We are days away from Christmas Day and for everyone who wants to make the most of the special occasion, indulging in a hearty feast can do just the trick. Across the region, restaurants and pubs are planning to pull all the stops in throwing the ultimate winter feast and these are our top picks of the season.
Liwan Restaurant – Dubai
Dubai’s five-star family-friendly hotel in Deira is bringing a special dose of Christmas vibes by celebrating the occasion on December 17th, with an “Around the World” brunch at the Liwan restaurant. They will also be hosting a Christmas Eve dinner on December 24th from 7 to 11 pm as well as a festive Christmas brunch on December 25th from 12:30 to 4 pm. At some of these brunches and dinners, guests will get to carve out turkey slices through live cooking stations.
LPM Restaurants & Cafe – Riyadh
Bringing Riveria-style cuisine all the way to Riyadh is LPM restaurant and cafe. Each dish exudes the best aspects of Mediterranean cuisine, from their homemade gnocchi with cherry tomatoes to their escargots with garlic butter and parsley. Beyond that, with Christmas soon approaching, they also know how to prepare a festive feast. Throughout the month of December, LPM is marking the festive season with a special menu that includes everything from gravlax de saumon fumé (smoked salmon), bûche aux amandes et chocolat dulcey (almond and blonde chocolate yule log) and joue de veau braisée et risotto au safran (saffron risotto). Couple the Christmas dinner with their seasonal décor and you’ll feel like you are transported to the winter season in the Côte d’Azur.
Graphos Social Kitchen- Abu Dhabi
Nestled within Hilton Abu Dhabi is Graphos Social Kitchen, a bustling food hub with over 10 live cooking stations that serve everything from sushi to authentic hot mezze. Along with that, it is taking it upon itself to throw a special Christmas celebration with its very own enchanting Christmas Eve dinner that will include a delectable spread of a succulent roast turkey, traditional holiday dishes as well as the freshest catch of the day.
Sachi – Cairo
Known in Egypt and beyond as one of the country’s finest upscale dining Mediterranean-Asian fusion restaurants, Sachi is a crowd favorite among many especially ones who want to indulge in its first class sushi. Bringing the Christmas vibe to their glamorous interiors, the restaurant’s October branch at Park St. is holding its very own Christmas lunch celebration on the 23rd of December from 2pm to 7pm. Expect everything from Christmas carols by Karen Daniel and Santa giveaways to a special festive menu.
Mulberry Tavern – Doha
Applying a modern take on gastropub classics is Mulberry Tavern, Doha’s special pub offering comfort food in a feel good setting. Along with that, the pub is celebrating Christmas through their special All Day Xmas Roast served with traditional Christmas pudding with vanilla sauce. The festive feast will take place from December 22 to 25.
Crowne Plaza – Bahrain
Bahrain’s Crowne Plaza is putting all the stops in creating a fully immersive festive month. Not only are they offering a take-home full roast traditional Christmas turkey through the month of December, they are also holding an entire day where kids get to come and build their own gingerbread house. When it comes to the ultimate form of celebration, there will also be a lively Christmas brunch on the 25th of December with live tunes from their awesome band as well as a festive meal through their different cooking stations.
A true Christmas celebration means indulging in a literal feast of delicious holiday classics and with these handpicked regional spots you’ll get to experience the true Christmas spirit.