The holiday spirit is about to shine brighter than ever at Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, as the region’s leading culinary and entertainment destinations unwrap a treasure trove of festive offerings which are sure to delight. From Michelin-starred restaurants to family favourites, there are 16 venues to choose from at the iconic resorts.
MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS
OSSIANO
Food aficionados can indulge in a truly exquisite Christmas dinner at the one Michelin star, Ossiano. Whilst surrounded by the breathtaking views of The Ambassador Lagoon and its captivating ocean life, diners can embark on a progressive fine dining experience featuring Chef Grégoire Berger’s extraordinary creations. The Ossiano Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner experiences will take guests on a sensorial journey like no other with its festive-inspired 11-wave menu, paired with a carefully curated wine and beverage menu.
Ossiano Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner
Dates: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 6:00pm – 1:00am
Festive inspired 11-wave set menu for AED 1,500 per person (excluding beverages)
Non-alcoholic beverages and wine pairings are available for AED 315 and AED 1,095 per person
Please note: Children aged 9 and below are not permitted to dine in Ossiano
Pre-payment is required to book
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
DINNER BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL
The one Michelin star Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, which reimagines Britain’s gastronomic past, is set to take guests on a delightful and exploratory journey featuring festive delights from the ages. Throughout the month of December, a special six-course tasting menu will be on offer, including dishes such as Sherried Scallops (c.1965) Venison and Pickled Cherries (c.1850), as well as classic mince pies. Guests are also invited to experience a Christmas Day six-course lunch or a Christmas Day seven-course dinner featuring historic dishes such as Plum Meat Fruit (c. 1500), Roast Chicken (c.1672) and Christmas Tipsy Cake (c.1910), with traditional Christmas crackers to start and mince pies to finish.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal December Festive Menu
Date: Friday 1st December – Sunday 31st December
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Festive inspired five-course set menu for AED 980 per person (including mince pies, excluding beverages)
Please note: Children aged 12 and above are welcome at any time and children between the ages of 5 and 11 are welcome for family seating at 6:00pm or 6:30pm
Location: Atlantis The Royal
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Christmas Day Lunch
Date: Monday 25th December
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Festive inspired four-course set menu for AED 895 per person (including Christmas crackers and mince pies, excluding beverages)
Please note: Children aged 12 and above are welcome at any time and children between the ages of 5 and 11 are welcome for family seating at 6:00pm or 6:30pm
Location: Atlantis The Royal
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Christmas Day Dinner
Date: Monday 25th December
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Festive inspired five-course set menu for AED 1,295 per person (including Christmas crackers and mince pies, excluding beverages)
Entertainment: Curated Dinner festive playlist
Please note: Children aged 12 and above are welcome at any time and children between the ages of 5 and 11 are welcome for family seating at 6:00pm or 6:30pm
Location: Atlantis The Royal
CELEBRITY CHEF RESTAURANTS
ARIANA’S PERSIAN KITCHEN
Helmed by the award-winning Iranian American chef Ariana Bundy, guests can celebrate Christmas with beautifully presented dishes featuring a subtle interplay of textures, spices, aromas, and flavours. The delicious Ghajar set menu will include thirteen dishes of Persian cuisine from Sabzi Khordan with a medley of herbs to Kabab Koobideh, an Iranian national dish of chargrilled ground lamb, as well as Torshis with pickled garlic, pickled eggplant, nigella seeds, and date pickles. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the Baghlava Qazvini, sticky nut-filled parcels, and Faloodeh, which is iced vermicelli with lime, rose water and sour cherry sorbet.
