The festival season has started. Hurry up to book tables in the best restaurants and resorts in the UAE - the excitement is unprecedented! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Madinat jumeirah
Traditionally, the Christmas market will unfold in the Madinat complex. This year it will be held from December 17 to 27. Guests can enjoy traditional snacks and sweets, including roasted chestnuts and gingerbread cookies. The whole area will be decorated in a traditional Christmas style: there will be an elegant spruce, a Santa Claus train pulled by deer, an ice rink and much more.
Time: from 15.00 to midnight - on weekdays, from 13.00 to about midnight - on weekends.
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 366 51 65
Jumeirah beach hotel
Beachcombers
Every Tuesday - a street festival of tastes, or a culinary journey through the countries of Asia - with real flavors and atmosphere of the southeast bazaar. On Thursdays - nights of seafood and caviar, on Saturdays - a hearty barbecue with a large selection of snacks.
Price: from 230 drh per person
La veranda
Visit the luxurious veranda in the company of friends and take full advantage of special offers: buy two famous Italian drinks "Processo" and get the third one as a gift (the offer is valid on weekdays).
In addition, gourmet seafood with a true Italian flair is offered.
360°
One of the most impressive clubs invites you to spend an unforgettable night. On Thursdays and Fridays, relax on the soft sofas and listen to great lounge music.
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 406 8999
The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
Lobby lounge
Traditional Christmas celebrations unfold in the hotel lobby from December 15 to 25. Three-course gala dinner will include chestnut soup, turkey with onions and sage, fried potatoes and lingonberry sauce, and dessert with ice cream pudding. The lights of the festive Christmas tree will be lit on December 6th. The arrival of the holiday season will be welcomed by the children's choir.
Time: daily, from December 15 to December 25, from 19.00 to 23.30
Price: 275 drh per person, including drinks
Splendido
Italian Christmas-inspired culinary delights await all restaurant guests on a traditional Christmas Eve. Tortellini with chestnut cream and white truffles, veal with morels and lentils, and for dessert - variations on the theme of ice cream and chocolate.
Time: December 24, from 19.00 to 23.00
Price: 550 drh per person
Blue jade
A charming trip to Asia offers a famous restaurant on New Year's Eve. You cannot refuse crispy shrimp, crab patties or grilled scallops from the grill. Towards the end - an exotic dessert.
Time: December 31, from 19.00 to 23.00
Price: 1000 drh per person, including a glass of champagne
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 318 6150
The Address Dubai Mall
Cabana
New Year's Eve in a cozy bungalow is one of the trends of the new season. It offers tapas snacks, sushi, and the main course includes grilled meat delicacies, premium drinks and, of course, a colorful salute!
Time: December 31, from 19.00 to 03.00
Price: 2000 drh per person
Na3Na3
Throughout December, Christmas sweets can be taken home to please relatives and friends. In the institution itself, a whole month of waiting for guests is a turkey according to a chef's signature recipe with special sauce and seasonal vegetables (750 drx per company of eight people). On New Year's Eve, the restaurant offers a chic buffet dinner with oriental and Mediterranean dishes, including foie gras, juicy duck and delicious mutton.
Time: New Year's dinner, from 19.00 to 02.00
Price: from 450 drx per person
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 888 3444
The Address Dubai Marina
Mazina
Two Christmas dinners with Santa Claus, hearty snacks and mouth-watering goodies will make you remember the taste of a happy childhood. An equally rich program is planned for the 2014 meeting: classic dishes, a sea of entertainment - for two or a fun company. After both festive nights, guests are invited to a traditional brunch.
Time and price: 24 (from 19.00 to 23.00) and December 25 (from 12.30 to 15.30) - from 250 drx per person, December 31 (from 19.00 to 01.00) and January 1 (from 12.30 to 15.30) - from 195 drx per person
Blends
Energize for the whole year in one of the most fashionable clubs in the city. The DJ's game, hot dances and fountain-beating fun will begin a few hours before the chimes.
Time: December 31, from 19.00
Price: 200 drh per person, including one drink
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 436 7421
Atlantis, The Palm
This month, the famous resort will plunge into the atmosphere of the holiday. A favorite Tree of Desires will appear in the hotel lobby, 21 restaurants and a hotel bar will present their festival program - a whole kaleidoscope of tastes. Of course, it will not do without Santa Claus and charming elves. Guests at the New Year's Eve gala dinner can enjoy the spectacular beach fireworks, elegant décor and a wide selection of international delicacies. Special offers for large families. And on January 6, the resort invites everyone to celebrate Orthodox Christmas.
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 426 2626
Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates
Sanabel restaurant
At the Christmas dinner (December 24, from 18.00 to 23.00) you can not do without choral singing. The menu includes baked turkey, a variety of hot dishes and salads (from 175 drx per person). Santa's gifts, fun and entertainment, as well as special discounts (minus 50% for dinner for children under 12 years old) are waiting for young guests. For the New Year's dinner, prepare a scarlet outfit (December 31, from 20.00 to 02.00).
