Where to find Christmas brunches and dinners in Dubai
- Christmas Brunch for Less than AED 200
- Christmas Brunch Within AED 400
- Christmas Brunch in Dubai Above AED 400
- FAQs
For Christmas 2023 in Dubai, many special events and celebrations are happening all across the city. So, we’ve put together a mouth-watering list dedicated to one of the best things about Christmas – the food! If you love celebrating the jolly season with sumptuous feasts, you can visit these places for a hearty Christmas brunch in Dubai. We have included festive lunches and dinners, so you’re not short of choice for Christmas over-indulgence!
CHRISTMAS BRUNCH DUBAI 2023 FOR LESS THAN AED 200
Those weighing up their brunch options for Christmas Day in Dubai with a maximum spend of AED 200 per person can explore the deals at these restaurants.
LOCAL
Tucked away in Barsha Heights, Local is a restaurant and bar with a lovely terrace that offers two fantastic brunch deals for the festive season. They offer their street brunch’s festive edition a week before Christmas and one on Christmas Eve.
This festive-themed brunch has the usual favourites – a barbecue station and buffet! And their drinks menu will have you in for a joyride – from the excellent spirits options to the beers.
- Cost:
- AED 199 (soft beverages)
- AED 299 (house beverages)
- AED 399 (Sparkling)
- Location: TRYP By Wyndham, Barsha Heights
- Timing:
- Christmas Eve Brunch: 07:00 pm to 10:30 pm
- Festive Brunch: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-247-6630
Cé La Vi
For Christmas, CÉ LA VI in Address Sky View will host a scrumptious lunch from 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm. You can check out the set menu at the great price of AED 180, which includes a nicely roasted turkey as the main course. There are quite a few drinks to choose from, curated by the chef Howard Ko.
- Cost: AED 180
- Location: Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai
- Timing: 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm on the 25th of December
- Contact: +971-4-582-6111, reservations on reservation-dxb@celavi.com
MUCHACHAS
On 24th December 2023 (Christmas Eve), head to Muchachas for a mouthwatering Christmas Eve dinner in Dubai for the entire family. The Festive Brunch at Muchachas includes a live turkey and taco station. The set menu is a three-course meal, which starts at 07:00 pm and ends at midnight. You can also opt for alcoholic beverages with your meal (costs additional), an eye-catcher being the Christmas margarita to fit the season.
Then, for Christmas day, you can go for the all-day Happy Hour discounts at Muchachas and the A La Carte menu. This is available from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am on the 25th of December 2025.
- Cost: AED 199 (soft drinks for two) | AED 299 (house beverages or Christmas margarita)
- Location: Holiday Inn Express, Al Safa
- Timing: Christmas Eve dinner from 07:00 pm to midnight
- Contact: +971-4-327-5878
THE ROSE & CROWN
The Rose & Crown invites you to celebrate the Christmas spirit with a family-friendly Christmas Day Brunch. This British pub in Dubai is also a nice place for a roast dinner in Dubai.
For Christmas, patrons can enjoy unlimited salad and starters with a selection of Rose & Crown signature dishes and free-flowing drinks. Apart from this, Rose & Crown has their festive menu available throughout December, priced at AED 60 for vegetarian items and AED 120 for non-vegetarian items.
- Cost: Soft package AED 225, House package (this includes house beverages) AED 290, Sparkling package AED 350
- Location: The Atrium, Al Habtoor City
- Timing: 12:30 pm to 04:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-437-0022 ( ideally book in advance)
CHRISTMAS DAY EVENING BRUNCH DUBAI FOR LESS THAN AED 400
Explore the following options if you want a delicious Christmas feast within AED 400 per person in Dubai.
KITCHEN6
Kitchen6 got its name because of six live cooking stations offering delicacies from around the world.
This award-winning restaurant in the stellar JW Mariott Marquis Hotel offers Christmas lunches and dinners. Bring the family and make the most of Christmas here! The Christmas lunch menu is from 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm, while dinner is served from 06:30 pm to 11:00 pm on the 25th of December.
- Cost:
- AED 275 per person, including soft beverages
- AED 425 per person, including house beverages
- Location: JW Marriott Marquis
- Timing: Monday, December 25: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm and 06:30 pm to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-414-3000
IKIGAI RESTO AND BAR
Get ready to chow down on exemplary cuisine from the Land of the Rising Sun. Ikigai Resto and Bar is offering a Christmas Eve brunch and a night brunch with a 3-course festive menu and a three-hour beverage package. Along with the great selections of dim sums, sushis and other delicacies, they have a live DJ and music that’ll have you up and dancing to celebrate Christmas
- Cost: AED 299 (soft drinks) | AED 499 (house drinks) | AED 699 (sparkling)
- Location: Millennium Place, Dubai Marina
- Timing: 24th December 2023: Christmas Eve lunch – 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm |Christmas Night dinner brunch – 25th December – 08:00 pm to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-550-8114
MASTERCHEF
Since the popularity of the Masterchef TV series, this restaurant is bringing the TV experience to Dubai by offering a menu curated by the Masterchef champions (the winners of the TV show).
