Best Places to Spend Christmas Day 2026 in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Best Christmas Day Brunches in Dubai & Abu Dhabi 2026: Full Guide
by Mercedes
Christmas Day Guide 2026: Brunches in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Planning your festive season already?
Festive season planning has officially begun, and if your group chat is already deep into “where should we go for Christmas brunch,” we’ve done the hard part for you.
We’ve been rounding up the best Christmas Day brunches across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so you don’t have to scroll through fifty Instagram stories to figure out where to book. Whether you want Marina views, beach vibes or a spot the kids will actually enjoy, it’s all below.
Let’s get into it.
Christmas Day Brunch at Asia Asia Dubai Marina
Pier 7 does Christmas the way it does everything else: with a little theatre. The dining room sets the scene, with sharing plates designed to be passed around the table and the unmistakable buzz of a room that knows how to make an occasion feel special. On Christmas Day, that atmosphere comes together with a four-course menu inspired by flavours from across Asia Asia. It’s Christmas for the group who’d rather do things a little differently, swapping the traditional turkey and trimmings for something with a little more flair.
Friday, 25th December
Asia Asia, Pier
From 1:00 pm – 4:00pm
Four-course sharing menu + free-flowing beverages
Soft package – AED 325
House package – AED 475
Prosecco package – AED 575
Early Bird Pricing – Save up to AED 250
Christmas Day Brunch at Asia Asia Palm Jumeriah
Asia Asia Palm takes Christmas Day into the evening rather than keeping things to a traditional lunch. And, quietly, it solves a problem most people only think about once December rolls around: what do you actually do when brunch elsewhere wraps at 4pm, but the day isn’t over yet?
This is the answer. Golden hour giving way to evening, Palm Jumeirah as the backdrop, and a four-course festive menu bringing the flavours of Asia to the table.
Friday, 25th December
Asia Asia, Palm
From 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Four-course sharing menu + free-flowing beverages
Soft package – AED 325
House package – AED 475
Prosecco package – AED 575
Early Bird Pricing – Save up to AED 250
Ula Christmas Day Brunch
Ula has always had a way of making an occasion feel special, chic without trying too hard, with the kind of setting that photographs itself. For Christmas, that same effortless feel comes through in a sharing-style menu made for the whole table, with dishes designed to be passed around and enjoyed together. There’s no long list of drink packages to work through either, just two simple choices: soft or sparkling, which means the only real decision left is who gets the last bite.
Friday, 25th December
Ula, Palm Jumeirah
From 1:00pm – 1:00pm
Sharing menu + free-flowing beverages
Soft package – AED 450
Prosecco package – AED 650
Christmas Day Brunch at Asia Asia Abu Dhabi
Christmas Day at Asia Asia Yas Bay is all about variety, sharing and keeping all of the family entertained from the first plate to the last. The Pan-Asian menu brings plenty of choice to the table, with dishes designed to be passed around and enjoyed together, rather than the more traditional one-menu, one-main approach. It’s a great option for Abu Dhabi diners who want to settle in for the afternoon without spending the day moving between brunches.
Friday, 25th December
Asia Asia, Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
From 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sharing menu + free-flowing beverages
Soft package – AED 450
House package – AED 600
Prosecco package – AED 650
Early Bird Pricing – Save up to AED 250
Family Christmas Day Brunch at Central
Central does Christmas the way it does every day loud, bright, and built for a fun crowd, not a couple. That Downtown New York energy means this was never going to be a quiet, candlelit affair, and December just turns the volume up, alongside themed Christmas workshops and arcade access to keep everyone from toddlers to teenagers genuinely entertained rather than just tolerated. It’s the pick for the family who wants Christmas Day to feel like an event, not an obligation.
Friday, 25th December
Central, Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
From 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sharing menu + free-flowing beverages
Ages 5 – 12 AED 200
Ages 13-20 AED 200
Ages 21+ AED 350
New Year’s Eve at The Garden Project
The Garden Project is turning up the festive feels for Christmas Day, think over-the-top festive decor, live entertainment, and an atmosphere that won’t make you miss home. It’s a full-on Christmas Day brunch with delicious food, free-flowing drinks, built for a proper festive family celebration.
Friday, 25th December
The Garden Project, Emirates Hills
From 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Christmas brunch menu + free-flowing beverages
Soft package – AED 450
House package – AED 550
Prosecco package – AED 675
Early Bird Pricing – Save up to AED 250
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