Christmas is brilliant but what’s the festive season without food?
Living in a multi-cultural city it’s not always a traditional roast that’s on the menu on Christmas Day, either.
That being said, turkey, potatoes, gravy and those lovely trimmings will always be our favourite.
If you’re spending the festive season here in the capital and are making plans to go out for a meal on Christmas Day then there are loads of options to choose from.
Looking to save a little cash on the day? Here are the places in Abu Dhabi to enjoy a festive feast for under Dhs400.
We’re hungry already.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Buffet.
Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs365 (house beverages), Dhs120 (children), free (kids under five). Wed Dec 25 noon-3.30pm. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A (056 536 2230).
Al Shams
Buffet.
Dhs380 (soft drinks), Dhs530 (house beverages), Dhs190 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 6.30pm-10.30pm. Desert Islands Resort & Spa, Sir Bani Yas Island (02 801 5218).
Assymetri
Buffet.
Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs340 (house beverages), Dhs90 (kids). Wed Dec 25. Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 2000).
Belgian Café Yas Island
Roast dinner
Dhs125 (roast), Dhs199 (roast and house beverages). Wed Dec 25 1pm-5pm. Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 2000).
Bistro
Buffet.
Dhs175 (soft drinks), Dhs275 (house beverages), Dhs85 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4.30pm. Courtyard By Marriott, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (02 698 2222).
Bord Eau
Set menu.
Dhs358. Wed Dec 25 6.30pm-11.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8888).
Byblos Sur Mer
Set menu.
Dhs175 (soft drinks), Dhs275 (house beverages), Dhs99 (kid aged six to 12), free (kids five years and under). Wed Dec 25 1pm-5pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (800 423463).
Cafe Milano
Set menu.
Dhs360 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs95 (children). Wed Dec 25 noon-4pm. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).
Café Palmier
Buffet.
Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house beverages), Dhs425 (premium beverages), Dhs495 (bubbly), Dhs100 (children). Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm. Café Palmier, Le Royal Méridien, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 695 0413).
Cho Gao
Set menu.
Dhs99 (sushi platter and glass of bubbly). Wed Dec 25. Crowne plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (02 616 6149).
Choices
Buffet.
Dhs208 (soft drinks), Dhs308 (house beverages). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Yas Island Rotana, Golf Plaza (02 656 4155).
Cipriani
Set menu.
Dhs350 (three courses), Dhs420 (four courses), Dhs520 (five courses). Dec 10-Dec 30 6pm-midnight. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 657 5400).
Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant
Buffet.
Dhs185 (soft drinks), Dhs265 (house beverages), Dhs285 (premium beverages). Wed Dec 25 noon-4pm. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3325).
Crust
Buffet.
Dhs390 (soft drinks), Dhs490 (house beverages), Dhs590 (bubbly), Dhs180 (kids aged six to 12), Dhs70 (kids under five). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2444).
Dusit Thani
Buffet.
Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs400 (house beverages), Dhs125 (children aged seven to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).
Essence
Buffet.
Dhs360 (soft drinks), Dhs460 (house beverages), Dhs180 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-3.30pm. Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 697 9011).
Flavours
Buffet.
Dhs350. Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, East Corniche (02 677 3333).
Flavours Al Ain
Buffet.
Dhs139 (soft drinks), Dhs199 (house beverages). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain (03 768 6666).
Garage
Buffet.
Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs595 (bubbly), Dhs198 (kids aged seven to 11), free (kids under six). Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000).
Ginger Restaurant
Buffet.
Dhs249 (soft drinks), Dhs329 (hops and grapes), Dhs349 (hops, grapes and premium beverages), Dhs149 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3322).
Giornotte Restaurant
Buffet.
Dhs399 (soft drinks), Dhs469 (vegan, house beverages), Dhs499 (house beverages), Dhs699 (bubbly and house beverages), Dhs200 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (02 818 8282).
Hakkasan
Set menu.
