The answer to that across these hotels is obviously, there’s no such thing as too much! From Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve, there’s enough and more festive cheer.
PARTNER CONTENT: When it comes to festive events and offers, here’s a few hotels that really said “Make it rein, deer!”
From elaborate Turkey Takeaways to lavish buffet spreads full of your favourite traditional cravings, there’s a lot to look forward to this December.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Turkey To Go
1-29 December
Order 48 hours in advance
Make more time for the family and less for the kitchen with this delectable turkey takeaway from Le Bistrot. Served with all trimmings, a medley of roasted vegetables, and an assortment of side dishes, order early and unwrap this massive spread for a fantastic time.
Price: AED 550 (serves 4 to 6 people)
AED 950 (serves 12-15 people)
Christmas Eve Dinner
24 December
7pm to 10.30pm
Feast in style and celebrate the season when you dine at Le Bistrot. Savour authentic French cuisines paired with the finest selection of grapes when you indulge in signature ala carte dishes for the perfect festive cheer.
Price: French-inspired ala carte dishes from AED 45
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
24 December
7pm to 10pm
Enjoy a themed buffet at Flavours with a beautiful backdrop and an array of traditional dishes freshly prepared by our chefs. From the generous tender meat trimmings, turkey and beef carvings, to mince pies and party puddings to a special kids’ corner with goodies, it’s an unforgettable evening.
Price: AED 249 Soft Package
AED 349 Selected Beverages
AED 449 with Bubbly and Sparkling Grape
AED 125 (6 to 12 years), below 6 years 50% off
Christmas Day Brunch
25 December
1pm to 4pm
Enjoy a memorable Christmas Day Brunch at Flavours with a meal that satisfies holiday cravings. The little ones can enjoy in a dedicated kids’ corner featuring a tempting chocolate fondant and plenty of holiday decorations and nibbles to boot.
Price: AED 249 Soft Package
AED 349 Selected Beverages
AED 449 with Bubbly and Sparkling Grape
AED 125 (6 to 12 years), below 6 years 50% off
Liquidity Christmas Brunch
25 December
5pm to 10pm
Enjoy the perfect Christmas day with three-hours of free-flowing licensed beverages for AED 299 at Tavern. Load up on the all-time favourite ala carte food menu including a tender New York Steak Sandwich, the signature Tavern Burger, crispy Fish & Chips, and juicy Beef Ribs.
Price: AED 299
New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner at Flavours
31 December
7pm 10 11.30pm
Welcome the New Year with your family and loved ones at Sheraton Abu Dhabi. Countdown to 2023 with a sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner buffet of a great variety of international dishes and irresistible sweets amidst the airy ambience of Flavours restaurant.
Price: AED 399 Soft Package
AED 549 Selected Beverages
AED 699 with Bubbly and Sparkling Grape
Kids AED 175 (6 to 12 years), below 6 years are free
New Year’s Eve Party with Live DJ
31 December
8pm to 2.30am
Bid farewell to 2022 with an ultimate party atmosphere at B-Lounge. With sand on your toes and the breezy chills in the air, dance along to music and tunes from the live DJ. Toast to a non-stop party with unlimited beverages, premium and signature mixed drinks until past midnight with crudité and food bites.
Price: AED 399, 3 hours of unlimited selected beverages
AED 1500, table for 4 persons, 1 bottle of selected house beverage with mixers to share
AED 2000, table for 4 persons, 1 bottle of premium beverage with mixers to share
Bottle accompaniment: juice, crudité and a selection of food bites
Red bull at a charge
For more information, please call 055 367 5083 or visit Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain
Turkey Takeaway
14-31 December
7am to 10pm
Offering a generous serving of turkey and all the trimmings, Palm Court will be serving up two weeks of turkey takeaway. The juicy main comes with a starter, all the trimmings, roast potatoes, roasted vegetables, sauces, and delicious homemade mince pies to finish off. Place your orders right away to get it within the specified dates!
