Dubai experiences incredible weather in December, along with an immense festive spirit. Why not take advantage of the beauty of pleasant winter days to rejuvenate your soul and uplift your state of mind? Luckily, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, many more restaurants in Dubai are now offering outdoor dining, allowing you to stay safe and relieving you of the dull regime of sitting indoors! Most restaurants with a relaxed outdoor setting in the city yield nature in its finest and purest form, whether it’s by the seaside, on elevated perches, or in green recreational areas, surrounding you with exquisite sceneries and delightful sights while you indulge in your favourite meal.
Famous for the last 25 years, the award-winning Boardwalk Restaurant in Dubai Creek Golf Club offers magnificent views of the city skyline and sunsets. If you’re a fan of fish and chips, this is the perfect outlet for you; it features spectacular seafood and exquisite Mediterranean fare, including vegetarian-friendly and vegan options. Apart from seafood, guests can enjoy the delicious Italian cuisine, including freshly baked pizzas and yummy pasta. Children get to pick the toppings for their pizzas. Relish the countless drinks and bites of delight with friends and family, and have a phenomenal time!
If you wish to be seated in a sophisticated yet serene restaurant, “Folly” by Nick Alvis and Scott Price, who were former protégées of Gordon Ramsey, in Souk Madinat Jumeirah is your best bet, the finest one in the area! You even get to watch the Burj Al Arab fireworks show from the scenic rooftop with drinks that include some of the best cocktails and snacks for this New Year’s Eve! Want to drink your favourite wine with some cheese and bread on the side while enjoying beautiful sunsets, greenery, and music in the background? Get your unlimited and divine options at Folly. Want to have a blast at your festive gatherings? Folly has got you all covered up with good Christmas party packages. The restaurant provides modern-day, exotic dishes ranging from lamb saddles to salt-baked kohlrabi to sea bass, and desserts include custards and meringues. Enjoy your meals and exclusive outdoor dining experiences at Folly with your loved ones.
For any Chinese cuisine enthusiasts out there, the award-winning Maiden Shanghai in FIVE Palm Jumeirah is one of the best outdoor Chinese restaurants to try. It expands over three floors and contains a spectacular terrace by the seaside, which faces the alluring city skyline. If you’re looking for a fun dining outlet to celebrate your birthday? Maiden Shanghai is the way to go! It has a private karaoke room, allowing you to wallow in exciting musical experiences with friends and family while enjoying authentic Chinese dishes overpowered with fantastic flavours; this includes classic dim sums, crispy prawns, Kung Pao chicken, and a lot more! Enjoy Dubai’s best new dessert experience by Michelin-starred dessert chefs at Maiden Shanghai. To enhance the festive joy, the restaurant offers the special Naughty Noodles Christmas Eve Brunch, including house beverages on the 24th of December and the 25th of December.
Have a luxuriating experience on the glistening and stylish rooftop of the restaurant Akira Back Dubai by the renowned Michelin-starred chef, Akira Back, who enlightens you with his excellent Japanese Korean cuisine options and innovative dishes such as the yellowtail tartare and octopus crudo packed with wide-ranging flavours that melt in your mouth. The striking neon-lit terrace by the waterside never fails to captivate you. You can enjoy exceptional views of some of the best fireworks in the city during New Year’s Eve and have a gala time with your acquaintances.
A lot more outdoor dining restaurants await you! Visit your favourite one right now and revel in the heavenly ambiances and continental cuisines to blissfully mark the closure of 2021 and the beginning of 2022!