You can be part of the Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch with live entertainment inspired by the show. Both events offer delicious items on their menu, along with holiday-based challenges and games, where you can win exciting prizes.
- Cost: AED 299 (soft drinks) | AED 499 (house drinks) | AED 699 (sparkling)
- Location: Millennium Place, Dubai Marina
- Timing: 24th December 2023: 07:00 pm to 12:00 pm |25th December 2023: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-550-8111
TOPGOLF
‘Tis the season to golf and feast at the Topgolf‘s Christmas Day Brunch.
Gather your loved ones for a late-morning feast and celebrate Christmas in style. A welcome glass of mulled grape awaits you with a game on the tee line with starters, mains and desserts. The menu has classics like the delicious roast turkeys and Yorkshire puddings while you try your luck with golf. The best part? Kids can look forward to a visit from Santa Claus!
- Cost:
- AED 329 (soft drinks)
- AED 499 (sparkling)
- AED 129 (kids under 12)
- Location: Emirates Golf Club
- Timing: 11:00 pm to 02:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-371-9999
FOGUEIRA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Looking for something different for this year’s Christmas Day feast? Fogueira – one of the top Brazilian restaurants in Dubai, brings you a spectacular brunch with unlimited drinks.
Enjoy the festivities with cuisine from Latin America along with amazing views of JBR and the Ain Dubai. Fogueiras offers an experience with dining, with live cooking stations and carving meat right in front of you. Vamonos!
- Cost:
- AED 350 with free-flowing soft beverages
- AED 499 with free-flowing house beverages
- AED 599 with free-flowing sparkling
- Location: 35th Floor, Delta Hotels by Marriott – JBR
- Timing: 24th December 2023, 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM | December 25th 2023: 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
- Contact: +971-50-189-6214
The Scene
Make the most of an impressive Christmas Day Brunch at The Scene. The specially curated 6-course menu has classics like roast Christmas Turkey with gravy and all the trimmings, along with delights like Sweet Potato and ricotta ravioli and Salmon Rillette. The package also includes three hours of free-flowing bevvies.
- Cost:
- AED 380 (Premium soft package)
- AED 550 (House package)
- AED 650 (Sparkling package)
- AED 99 (kids from 6 to 12 years old)
- Kids under five years old eat free with every paying couple
- Location: 4th Floor, Pier 7
- Timing: 25th December 2023: 12:00 pm to 08:15 pm
- Contact: +971-4-422-2328
CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCHES IN DUBAI FOR MORE THAN AED 400
Do you want to splurge on a delicious Christmas Day brunch in Dubai? Check out the following restaurant deals.
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
One of the most popular Christmas brunches in Dubai 2023 is at La Mar by Gaston Acurio.
This frequently visited fine-dining restaurant offering Peruvian cuisine will have a spectacular festive brunch with dishes such as Nigiri Criollo and Pesca a lo Macho that’ll have you in foodie heaven. Chef Gaston Acurio’s Matsuhisa’s masterpiece dishes are available for patrons.
- Cost:
- Family brunch starting at AED 550
- Location: Atlantis, The Palm
- Timing: 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-426-2900
SAFFRON
Saffron is another sought-after spot for Xmas parties and brunch in Dubai. This Asian restaurant is known for its whooping 20 live cooking stations and crazy variety of tasty food. Indulge in a decadent brunch with Santa Claus and his Elves, live entertainment, unique cocktail stations and traditional Christmas dishes.
The menu includes roast prime ribs, turkey, chestnuts and other Christmas favourites. You can also dance to the music the resident DJ will perform as you enjoy the food.
- Cost: AED 625 (sparkling)
- Location: Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road
- Timing: 25th December: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-426-2000
REFORM SOCIAL & GRILL
Reform Social & Grill is counted among the best breakfast places in Dubai. Diners will have something more to be happy about on December 25th — the Christmas Day Brunch. The restaurant offers a traditional British Christmas feast with Santa paying a visit, live music and more.
- Cost:
- AED 450 (soft beverages) – AED 350 after 5 pm
- AED 650 (house beverages)
- AED 780 (Premium)
- AED 200 kids aged between 10 to 14 years old
- Free for kids below 10 years old
- Location: The Lakes
- Timing: Christmas day (25th December): 11:00 am to 04:00 pm, and after 5:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-454-2638 | +971-58-647-8692
Prime68
Get those festive brunch vibes at one of the most sought-after Christmas brunches in Dubai 2023 at Prime68.T. Valid on Christmas Day, indulge in a delicious brunch with panoramic views of the Dubai skyline. The bubbly festive Christmas brunch has delicious food, great entertainment and gorgeous views.
- Cost:
- AED 495 per person (Champagne package)
- AED 155 for Children aged between 6 to 10 years
- AED 345 for Children aged below 21 to 10 years
- Location: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
- Timing: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
- Contact: +971 4-414-0000
ACCENTS RESTAURANT
A delicious Christmas feast with merry tunes and cocktails awaits at Accents’ Restaurants’ Christmas brunch. Their Christmas Day Brunch in Dubai is where you can indulge in a festive meal with all the traditional roast dinner and other international dishes. Live music here can light up the mood. Also, make sure to meet Santa to bring out all the smiles.
