Under Dhs100
Abu Dhabi Golf Club: Take the family out for a traditional (and great value) four-course set menu with Turkey and all of the traditional trimmings.
Dhs99 per person (including a glass of bubbles). Noon-4.30pm, Abu Dhabi Golf Club. 02 445 9600
THE One: Tuck into a fabulous two- or three-course feast with seasonal starters and magical mains, including turkey and trimmings or smoked salmon stack, all topped off with Christmas pud or eggnog and pecan cheesecake with mulled spice syrup.
Dhs64 (two courses) Dhs79 (three courses) including free coffee. Daily until end of December, Al Khalidiyah. 02 681 6500
Dhs100-199
Beach Rotana: Treat the family to a spectacular spread of international dishes, including some festive delicacies, at the hotel’s Christmas Day Mega Brunch. Also on the menu is live entertainment and fun activities for kids. For a festive feast without fuss, head to Rodeo Drive, which is offering a three-course set seasonal menu including traditional turkey with chestnut stuffing and figgy pudding for Dhs240 per person.
Dhs199 adults, Dhs99 for kids aged 6-12, under-sixes free. 12.30-3.30pm. Beach Rotana. 02 697 9187
Jing Asia: Taste the world on a plate as you travel between the live cooking stations at this international festive buffet. Fill your boots, as the kids will be kept busy in the kids’ club and Santa will be paying a visit.
Dhs160, Dhs85 for kids aged 6-12, under-sixes free. Noon-late, Crowne Plaza, Yas Island. 02 656 3053
Selections: Enjoy an extended buffet with international delicacies, as well as seasonal favourites.
Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs250 (free-flowing grape), Dhs95 for kids. Noon-4pm, InterContinental Abu Dhabi. 0800 423463
Stills: A ‘down under’ barbeque brunch featuring succulent grills. The kids will be well-looked after and entertained in the kids’ club, while Santa Claus will be putting in an appearance.
Dhs120, half price for kids. 12.30-4pm, Crowne Plaza, Yas Island. 02 656 3053
Dhs200-299
Traders Hotel: Celebrate the season with a Christmas Day barbecue down on Traders beach. Tuck into juicy grills, pasta and more from the buffet, while the kids enjoy a range of activities including inflatable fun, facepainting and music.
Dhs260 per person (including house beverages), kids aged 7-12 half price, under-sixes free. 1pm-10pm. 02 510 8818
The Village Club: Get stuck into a festive brunch featuring traditional turkey and all the trimmings, while the kids bounce themselves silly on the bouncy castle, run ragged in the play park and keep busy with activities at the kids’ club. Look out for a special visit from that dressed-in-red bearded chap.
Dhs230, Dhs350 (with promotional beverages), half price for kids aged 5-12, under-fives free. Noon-late. One to One Hotel – the Village. 02 495 2000
Dhs300+
Sofra bld: Get stuck into a lavish festive buffet with tasty treats from around the world including traditional Christmas fayre and Far Eastern delights from the hotel’s Shang Palace and Hoi An restaurants. There’s plenty to keep the little ones happy too, with bouncy castles, facepainting and more.
Dhs399 (with selected beverages), kids aged 7-12 half price, under-sixes free. 12.30-4pm and 7-11pm, Shangri-La Hotel. 02 509 8555
Turkey to go
Abu Dhabi Golf Club: U.S. Butterball turkeys from Dhs550 including festive veggies, roasted new potatoes, gravy, onion and sage stuffing or chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce. Desserts available from Dhs65.
(02 445 9600)
Shangri-La Hotel: Succulent roast turkey with all the trimmings from Dhs600, with rack of lamb, rib-eye steak and smoked salmon and Christmas desserts also available.
(02 509 8507/55)
Beach Rotana: Order your festive feast from Café Columbia which is offering a whole roast turkey (from Dhs398) as well as stunning starters such as terrine of goose foie gras and perfect puddings. Yule log, anyone?
(02 697 9120)