Price: AED 259 for 4-5 kg
Christmas Eve Celebrations
24 December
9pm to 4.30am
Head out to the Chrismassy Peach Garden and join the all-out party of non-stop music performed live by the resort’s in-house band. Drink up from our line-up of mixed drinks, signature mocktails, and beverages while sampling on the fabulous ala carte menu.
Price: AED 100 entrance fee with two drinks free
Christmas Eve Celebrations
24 December
8pm to 12am
Enjoy a gastronomic culinary event of festive favourites at the Paco’s. The Mexican restaurant gets a themed makeover, where guests enjoy unmatched scrumptious spreads from its’ famous a la carte while grooving to live hit music.
Price: A la carte starting AED 50
Christmas Day Brunch
25 December
1pm to 4pm
The holiday season is officially here, and we could not be happier! Spend the Christmas day with an impressive brunch, with deliciously fresh seafood, laid-back vibes, friends, and family at Flavours. Bask in laughter and good food as you tuck into the meaty turkey carving station, and festive treats like a yule log, and plum cake to name a few.
Price: AED 139 inclusive of soft beverages
AED 239 inclusive of house beverages
New Year’s Eve
31 December
9pm to 4.30am
Good vibes, some close friends, filled-up glasses and great live band music is all you need for transitioning into the new year. Peach Garden has it all and more as you raise a toast to the 2023 countdown.
Price: AED 120 entrance fee with two drinks free
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Gala dinner
31 December
8pm to 1am
Raise a glass to 2023 with a feast fit for kings and queens! the buffet is loaded with fresh oysters, prawns, and fish with an array of international cuisines that you will not be able to resist. A meat carving station is adorned with succulent turkey, lamb, and beef roasts. In addition, of course, is a striking display of festive treats to start the New Year on a sweeter note.
Price: AED 169 inclusive of soft beverages
AED 269 inclusive of house beverages
AED 369 inclusive of Bubbly
New Year’s Day Brunch
1 January
1pm to 4pm
Start the New Year with a hearty meal of cuisines from around the world at Flavours. The very first brunch of 2023 will kick off with the freshest salads, tender meats, seafood, bread rolls, and desserts.
Price: AED 139 inclusive of soft beverages
AED 269 inclusive of house beverages
For more information, please call 056 685 3832 or visit Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain
Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Christmas Turkey Takeaway
15-30 December
Order 72 hours in advance, down payment required
Don’t compromise on incredible meals or family fun with a fully cooked turkey from Le Meridien Abu Dhabi. The irresistible spread featured roasted meat served with sourdough bread stuffing with sausages, autumn roasted vegetables, Brussels sprouts with veal bacon, wild mushroom, sautéed Drunken shallot, baby potatoes, glazed chestnut, cranberry sauce, and traditional gravy. And then there’s desserts, of course.
Price: AED 699 (6-7kg)
Additional AED 300 for choice of dessert (Apple Pie, Lemon Meringue or White Chocolate Christmas Yule Log)
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner
24 December
7pm to 11pm
Welcome the holiday season at a beautifully made-over Le Meridien Christmas Village. Indulge in traditional festive dishes, including Orange Basted Roasted stuffed Turkey, Eggnog Cheesecake, Christmas pudding, and so much more. As Santa goes around, there’s also the Once Duo Band playing live tunes.
Price: AED 149 for Food only
AED 189 for Soft Beverage Package
AED 249 for House Package
Christmas Day Dinner
25 December
7pm to 11pm
It’s all guns-blazing indulgence this Christmas, and treat your palate to a festive feast at Mykonos. Tuck into a specially prepared four-course set menu of premium roasted turkey marinated with fresh herbs and slow-roasted to perfection, Christmas apple pies, splendid old-time favourite dishes and dessert. And of course, DJ Marc will be around to keep the spirits up!
Price: AED 299 for Soft Beverage Package
AED 399 for House Package
New Year’s Eve
31 December
7pm to 11.30pm
Welcome 2023 at Mykonos with an epic New Year’s Eve Brunch. Raise a toast with a mouthwatering array of the freshest seafood, juicy meat cuts and grills and delectable desserts. With direct access to the beach, it’s a front-row seat to the magical fireworks display along with live entertainment, our DJ, and a live saxophonist show.
