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Dubai's Top Christmas Brunches This Season - 2025
Christmas in Dubai is not just a festive meal, it’s an afternoon-long event that blends grand hotel spreads, beachside celebrations, rooftop parties, and fine dining experiences that feel closer to a gala than a casual lunch.
The city is hosting dozens of Christmas brunches, ranging from accessible, family-friendly feasts to ultra-luxury dining experiences in some of Dubai’s most iconic properties.
To help you cut through the noise, we’ve curated and broken down Dubai’s best Christmas brunches that fits your version of Christmas.
Classic, Large-Scale Christmas Brunches
These are Dubai’s most traditional Christmas brunches, built around large-format hotel spreads, extensive festive menus, and long, relaxed seating windows that let Christmas lunch stretch well into the afternoon.
They typically feature traditional Christmas mains, live carving stations, structured beverage packages, and organized entertainment, making them an ideal full-bodied Christmas brunch that covers all bases in one sitting.
Raffles Dubai's Christmas Day Festive Brunch
This is one of Dubai’s most reliable traditional Christmas brunches, built around a grand festive buffet. Expect live carving stations serving roast turkey with cranberry sauce, roast beef, and seasonal trimmings, alongside international mains and a generous Christmas dessert spread.
Beverage packages range from soft drinks to house beverages and champagne. The experience is designed to be family-friendly, with live entertainment and a dedicated kids’ area that keeps younger guests busy while adults settle in for conversations over an elaborate lunch.
Price Range: AED 450 (soft drink package) to AED 825 (champagne and house beverages).
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What's unique: A classic, balanced Christmas brunches for families who want tradition without chaos.
Reservations: Direct booking via Raffles Dubai
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi’s Bubbalicious
Bubbalicious is one of Dubai’s most iconic brunch experiences, and its Christmas edition amplifies everything it’s known for. Spread across multiple venues within the resort including Hunters Room & Grill and Bussola, this brunch delivers scale, variety, and non-stop energy.
The festive spread includes roast turkey with all the trimmings, premium meat carving stations, seafood counters, international comfort food, and indulgent dessert stations. Beverage packages range from soft drinks to free-flow champagne, keeping the mood celebratory throughout.
The atmosphere is lively and social, with DJs, festive décor, and a crowd that comes ready to celebrate. It’s family-friendly, but unmistakably energetic making it perfect if you like your Christmas loud and festive rather than quiet and formal.
Price Range: AED 590 (soft drinks) to AED 850 (champagne) & Kids packages start from AED 300 (6–11 yrs)
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What's unique: One of Dubai’s most famous brunches turned into a full Christmas party with a resort dining in both indoor & outdoor spaces.
Reservations: Call 04 399 4141 for direct booking.
Saffron – Atlantis The Palm
Saffron’s Christmas brunch is famously vast, offering over 200 dishes in a single sitting. This buffet is a true crowd-pleaser, combining traditional Christmas favourites like roast turkey and beef Wellington with Asian specialities, fresh seafood, and global comfort food.
Live cooking stations, a constant flow of dishes, and an upbeat DJ-driven atmosphere make this one of the most energetic Christmas brunches in the city. Families love it for its child-friendly pricing and the added bonus of complimentary access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium after brunch.
Price Range: AED 375–750+ & Kids packages start AED 188 (4–12 yrs)
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What's unique: Sheer scale, variety, and post-brunch aquarium access.
Reservations: Call 04 426 2000 for direct booking.
Mandarin Garden – Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah
For those who prefer a calmer, more polished celebration, Mandarin Oriental’s Christmas brunch offers a sophisticated alternative. Set in the hotel’s beachfront garden, this brunch combines festive European flavours with Mediterranean influences.
Expect live cooking stations, fresh seafood, seasonal mains, and an elegant dessert selection, paired with live jazz music that keeps the atmosphere festive without tipping into party territory. It’s family-friendly but leans more toward couples and groups seeking a refined Christmas afternoon.
Price Range: AED 650–950+
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What's unique: Live jazz and a serene beachfront Christmas setting.
Reservations: Call +971 4 777 2222 for direct booking.
Different Cuisine Christmas Brunches
Not every Christmas brunch in Dubai sticks to a traditional European format. These venues reinterpret Christmas through Pan-Asian, Chinese, Japanese, and other global cuisines, often favoring curated menus over large buffets.
They’re a strong fit if you value distinct flavors, chef-led menus, and a more intentional dining experience, while still keeping a festive edge through seasonal dishes and drinks.
