Where to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in Dubai
As the Year of the Snake approaches, Dubai is gearing up for an extravagant celebration of the Chinese New Year. This vibrant event commences on January 29 and culminates with the Lantern Festival on February 12, 2025, an opportunity for communities to unite, honour traditions and indulge in various festivities. The emirate is renowned for its multicultural spirit and Chinese New Year celebrations in Dubai are no exception. Here’s an extensive guide to enjoying this festive season in the city.
Chinese New Year celebrations in Dubai: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is steeped in rich traditions that date back thousands of years. Each year is symbolised by a different animal from the Chinese zodiac, and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake. This creature is often associated with wisdom, adaptability and transformation, encouraging individuals to embrace change and growth.
Restaurants deals for Chinese New Year in Dubai
Dubai eagerly prepares to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake with great enthusiasm. If you want to greet the Chinese New Year with splendour, we have the perfect locations for you to join in the culinary festivities!
Here are some dining places to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Dubai 2025 with your family and loved ones.
LUNAR NEW YEAR at Anise
From January 28 to February 2, Anise invites guests to indulge in a lavish LUNAR NEW YEAR buffet featuring an array of Chinese delicacies. Enjoy dishes like Crispy Peking Duck and handcrafted dim sum while experiencing live cooking stations that enhance the dining experience.
- Location: InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Lobby floor
- Price: Starting from AED 199 per person
- Dates: January 28 to February 2, 2025, from 06:30pm to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-701-1127
Shanghai Me
Welcome the Year of the Snake at Shanghai Me and enjoy a specially customised menu with exquisite dishes by Chef Yukitaka Kitade!
Visit the venue on January 29th at 08:00 pm for an unforgettable evening of captivating performances! Experience the vibrant Dragon Dance, enchanting Guzheng melodies, powerful drumming, and electrifying live DJ sets that will keep you on the dance floor all night.
- Location: DIFC, Gate Village Building 11.
- Dates: January 29 to February 15, 2025
- Contact: +971-4-564-0505
Shang Palace
For a taste of authentic Cantonese cuisine, Shang Palace offers specially curated menus, such as the New Year Set Menu, Chinese Lantern Festival Menu and Yusheng Toss.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the Chinese New Year Set Menu available until February 3rd and the Chinese Lantern Festival Menu on February 12th to conclude the New Year festivities. Be sure to catch the traditional Lion Dance and taste the “Yusheng” Chinese Rainbow Raw Fish Salad on January 29th.
Delight in curated Cantonese menus and celebrations, including a Lion Dance on 29 January 2025, from 10:09 am onwards!
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, near Financial Metro Station
- Price: AED 388 (Chinese New Year Menu), AED 288 (Lantern Festival Menu), AED 118 (Yusheng Toss for 2 to 4 guests)
- Dates: January 28 to February 3, 2025
- Contact: +971-4-405-2703
Tang Town at Dubai Mall
From January 28 to February 12, Tang Town will offer special set menus for Chinese New Year 2025 in Dubai featuring Roasted Peking Duck with Caviar.
- Location: Mezzanine Floor, Dubai Mall Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai
- Price: Starting from AED 1,988
- Dates: January 28 to February 12, 2025
- Contact: +971-4-431-2888
Zheng He’s
Experience a unique Chinese New Year in Dubai with a blend of luxurious dining and traditional holiday customs. Carefully crafted by Head Chef Wong Lian, a personalised selection of auspicious dishes will be served in the breathtaking setting of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Along with mesmerising lion dances and live performances, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
- Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
- Price: Contact the venue
- Dates: January 11 to February 9, 2025
- Contact: 800-323232
Armani/Mediterraneo
Mark the Lunar New Year with two extraordinary culinary experiences featuring traditional Chinese delicacies amidst the iconic setting of Downtown Dubai.
Select a charming brunch at Armani/Mediterraneo or enjoy a sophisticated 7-course tasting menu at the Michelin-starred Armani/Ristorante.
- Location: Lobby Level, Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai
- Price:
- Armani/Mediterraneo – AED 399 per person (includes soft beverages), AED 549 per person (Inclusive of house beverages), AED 749 per person (Inclusive of Champagne)
- Armani/Ristorante: AED 999 per person (Degustation menu), AED 1,698 per person (Inclusive of wine pairing)
- Contact: +971-4-888-3666
Brunch Soirée at Barfly by Buddha-Bar
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Soirée Brunch offering Peking Duck, Cumin Beef and more. Enjoy festive decorations and an enchanting atmosphere at this stylish venue.
