From themed meals to brilliantly boisterous brunches, cracking traditional dinners, delectable drinks, glittering winter terraces and afternoon meals with a yuletide feel, guests can find it all (and more) at The First Group’s family of restaurants.
THE LOCAL
Christmas Eve Brunch
Anyone keen to enjoy a chilled-out Christmas Eve in welcoming surrounds should make a trip to modern-casual favourite The Local a priority. Here children and adults alike will delight in alfresco dining with festive flavours, all while enjoying Christmas music and admiring the twinkling decorations.
What: Christmas Eve Brunch
When: 24th December
Time: 7pm-10.30pm
Price:
AED75 children aged six-years plus
AED199 beverages
AED299 house beverages
AED399 premium beverages
Where: The Local, TRYP by Wyndham, Barsha Heights
Contact: Call 04 247 6630 or email: info.local@trypdubai.com
Christmas Day Brunch
Low-key yet lovely, The Local brilliantly priced festive alfresco dining is not only packed with seasonal treats, but there will also be Christmas decorations, Live yuletide entertainment and a popular kid’s corner with complimentary face painting, too.
Offer: Christmas Day Brunch
When: 25th December
Time: 1pm-4pm
Price:
AED75 children aged six-years plus
AED199 soft drinks
AED299 house beverages
AED399 premium beverages
Where: The Local, TRYP by Wyndham, Barsha Heights
Contact: Call 04 247 6630 or email: info.local@trypdubai.com
VYNE RESTAURANT & TERRACE
Christmas Eve Italian buffet
What could be better than an Italian-inspired extravaganza on Christmas Eve? Featuring a gorgeous array of authentic dishes, antipasti nibbles, handmade seasonal treats and more, this is the perfect way to spend the night before Christmas. There will be Christmas carols, a dedicated Kid’s Corner and photo opportunities with Santa, which will add a sense of excitement for the little ones.
Offer: Italian buffet
When: 24th December
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Price: AED180 (soft beverages) AED295 (house beverages), AED90 (kids aged 6-years old – 11-years old)
Includes: Christmas carols, Kids Corner, photos with Santa
Where: Vyne Restaurant & Terrace, The First Collection Business Bay
Contact: Call 04 873 4400 or email diningreservation.bb@thefirstcollection.ae
Christmas Day Brunch
If guests are on the hunt for a truly family-focused Christmas Day meal, Vyne is the place to be. The restaurant will be bedecked with baubles, Santa will be hopping off his sleigh to say hello and the menu will be packed with wonderfully traditional treats – turkey with all the trimmings included. The dedicated Kid’s Corner, option to eat out on Vyne’s al fresco terrace and the classic Christmas carols playing in the background, will only add to the sense of festive magic.
Offer: Christmas Day Buffet Brunch
When: 25th December
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Price: AED249 (soft beverages) AED349 (house beverages), AED125 (kids aged 6 – 11 years old)
Includes: Christmas carols, Kids Corner, photos with Santa
Where: Vyne Restaurant & Terrace, The First Collection Business Bay
Contact: Call 04 873 4400 or email diningreservation.bb@thefirstcollection.ae
THE BLACKSMITH BAR & EATERY – THE FIRST COLLECTION BUSINESS BAY
Christmas Eve Brunch
Signature smokehouse dishes will be given a seasonal slant to serious tasty effect at The Blacksmith’s Christmas Eve Brunch. From Deep South-style snacks to moreish meat-focused mains and decadent desserts, the food will be delicious, the drinks free-flowing drinks and the party atmosphere in full swing, meaning a merry old time is guaranteed.
Offer: Christmas Eve Brunch
When: 24th December
Time: 8pm – 11pm
Price: AED199 (soft beverages) AED299 (house beverages)
Corporate rate: AED249 (house beverages). Canapes and drinks packages are also available.