Ariana’s Persian Kitchen Christmas Ghajar Menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm (24th December Christmas Eve dinner); 12:00pm – 3:00pm (25th December Christmas Day lunch)
Ghajar thirteen-dish set menu for AED 350 per person (excluding beverages)
Menu highlights include Sabzi Khordan, Queen Pourani Dip, Salad Shirazi, Dolmeh Bargeh, Kabab Koobideh, Kabab Barg, Lamb Chops Shishlik, Torshis, Saffron Rice, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo, Baghlava Qazvini, Faloodeh
No age policy
Location: Atlantis The Royal
JALEO BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS
Experience a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feast with a Spanish twist at Jaleo, by the world-renowned chef José Andrés. Guests can celebrate the festive spirit and flavours of Spain as they savour an array of moreish dishes, such as Tortilla de Patata “New Way”, Dragon Fruit Ceviche with seabass, passion fruit and pecans, and Arroz de Bogavante a lobster paella with baby squid. Across both days, guests will be entertained in true Spanish fashion, with flamboyant Flamenco dancers and live Spanish guitarists.
Jaleo Festive Specials For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm lunch and 6:00pm – 11:00pm dinner
À la carte menu and festive specials available including seven festive dishes starting from AED 85
Entertainment: Flamenco dancers (24th December) and Flamenco dancers with a Spanish guitarist (25th December)
No age policy
Location: Atlantis The Royal
LA MAR
Celebrate the festive season within the modern and vibrant restaurant La Mar, by acclaimed Peruvian cuisine chef Gastón Acurio. On Christmas Eve, guests can enjoy a selection of festive specials. On Christmas Day, friends and families can rejoice at the La Mar Christmas Brunch. To start, guests will enjoy cold and hot appetisers, including Chonhitas Bachiche with Hokkaido scallops and olive oil sauce, as well as Empanadas de Langostinos with Tiger prawns and Aji Amarillo mint and rocoto sauce, followed by the main course sharing platter. Guests can choose from a variety of platters including farm grilled chicken, grilled lamb rack, or fish, along with Papitas La Mar, Arroz Con Choclo, Yuca Frita and Quinua Salad. To finish the festivities on a sweet note, guests can indulge in a Chocolate Sorpresa and Petit Four.
La Mar Christmas Eve Specials
Date: Sunday 24th December
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
À la carte menu and festive specials available including festive special items.
Entertainment: Resident DJ
Please note: Children aged 10 and above are welcome at any time and children between the ages of 4 and 9 are welcome for family seating at 6:00pm or 6:30pm
Location: Atlantis The Royal
La Mar Christmas Day Brunch
Date: Monday 25th December
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Festive brunch menu sharing Style, Alcoholic package AED 695 and non alcoholic for AED 550
Entertainment: Resident DJ
Please note: children aged 10 and above are welcome at any time and children between the ages of 4 and 9 are welcome for family seating at 6:00pm or 6:30pm
Location: Atlantis The Royal
ESTIATORIO MILOS
Experience the enchantment of Mediterranean cuisine from acclaimed Chef Costas Spiliadis with exceptional seafood offerings to mark the joy of the holiday season. Guests can order from the à la carte menu and enjoy the best of Greek cuisine from Whole Fish Sashimi to Salt Baked Lavraki to the estiatorio Milos Special, delicate paper-thin slices of zucchini and eggplant, lightly fried to a golden crisp. Embark on an unparalleled culinary journey while enjoying stellar views of the Skyblaze Fountain.
estiatorio Milos
Date: Sunday 24th December
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
À la carte menu
Entertainment: Resident DJ along with fire dancers
Please note: Children aged 10 and above are welcome at any time and children under 10 are welcome for family seating at 6:00pm or 6:30pm
Location: Atlantis The Royal
BREAD STREET KITCHEN & BAR
From Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day, guests can taste a truly British Christmas with glorious festive celebrations at the world-renowned Bread Street Kitchen & Bar. At the Christmas Day brunch, guests can delight in a selection of Gordon Ramsay’s signature dishes including the famous roast beef, beef Wellington, smoked salmon, as well as a traditional Christmas pudding. The family-friendly brunch will see children cheer with joy when Santa makes an appearance bearing gifts and surprises for the little ones.
