Christmas 2021 has many thinking about turkey, particularly Christmas Day brunches and dinners. Thanksgiving is the unofficial start of festive season, with Thanksgiving events in Abu Dhabi offering another slice, and then some.
Wonder where to celebrate 2021 Thanksgiving in Abu Dhabi? With a large community of expats and cuisines from all over the world, there are a variety of places across the UAE’s capital to mark Turkey Day, from takeaway turkeys to brunches and of course dinners with all the trimmings.
Scroll down to see the best restaurants to celebrate 2021 Thanksgiving in Abu Dhabi:
- Takeaway Turkeys
- Thanksgiving Brunch
- Thanksgiving Dinners and Buffets
Takeaway Turkeys
Sometimes you want a proper turkey dinner at home… without the hassle of cooking it yourself. Wondering where to get a takeaway turkey dinner in Abu Dhabi this Thanksgiving 2021?
Here are the best spots:
Central Grounds
Don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? Enjoy a festive turkey takeaway in Abu Dhabi from Central Grounds. Choose from two cooked-and-ready turkey sizes, both served with Brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, traditional apple bread and sage stuffing, cranberry sauce and roast gravy.
Dhs525 (5-6kg, serves six to eight), Dhs695 (8-9kg, serves 10-12). Nov 25 to Dec 30, Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (Old Airport Road), marriottdowntownabudhabilife.com (02 304 7777).
Circle Café
Circle Café have been serving up festive turkeys to the people of Dubai and Abu Dhabi for years, so they know exactly what to cook up to make sure any turkey table is the talk of the town. The feast starts at Dhs399 to feed a table of six, and you get a 6kg turkey to go, complete with trimmings from traditional stuffing to homemade mashed potato, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. You can add more onto your spread with a range of seasonal sides and add-ons, including roasted veggies, oriental rice, and pecan or pumpkin pie.
Starting at Dhs399. Nov 7-Jan 15. Locations vary order.radyes.co/circle_cafe
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
Choose from three turkey options alongside mashed potatoes and traditional pumpkin pie at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, depending on how many visitors you will have. You can get a 4kg whole roast turkey for Dhs450, 6kg for Dhs595 and 7kg for Dhs725.
Dhs450 (4kg, serves 6 people), Dhs595 (6kg, serves 8 people), Dhs755 (7kg, serves 10 people). Nov 25. Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (02 616 6166).
Jones the Grocer
Looking for a proper takeaway turkey feast in Abu Dhabi? Jones the Grocer is an easy choice. Starting from Dhs695 and available for collection now, each Jones the Grocer’s roast packages serves up to eight hungry people. The Jones’ toast turkey comes with homemade sweet cranberry sauce, juniper-infused gravy, sage and stuffing. Not feeling turkey this year? The Aussie roast leg of lamb comes with roast caramelised garlic and rich rosemary infused gravy. No roast dinner is complete without sides: fluffy duck fat roast potatoes, sautéed Brussel sprouts, gourmet sausages wrapped in beef bacon, honeyed parsnips, cauliflower cheese and more are on offer from Jones.
Starting at Dhs695. jonesthegrocer.com.
Lobby Lounge Marriott Al Forsan
The Marriott Al Forsan’s modern restaurant has three 2021 Thanksgiving turkey takeaway options, ranging from classic to alternatives. First up, is the classic roast turkey with traditional trimmings (Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes and roasted butternut) and gravy. There are three turkey sizes available, ranging from 6kg to 10kg. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
For the best Christmas Eve brunches and dinners in Abu Dhabi click here.
Dhs749 (6kg), Dhs849 (8kg), Dhs949 (10kg). Marriott Al Forsan, Khalifa City, marriott.com/hotels/travel/auhal-marriott-hotel-al-forsan-abu-dhabi (02 201 4000).
Lobby Lounge Marriott Al Forsan
Want more variety for your 2021 Thanksgiving meal? The Lobby Lounge also has a pre-order Thanksgiving turkey and traditional meats takeaway, available in two sizes.
For all about takeaways in Abu Dhabi click here.
Dhs849 (8kg), Dhs949 (10kg). Marriott Al Forsan, Khalifa City, marriott.com/hotels/travel/auhal-marriott-hotel-al-forsan-abu-dhabi (02 201 4000).
Lobby Lounge Marriott Al Forsan
Tired of turkey? Want an alternative Thanksgiving in Abu Dhabi? Marriott Al Forsan’s Lobby Lounge has a traditional meats package available for pre-order, served with trimmings, maple glaze and apple mustard sauce. Choose from three festive cuts. All orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
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Dhs949 (5kg crackling belly), Dhs849 (6-8kg crispy skin baby suckling), Dhs1,449 (6-8kg gammon-style whole leg). Marriott Al Forsan, Khalifa City, marriott.com/hotels/travel/auhal-marriott-hotel-al-forsan-abu-dhabi (02 201 4000).
Market Kitchen
Tuck into a takeaway turkey with all the trimmings, including Brussel sprouts, chestnuts, candied yams, root vegetables, rosemary-roasted potatoes, cranberry sauce and your choice cherry or apple pie.
For Time Out’s review of Market Kitchen click here.