- Location: Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah
- Price: AED 365 (soft package), AED 445 (house package), AED 545 (premium package)
- Date: Saturday, February 1st, from 07:00 pm
- Contact: +971-54-994-1460
Demon Duck
Regarding Chinese New Year food deals, relish an exclusive Chinese New Year menu curated by Chef Alvin Leung at Banyan Tree Dubai, featuring a tasting menu and Lion Dancer performances. Limited spaces are available, so make your reservation early to ensure you don’t miss out on this extraordinary Chinese New Year 2025 celebration.
- Location: Bluewaters Island
- Price: AED 620 per person (soft drinks), AED 820 (house beverages)
- Date: January 27 to February 2, 2025, from 06:00 to 10:30 pm.
- Contact: +971-4-556-6401
Palazzo Versace
Palazzo Versace will host a Chinese New Year-themed buffet and high tea for those seeking an elegant celebration. Guests can enjoy panoramic city views while indulging in traditional Chinese entertainment, making it a sophisticated way to celebrate the occasion.
GIARDINO
Giardino will host a special feast with a Chinese New Year theme, offering a delightful dinner buffet filled with traditional Chinese dishes for those seeking a luxury dining experience.
- Location: Palazzo Versace, Jaddaf Waterfront
- Price: AED 275 for the buffet (excludes beverages)
- Date: January 28 to February 2, 2025, from 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
- Contact: +971-4-556-8805
MOSAICO
Mosaico at Palazzo Versace plans to hold an exclusive high tea event for the Chinese New Year. Visitors are welcome to join the festivities in the venue’s lavish atmosphere, which overlooks the stunning Dubai Creek.
The celebration will feature various traditional Chinese performances, including dragon dances and visually captivating designs and decorations to delight guests.
- Location: Palazzo Versace, Jaddaf Waterfront
- Price: AED 420 for two
- Date: January 28 to February 2, 2025, from 10:30 am to 07:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-556-8805
Hawkerboi
Experience an extravagant Chinese New Year celebration at Hawkerboi, the vibrant and bustling culinary hub in JLT that offers a fusion of Southeast Asian flavours.
From 23 to 29 January, savour a unique festive feast for only AED 240 per person, available from 06:00 pm onwards. As a special treat, guests will also receive fortune cookies containing surprise gifts, including exclusive opportunities to indulge in EATX experiences.
- Location: The Park, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai
- Date: January 23 to 29, 2025, from 06:00 pm onwards
- Price: AED 240 per person
- Contact: +971-50-427-5217
Mott 32
Join Mott 32 on the 73rd floor of the Address Beach Resort to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Enjoy breathtaking views of Dubai’s skyline while indulging in a special menu by Executive Chef Frankie Yang Tao. Don’t miss the chance to attend the exclusive Chinese New Year-themed brunch with themed entertainment and Chinese New Year decorations.
- Location: 73rd Floor, Address Beach Resort, JBR
- Dates: From January 27 to February 2, 2025, from 06:00 pm
- Price:
- Penfolds wine-paired dinner on January 29 – AED 888
- Chinese New Year-themed Brunch 32 on February 1, from 12.30 pm to 4pm
- Contact: +971-4-278-4832
Long Yin
Immerse yourself in the timeless traditions of the Far East with Chinese New Year celebrations at Long Yin. Indulge in a lavish Chinese festive buffet, be captivated by a mesmerising lion dance and witness Chef George Chee’s live noodle-making skills. This is a celebration not to be missed!
- Location: Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud
- Price: AED 325 for a buffet including soft drinks, AED 450 for a buffet with unlimited drinks | Children aged 6-12 can enjoy the buffet for AED 165 only.
- Date: January 28 from 07:00 pm to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-702-2455
Saffron
The Saffron restaurant offers a grand buffet commemorating the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake! Enjoy a variety of Chinese delicacies, such as Abalone Soup with Crab Meat and Mandarin Lollipop dessert, along with an oyster bar, live carving station and the famous chocolate fountain.
Bring your family and friends to this amazing location to welcome the Year of the Snake and create unforgettable memories.
- Location: Atlantis, The Palm
- Date: January 28 to 30, 2025, from 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Price: AED 295 (12+ years), AED 147.5 (4-11 years)
- Contact: +971-4-426-2626
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 at Tenggara!
Looking for an authentic Chinese dining experience to celebrate CNY 2025? Check out the special Feast of Fortune this Lunar New Year at Tenggara!
- Location: Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
- Dates: January 20 to February 12, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-701-1127
Dukes The Palm, A Royal Hideaway Hotel
The prestigious British Restaurant celebrates Chinese New Year with a delectable buffet banquet featuring delicacies like Peking duck and Cantonese steamed fish. Live cooking stations will be scattered throughout the restaurant to enhance the atmosphere.