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Christmas Eve Roast
Date: Sunday 24th December
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Ramsay’s Festive Roast menu with all the trimmings and dessert for AED 225 per person (excluding beverages) and AED 112.50 for children
Signature cocktails, BSK G’n’T or Bloody Mary or special festive cocktails, two for AED 70
À la carte menu available
Entertainment: Live singer with children’s activities (arts and crafts)
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Christmas Family Brunch
Date: Monday 25th December
Time: 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Christmas family brunch from AED 625 (alcoholic package), AED 450 (non-alcoholic package), AED 250 for children (ages 4 to 11; 3 and under are free)
Menu highlights include a cheese and bread station, market garden salad bar, fish monger and oyster bar, main courses of roast turkey, beef wellington, halibut, BBQ soy glazed aubergine, and an amazing dessert selection featuring Christmas pudding and salted chocolate fudge
Entertainment: Live entertainment and a Santa appearance
All packages include complimentary access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium after brunch
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Festive Dinner
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 6:00pm – 11:30pm
À la carte menu and festive specials available or indulge in the festive 3-course set menu for AED 325 per person
Festive cocktails available from AED 65
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Boxing Day Roast
Date: Tuesday 26th December
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Ramsay’s Festive Roast menu with all the trimmings and dessert for AED 195 per person (excluding beverages) and AED 97.50 for children
Signature cocktails, BSK G’n’T or Bloody Mary or special festive cocktails, two for AED 70
À la carte menu available
Entertainment: Live singer
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
SPECIALITY RESTAURANTS
AYAMNA
Celebrate Christmas dinner at Dubai’s much-loved Lebanese restaurant, Ayamna, which translates to ‘the good old days’. Enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine in an unbelievably stunning setting with a festive menu featuring classic favourites including slow-cooked lamb shoulder with wild thyme, classic shrimp sayadieh, and roast turkey. And because it wouldn’t be Christmas without ending things on a sweet note, guests will be able to enjoy camel milk chocolate and date log served with baklava ice cream.
Ayamna Festive Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
À la carte menu and festive specials available including four festive dishes starting from AED 60
Entertainment: Resident DJ and an oud player
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
EN FUEGO
This Christmas, En Fuego is putting on the ultimate festive fiesta. From a Christmas Eve La Parrilla family lunch featuring a traditional Argentinian grill to a festive Christmas Day brunch, there is no other place to revel this holiday season. The multi-sensory destination that redefines social dining, invites guests to indulge in diverse South American dishes, including grilled meats, traditional patacones and aguachile, as well as authentic desserts. Roaming entertainment will keep the energy alive, with salsa dancers, a fire gypsy, live bands and more.
En Fuego Christmas Eve Lunch “La Parrilla BBQ Familia”
Date: Sunday 24th December
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Live parilla with set menu for AED 235 per person and AED 120 for children
Entertainment: Salsa dancers, a roaming fire gypsy, a Colombian live band, and resident DJ
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
En Fuego Festive Menu For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
À la carte menu and festive-inspired dishes available
Entertainment: Salsa dancers, a roaming fire gypsy, Colombian live band and resident DJ
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
En Fuego Christmas Day Festive Brunch
Date: Monday 25th December
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Festive brunch for AED 625 per person
Entertainment: Salsa dancers, a roaming fire gypsy, a Colombian live band and resident DJ
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
SEAFIRE STEAKHOUSE & BAR
Guests can look forward to a special Christmas-inspired à la carte menu including festive specials such as a grilled seafood platter, slow roasted turkey with black truffle, roasted garlic and herb-crusted prime rib and specialty desserts including warm spiced Christmas pudding and cranberry and apple crumble. Experience the festivities accompanied by a selection of signature cocktails and wines carefully selected by the resident sommelier.
Seafire Steakhouse & Bar Christmas Day Lunch
Date: Monday 25th December
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
À la carte menu and festive-inspired dishes available starting from AED 70
Entertainment: Live entertainment and an appearance from Santa
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
No age policy
Seafire Steakhouse & Bar Festive Dinner
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 5:00pm – 1:00am
À la carte menu and festive-inspired dishes available starting from AED 70
Entertainment: Live Jazz duo
Please note: Children aged 9 and below must dine during family seating between 5:00pm – 6:30pm with departure at 8:30pm
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
WHITE BEACH
At WHITE Beach guests can savour the holiday while dining al fresco, overlooking the sandy shores. Dubai’s most stylish beachside venue will offer festive specials on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including foie gras terrine, cod “baccala” croquettes with caviar, chili garlic prawns and clams, lobster octopus and squid ragu, along with roasted lamb shoulders. Dishes are paired alongside a selection of festive cocktails to celebrate the season in style.