Price: AED 949 House Package
For more information, please 050 454 2672 or visit Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi, Corniche
Take Away Turkey
20 November to 30 December
Order 48 hours in advance
Vienna Plaza is offering you the chance to bring home a premium roasted turkey marinated with fresh herbs and slow-roasted to perfection. The same will be accompanied by rock-salted potatoes, honey-mustard-glazed carrots, and buttered pan-sautéed brussels sprouts among several other delicious sauces and more.
Price: From AED 221, AED 30 for each extra side
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner
24 December
6.30pm to 10.30pm
A great feast complemented by a selection of the best drinks is just what the season call for. A perfect international Christmas Eve dinner buffet awaits at La Terrazza, featuring all the traditional holiday cuisines, live cooking stations, and a delectable dessert corner to say the least. Taking the ambience up a notch is the festive décor, soundtracks of famous holiday songs and so much more!
Price: AED 169 – buffet and unlimited soft beverages
AED 269 – buffet and unlimited house beverages
AED 75 – (6-12 years old)
West Bay Lounge Restaurant – Christmas Festive Menu
24 December
From 7pm
Dine to your heart’s content with your loved ones as you feast on the Seaside Christmas Eve Dinner. The holiday favourites take on a beach-inspired theme, including sumptuous ala carte dishes with sparkling Arabian skylights and the seaside breeze as your backdrop.
Price: AED 400 minimum spend per person (to spend on the ala carte and special turkey menu)
La Terrazza Christmas Brunch
25 December
12.30pm to 3.30pm
Be merry and bright this Christmas day at La Terrazza. Gift yourself and your loved ones with a traditional holiday spread serving multiple international dishes. As carols fill the background and lift your mood, don’t miss out on the North Pole main man and his sack of surprises!
Price: AED 169 – buffet and unlimited soft beverages
AED 269 – buffet and unlimited house beverages
AED 75 – (6-12 years old)
West Bay Lounge Restaurant Christmas Brunch Celebration
25 December
1pm to 4pm
Welcome the holiday with an impressive Christmas Day Brunch while marvelling at the Arabian Gulf background. With a jolly holiday spirit, West Bay Lounge stages an extravagant ala carte topped with delicious festive treats and a traditional feast. Watch out for Santa and extra entertainment!
Price: AED 325 – Family-style Sharing Brunch with Soft Beverage Package
AED 495 – Family-style Sharing Brunch with House Beverage Package
AED 595 – Family-style Sharing Brunch with Bubbly Package
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner by the Beach
31 December
8pm to 11pm
Ring in 2023 with a bountiful New Year’s Gala Dinner by the shore. With the prime beachfront location in Corniche, Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi’s generous spread of international cuisines promises an unrivalled flavorful indulgence. That aside, there’s also live performances of belly dancing, DJ spinning, a captivating fire show, and the rocking band to enjoy as you raise a toast to 2023!
Price: AED 549 – Gala Dinner Buffet with Soft Beverage Package
AED 699 – Gala Dinner Buffet with House Beverage Package
AED 1099 – Gala Dinner Buffet with Bubbly
AED 275 for kids (6-12 years old)
New Year’s Eve at the Pub
31 December
8pm to 12am
An authentic English pub start to the year? Head to Hemingway’s at Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi. Corniche’s favourite bar offers a cheerful ambience along with rich beverage offerings and its’ all-time favourite ala carte dishes.
Price: AED 299 – Entrance with Unlimited House Beverage for 3 hours
New Year’s Eve Dinner at West Bay Lounge
31 December
8pm to 1am
New Year’s Eve at the West Bay Lounge will have you starting with an extravagant dinner featuring party décors and a special ala carte menu prepared for the occasion. As you sway to the DJ’s beats, the party gets underway with belly dancing. At the stroke of midnight, raise an indulgent bubbly toast and enjoy the spectacular beachfront fireworks show.
Price: AED 699 minimum spend per person (to spend on food, beverages and hubbly bubbly)
For more information, please call 02 692 4999 or visit Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi, Corniche
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