Where: The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, The First Collection Business Bay
Contact: Call 04 873 4440 or email diningreservation.bb@thefirstcollection.ae
Christmas Day Brunch
For a Christmas Day brunch with a difference, The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery is the only place to be. With a modern menu made up of smokehouse favourites, free-flowing drinks guaranteed to spread seasonal cheer, a live band on hand to get the party started and Santa slated to make an appearance, Christmas Day afternoons don’t get much better than this.
Offer: Christmas Day Brunch
When: 25th December
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Price: AED299 (house beverages)
Corporate rate: AED249 (house beverages)
Includes: Live band and visit from Santa
Where: The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, The First Collection Business Bay
Contact: Call 04 873 4440 or email diningreservation.bb@thefirstcollection.ae
MASTERCHEF, THE TV EXPERIENCE
Christmas Eve Dinner
Offering one of the most sensational set menus in town thanks to a selection of favoruite dishes from the MasterChef restaurant catalogue, discerning foodies would do well to make their way to MasterChef, the TV Experience on Christmas Eve. As well as three courses of seasonally inspired dishes, diners can look forward to live entertainment courtesy of Ciaran Fox and a charmingly decorated Yuletide backdrop.
Offer: Christmas Eve Dinner
When: 24th December
Time: 7pm – 12 midnight
Price: AED299 (soft beverages), AED499 (house beverages), AED699 (sparkling package)
Includes: 3-course festive set menu and live entertainment from Ciaran Fox
Where: MasterChef, the TV Experience, Millennium Place Hotel, Dubai Marina
Contact: Call 04 550 8111 or email info@masterchefdxb.com
Christmas Day Brunch
For the ultimate in seasonal luxury and a seriously tasty way to spend Christmas Day, the 3-course set menu at MasterChef, the TV Experience features a merry mix of festive fare, all served with customary fine dining finesse and plenty of flair. Guests will enjoy sophisticated sharing starters, a choice of main and a suitably extravagant shared dessert. With the Christmas tree shimmering, decorations twinkling, Santa popping in to say hello, live entertainment from Ciaran Fox and the chance to pose for a MasterChef Christmas card, diners are guaranteed a truly magical time.
Offer: Christmas Day Brunch
When: 25th December
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Price: AED299 (soft beverages), AED499 (house beverages), AED699 (sparkling package)
Includes: 3-course set menu, live music and visit from Santa
Note: House beverage package is available on The Entertainer
Where: MasterChef, the TV Experience, Millennium Place Hotel, Dubai Marina
Contact: Call 04 550 8111 or email info@masterchefdxb.com
IKIGAI RESTAURANT + BAR
Christmas Eve
One for the adults! Christmas Eve at Ikigai is a child-free affair, with the special omakase (chef’s choice) sharing menu offered alongside a three-hour drinks package, accompanied by grown up party games (giant Jenga and Japanese lottery included) and live entertainment courtesy of DJs and dancers.
Offer: Christmas Eve
When: 24th December
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Price: AED299 (soft beverages), AED499 (house beverages and sake), AED699 (sparkling package)
Note: House beverage package is available on The Entertainer
Where: Ikigai Restaurant + Bar, Millennium Place Hotel, Dubai Marina
Contact: Call 04 550 8114 or email Reservation@ikigaidubai.com
Christmas Day Brunch
Aimed firmly at those who like doing things differently, Christmas Day at Ikigai promises to be full of fun too. That means an omakase (chef’s choice) sharing menu made up of hit house specialities, free-flowing drinks including handpicked sake and plenty of games to get involved in – think giant Jenga and Japanese lottery as well as, DJs providing party tunes.
Offer: Christmas Day Brunch
When: 25th December
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Price: AED299 (soft beverages), AED499 (house beverages), AED699 (sparkling package, inclusive of unlimited sake)
Notes: House beverage package is available on The Entertainer
Where: Ikigai Restaurant + Bar, Millennium Place Hotel, Dubai Marina
Contact: Call 04 550 8114 or email Reservation@ikigaidubai.com
THE BLACKSMITH BAR & EATERY – DUBAI MARINA
Christmas Eve Taste of Texas
Taking the Christmas Eve meal in a meat-focused, Texan-influenced direction, The Blacksmith’s offering on the 24thboasts a sharing-style brunch menu packed with seasonal meats, washed down with great drinks and accompanied by live music.
