Christmas and New Year Dining in Dubai 2026: Festive Brunches at Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah is bringing together a collection of festive dining experiences across Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Al Naseem this December. From Christmas Day brunches and beachfront dining to New Year’s Eve celebrations, here’s where to celebrate in Dubai, with prices, timings and booking details.
Christmas Brunches and Festive Dining
| Restaurant | Date & Time | Experience | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum, Jumeirah Al Qasr | 19 & 26 Dec, 1-4 PM | International festive buffet, live stations and entertainment | AED 595 |
| Cala Vista, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam | 25 Dec, 12-4 PM | Italian family-style Christmas brunch with live music | AED 790 |
| Shimmers, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam | 25 Dec, 12-2 PM | Greek Mediterranean sharing feast with beachfront views | AED 790 |
| Kayto, Jumeirah Al Naseem | Saturdays in Dec, 1-4 PM; also 25 Dec | Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei brunch with DJ and live artist | AED 490 |
| Rockfish, Jumeirah Al Naseem | Sundays in Dec, 1-3 PM | Mediterranean sharing brunch by the sea | AED 490 |
| Summersalt, Jumeirah Al Naseem | 25 Dec, 12:30-4 PM | Latin-American-inspired Christmas brunch with live entertainment | AED 600 minimum spend |
| The Palmery, Jumeirah Al Naseem | 25 Dec, 1-4 PM | Family-friendly Christmas buffet with live cooking stations | AED 795 |
| Rockfish, Jumeirah Al Naseem | 25 Dec, 1-3 PM | Christmas sharing menu, festive garden and entertainment | AED 795 |
| Arboretum, Jumeirah Al Qasr | 25 Dec, 1-4 PM | Grand Christmas buffet with live music | AED 725 indoor / AED 825 outdoor |
Prices shown are starting adult packages or minimum spends, as applicable.
Christmas Eve Dining – 24 December
The Palmery, Jumeirah Al Naseem: A festive buffet featuring stuffed turkey, desserts and children’s activities, from 6:30-10 PM. Prices start at AED 420 per adult, plus a 7% municipality fee.
Rockfish, Jumeirah Al Naseem: Mediterranean à la carte dining with festive specials and a Christmas Temptation Garden, from 6:30-10 PM. Minimum spend for external guests starts at AED 250 per adult, with the dessert experience available for AED 130 per person.
New Year’s Eve at Jumeirah Al Qasr
For a grand celebration, Arboretum’s New Year’s Eve Gala on 31 December features an international buffet, live cooking stations, a five-piece band, performances and midnight fireworks.
Time: 8 PM-1 AM
Price: AED 5,500 per adult; AED 2,750 per child aged 4-11.
New Year’s Day Brunches – 1 January 2027
Start the new year with a relaxed dining experience at one of Madinat Jumeirah’s restaurants.
| Restaurant | Time | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Arboretum, Al Qasr | 1-4 PM | AED 595 |
| Shimmers, Mina Al Salam | 12:30-2 PM | AED 790 |
| Summersalt, Al Naseem | 12:30-4 PM | AED 600 minimum spend |
| Rockfish, Al Naseem | 2-5 PM | AED 795 |
| Kayto, Al Naseem | From 2 PM | AED 490 |
Festive Gifting at Margaux
For Christmas gifting, Margaux at Madinat Jumeirah is offering a limited-edition festive hamper featuring handcrafted creations from its pastry chefs.
Price: AED 590 per hamper
Details: Margaux Pastry Boutique
Reservations and Booking Information
Festive experiences take place throughout December 2026 and on 1 January 2027 across Madinat Jumeirah’s three hotels.
Bookings, package inclusions, children’s rates and cancellation policies vary by restaurant. Selected experiences require full advance payment.
Visit Jumeirah’s official website to explore the festive dining offers and make reservations.
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