- Cost: AED325 for soft beverages, AED495 sparkling wine included, AED160 for Kids 12 years and below
- Location: InterContinental Dubai Marina, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
- Timing: 01:30 pm to 04:30 pm (Christmas Day brunch)
- Contact: +971-4-446-6788
FOLLY BY NICK & SCOTT
Nick Alvis & Scott Price bring two fantastic festive meal offers – Christmas Eve Brunch and Christmas Day Feast in Dubai. The Christmas Eve Brunch on December 24 features an a la carte menu.
Both deals offer a chance to tuck into delicious festive meals with roast turkey, vegetarian Wellington, and other classic Christmas dishes. Pair that with your favourite beverages, and you’re in for a cracker of a night at one of the best restaurants in Madinat Jumeirah.
- Cost: Soft beverages: AED 295 per person |House beverages: AED 395 per person | Premium package: AED 495 per person
- Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Timing: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm (Christmas Day Brunch) |Contact: +971-4-430-8535
ASIA ASIA
Asia Asia is back with their award-winning Christmas brunch in Dubai this year. Enjoy delicious traditional flavours and some of the best dim-sum in Dubai, which offers various festive specials.
Asia Asia is known for its energetic neon interiors, reminiscent of the neon light streets in Tokyo and Shanghai. Celebrate Christmas here with music and lights, along with delicious dishes on the four-course meal!
- Cost:
- AED 400 (non-alcoholic package)
- AED 500 (house package)
- AED 700 (champagne package)
- Location: Pier 7 – Dubai Marina
- Timing: 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-423-8301
KARMA KAFE
Residents of Downtown Dubai can have their Christmas brunch at Karma Kafe. A top restaurant in Souk Al Bahar, you can enjoy the delightful Pan-Asian flavours with unhindered views of the Dubai Fountain.
- Cost:
- AED 400 (soft drinks)
- AED 500 (house beverages and sparkling)
- AED 700 (Sparkling)
- Location: Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
- Timings: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-565-7220
SEAFIRE STEAKHOUSE AND BAR
This top steakhouse brings you two special Christmas feasts in Dubai – a Christmas Eve dinner and a Christmas Day dinner, including festive specials aplenty, along with their à la carte menu and signature cocktails on 24 and 25 December 2023.
Celebrate Christmas the New York way, with Seafire combining steaks and seafood to make you feel awesome. The larger portion sizes and wide range of drinks are a total plus, too.
- Cost: Contact for price
- Location: Atlantis, The Palm
- Timing: 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-426-2000
YALUMBA
Festive ambience, free-flowing beverages and a delicious Christmas Eve dinner at Yalumba — all you need to do is gather your loved ones and book a spot at the restaurant before reservations max out. This place is one of the best family Christmas brunches in Dubai because of its gorgeous location and child-friendly facilities.
Yalumba has cuisines from the East and the West, bringing together an eclectic mix of foods to create a unique dining experience. Along with Christmas Eve dinner, they also have a Christmas Day brunch.
- Cost: From AED 295 per person (soft drinks) | AED 385 ( Heineken, soft beverages) | AED 750 (select champagne, spirits and sparkling) | AED 115 (aged kids 6-12)
- Location: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- Timing: Christmas Eve (24th December) 07:30 pm to 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-352-7105
OSSIANO
Indulge in the freshest catch from the sea this Christmas at Ossiano. Discover MICHELIN-starred Chef Grégoire Berger’s festive waves-tasting menu, inspired by the harmony of Earth and Ocean.
The Ossiano Christmas experience comprises up to 10 waves and an extensive wine list curated to take you on a journey like no other. Famous as one of the best seafood restaurants in Dubai, this gorgeous aquarium-esque restaurant has an impressive seven-course menu.
- Cost: AED 1,250
- Location: Atlantis, The Palm
- Timing: 24th and 25th December: 06:00 pm to 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-426-2626
FAQs about the best Christmas Brunch in Dubai
Where can I find Christmas brunches in Abu Dhabi?
Were you planning on celebrating the holiday in the capital? You will be spoilt for choice regarding Christmas brunches in Abu Dhabi. From budget-friendly deals to upscale offerings, the options are plenty.
Where can I find brunches for New Year in Dubai?
If you intend to stay in the emirate until next year, you can always book any upcoming New Year brunches in Dubai.
Are there any brunches apart from the ones on Christmas Day in Dubai?
Dubai has a wide range of restaurants offering brunches in so many varieties of cuisine that you’ll probably have to spend some time deciding where to go and what to eat. For a few ideas, check out the best brunch offers for December 2023, available at upscale and budget-friendly restaurants.
That brings us to the end of this list of the best Christmas feasts in Dubai. Which is the best Christmas brunch in Dubai in 2023? Let us know in the comments below!
Christmas is truly a magical time; if you haven’t started planning for the holidays, now is a good time to start. There are a bunch of Christmas staycations in Dubai that you can look into for a quick escape from routine life.
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