WHITE Beach Festive Specials
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm
À la carte menu and festive specials available starting from AED 130
Festive beverages starting from AED 55
Entertainment: Live DJ and entertainment from 12:00pm
21+ only at WHITE Beach
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
Casual Dining Restaurants
SAFFRON
Saffron celebrates the holiday season with a special Christmas Day brunch and favourite festive delicacies available for dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guests can eat, drink and be merry at Saffron and join Santa and his elves for an unforgettable feast of food, drinks, and holiday fun.
Saffron Christmas Day Brunch
Date: Monday 25th December
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
AED 625 per person (alcoholic package including sparkling wine)
Menu highlights include roast turkey, roast prime ribs, roast chestnut and more
Entertainment: Resident DJ spinning Christmas hits, festive dancers and an appearance from Santa Claus, elves, and a reindeer
21+ only
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
Saffron Festive Buffet Dinner For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm (24th December), 7:00pm – 11:00pm (25th December)
AED 355 for adults (food only), AED 177.50 for children (ages 4 to 11; 3 and under are free)
Menu highlights include roast turkey and stuffing, prime rib, roasted lamb legs and more
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
WAVEHOUSE
Get into the Christmas spirit as Wavehouse transforms into a true Winter Wonderland with a harmonious combination of entertainment and dining options for all generations. Guests can enjoy a special festive à la carte menu, including classic burrata, coronation prawn cocktail, wild mushroom risotto and drunken stilton cheese. Indulge in a selection of festive beverages including traditional mulled wine.
Festive Season at Wavehouse 15th December to 7th January
Date: Friday 15th December – Sunday 7th January
Time: 12:00pm – 11:30pm daily
À la carte menu and festive dishes available starting from AED 65
Festive special beverages available from AED 50
Waverider, bowling, and ‘Level’s arcade games
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
KALEIDOSCOPE
Guests can add a dash of cheer to their seasonal revelry with the different flavours and styles at Kaleidoscope, enhanced with a festive touch. With palate-pleasing displays of flavours and textures from European Mediterranean cuisine, complemented by dishes from India and the Middle East region, diners will truly be spoilt for choice. The inviting environment is perfect for families to celebrate.
Kaleidoscope Christmas Day Lunch
Date: Monday 25th December
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
AED 325 for adults (food only), AED 162.50 for children (ages 4 to 11; 3 and under are free)
Menu highlights include roast turkey, a selection of seafood such as lobster and oysters, and Christmas desserts
Entertainment: Festive background music and a Santa appearance
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
Kaleidoscope Festive Dinner for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Date: Sunday 24th December and Monday 25th December
Time: 6:00pm – 11:30pm
AED 345 for adults (food only), AED 172.50 for children (ages 4 to 11; 3 and under are free)
Menu highlights include roast turkey, a selection of seafood such as lobster and oysters, and Christmas desserts
Entertainment: Festive background music and a Santa appearance
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
PLATO’S
Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas afternoon tea in the stunning setting of Plato’s. Guests can indulge in an opulent setting while enjoying savoury sandwiches, fresh scones and homemade desserts paired with coffees and a wide variety of Avantcha tea.
Plato’s Christmas Afternoon Tea
Date: Thursday 7th December – Sunday 7th January
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Plato’s tea for AED 190 per person (unlimited tea or coffee), Pearl tea for AED 240 per person (including a signature cocktail), Ocean tea for AED 355 per person (includes bottomless Prosecco for 1.5 hours), Treasure tea for AED 590 per person (includes bottomless Champagne for 1.5 hours)
Entertainment: Live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00pm
No age policy
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
For bookings this festive season please call +971 4 426 2626 or visit https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/festive-celebrations