Additionally, Dukes Bar will honour the occasion by serving Chinese New Year-inspired cocktails from January 28 to February 28. The event will also showcase a magnificent lion dance performance and lively music by a DJ.
- Location: Dukes The Palm, A Royal Hideaway Hotel
- Date: January 29 2025, from 07:00 pm to 10:30 pm
- Price: AED 190
- Contact: +971-4-455-1111
Hutong
At Hutong, guests can enjoy a variety of Chinese New Year food, including the traditional Lo Hei dish. In addition to the classic favourites, a special menu featuring authentic Chinese delicacies will be available. To add to the festivities, a DJ will provide live entertainment, a lion dance performance will be performed, and a skilled Chinese drummer will be on hand.
Guests can also indulge in Chinese New Year-inspired drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The venue will be adorned with elegant red and gold decorations, lanterns and intricate details, ensuring an immersive experience.
- Location: Gate Building 6, Ground Floor, DIFC
- Date: January 28 2025, from 07:00 pm onwards
- Price: AED 190
- Contact: +971-4-455-1111
Hakkasan
Hakkasan is marking the Chinese New Year celebrations in the UAE with an exclusive menu that showcases novel dishes, such as a celebratory cocktail and desserts. The nine-course set menu was curated by Hakkasan’s executive chefs from various regions worldwide.
Regarding Chinese New Year traditions, a distinctive lion dance will also take place on Wednesday, January 29. To honour customs, visitors are welcome to inscribe their desires on a red ribbon and fasten it to the restaurant’s latticework, hoping they will be granted.
- Location: Atlantis, The Palm
- Date: January 28 to February 12, 2025, from 06:00 pm to 12:45 am
- Price: AED 738 per individual
- Contact: +971-4-426-0752
Ling Ling
Indulge in a luxurious Chinese New Year in Dubai at Ling Ling, where you can choose from a range of special dishes from AED 130. Guests can enjoy a refreshing rattlesnake highball cocktail or a serpent-inspired mocktail to complement these exclusive dishes at one of the top restaurants in Atlantis The Royal.
- Location: Atlantis, The Royal
- Date: January 28 to February 7, 2025, from 06:00 pm to 01:00 am
- Price: AED 130
- Contact: +971-4-426-2600
LAH LAH
Visit LAH LAH’s terrace, inspired by Asian nightlife and treat yourself to a delectable set menu with Chinese delicacies such as XO scallop dumplings and Beijing crispy duck.
- Location: 4th Floor, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens
- Date: January 29 for lunch and dinner
- Price: AED 375
- Contact: +971-4-519-1184
Ladurée
A high-end French bakery is launching a special 12-piece macaron box in a stunning combination of red and gold colours. Customers can personalise their macarons by choosing from various options priced at AED 210. The limited-edition box is available for purchase at all Dubai and Abu Dhabi outlets.
Even if you can’t make it to any of these restaurants, there are many other Chinese restaurants in Dubai where you can enjoy a delicious authentic meal for celebration.
Shopping Offers in Dubai for Chinese New Year 2025
Win AED 50,000 in Prizes
Shopping during the Year of the Snake 2025 in Dubai became more exciting. You can win up to AED 50,000 in prizes by spending only AED 200 and entering the draw at any of the participating malls: Al Khail Gate Community, Arabian Centre, Bay Avenue, Dubai Festival Plaza, Silicon Central and Times Square Center.
The promotion is valid from January 20 to February 2, 2025. 20 winners will be selected during a raffle draw on February 3.
Win Stunning Lace Collection Jewellery with Damas
Spend AED 500 at selected Damas stores for a chance to win one of 5 beautiful lace collection sets featuring a necklace and earrings! The offer is valid until February 02, 2025.
Participating outlets include Dubai Mall, Mall Of the Emirates, Mirdif, City Centre Deira, DIFC and Dubai Marina Mall.
Win a 5 HONOR X9C Phone!
Visit the official Dubaifestivals Instagram page to enter a competition to win a brand new 5 HONOR X9C. The competition ends on February 02, 2025.
Chinese New Year Events in Dubai
Aside from indulging in scrumptious Chinese delicacies, visitors and residents can also attend the following events to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Dubai.
Chinese New Year Themed Light Show at Burj Khalifa
Check out the stunning light show at Burj Khalifa to welcome Chinese New Year 2025 in style on January 29 and 30 at 07:45 pm!
Spectacular Fireworks Displays and Entertainment at the Global Village
Visitors to Global Village can check out the vibrant China Pavilion for authentic Year of the Snake shopping, exquisite dining and entertainment.
