Ten fun-filled Christmas Day feasts in the UAE

We’ve sifted through the many holiday offerings at restaurants across the country (there are a lot) for a list of favourite festive feasts. All you have to do is show up and enjoy.

ABU DHABI

Santa’s Enchanted Village at Le Meridien Hotel: This holiday brunch takes place across the hotel’s large garden and features food from the hotel’s signature restaurants. There will be a seafood buffet, Greek dishes, Arabic cuisine, Italian bites from a live pizza, pasta and risotto-making station, a barbecue station and more. It’s a good opportunity to get a taste of the hotel’s two newly opened restaurants: The Latest Recipe and Acropolis. There will be a festive kids’ buffet and Santa Claus will be on hand to take photos and hand out gifts. From Dh260 per person, Dh130 for kids. From 1pm onwards. For reservations, call 02 644 6666.

Christmas at The Foundry: This celebrated steakhouse in the Southern Sun Hotel offers a festive brunch complete with festive lights and decorations. Chefs will serve up traditional holiday favourites along with a range of global dishes. Santa Claus will also visit the restaurant to pass out gifts to kids. From 12:30pm to 4pm, Dh275+. For reservations, call 02 818 4888.

The InterContinental Abu Dhabi Marina Brunch: The hotel’s famous marina brunch will transform into a festive setting on Christmas day. Guests can enjoy signature dishes from Chamas, The Yacht Club, The Belgian Cafe and more while relaxing to sounds of the hotel’s Christmas choir who will sing festive carols throughout the brunch. For kids, there will be a bouncy castle, a cartoon corner and a visit from Santa Claus. You can also visit the gingerbread house in the lobby, which will be selling traditional Christmas treats throughout December. From panettone to homemade cookies, you’ll easily find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. The brunch runs from noon to 4pm, from Dh250+. For reservations, call 02 666 6888.

Original article by Stacie Overton Johnson

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Ten fun-filled Christmas Day feasts in the UAE