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Christmas Day Brunch Dubai: 10 (Actually Good) Ways to Spend December 25

BYMille Team

December 18, 2025

If you’re Googling Christmas Day brunch plans because you want something festive without committing to a full-day production, you’re not alone. From long, indulgent lunches to high-energy affairs that feel closer to a party, the best Christmas brunch Dubai has lined up this year caters to every mood—and every tolerance level for Santa hats.

Choosing the best Xmas brunch Dubai offers really comes down to vibe. Some brunches lean polished and grown-up, others go all in on spectacle. The trick is knowing what kind of Christmas you actually want before you book. This guide leans practical while still acknowledging the real holiday questions: Do you want a fancy lunch with skyline views? A best family Christmas brunch Dubai situation with Santa and chaos? Or a glam Christmas lunch Dubai moment where you dress up “for the memories” (read: for the photos)?

Below is a tight, editor-approved list of where to eat in Dubai on Christmas Day pulled from this year’s announced offers, plus a few festive detours beyond the city for anyone turning Christmas into a mini escape rather than a lunch reservation.

TATTU Restaurant Christmas Day Brunch in the Sky

If your dream Dubai Christmas Day brunch includes a view that makes you feel like you’ve “made it” (even if you still have 73 unread emails), TATTU is doing Christmas in the sky at Level 74. Expect dim sum, sushi, big sharing plates, and live performances of Christmas classics—basically festive theatre with cityscape views. Family-friendly too, with kids’ activities in the mix.
When: Thu, Dec 25, 12pm–4pm
Price: AED 545 (adults, house selection); AED 275 (kids 4–12)

China Tang The Grand Tier Brunch – Festive Edition

China Tang is for the people who want their Christmas brunch in Dubai to feel like an event—Art Deco glamour, Marina views, tableside drama, and a duck trolley moment that will absolutely make it onto your Stories. Their Festive Grand Tier Brunch runs across multiple days, so it’s also a smart pick if your Dec. 25 plans are stacked.
When: Dec 25–28, 1pm–5pm
Where: Downtown Dubai, Business Bay/Marasi area
Price: AED 398 (soft); AED 598 (house); AED 798 (champagne & cocktails)

ATTIKO Dubai Christmas Day Brunch

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ATTIKO’s Christmas Sky Brunch is for the “let’s do something fun, but still a little polished” crowd. Rooftop terrace energy, DJs, performers, and that winter breeze that makes Dubai feel like it’s briefly cosplaying Europe. Go non-alc if you’re driving, go bubbly if you’re leaning into the holiday spirit (no judgement).
When: Dec 25, 1pm–4pm
Where: W Dubai – Mina Seyahi
Price: AED 390 (non-alc); AED 490 (house); AED 590 (house + prosecco); AED 790 (champagne)

Akira Back Christmas Brunch

Akira Back’s Christmas brunch Dubai is loud in the best way: bold flavors, festive beats, live Taiko drumming, and a Santa cameo that somehow works even if you’re usually anti-cheese. Menu highlights include a sushi platter, turkey roll twists, Wagyu tacos, miso black cod—aka the kind of spread where you stop pretending you’re “just here for a small bite.”
When: Dec 25, 1pm–4pm
Where: W Dubai – The Palm
Price: AED 399 (soft); AED 499 (house); AED 599 (prosecco); AED 199 (kids 6–12); under 6 free

The St. Regis Christmas Brunch

If you want your Christmas day brunch Dubai to feel classic—Italian comfort, live cooking stations, a holiday buffet, and canal views—St. Regis has you covered. It’s family-friendly (Santa shows up), but it also works for friend groups who want a long lunch that turns into “let’s walk this off” along the water after.

