Celebrate with brunches, Lion Dances, shows, afternoon teas and more this Chinese New Year in Abu Dhabi
Looking to celebrate Chinese New Year in Abu Dhabi? Then you have come to the right place.
Team Yalla have put together a brilliant list of places where you can celebrate Chinese New Year in Abu Dhabi in ultimate style.
Chinese New Year celebrations are very much centred on food, but don’t forget there are Lion Dances and all manner of other shows that are fun for the entire family.
So what are you waiting for? Start booking your spot today.
Happy Year of the Wood Dragon!
SHANGRI-LA QARYAT AL BERI, ABU DHABI
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Lion Dance Spectacle at Shangri-La!
10 February, 11am
Clear your calendars for 10 February! Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri is bringing the house down with a mesmerising Lion Dance ceremony at the hotel entrance at 11am. Watch in awe as the lions come to life, swaying to the rhythm of beating drums, and don’t forget the ‘Cai Qing’ greens plucking tradition. Join the ‘Yee Sang’ toss for prosperity, marking the beginning of the ‘Year of the Dragon.’ It’s a centuries-old tradition you won’t want to miss – save the date!
To book, call 02 509 8555 or email at [email protected]
Lunar Afternoon Tea Extravaganza at the Lobby Lounge!
1 to 29 February, 2pm to 6pm
Indulge in a Lunar Afternoon Tea delight at the Lobby Lounge. Treat yourself to Beijing Mask Profiterole, Matcha Rare Cheesecake, Deep-Fried Prawn Cheese Roll, and more. Pair these sweet and savoury bites with signature teas, coffee, or bubbly for the perfect Lunar New Year celebration. Let the tea party begin!
Starting at AED 150 per person. To book, call 02 509 8555 or email at [email protected]
Shang palace: where culinary magic happens
From 9 February to 23 February
Shang Palace is your go-to spot for a gastronomic adventure curated by Master Chef Qiguo Su. Indulge in a Peking Social Brunch, Yum Cha Lunch, or Chinese New Year Dinner featuring authentic Far East flavours. Don’t miss the Gongfu Tea Ceremony every Thursday to Saturday evening! Prices start at AED 138 per person for Yum Cha Lunch and go up to AED 398 per person for the Dragon Set Menu. Elevate your dining experience at Shang Palace!
Starting AED 138 per person for Yum Cha Lunch; Up to AED 398 per person for the Dragon Set Menu To book, call 02 509 8555 or email at [email protected]
ROSEWOOD ABU DHABI
Dai Pai Dong
Family Reunion, 9,10 February, 6pm onwards
Get ready to party at Dai Pai Dong this 9th and 10th Feb for the Year of the Dragon bash! They’re serving up a feast with a Family Reunion set menu. Start off with the classic Lo Hei for some good vibes, then hit up the Dim Sum Combo and dig into the main course lineup – we’re talking Steamed Yellow Fish with soya sauce and the mouthwatering Dai Pai Dong Signature Duck. And guess what? You can wrap it all up with a sweet ending – choose between Red Bean Cake or Chinese New Year cake. It’s gonna be a flavorful family reunion, so don’t miss out!
AED 388 soft drinks; AED 588 licenced drinks; AED 688 bubbly. For bookings, call 02 813 5550
Dai Pai Dong
Prosperity menu, 11 to 22 February, 6pm to 11pm
Celebrate the start of the New Year with Dai Pai Dong’s awesome offering! The good folk at Dai Pai Dong have cooked up an epic eight-course feast that’s all about bringing in prosperity, good vibes, and mouthwatering flavours. Dive into delights like Crystal licenced meat Knuckle and a kick-ass Dai Pai Dong BBQ Assortment featuring a trio of roasted duck, licenced meat belly, and licenced meat neck. The menu’s like a cool fusion of street food faves and classic dishes, perfect for a laid-back, communal dining vibe during this festive season. Get ready to dig in and share the joy!
AED 388 per person with a welcome drink – 8 course set menu. For bookings, call 02 813 5550
Dai Pai Dong
Eastern Elegance with Chef Dong Nie & Lenz Moser, 23 February, 7pm onwards
Teaming up with Chef Dong Nie from Dai Pai Dong and Lenz Moser, the big shot grape-maker at Bei Yantai Changyu, Dai Pai Dong is cooking up some serious magic! Get ready for an epic journey of flavours with our eight-course Degustation Menu. They’ve also joined forces to whip up a one-of-a-kind menu that’ll blow your taste buds away. Brace yourself for canape creations and Dim Sum delights like never before!.
