Ditch the Christmas morning stress and let someone else baste the turkey for you, with these lip-smacking festive lunches. This collection of luxury hotels will do the hard work, all you’ll have to worry about is putting on your best sparkly number and booking a taxi home!

A choice of Christmas Day brunches at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeriah

The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is spoiling us this Christmas and putting on two brunches for Christmas Day at Mezzerie and Social. Between 1pm and 4pm feast at Mezzerie on its lavish buffet, featuring some of Waldorf Astoria’s culinary icons and a wide variety of festive delicacies as well as live cooking stations and outdoor seating. The mood will be fun and festive, with live music and fun-packed activities sure to entertain the little ones too. Of course, Santa will stop by to join in the celebration. Or gather for a laid-back Italian family brunch at Social, set to serve up traditional Italian fare, family style with live music from entertainers, with drinks specials and cocktails, made-to-order right on your table. Guests can enjoy terrace seating with views over the lush garden and Dubai skyline.

Prices start from AED 490 for soft beverages, AED 690 for house beverages including sparkling grape, AED 890 for bubbly and AED 250 for kids ages 6-11 years old, whilst children 5 years and younger join in for free. To book please call 04 818 2222 or email DXBPD.FBReservation@waldorfastoria.com .

Have a fun–filled, festive day at JA The Resort

Splash around with this wonderful Christmas day outdoor brunch, set by the pool and beach and filled with festive dishes, live cooking stations and live entertainment. From 12.30pm-4pm all you’ll have to worry about is what drink or festive food to have next. And you won’t see the children as they will be entertained by Santa who will have a sack full of gifts, and a variety of activities and games. 

Prices start from AED 450 for soft beverages, AED 550 for house beverages and there is 50% discount for kids aged 6-12 years old, whilst children 5 years and younger join in for free. To book please call 04 814 5604 or email restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com.

Have a cracking Christmas Day at Shangri-La Hotel Dubai

Put down the cooking utensils and treat yourself this Christmas by dining at Dunes Cafe’ Shangri-La’s delicious international brunch and dinner. From 12:30pm- 4pm choose from a selection of fresh seafood on ice, braised short rib, pan seared foie gras, goose with black cherry sauce and a traditional turkey with all the trimmings. End on a sweet note with some delectable desserts such as mini yule log selection, a winter snow ball and more.

Prices start from AED 375 for soft beverages, AED 475 for house beverages, AED 605 for bubbly and AED 175 for kids ages 5-12 years old, whilst children 4 years and younger join in for free. To book please call 800 323232 or email restaurants@jumeirah.com.

Go ho ho ho at Hillhouse Brasserie

You’ll be in safe hands at Hillhouse Brasserie in Dubai Hills for one of the best Christmas dinners in Dubai. Book into their 5pm or 6pm sitting safe in the knowledge you won’t need to wrestle for a supermarket shop to do your own DIY feast. Hillhouse will be serving up a mix of meat and vegetarian classics, with a special menu that includes an exciting mix of nibbles, Risotto or Roast Turkey with all the trimmings or Prime Rib Beef with Gravy for main, and Christmas Pudding, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Chocolate Fudge Yule Log and Mince Pies for pud. Just delicious! 

Prices start from AED 195 for soft beverages, AED 370 for house beverages, AED 420 for bubbly and AED 95 for kids ages 4-12 years old, whilst children 3 years and younger join in for free. To book please call 800 323232 or email: restaurants@jumeirah.com

Enjoy the perfect family festive lunch at McCafferty’s Al Furjan

McCafferty’s Al Furjan is perfect for the whole gang this Christmas! Gobble up your turkey while making the most of the free swimming pool access that has a massive inflatable slide to keep the little elves entertained! Between 1pm-5pm you can get stuck into their fabulous three course festive feast featuring traditional roast Irish Turkey with all the trimmings while making the most of the drink options with the premium package including Guinness and Magners, and for the mums there’s free flowing bubbles!

Prices start from AED 269 for soft beverages, AED 449 for house beverages and bubbly and AED 99 for kids ages 6-12 years old, whilst children 5 years and younger join in for free. To book please call 04 422 1491 or email infodxb@mccaffertysbars.com.

Eat, Drink and be merry at Lapita Hotel, Dubai Parks & Resorts

Don your Christmas jumpers for this festive lunch, as there’ll be a competition to find out who is wearing the ugliest sweater. You’ll be treated to a festive buffet; roasted turkey with all the trimmings, fresh oysters, Christmas stollen, panettone and mince pies are all on the cards. The Lapita Choir will serenade you with a myriad of marvellous Christmas Carols and live music. And the little ones haven’t been forgotten about, they will have lots of fun with special kid’s activities and a visit from Santa. 

Prices start from AED 350 for soft beverages, AED 450 for house beverages, and AED 175 for kids ages 6-12 years old, whilst children 5 years and younger join in for free. To book please call 04 810 9421 or email ak.dxbak.restaurant.reservations@autographhotels.com.

For a Christmas Day with an Italian twist try Trattoria at Souk Madinat, Jumeirah

If you’re more of a pizza and pasta family and want something a little different to the usual Turkey dinner this Christmas Day, then why not head to one of our favourite restaurants Trattoria for an authentic Italian feast. Overlooking the waterways of the Madinat you can enjoy a delicious four-course set menu with all the Italian favourites while washing it down with mulled wine, festive cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and sparkling. There will be a real Christmas atmosphere with live music and festive tunes!

This Italian Festive Brunch runs 3 hour packages from 12pm-5pm on Christmas Day and prices start from AED 350 for soft beverages, AED 450 for house beverages, AED 550 for sparkling and AED 150 for kids ages 4-12 years old, whilst children 3 years and younger join in for free. To book please call 04 432 3232 or email restaurants@jumeirah.com.

Have a Merry Christmas at McCafferty’s Wafi

McCafferty’s in Wafi City Centre, the newest addition of this chain to the city, has all the charm of its other locations and is perfect for Christmas Day dinner. It’s a big space, but still offers that cosy, homely feel that Irish pubs do best. They will be serving a 3-course festive feast with free-flowing beverages from 1-5pm. You get free pool access and there will be live music so don’t forget to swap your flip flops for dancing shoes! 

Prices start from AED 269 for soft beverages, AED 449 for house beverages and bubbly and AED 99 for kids ages 6-12 years old, whilst children 5 years and younger join in for free.  To book please call 04 422 1491 or email infodxb@mccaffertysbars.com.

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