When: Dec 25, 1:30pm–4:30pm
Where: BASTA! and Ginori Terrace
Price: AED 525 (soft); AED 655 (house); AED 850 (premium); AED 395 (kids 5–11)

Jou Jou Brasserie Christmas Day Brunch

This is the “grown-up Christmas” pick—elegant brasserie energy, a polished crowd, and a festive buffet that doesn’t feel like a food court. Expect roasts, seafood, desserts, plus live music to keep things feeling celebratory without tipping into chaotic.
When: Dec 25, 1pm–4pm
Where: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Price: AED 1,050 (with select alcoholic beverages); AED 895 (non-alc); AED 310 (kids 3–12)

Palmito Garden Festive Day Brunch

If you’re doing Christmas with the full family group chat—kids, cousins, the friend who doesn’t even like Christmas but still comes—Palmito Garden is built for that. Big buffet, multiple entertainment stages, magic shows and a proper kids’ corner, plus Santa handing out gifts. Also: early booking savings if you’re the organized one.
When: Dec 25, 12:30pm–4:30pm
Where: JA Beach Hotel, Jebel Ali
Price: AED 725 (house); AED 375 (kids 4–12); under 4 free

Hanaaya Christmas Day Brunch

If you’ve been hearing “Hanaaya” in the group chat, it’s because it’s a reliable, festive buffet option at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam: live stations, entertainment, and family-friendly pacing. Consider your Christmas Day brunch plans sorted.
When: Dec 25, 1pm–4pm
Where: Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
Price: from AED 590 (soft), with upgrades available

Rixos Bab Al Bahr Christmas Day Brunch

For anyone turning Christmas into a mini staycation, Rixos Bab Al Bahr goes full family mode, starting with the Rixy Kids Carnival (inflatable games, beach challenges, workshops), then rolling into a Christmas Day brunch at Seven Heights with entertainment and Santa appearances. It’s designed for in-house guests—so think of it as a festive resort day, not a quick city meal.
When: Dec 25, from 1pm
Where: Rixos Bab Al Bahr Seven Heights + Rixy Kids Club (in-house guests)

Rosewood Abu Dhabi Christmas Day Brunch

For anyone extending their Christmas Day brunch plans beyond Dubai, Rosewood Abu Dhabi delivers a polished, grown-up take on festive dining that still feels warm rather than stiff. Hosted at Aqua, the hotel’s all-day dining space, the Christmas brunch leans into generous gourmet stations and familiar holiday favorites done properly, without the chaos of an oversized buffet. It’s the kind of setting that works equally well for families, visiting relatives, or a calm post-travel reset if you’re spending Christmas in the capital.
When: Thursday, December 25, 2025, 1pm–4pm
Where: Aqua restaurant, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Price: AED 498 (soft package); AED 598 (house); AED 698 (champagne); AED 200 (kids)

Quick FAQs (because yes, everyone asks these)

What to do for Christmas brunch in Dubai?
Book early (seriously), check whether your package is soft vs house vs bubbly, and confirm the timing—most brunches run 3–4 hours. Then plan your “after”: a beach walk, a Canal stroll, or a post-brunch nap that resets your soul.

Where is the best place to celebrate Christmas in Dubai?
There isn’t one answer, but if you want a crowd-pleaser that feels festive without trying too hard, it’s hard to argue with a polished Christmas brunch at St. Regis or a fun, high-energy one at Akira Back.

Where to go for Christmas brunch in Dubai and Sharjah?
Dubai has the widest spread of hotel brunches and big-name restaurant takeovers. Sharjah tends to be quieter and more low-key on major brunch “spectacle,” so if your group wants the full festive production, Dubai is usually the safer bet. (If you’re set on Sharjah, look for hotel dining offers and pre-book—availability can be tighter.)

Christmas Day Brunch Dubai: 10 (Actually Good) Ways to Spend December 25

TATTU Restaurant Christmas Day Brunch in the Sky

China Tang The Grand Tier Brunch – Festive Edition

ATTIKO Dubai Christmas Day Brunch

Akira Back Christmas Brunch

The St. Regis Christmas Brunch

Jou Jou Brasserie Christmas Day Brunch

Palmito Garden Festive Day Brunch

Hanaaya Christmas Day Brunch

Rixos Bab Al Bahr Christmas Day Brunch

Rosewood Abu Dhabi Christmas Day Brunch

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