Christmas in Abu Dhabi is full of cheer. The UAE’s capital has plenty of festive activities from delicious Christmas Eve brunches and dinners on December 24 to Christmas Day brunches and dinners.
Wondering how to celebrate Christmas in Abu Dhabi on December 25? You cannot go wrong with celebrating Christmas 2021 in the capital with a Christmas brunch special. While you’re making your Christmas brunch in Abu Dhabi reservation, we highly suggest booking in for a 2021 Christmas Day dinner, too. It is the season to spread cheer after all, and food definitely does that! These are the best Christmas Day brunches and dinners in Abu Dhabi that are not-to-be-missed holiday events.
Scroll down to see your guide to the best 2021 Christmas Day brunches and Christmas Day dinners in Abu Dhabi. Keep checking back because we will be constantly updating the list with the top 2021 Christmas and holiday events in Abu Dhabi.
Christmas Day brunches
Dino’s Bistro Italiano
A festive Italian à la carte style brunch featuring a buffet of antipasti station, cheese and cold cuts, artisan breads and turkey carving. Plus, there’ll be a live artist performance to start the festivities.
Dhs230 (soft drinks), Dhs280 (house beverages). Sat Dec 25, noon-4pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Rawdah (02 307 5551).
Garage
Want to celebrate Christmas 2021 in Abu Dhabi with a fun brunch? B.I.G – Brunch In Garage on Christmas Day. The brunch features five stations offering different cuisines, brilliant desserts and top-notch beverages. Plus, a resident DJ will be mixing seasonal tunes.
Dhs320 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs650 (sparkling). Sat Dec 25, 1pm-4pm. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000).
GLO
Do Christmas Day in Abu Dhabi with plenty of festive flare with a brunch featuring all the trimmings and Christmas dessert specials. The fun starts at noon and goes to 3pm with various packages available, including a Dhs80 hourly beverage extension.
Dhs395 (food and drinks). Dhs495 (bubbly). Dhs80 (hourly beverage extension). Sat Dec 25, noon-3pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5588).
Grills@Chill’O
On December 25, head over to this cool rooftop bar and restaurant for a festive brunch starting from Dhs255.
Dhs255 (soft drinks), Dhs350 (house beverages), Dhs395 (bubbly), Dhs95 (kids aged seven to 12). Sat Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Al Markaziya (02 813 7777).
Hawksbill Restaurant
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a delectable family Christmas brunch with festive carvery buffet along with house beverages. With a live guest performer and a variety of activities for the little ones to keep them amused.
Dhs285 (soft drinks), Dhs399 (house beverages), Dhs143 (kids aged seven to 12), free (kids under seven). Sat Dec 25, noon-3.30pm. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island (056 660 8780).
Hickory’s Restaurant
Celebrate Christmas Day with friends and family at Yas Links Abu Dhabi and tuck into a festive day brunch alongside house beverages.
Dhs285 (soft drinks), Dhs399 (house beverages), Dhs143 (kids aged seven to 12), free (kids under seven). Sat Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 404 3077).
Ingredients, Pool Deck, Mekong
Dance around the Christmas tree? How about “Dine Around Christmas Brunch”? That’s the theme of Anantara Eastern Mangroves’ brunch. Explore the different dishes while walking around the venue. Keep a look out because Santa will be there.
Dhs325 (soft drinks), Dhs475 (house drinks). Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Anantara Eastern Mangroves, Al Kheeran (56 503 5121).
La Cava
Go for the popular La Cava 7ATE9 experience with packages from Dhs255 for soft beverages on Christmas Day. For Dhs488, enjoy the cheese buffet, British meat cold cuts and a carving station. A saxophonist will play holiday melodies.
Dhs255 (soft), Dhs355 (bubbly). Dhs488 (buffet). Fri Dec 24. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5588).
Market Kitchen
A festive brunch composed of modern-yet-traditional American festive dishes in a warming atmosphere? What could be better?
Dhs250 (soft beverages), Dhs400 (grape, hops and mixed drink package), Dhs550 (sparkling), Dhs700 (bubbly). Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (80 010 1101).
McGettigan’s
Head over to McGettigan’s for a festive afternoon this 2021 holiday season gathering featuring Christmas favourite roast turkey alongside selected house beverages for Dhs289.
Dhs289 (house beverages). Sat Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street (02 698 8137).
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Tuck into a delectable Christmas brunch with festive carvery buffet alongside house beverages. Plus, a live guest performer and a plenty of activities for the little ones.
Dhs285 (soft drinks), Dhs399 (house beverages), Dhs143 (kids aged seven to 12), free (kids under seven). Sat Dec 25, noon-3.30pm. Saadiyat Island (056 660 8780).
Sidekicks
Come on down for the very first Christmas Day brunch at Sidekicks in the newly opened The WB Hotel. Relish all your favourite seasonal treats in the grandiose buffet featuring a whole roasted turkey with all the trimmings, beef wellington, festive entrees, desserts and more. The little ones will be greeted with characters from the Warner Bros. Residence.
Dhs295 (soft), Dhs375 (select house beverages), Dhs475 (bubbly and select house beverages). Sat Dec 25, 1pm-4pm. The WB Hotel Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 692 7742).
The Garden
Partake in a Christmas Day brunch in Abu Dhabi with friends and family between 12.30pm and 4.30pm from Dhs199. Little ones will also receive a Christmas present from Santa.
Dhs199 (soft drinks), Dhs299 (unlimited mixed drinks), Dhs349 (bubbly). Sat Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (02 616 6166).
Turquoise Restaurant
Christmas day brunch.
Dhs499 (house beverages). Sat Dec 25. Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Island (02 492 2222).
Urban Kitchen
A family brunch on Christmas Day in Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi with a spread of festive international cuisines alongside house drinks starting from Dhs270.
Dhs270 (soft drinks), Dhs400 (house beverages), Dhs99 (kids aged seven to 12), free (kids under seven). Sat Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street (02 698 8137).
Christmas Day dinners
W Lounge
Wrap up Christmas Day by enjoying feel-good tunes from a resident DJ with mixed drinks and chilled beverages at W Lounge.
Prices vary. Sat Dec 25, 4pm-8pm. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000).
Want to make something special this Christmas 2021? Click here for easy Christmas recipes to make with kids in the UAE.