Asia Asia Palm Jumeirah – Andaz Dubai
Asia Asia’s Christmas brunch takes festive dining in a distinctly Asian direction, blending flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan, and Korea. Set on a rooftop terrace, it pairs bold flavors with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf.
With a DJ-led atmosphere and flexible beverage packages, this brunch works well for groups of friends looking for something celebratory but different from the usual hotel buffet.
Price Range: AED 325–800+
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
What's unique: A Pan-Asian Christmas brunch with skyline views.
Reservations: Call 044238223 for direct booking.
Hakkasan Dubai – Atlantis The Palm
For those who prefer fine dining over buffets, Hakkasan offers a sophisticated Cantonese Christmas experience. The festive menu includes signature dishes like truffle-infused dumplings, lobster har gau, roasted meats, and refined desserts, paired with premium wines and cocktails available à la carte.
With live DJ and violin performances, the experience is elegant and intimate, ideal for couples or smaller groups looking to mark Christmas with a special meal rather than a party brunch.
Price Range: À la carte setup.
Time: Starts 12:00 PM (both Christmas Eve & Christmas Day).
What's unique: A Michelin-starred Cantonese Christmas Brunch with festive flair.
Reservations: Direct booking via Hakkasan Dubai.
Beachfront & Open Air Christmas Brunches
These brunches take advantage of Dubai’s winter season, offering open-air settings, spacious layouts, and a slower, more flexible pace compared to indoor hotel brunches.
These Christmas brunches prioritize music, views, and menus designed to complement a social and upbeat atmosphere.
Palmito Garden – Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah Beach
Palmito Garden’s Christmas brunch is designed as a full family day out. Alongside a festive buffet featuring roast turkey, seafood, Argentinian beef ribs, and seasonal desserts, the experience includes extensive kids’ entertainment from pony rides and bouncy castles to Santa visits and festive photo setups.
It’s indulgent, lively, and very child-centric, making it one of the most popular choices for families celebrating Christmas together.
Price Range: AED 895–1,050+ & Kids packages start from AED 310 (6–12 yrs)
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
What's unique: A luxury, family-focused Christmas Brunch with the most elaborate kids’ entertainment setups in the city.
Reservations: Direct booking via Four Seasons Resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
Bab Al Shams’ Christmas brunch turns Christmas Day into a desert escape, set across open-air courtyards and traditional Arabic spaces. The focus is on a classic festive buffet paired with space, fresh air, and family-friendly pacing rather than a high-energy party.
The spread features roast turkey with traditional trimmings, slow-roasted meats, seasonal sides, Middle Eastern dishes, fresh salads, and a dessert station with Christmas pudding, mince pies, and festive pastries. Beverage packages include soft drinks and selected house beverages, keeping the experience easygoing and daytime-friendly.
Children have access to pony and camel rides, magician performances, jugglers, Santa visits, and outdoor play areas, making this one of the most kid-friendly Christmas brunches in Dubai.
The vibe is festive but unhurried and ideal if you want to spend Christmas afternoon outdoors without rushing through courses.
Price Range: AED 499–699+ & Kids packages start from AED 250.
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
What's unique: A rare desert-based Christmas celebration.
Reservations: Direct booking via Bab Al Shams Desert Resort or call 04 809 6113
ATTIKO Dubai
ATTIKO’s Christmas brunch is for those who want music, views, and a social atmosphere rather than a traditional hotel buffet. Set on a rooftop terrace at W Dubai Mina Seyahi, the experience leans modern, upbeat, and design-led.
Food is curated and plated, featuring contemporary festive dishes with ATTIKO’s signature Asian-leaning flair rather than heavy roasts. Drinks play a central role, with packages ranging from soft beverages to house pours, prosecco, and champagne.
A live DJ and performers set the tone, and the energy builds as the afternoon goes on. While children are permitted, this is very much a grown-up brunch, best suited for couples and groups of friends
Price Range: AED 390–790+
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What's unique: A stylish rooftop party-driven Christmas brunch.
Reservations: Direct booking via ATTIKO Dubai.
Dubai’s Christmas brunch scene is built for choice. Whether you’re after a traditional hotel feast, a family-first celebration, a beachside lunch, or a rooftop party, there’s a brunch designed precisely for every mood.
The key is knowing what you value most, food, vibe, kids’ activities, views, or value for money and booking early. Because in Dubai, Christmas brunches are the centerpieces of the day!
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