The hotel's restaurant will welcome you with a jazz band, fresh seafood dishes and a chocolate room. From the 24th floor it will be perfectly visible how the city is lit up with holiday fireworks (from 800 drx per person).
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 382 8900
Le meridien dubai
The lobby
From December 20-24, the choir will perform Christmas choral in the lobby of the hotel. Treats include gogol-mogul, holy wine, roasted chestnuts and pies.
Time: from 19.15 to 20.00
Warehouse
On New Year's Eve, the restaurant will play DJ Romano and DJ Andy. For all guests - a delicious dinner buffet.
Time: December 31, from 22.30
Price: 699 drh per person
Meridien Village Terrace
On December 24th, start the celebration under the Moon, listening to the performance of the charming Flames Band. It offers a generous buffet, traditional souvenirs and home-made drinks (310 drx - from one adult, 190 drx - from a child). On New Year's Eve, guests will enjoy a real circus performance with performances by Chinese acrobats and a DJ.
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 702 2455
Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
Plantation
From December 24 to December 31, the restaurant invites you to afternoon tea with traditional English sweets and fresh pastries (from 130 drx per person). On December 25, guests will be immersed in a world of diverse cheeses and fine grape drinks (from 180 drx per person).
A.O.C. French brasserie
Fresh seafood, juicy turkey with cranberry sauce and a variety of culinary delights prepared the French restaurant for the holiday season (December 24). A pleasant atmosphere, elegant decorations and a special guest of Santa - and winter fun you will remember for a long time (from 300 drx per person). December 25 - brunch with your favorite treats and entertainment for children (from 290 drx per person). On New Year's Eve, a live jazz band (from 500 drx per person) will play, a buffet dinner will be served.
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 448 473 3
Bateaux dubai
This December will be even more special. In the famous floating restaurant, on the night before Christmas, you will find a five-course dinner and home-made drinks (from 550 drx per person).
The next day, December 25, Santa Claus himself will leave for a day cruise with guests (from 480 drx per person). On New Year's Eve, traveling along the Dubai Bay, you can enjoy a bewitching view of the lights of the big city (from 1000 drx per person). Hurry to book in advance!
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 814 5553
JA Ocean View Hotel
Le Virage, Fogo Viro and The Deck restaurants offer fun for the whole family. It will not do without traditional chorales, a visit of Santa Claus, a variety of snacks and drinks. The hotel offers beautiful views of the Persian Gulf, over which New Year's Eve the sky will sparkle with bright lights.
Price: from 175 drx per person
Additional information and reservations by phone: 0800 0159 708
JA Oasis Beach Tower
The chefs at Thyme Restaurant invite you to a traditional style Christmas and New Year. The activities will include late breakfast on Fridays (145 drx per person, including drinks), a cozy dinner for two (December 24, 160 drx per person), as well as a magnificent gala dinner on the last evening of the year (from 450 drx per person) .
Additional information and reservations by phone: 0800 0159 708
Hatta fort hotel
The hotel promises to celebrate Christmas and New Year with generous dishes, jingle bells and a variety of entertainment. In an atmosphere of pure nature, with a bewitching view of the Hajar Mountains, national dances and live music.
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 814 5133
Banyan Tree Al Wadi and Banyan Tree
Ras al khaimah beach
Already on December 6, a charity bazaar will open in the resorts of Ras Al Khaimah. All hotel restaurants will offer hearty dinners for the whole family, children will be taught how to cook simple dishes - from baking sweets to barbecue. A New Year's banquet is planned in a traditional Bedouin style.
Additional information and reservations by phone: 07 243 5000
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa
Al dhiyafa
Delicacies from Middle Eastern and international cuisine await guests at the restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here you can feel the real atmosphere of Arabia. On Tuesdays - barbecue nights, on Thursdays - seafood parties. Friday brunch includes hearty dishes, live performances by the duo of guitarists and activities for children.
Price: from 169 drh per person
Al basha restaurant
The Lebanese restaurant, ideally located by the pool, invites couples and companies to taste the famous Arabian snacks and grilled dishes. Live musicians play, in the evenings - a belly dance performance. On Sundays - barbecue under the stars. The restaurant is open on Fridays for brunch.
Price: from 159 drh per person
Additional information and reservations by phone: 04 399 5000
MAYRIG
A new Armenian restaurant opened in the center of Dubai, on Muhammad bin Rashid Boulevard, which promises to become one of the main restaurant streets in the world. The menu includes dishes of national cuisine, with Lebanese and Mediterranean additions. Warm and friendly atmosphere !.
Additional information and reservations by phone: 056 3649794
KOFFEECAKE CORNER
The coffee shop, which brought a little New York to hot Dubai, opened in the largest emirate shopping center - The Dubai Mall. In addition to traditional flavored drinks, guests can enjoy hot pastries, crispy salads, soups and a selection of sandwiches. In other words, the classic cafe has adapted to the rhythm of the big city!
