Okay, picture this: twinkling lights reflecting off the Dubai Marina, a soft clink of Champagne glasses, and a table piled with oysters, foie gras, and a Yule log that actually makes you feel festive and slightly fancy. No jetlag required — just walk into Bistro Des Arts and let Paris dress up the evening for you.
This festive season the bistro is serving up two proper celebrations: a leisurely, daytime Christmas experience (three hours of pure indulgence from 12 PM on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) and a glamorous, late-night New Year’s Eve fête (a refined five-course journey starting 8 PM on NYE). Both menus wear Parisian winter charm like a snug scarf — classic, comforting, and impossibly chic.
What’s on the menu
For Christmas: expect a relaxed three-hour meal that starts with a Duo of Normandy Oysters (because the holidays deserve a splash of brine), followed by festive starters like Foie Gras Terrine with Black Cherry Chutney, Salmon Terrine, smoked salmon pairings, and a goat-cheese dish with Provençale vegetables. Mains read like a love letter to winter: Guinea Fowl Forestière with Chestnut Demi-Glace, Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Ratatouille and Lemon Butter, Mushroom Risotto, and Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Potato Gratin and Red Wine Jus. Dessert? You can’t leave without a Bûche de Noël, Crêpes Suzette, or the ever-reliable Crème Brûlée. Comfort food with a beret, basically.
For New Year’s Eve: it’s a slick five-course parade of delights. Think Smoked Salmon Blinis, luxurious Truffle Burrata, Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter, and a show-stopper Beef Tenderloin Rossini — culminating in chocolate éclairs and crêpes to keep things happily decadent as the countdown approaches.
Prices (so you can plan the splurge)
- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (from 12 PM, 3-hour experience)
- AED 395 (Soft) | AED 525 (House) | AED 625 (Premium)
- New Year’s Eve (from 8 PM, five-course)
- AED 395 (Soft) | AED 595 (House) | AED 695 (Premium)
“Soft” = delightful non-alcoholic or soft-beverage option. “House” and “Premium” = bubbles (or better) for when you’re feeling celebratory. Choose your mood — and your bubbles.
Why go? (short answer: because it feels good)
- It’s Paris without the plane ticket. The food flirts with classic French technique and seasonal coziness.
- The Marina backdrop makes even a five-minute walk to the car feel cinematic.
- It’s a one-stop holiday win: oysters for the glitz, roasted tenderloin for the tradition, and crêpes because dessert deserves a standing ovation.
Tiny logistics (the boring stuff, but useful)
- Where: Bistro Des Arts, Dubai Marina
- When:
- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day — From 12 PM onwards
- New Year’s Eve — From 8 PM onwards
So — want a relaxed, three-hour Christmas lunch that feels like a warm Parisian hug? Or a midnight-leaning New Year’s dinner that ends with choc éclairs and a confident “oui” to 2026? Either way, book a table, invite someone who appreciates good butter, and let Bistro Des Arts handle the rest. You bring the festive spirit, they’ll bring everything else (including the Yule log photo op).
Bon appétit and happy holidays — French style, Dubai-splendored.
Contact & Location:
Phone – +97145511576