Discover the brand-new Dragon Lake, where exhilarating daily laser and fire shows ignite the festivities like never before. Indulge in mouthwatering delicacies at the iconic Floating Market. Be sure to catch the breathtaking fireworks displays on January 24, 25, 31 and February 1, with all shows commencing at 09:00 pm.
Cultural Performances at the Dragon Mart
Dragon Mart will host free-to-attend cultural performances and authentic Chinese entertainment between 04:00 and 09:00 pm on Friday, January 31 and Sunday, February 2, 2025.
IMG Worlds of Adventure
IMG Worlds of Adventure will transform into a Lunar New Year wonderland. Families can enjoy lion dance performances, dragon parades, and interactive workshops, making it a fun-filled destination for all ages.
- Location: IMG Worlds of Adventure
- Price: General Park Admission from AED 365
- Dates: From January 15 to February 16, 2025
- Contact: +971-4-403-8888
LEGOLAND® Dubai
LEGOLAND Dubai will host a series of activities celebrating the Year of the Snake. Highlights include LEGO snake builds, family activities like a Character Parade, a Wishing Wall and a Chinese Zodiac scavenger hunt, which provide children with an entertaining and educational experience.
- Location: Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
- Price: 10% discount on advanced bookings
- Dates: From January 24 to February 2, 2025
- Contact: 800-262-9464
Chinese New Year events at MOTIONGATE Dubai
Join the excitement and celebrate the Chinese New Year 2025 with two weeks of electrifying festivities at MOTIONGATE Dubai from January 18 to February 2!
Make a wish on the stunning cherry blossom wish tree, or put your skills to the test in the thrilling red warrior challenge. Don’t miss out on the Kung Fu Academy show—a vibrant and entertaining performance featuring plenty of action and humour, plus a chance to snap a photo with the beloved Po.
Feel the adrenaline on the Kung Fu Panda zone rides. Wrap up your adventure with a taste of authentic flavours at Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop!
- Location: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Dubai Parks and Resorts
- Tickets: AED 295 online, AED 330 at the gate
- Dates: January 18 to February 2, 2025
- Contact: +971-4-820-0000
Year of the Snake at The Green Planet
Celebrate the Chinese New Year 2025 at The Green Planet. Activities include an exclusive Meet and Greet with the venue’s newest guest – a Burmese python and animal-inspired arts and crafts.
- Location: The Green Planet
- Dates: January 24 to 31, 2025
- Contact: 800 AMAZING (2629464), +971-4-820-0000
CMG Spring Festival Gala at Reel Cinemas
China Media Group (CMG) is bringing the latest Spring Festival Gala to the 4K big screen at Reel Cinemas, Dubai Mall! For the first time ever, you can experience an authentic Oriental cultural show showcasing music, dance, comedy and drama performances.
Visit the Reel Cinemas official website for booking and details.
CNY Celebrations at the JLT Park
Step into the Year of the Snake with fun celebrations in JLT. Visit jltbydmcc on Instagram to register for the event, which includes calligraphy, face painting, delicious food, and traditional dancing!
- Location: JLT Park
- Dates: January 29, 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm.
Exclusive Year of the Serpent Festive Tea from Newby
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at home with the exclusive Year of the Snake Festive Tea, a luxurious Assam black tea blend infused with almond flavours.
This high-quality blend, symbolising wisdom and change, is elegantly packaged in a container inspired by the scales of a snake, making it an ideal present for the Lunar New Year. Discover a new flavour that guarantees a luxurious and velvety almond sip to celebrate the new year’s blessings.
FAQs about Chinese New Year in Dubai
What are some key Chinese New Year traditions?
Chinese New Year celebrations in the UAE are multifaceted.
- Family Reunions: Families gather to share meals and celebrate, reinforcing bonds and traditions.
- Festive Decorations: Homes and public spaces adorned with red lanterns, banners and decorations that symbolise good fortune and prosperity.
- Culinary Delights: Traditional foods are prepared, each with a symbolic meaning, such as fish for abundance and dumplings for wealth.
The festivities are not limited to one day; they span several weeks and culminate in various events that reflect the cultural richness of the occasion.
When is Chinese New Year 2025 in Dubai?
The Chinese New Year date is 29th January 2025.
Where can I make reservations?
People interested in visiting the restaurants mentioned above during Chinese New Year celebrations should contact them to reserve tables. Some eateries also offer online booking options on their official websites.
What are the best hot pot restaurants in Dubai?
Beef King Chinese Restaurant, Nine Squares and Fiery Hot Pot are the popular choices for Chinese hot pot eateries in Dubai.
That concludes our coverage of the Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations in Dubai. In addition to the Lunar New Year, there are plenty of other monthly events in Dubai to look forward to!
If you’re looking for more celebrations and events, consider the upcoming annual events in Dubai.
