Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi
No holiday is complete without a delectable meal surrounded by your loved ones. Here are the best restaurants in the UAE serving festive dishes to treat yourself and your family to this season.
Carine
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Having been transformed into a winter wonderland, Carine is offering live entertainment and a special menu infused with the holiday spirit. Curated by chef Izu and his culinary team, the menu features mountain tomato with goat cheese salad, a seafood platter with caviar, shucked oyster, and fresh lobster, a rack of herb-crusted lamb for mains, and salted chocolate caramel with malt ice cream for dessert. Entertainment is taken care of by the La Loop Duo playing soulful music, followed by a DJ spinning pop and 80s tunes into the night.
Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi
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The iconic Parisian restaurant is transporting palettes from the UAE capital to the City of Lights with a sumptuous ‘Menu Noel’ featuring delicate French specialties. Curated by Chef Pierre Gagnaire, the experience combines seasonal French classics with contemporary recipes in the five-course menu. Highlights include black truffle toast and smoked duck, followed by sea scallop carpaccio, braised turbot fillet, lobster salpicon, and a range of bespoke treats for dessert.
LPM Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi
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Embracing the festive spirit with interiors decked out in ornaments, LPM Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi has introduced its special set menus for the season. The festive business lunch menu starts with granited clams with herbs butter, leek and potato soup, and more, while the mains include the restaurant’s iconic confit lamb shoulder, and a choice of two indulgent desserts: a rich black forest chocolate cake and a fresh citrus pavlova.
Chic Nonna
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On December 24 and 25, Chic Nonna is inviting guests to dine on its special Italian-inspired meal including traditional seasonal favorites. After being greeted by the 12-foot sparkling tree at the entrance, diners can dig into a decadent lobster Catalana served with caviar, or a beef bolognese lasagna, followed by slow-cooked lamb shank, drizzled with black truffle sauce, and marzipan, candied orange, and milk chocolate ganache for dessert.
Lucia’s
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The Mediterranean restaurant with a Capri-inspired terrace is calling all partygoers this season. On December 25, guests will be treated to a sharing-style set menu of Italian dishes, while December 31 will welcome 23 with the Giorno Rosso NYE Party offering unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks.
Oléa
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Featuring oceans views, a palm-tree lined terrace, an intimate ambience and live pianist, Oléa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is offering a lavish buffet with the season’s favorite dishes. on December 24. Families can come together to enjoy fresh seafood, traditional roast turkey, beef Wellington, succulent grills from the Josper oven, and indulgent sweet treats alongside free-flowing festive beverages.
Rive Gauche
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The DIFC hotspot is dialing things up this season with a festive-themed fine-dining and immersive contemporary cabaret experience that is also family-friendly. Visit the restaurant on December 24 or December 25 for a three-course festive brunch menu, or enjoy a special three-course set menu for dinner on December 25 accompanied by a live DJ.
Farzi
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Those wishing to enjoy a holiday meal with a twist can make their way to Farzi for a dedicated festive menu full of Indian comfort food classics. Available on December 24-25, and December 31, the special menu includes highlights like the zingy chicken pickle salad, slow-braised lamb shank mandi, which can be enjoyed in a charming ambiance decked out with sparkling lights Farzi Dubai Mall of the Emirates or al fresco at Farzi Dubai City Walk.
Cé La Vi Dubai
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Located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, the venue known for its unparalleled views of the city is treating guests to special menus for brunch and dinner on December 24 alongside live music. Curated by executive chef Howard Ko, the menu includes a main course platter with juicy roasted turkey breast and confit turkey leg tart, accompanied by cranberry glaze and pommes purée.
Ella’s Eatery
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Located in the heart of Palm Jumeirah and offering picturesque views, the neighborhood-favorite spot is offering everyone’s favorite festive dishes. For starters, guests can choose between goat’s cheese balls, smoked salmon, or the prawn cocktail, and pick from the classic roast chicken, roast salmon, or roast beef for the mains, with sharing side options including sweet potato and sage mash, Yorkshire pudding, and roasted brussels sprouts with beef bacon. Dessert is also a must-have with Ella’s Eatery serving up a traditional Yule Log cake this season.
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