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.
Heading downtown or to Abu Dhabi’s Corniche? Here are all the places to enjoy a meal on Christmas Day.
We’re hungry already.
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).
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).
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).
Hakkasan
Set menu.
Dhs398. Dec 1-Dec 30 7pm-11.30pm. Emirates Palace, West Corniche (02 690 7739).
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 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).
Le Vendome
Buffet.
Dhs450 (soft drinks), Dhs600 (grapes), Dhs700 (bubbly). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-3.30pm. Emirates Palace, West Corniche (02 690 7999).
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).
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).
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).
Tamba
Set menu.
Dhs195++ (soft drinks), Dhs295++ (house beverages). Dec 25, noon-4pm. Tamba, The Hub, The Wall at World Trade Center (02 672 8888)
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).
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).