AED 588 per person – 8 course Degustation Menu. For bookings, call 02 813 5550
Dai Pai Dong
One last hurrah at the Lantern Festival, 24 February, 6pm onwards
Check out the awesome vibes from Chef Dong Nie at Dai Pai Dong! Don’t miss the epic finale at the Lantern Festival on 24 Feb. Round up your crew for a fab eight-course dinner full of laughs, warmth, and epic eats like Har Gow, Sui Mai, scallop Dumplings, plus a tasty mix of meats and seafood. It’s going to be a feast to remember with this set menu.
AED 388 soft drinks; AED 588 licenced beverages; AED 688 bubbly. For bookings, call 02 813 5550
HAKKASAN ABU DHABI
9 to 24 February
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with a culinary extravaganza at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi! Dive into an exclusive Chinese New Year menu for just AED 488 per person. Crafted by top chefs worldwide, this feast is all about abundance and good vibes. Share the love with dishes like lobster cheese lantern puffs, black truffle wild mushroom dumplings, and a show-stopping Smoked Eight Treasure Duck. Cap it off with The Auspicious Dragon dessert and sip on the special Red Dragon cocktail. Don’t miss out on the vibrant Lion Dance on 9 and 10 February at 8pm, bringing wisdom and power to your Year of the Dragon celebration.
AED 488 per person. For bookings, call 02 690 7739 or email at [email protected]
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HUDAYRIYAT ISLAND
10 February
Head down to Marsana on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, to kick off the Year of the Dragon in style! Modon’s got a fantastic lineup of Chinese-themed gigs and fun stuff for everyone. Catch a glimpse of stilt walkers and a cool dragon show as they roam around the lively venue. Sit back and soak in the beats with a drum duo, the traditional dragon dance, umbrella dance, and some kung fu action. Stick around till the end, and you’ll witness an epic finale with all the performers rocking the stage together. Feeling artsy? Dive into fan painting and let the kids unleash their creativity. It’s gonna be a blast! And entrance is FREE!
Timings: Roaming Dragon Show: 4pm – 4:30pm; Traditional Umbrellas Dance: 4:30pm – 5pm; Roaming Stilt Walker + Kung Fu Show: 5pm – 5:30pm; Drummer Duo Show with Dragon Dance: 5:30pm – 6pm; Traditional Umbrellas Dance: 6:40pm – 7pm; Dragon Dance: 7pm – 7:15pm; Roaming Stilt Walker + Kung Fu Show: 7:15pm – 7:40pm; Drummer Duo Show with Dragon Dance: 8pm – 8:30pm; Roaming Dragon Show: 8:30pm – 9pm; Final Show Featuring All Performers: 9:00pm – 9.15pm
PARK ROTANA ABU DHABI
10 to 24 February
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Park Rotana hotel, where the executive chef curate a dedicated menu highlighting good fortune, strength and health. Featuring auspicious dishes such as the dumpling basket (jiǎo zi), Small Bowl Noodles: (cháng shòu miàn), pan seared king prawns that represents fortune and wealth, roast herbed spring chicken with char siu represents wholeness of family, steamed fish represents surplus and fortune and young chow fried rice. But the real kicker? Save some space for the dragon year dessert – a sesame seed ball with purple yam filling, coconut ice cream, lychee, and fresh mango slice. It’s a taste of pure celebration!
For bookings, call 02 657 3333 or email [email protected]
ANANTARA EASTERN MANGROVES
10 February, 1pm to 4pm
Foodies, get ready to welcome the Year of the Dragon in style at Ingredients in Anantara Eastern Mangroves! Dive into a feast of Chinese New Year delights and international goodies, all while enjoying live entertainment. Plus, soak up the great vibes on the terrace with a view of the spectacular mangroves. Don’t miss out on this fab Chinese New Year Brunch. Cheers to good times and good eats!
From AED 295 per person. For bookings, call 02 656 1000 or 056 503 5121, or email [email protected]
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