Thanksgiving in Dubai: Bring a hearty appetite!
Winter holidays are just around the corner. It’s time to bond with the family as we celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. If the thought of cooking for a Thanksgiving feast is stressing you out, why not check out the many eateries around town that offer takeout and dine-in options? Whether you are planning a big family feast or just a cosy dinner for two, these restaurants cater to all. So, with your stress-free holiday season in mind, here’s our guide to the best places for Thanksgiving in Dubai 2024.
When is Thanksgiving in Dubai 2024
Popular in the USA and Canada, Thanksgiving dates back to 1621 to celebrate a fruitful harvest season. It falls on the fourth Thursday of November each year, which means that Thanksgiving in Dubai will be celebrated on Thursday, November 28th.
BEST THANKSGIVING DINNERS IN DUBAI
Thanksgiving festivities usually involve a sumptuous dinner with a juicy roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, beans, pumpkin pie and more. A Thanksgiving tradition is to have all these food items laid out and share what you’re most grateful for.
Since life in Dubai is fast-paced, organising a Thanksgiving feast at home in traditional fashion can be challenging. Fortunately, plenty of restaurants honour this special occasion, offering wholesome Thanksgiving dinners in Dubai.
BULL & BEAR BY MARC HARDIMAN
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Dubai with a view of the Burj Khalifa at Bull and Bear by Marc Hardiman at Waldorf Astoria DIFC. This new fine-dining restaurant will offer a three-course feast featuring roast bronze turkey, ultimate nut roast, and sides such as spiced sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and maple-roasted roots.
- When: November 28th, 07:00 pm to 11:30 pm
- Where: Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
- Price: AED 395 per person
- Contact: +971-4-515-9888
CROFT DUBAI
Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with a quiz at Croft Dubai, a British eatery in Dubai Marina. They will serve a sumptuous Turkey feast starting from AED 199, with a lively quiz hosted by Ciaran Fox. Croft also has an exciting New Year brunch in Dubai if you want to start 2025 with a bang.
- When: November 28th, 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Where: 5th Level Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites – King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street – Dubai Marina
- Price: Starting from AED 199
- Contact: +971-4-319-4000
FOGO DE CHÃO
Try a Thanksgiving dinner with Brazilian food at Fogo De Chão in DIFC. This Brazilian Steakhouse has a full Churrasco experience for Thanksgiving, featuring roasted Turkey, Brazilian side dishes, mini desserts and three hours of house drinks.
- When: November 28th, 07:00 pm to 01:00 am
- Where: Central Park Towers, DIFC
- Price: AED 399 per person
- Contact: +971-4-343-8867
CLAW BBQ
CLAW BBQ, a famous American barbeque in Dubai, hosts a Southern-style Thanksgiving feast featuring music and entertainment. Enjoy a three-course menu with traditional Turkey, trimmings and a dessert.
- When: November 28th 2024, From 12:00 pm onwards
- Where: The Pavilion at The Beach
- Price: AED 139 per person
- Contact: +971-4-577-4357
Carna by Dario Cecchini
Indulge in a traditional Italian Thanksgiving at Carna, with a roasted turkey and mouth-watering appetisers like Wagyu Striploin Carpaccio or baked brie cheese.
- When: November 28th 2024, from 06:30 pm
- Where: SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Business Bay
- Price: AED 375 per person
- Contact: +971-4-607-0737
BEST TURKEY TAKEAWAY DEALS
Although dining at fancy restaurants is appealing, Thanksgiving for many involves a cosy celebration at home with close family and friends. If you plan on ordering your Thanksgiving dishes at home, we have a list of the best turkey takeouts for Thanksgiving in Dubai 2024.
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Jumeirah Emirates Towers is offering deals for Turkeys this festive season that you can’t miss. These are:
- Festive turkeys, prime beef or l’orange for AED 240 – Order must be placed 48 hours prior.
- 15% off on festive takeaways ordered before December 15th 2024.
- Availability: Till December 15th 2024
- Price: AED 240
- Contact: +971-4-330-0000
COUNTER CULTURE CAFE – DUBAI MARRIOTT HARBOUR
Counter Culture Café has a Festive Turkey Takeaway offer for Thanksgiving, with roast or mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, chestnuts and chipolata included as sides with every order. It is one of the best breakfast places in Dubai Marina and knows how to create a vibe.
Note that turkey orders must be placed 72 hours in advance.
- Availability: 28th November 2024 to 7th January 2024
- Price: AED 799 (serves 5-6)
Visit the official website of the cafe for booking or email eatatharbour@marriott.com.
BEN’S FARMHOUSE
Catering company Ben’s Farmhouse offers delicious Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s takeaways! They have various turkey packages, which include deboned turkey breast, duck fat roast potatoes, multiple veggies, cranberry jelly, exquisite gravy and bread sauce. Choose from different weights and number of people you’re serving.
Note that a 48-hour notice is required. So, plan your orders accordingly,
- When: November 28th 2024 to December 30th 2024 (delivery and collection timing: 11:00 am to 08:00 pm)
- Where: Academic City
- Price: From AED 399
For information about delivery and pick up, visit their website or contact festive-orders@bensfarmhouse.com or +971-55-781-3244
CAFÉ SOCIETY
You can order a roast turkey dinner with gravy and cranberry sauce from Cafe Society in Dubai Marina. Called the ‘Turkey to Go’, you can order a 6 kg turkey for just AED 499, an 8 kg turkey for AED 599 or 10 kg for AED 699. This takeaway feast includes a complimentary dessert, too.
- Where: TAMANI Marina Hotel, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Marina, UAE
- Contact: +971-4-318-3755
COUQLEY
Couqley, a French eatery in Jumeirah Lake Towers, offers a Turkey takeaway in Dubai for Thanksgiving 2024! The takeaways include a sumptuous turkey roasted with a delicious stuffing of wild mushrooms, grilled rosemary vegetables, sautéed beans in butter, cranberry sauce and gravy.
You can enjoy a dine-in feast ranging from AED 999 to AED 1,299 if you plan to dine at the gorgeous location or get your takeaway.
- When: November 28th 2024 onwards
- Where: Movenpick Hotel, Cluster A, JLT
- Price: Whole turkey: AED 799 | Whole turkey with sides: AED 1,199 (dine-in for AED 1,399)
- Contact: +971-4-435-5577
CIRCLE CAFE
Circle Cafe is great for a wholesome yet affordable turkey roast takeaway in Dubai. For AED 650 or AED 780, you can have a Thanksgiving feast at home, including a succulent roasted turkey, brussel sprouts and chestnuts. You also get traditional trimmings, including oriental rice, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy and pumpkin pie.
Reservations must be made 72 hours in advance. You can also try Circle Cafe’s renowned breakfast buffet in Dubai.
- When: Till December 30th 2024
- Where: Ground Level, CNN Building, Al Falak Street, Dubai Media City
- Price: From AED 650
- Contact: +971-800-247-253
FAQS about Thanksgiving in Dubai 2024
Does the United Arab Emirates celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving isn’t a national celebration in the UAE. But there are plenty of places throughout the country to celebrate the occasion. For starters, you can use the Meetup app to find out where Thanksgiving events are taking place.
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That concludes this guide on everything to do for Thanksgiving in Dubai. Have we missed out on any events happening around the city? Let us know in the comment section below.
Are you planning to enjoy Thanksgiving at home? Here are some quick tips on how to throw a perfect dinner for Thanksgiving in Dubai.