Dhs790 (6kg). Dhs990 (8kg). Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (80 010 1101).
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a turkey prepared by Saadiyat Beach Golf Club from November 21 to December 31. The golf club offers a whole roasted festive turkey and some baked treats served with chestnut stuffing, seasonal veggies, carrots, potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
To learn more about Saadiyat Beach Gold Club click here.
Dhs475 for members (5-6kg), Dhs499 for guests, Dhs35 for additional sides. Nov 21-Dec 31, 10am-10pm. Saadiyat Island (056 660 8780).
Thanksgiving Brunch
Thanksgiving and brunch were made to go together. Unlimited turkey and cranberry sauce? Sign us up. We’ve rounded up all the best Thanksgiving brunches in Abu Dhabi 2021 so you can fill your boots.
Market Kitchen
The restaurant in the Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi is hosting a modern American table style Thanksgiving brunch from Dh250 featuring four courses of all the traditional favourites.
Click here for Time Out’s review of Market Kitchen.
From Dhs250. Nov 25 & 26. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa, marketkitchenabudhabi.com (80 010 1101).
The Café, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Looking for an amazing evening buffet brunch? The Café at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet dinner decked out in delicious Thanksgiving favourites. The twist? There will be live entertainment too with astonishing performances by world-class mentalist performers, Mind2Mind. Kids under 12 get 50 percent off and kids under six eat for free. Sounds like fun for the whole family.
Dhs220 (food) Dhs110 (kids 6-12). Nov 25, 6.30pm-10.30pm. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi (02 407 1234).
Urban Kitchen
American classics such as pumpkin and apple pies, as well as New York cheesecake, are served buffet-style at this classic-with-a-twist Thanksgiving event in Abu Dhabi. Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a grand turkey carving station, where the dish is served with sage bread stuffing and cranberry sauce. The welcome reception begins at 6.30pm in the Orchid Lounge followed by the brunch from 7pm.
For Time Out’s review of the Extraordinary Dusit Brunch at Urban Kitchen click here.
Dhs229 (soft drinks), Dhs379 (house beverages). Thu Nov 25, 6.30pm (welcome reception) 7pm-10.30pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).
Thanksgiving Dinners and Buffets
Looking to have a Thanksgiving dinner out on the town? The best Thanksgiving dinners and buffets in Abu Dhabi are right around the corner.
Black Tap
Pumpkin, cream, vanilla, spice… are you hungry yet? Black Tap is launching an all-new and limited-edition Thanksgiving CrazyShake. So it’s not exactly a Thanksgiving meal (although it’s big enough to feel like one) this shake is decorated with lashings of vanilla frosting and mini marshmallows and filled with silky, slurpable ice cream and cream, mixed with spiced pumpkin purée. The whole thing is topped up with a wedge of golden pumpkin pie, plus plenty of whipped cream. It’s available from Sunday November 21 to Saturday November 27.
Read more about Black Tap coming to Abu Dhabi here.
Nov 21-27. Mamsha Al Saadiyat (02 446 5128).
Brunch & Cake
Missing the taste of home? Have a slice of grandma’s turkey at Brunch & Cake. This slow-poached citrus chili turkey is dry rubbed and slow roasted for four hours. It’s served with sweet pecan, goat cheese, and beetroot pumpkin galette, alongside crispy roasted potatoes, almond broccoli, rainbow carrots and gravy. It’s available from Thursday November 25 to Saturday November 27.
To see Time Out’s first look at Brunch & Cake click here.
Nov 25-27. Al Bateen Marina (800 4726362).
Kuzbara
Tuck into a Thanksgiving buffet in Abu Dhabi at this all-day dining located right downtown. The extensive menu features everything from a live carvery station with roast turkey and beef brisket to live pasta station and butternut squash. For dessert, sample pumpkin pie, pecan pie and warm apple crisp.
Dhs175 (soft beverages), Dhs295 (beverage package). Nov 25, 7pm-11pm. Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (Old Airport Road), marriottdowntownabudhabilife.com (02 304 7777).
The Grill Marriott Al Forsan
Enjoy a decadent four-course Thanksgiving Dinner in Abu Dhabi from The Grill, highlighting festive dishes and the chef’s favourites.
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Dhs249 per person. Nov 25 and 26, 6:30pm-11:30pm.
Stratos Revolving Lounge & Bar
Thanksgiving dinner? How about a Thanksgiving supperclub in Abu Dhabi? Join the special festive meal at Stratos for Dhs395 per person for endless eats and flow of select beverages while enjoying the 360-degree view of the capital.
For Time Out’s review of Stratos click here.
From Dhs395. Nov 25 & 26. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa, stratosabudhabi.com (02 695 0490).
Oak Room
Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at this classic-meets-cool British restaurant in The Abu Dhabi EDITION, boasting roasted turkey served with Oak Room’s take on traditional trimmings as part of a set menu paired with free-flowing house beverages.
For Time Out’s full review of Oak Room click here.
Dhs295 (soft beverages), Dhs395 (house beverages). Nov 25 & 26, 6.30pm-11.30pm (three hours). The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
In the festive spirit? For everything to know about Christmas 2021 in Abu Dhabi, click here.