Offer: Christmas Eve Taste of Texas
When: 24th December
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Price: AED199 (soft beverages), AED299 (house beverages), AED399 (sparkling). Children under 12-years old get 50% off
Where: The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, Wyndham Dubai Marina Hotel
Contact: Call 04 407 8873 or email info@theblacksmithdubai.com
Christmas Day Taste of Texas
Sticking to what they do so well, The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery’s sharing-style Taste of Texas brunch has a distinct – and delicious – meat focus, with those signature favourites being given the festive treatment. Expect brilliant bites, plenty of highly sippable drinks and live music.
Offer: Christmas Day Taste of Texas
When: 25th December
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Price: AED199 (soft beverages), AED299 (house beverages), AED399 (sparkling) Children under 12-years old get 50% off.
Where: The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, Wyndham Dubai Marina Hotel
Contact: Call 04 407 8873 or email info@theblacksmithdubai.com
VILLAGE BISTRO
Christmas Eve Dinner
A perfect family-friendly choice, the Christmas Eve dinner buffet at the always welcoming Village Bistro promises a wide selection of classic dishes with a contemporary twist as well as, live BBQ cooking stations and entertainment for the adults. To add to the appeal, diners will be able to take full advantage of the winter weather and enjoy their food al fresco.
Offer: Christmas Eve Dinner
When: 24th December
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Price: AED100 (kids aged 4-11), AED199 (soft drinks), AED300 (house beverages), AED400 (premium beverages).
Where: Village Bistro, The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle
Contact: Call 04 275 6621
Christmas Day Brunch
Enjoy Christmas at the seaside with Village Bistro’s festive take on their ever-popular Seaside Brunch. Diners can expect all the usual fun and frolics – retro ice cream trolly and beach-inspired activities for little kids – but with added seasonal extras, including a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Offer: Christmas Day Brunch
When: 25th December
Time: 12.30pm – 4.30pm
Price: FREE (infants 0-3 years old), AED250 (kids aged 4-11 years old), AED375 (adults soft drinks), AED550 (house beverages), AED650 (premium beverages)
Where: Village Bistro, The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle
Contact: Call 04 275 6621
SANTE RIA LATINO RESTAURANT & COCKTAIL BAR
Christmas Eve – Feliz Navidad
Combining funky South American vibes with a festive feel, Santè Ria is the perfect place to get the Christmas party started. Their Christmas Eve – Feliz Navidad offering promises a brunch filled with sharing-style Latin American fare, authentic expertly-blended drinks, festive table décor, dancers and a DJ.
Offer: Christmas Eve – Feliz Navidad Brunch
When: 24th December
Time: 8pm – 12am
Price: AED250 (soft beverages), AED350 (house beverages). AED450 (premium beverages)
Where: Santè Ria Latino Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, The First Collection at Jumeriah Village Circle
Contact: Call 04 275 6630 or email reservation@santeriadubai.ae
Christmas Day – Feliz Navidad
Santè Ria’s Feliz Navidad sharing-style brunch will be a flavour-filled fiesta, without a turkey in sight. A brilliant option for those that want a less traditional Christmas meal, diners can expect on-trend Latin American bites to eat, free-flowing signature drinks, plenty of festive décor and live music courtesy of dancers and a DJ.
Offer: Christmas Day – Feliz Navidad Brunch
When: 25th December
Time: 8pm – 12am
Price: AED250 (soft beverages), AED350 (house beverages), AED450 (premium beverages)
Where: Santè Ria Latino Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, The First Collection at Jumeriah Village Circle
Contact: Call 04 275 6630 or email reservation@santeriadubai.ae
