Dubai is going all out for Christmas 2025. With the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) offering mega discounts and over-the-top festive brunches, the holiday season is packed with reasons to celebrate.

From affordable festive finds and gold deals to Santa sightings, Christmas markets and holiday staycations, the city is buzzing with holiday cheer.

And when it comes to food? Dubai’s brunch scene is nothing short of spectacular. The festive season is all about indulgence, and these Christmas Day brunches deliver big on flavour, atmosphere and festive magic.

Tasca by Jose Avillez

Celebrate Christmas Portuguese-style with Almoco de Natal, featuring signature seafood, festive favourites and freshly baked pasteis de nata, plus live entertainment and skyline views.

• Price: Dh495 per adult
• Kids: Dh250 (4–11), free under 3
• Where: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1
• When: December 25, 12:30pm–4pm

Rare at Melia Desert Palm

A tranquil Christmas escape surrounded by greenery, with carved meats, handmade pasta, indulgent desserts and live entertainment.

• From: Dh450 per person
• Where: Ras Al Khor Road, Warsan 2

SushiSamba

A high-energy festive feast blending Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian flavours, complete with live sushi, robata stations, samba dancers and skyline views.

• From: Dh799 per person
• Where: Level 51, The Palm Tower
• When: December 25, from 12:30pm

Ribambelle

A festive spread with Christmas turkey, sweets and showstopping desserts,  plus a playground to keep the kids entertained while parents relax.

• From: Dh295 per adult
• Kids: Dh150
• Where: Bluewaters Island

La Mar by Gaston Acurio

A sun-soaked Christmas brunch with bold Peruvian flavours, sharing platters and DJ vibes at Atlantis The Royal.

• From: Dh550 per person
• Where: Palm Jumeirah

Pierchic

An elegant, sharing-style Christmas lunch or dinner in one of Dubai’s most romantic waterfront settings.

• From: Dh650 per adult
• Where: Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah

Queen Elizabeth 2

Celebrate Christmas aboard Dubai’s only floating hotel, with a lavish festive buffet, live music and a special visit from Santa.

• From: Dh165 per adult
• Where: Mina Rashid

Lah Lah

A festive Pan-Asian sharing brunch with live music, kids’ activities and Santa making an appearance.

• From: Dh345 per adult
• Kids: Dh99
• Where: Zabeel House, The Greens

Cordelia at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm

A polished Christmas Day brunch with sweet and savoury classics, live DJ and band.

• From: Dh475 per adult
• Where: Palm Jumeirah

Palmito Garden, JA The Resort

A waterfront Christmas buffet with live cooking stations, pool access, kids’ activities and Santa fun.

• From: Dh725 per adult
• Where: Mina Jebel Ali

Carna by Dario Cecchini

A festive roast lunch high above the city on the 74th floor, with classic meats, trimmings and live vocals.

• From: Dh495 per person
• Where: SLS Dubai, Business Bay

Oceana at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Relaxed festive vibes with live music, gourmet dishes and holiday décor by the beach.

• From: Dh299 per adult
• Where: JBR

JA Hatta Fort Hotel

Celebrate Christmas in the mountains with a festive buffet, stunning views and Santa delivering gifts.

• From: Dh495 per person
• Where: Hatta

Le Jardin at Raffles The Palm

A luxurious Christmas brunch with traditional festive fare, live quartet and Santa Claus.

• From: Dh695 per adult
• Where: Palm Jumeirah

Josette

A chic French Christmas experience with hot chocolate trolley, terrace vibes and festive classics.

• Minimum spend: Dh500 per person
• Where: DIFC

Mott 32

Celebrate Christmas on the 73rd floor with dim sum, roasted meats and stunning views across JBR and Bluewaters.

• From: Dh450 per person
• Where: Address Beach Resort

The Bay, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira

An extravagant Mediterranean buffet in a festive garden setting by the sea.

• From: Dh750 per adult
• Where: Jumeirah 1

Amazonico

Go full jungle festive with Jungle Bell Brunch, Latin American-inspired dishes, DJs and live shows.

• From: Dh595 per person
• Where: DIFC

Best for Families

Perfect for kids, play areas, Santa visits and merry atmospheres.

• Ribambelle — Kids’ playground + Christmas turkey feast (Dh295)
• Queen Elizabeth 2 — Floating hotel feast + Santa & live music (from Dh165)
• Lah Lah — Pan-Asian family brunch + activities & Santa (from Dh345)
• JA Hatta Fort Hotel — Festive buffet + mountain views + Santa (from Dh495)
• Oceana — Beachside festive lunch with live music (from Dh299)

Luxury settings

For unforgettable views, premium menus and stylish settings.

• Pierchic — Elegant seaside sharing lunch/dinner (from Dh650)
• Le Jardin (Raffles The Palm) — Quartet & Santa in luxe ambience (from Dh695)
• The Bay (Mandarin Oriental Jumeira) — Mediterranean buffet by the gulf (from Dh750)
• SushiSamba — Fusion brunch with skyline vibes (from Dh799)
• Carna by Dario Cecchini — 74th-floor festive roast + live vocals (from Dh495)

Best for Party / Vibes

Festive energy, live bands, DJs and buzzing atmospheres.

• La Mar by Gaston Acurio — DJ-curated festive brunch vibes (from Dh550)
• Cordelia (St. Regis The Palm) — DJ + band + holiday cheer (from Dh475)
• Mott 32 — 73rd-floor festive feast with views (from Dh450)
• Amazonico — Jungle Bell party brunch with DJs (from Dh595)

Quick Picks by Budget

• Budget-Friendly: Queen Elizabeth 2, Oceana
• Mid-Range: Ribambelle, Lah Lah, Carna
• Premium: Pierchic, The Bay, SushiSamba

Whether you’re looking to buy gifts during DSF, planning a family-friendly brunch, or splurging on a luxury Christmas feast, Dubai in December has something for every festive mood.