higher value later, Mr Das says. “They could provide a sustainable income stream.”
This income will depend on future demand and use, which makes NFTs difficult to value. “However, there is a credible use case for many forms of intellectual property, notably art, songs, videos,” Mr Das says.
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The specs
Engine: 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 715bhp
Torque: 900Nm
Price: Dh1,289,376
On sale: now
How to become a Boglehead
Bogleheads follow simple investing philosophies to build their wealth and live better lives. Just follow these steps.
• Spend less than you earn and save the rest. You can do this by earning more, or being frugal. Better still, do both.
• Invest early, invest often. It takes time to grow your wealth on the stock market. The sooner you begin, the better.
• Choose the right level of risk. Don't gamble by investing in get-rich-quick schemes or high-risk plays. Don't play it too safe, either, by leaving long-term savings in cash.
• Diversify. Do not keep all your eggs in one basket. Spread your money between different companies, sectors, markets and asset classes such as bonds and property.
• Keep charges low. The biggest drag on investment performance is all the charges you pay to advisers and active fund managers.
• Keep it simple. Complexity is your enemy. You can build a balanced, diversified portfolio with just a handful of ETFs.
• Forget timing the market. Nobody knows where share prices will go next, so don't try to second-guess them.
• Stick with it. Do not sell up in a market crash. Use the opportunity to invest more at the lower price.
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm
Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm
Transmission: 9-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km
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Price: From Dh117,059
FIGHT CARD
Welterweight Mostafa Radi (PAL) v Tohir Zhuraev (TJK)
Catchweight 75kg Leandro Martins (BRA) v Anas Siraj Mounir (MAR)
Flyweight Corinne Laframboise (CAN) v Manon Fiorot (FRA)
Featherweight Ahmed Al Darmaki (UAE) v Bogdan Kirilenko (UZB)
Lightweight Izzedine Al Derabani (JOR) v Atabek Abdimitalipov (KYG)
Featherweight Yousef Al Housani (UAE) v Mohamed Arsharq Ali (SLA)
Catchweight 69kg Jung Han-gook (KOR) v Elias Boudegzdame (ALG)
Catchweight 71kg Usman Nurmagomedov (RUS) v Jerry Kvarnstrom (FIN)
Featherweight title Lee Do-gyeom (KOR) v Alexandru Chitoran (ROU)
Lightweight title Bruno Machado (BRA) v Mike Santiago (USA)
Company Profile
Company name: NutriCal
Started: 2019
Founder: Soniya Ashar
Based: Dubai
Industry: Food Technology
Initial investment: Self-funded undisclosed amount
Future plan: Looking to raise fresh capital and expand in Saudi Arabia
Total Clients: Over 50
The biog
Birthday: February 22, 1956
Born: Madahha near Chittagong, Bangladesh
Arrived in UAE: 1978
Exercise: At least one hour a day on the Corniche, from 5.30-6am and 7pm to 8pm.
Favourite place in Abu Dhabi? “Everywhere. Wherever you go, you can relax.”
MATCH INFO
Arsenal 1 (Aubameyang 12’) Liverpool 1 (Minamino 73’)
Arsenal win 5-4 on penalties
Man of the Match: Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Arsenal)
The Cairo Statement
1: Commit to countering all types of terrorism and extremism in all their manifestations
2: Denounce violence and the rhetoric of hatred
3: Adhere to the full compliance with the Riyadh accord of 2014 and the subsequent meeting and executive procedures approved in 2014 by the GCC
4: Comply with all recommendations of the Summit between the US and Muslim countries held in May 2017 in Saudi Arabia.
5: Refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of countries and of supporting rogue entities.
6: Carry out the responsibility of all the countries with the international community to counter all manifestations of extremism and terrorism that threaten international peace and security
MATCH INFO
Manchester United 1 (Fernandes pen 2') Tottenham Hotspur 6 (Ndombele 4', Son 7' & 37' Kane (30' & pen 79, Aurier 51')
Man of the match Son Heung-min (Tottenham)
UAE-based players
Goodlands Riders: Jamshaid Butt, Ali Abid, JD Mahesh, Vibhor Shahi, Faizan Asif, Nadeem Rahim
Rose Hill Warriors: Faraz Sheikh, Ashok Kumar, Thabreez Ali, Janaka Chathuranga, Muzammil Afridi, Ameer Hamza
What is the Supreme Petroleum Council?
The Abu Dhabi Supreme Petroleum Council was established in 1988 and is the highest governing body in Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas industry. The council formulates, oversees and executes the emirate’s petroleum-related policies. It also approves the allocation of capital spending across state-owned Adnoc’s upstream, downstream and midstream operations and functions as the company’s board of directors. The SPC’s mandate is also required for auctioning oil and gas concessions in Abu Dhabi and for awarding blocks to international oil companies. The council is chaired by Sheikh Khalifa, the President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi while Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, is the vice chairman.