Dhs398. Dec 1-Dec 30 7pm-11.30pm. Emirates Palace, West Corniche (02 690 7739).
Hoi An
Set menu and á la carte.
Dhs258 (set menu), prices vary (a la carte). Wed Dec 25 6.30pm-11.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8555).
InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Buffet.
Dhs325 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (house beverages), Dhs99 (aged seven to 12), free (kids under six).Wed Dec 25 noon-4pm & 4pm-6pm (after party). InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (02 666 6888).
Kuzbara
Buffet.
Dhs220 (food only), Dhs110 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 304 7777).
La Brasserie
Set menu.
Dhs225. Wed Dec 25 noon-3.30pm. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 404 1940).
La Terrazza
Buffet.
Dhs199 (house beverages). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-3.30pm. Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi, Corniche (02 692 4170).
Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Buffet.
Dhs249 (soft drinks), Dhs359 (house beverages), Dhs124.5 (kids aged six to 12), free (kids under five). Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 644 6666).
Nahaam
Buffet and set menu.
Buffet: Dhs390 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (grapes and hops), Dhs595 (sparkling), Dhs185 (kids aged nine to 14), Free (kids under eight). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Set menu: Dhs225. Wed Dec 25 7pm-11pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666).
Pool Bar, Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri
Set menu.
Dhs258. Wed Dec 25 6.30pm-11.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8888).
Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Corniche
Buffet.
Dhs199 (house beverages). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-3.30pm. Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Corniche, Corniche Road (02 681 1900).
Rosewater
Buffet.
Dhs395 (lunch), Dhs260 (dinner), Dhs150 (kids aged four to 11), Dhs150 (grapes and hops), Free (kids under four). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666).
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Buffet.
Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs365 (house beverages), Dhs120 (kids aged five to 12). Wed Dec 25 noon-3.30pm. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island (056 660 8780).
Saffron Restaurant
Buffet.
Dhs135 (soft drinks), Dhs190 (grape and hops), Dhs220 (bubbly and house mixed drinks). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-3.30pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5553).
Sahha
Buffet.
Dhs260 (soft drinks and one glass of festive grape), Dhs130 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 6pm-11pm. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, West Corniche (02 510 1234).
Shang Palace
Set menu.
Dhs123 (dim sum lunch), Dhs258 (dinner). Wed Dec 25 noon-3pm & 6.30pm-11.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8555).
Sim Sim
Buffet.
Dhs350 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs595 (premium beverages), Dhs165 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).
Sofra BLD
Buffet.
Brunch: Dhs279 (soft drinks), Dhs349 (house beverages), Dhs459 (bubbly), Dhs139.5 (kids aged six to 12).
Dinner: Dhs242 (food), Dhs314 (soft drinks); Dhs363 (house beverages), Dhs121 (kids aged six to 12).
Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8505).
Terrace on the Corniche
Buffet.
Dhs345 (soft drinks), Dhs490 (house beverages), Dhs650 (bubbly). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, West Corniche (02 694 4444).
The Foundry
Buffet.
Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs435 (house beverages), Dhs595 (bubbly), Dhs99 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
The Scene by Simon Rimmer
Five-course set menu with three hours of drinks.
Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs550 (bubbly). Wed Dec 25 midday-11pm. Yas Marina (02 565 1330).
The Warehouse
Drinks.
Dhs150 (hops and grape), Dhs200 (hops, grape, bubbly and house mixed drinks). Wed Dec 25 4pm-close. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5552).
Todd English’s Olives
Set menu.
Dhs225. Wed Dec 25 1.30pm-5.30pm. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 404 1940).
Verso
Table service and live stations.
Dhs320 (soft drinks), Dhs440 (sparkling), Dhs160 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 6pm-11pm. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, West Corniche (02 510 1234).
Villa Toscana
Set menu.
Dhs330 (soft drinks), Dhs460 (house beverages). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, West Corniche (02 694 4553).
