Christmas Celebration At Hilton Dubai With togetherness, delicious food and More

If your idea of a festive season includes sand in your shoes, a rooftop DJ, and the faint, magical scent of chestnut stuffing floating on a seaside breeze – congratulations, you’re on the same wavelength as Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and Hilton Dubai The Walk. This year they’re serving up a whole season of togetherness: refreshed spaces, new restaurants, and enough holiday cheer to make even the Grinch consider a reservation.

A quick scene-setter: Hilton Dubai Jumeirah – celebrating 25 years as one of JBR’s most iconic beachfront spots – has had a glow-up. Think a brighter lobby (bring sunglasses), redesigned gardens, a brand-new adult pool (bye-bye kiddie chaos), and new dining faces: MarBar Rooftop Tapas Bar, Taliah’s Café (formerly AXIS), Villa Verona (formerly VERO Italian) plus an expanded Wavebreaker Beachside Restaurant. In short: same beloved beachfront vibes, but with fresh energy and plenty of new corners to discover.

Here’s the best bit – they’ve planned the holidays like they were making a playlist for your perfect festive soundtrack: a little comfort, a little party, and a lot of good food.

Highlights you’ll actually care about (and prices, because we’re grown-ups)

Turkey Takeaway – for the domestic heroes

Want the golden, roast turkey without fighting over oven space? Order a full-size roast turkey from Hartisan (LP Floor, Hilton Dubai The Walk). Roasted to perfection, chestnut stuffing, sides, gravy – the whole opera.

• Where: Hartisan, LP Floor, Hilton Dubai The Walk
• When: 1^st – 25^th December (pre-order required, 72 hours’ notice)
• Price: AED 650
• Perfect for: impressing in-laws, pretending you love cooking

Christmas Tree Lighting – marshmallows optional, festive feels guaranteed

A community-style evening in the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah lobby: carols, seasonal treats, warm drinks, and a Santa cameo with surprises for the kids. Free to attend, bring your merriest.

• Where: Lobby, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
• When: 8^th December, 6:00pm
• Price: Complimentary

Christmas Eve – Italian warmth, global buffets, family-friendly buffets

Pick your vibe: intimate rustic Italian, international feast, or casual family-friendly spread.

• Villa Verona (3-course Italian menu) – 24 Dec, 6:30–10:30pm – AED 285 per person (soft beverages).
• Oceana Kitchen (international buffet, live cooking, carving station) – 24 Dec, 6:30–10:30pm – AED 299 (soft) / AED 399 (house). Kids 6–12: AED 149; under 6 eat free.
• Hartisan (hearty roasts, live stations) – 24 Dec, 6:00–10:00pm – AED 225 (soft) / AED 325 (house). Kids 6–12: AED 115; under 6 free.

Christmas Day – lunch, live music, and a Polynesian after-party

From Italian lunch with live music to a tropical evening brunch at Trader Vic’s, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate.

• Villa Verona (Christmas Day lunch): 25 Dec, 1:00–4:00pm – AED 299 / AED 399 / AED 499 (premium). Kids: AED 149 (6–12).
• Oceana Kitchen (buffet with live BBQ and music): 25 Dec, 1:00–4:00pm – AED 299 / AED 399. Kids AED 149; under 6 free.
• Trader Vic’s JBR (Polynesian-inspired evening brunch): 25 Dec, 8:00–11:00pm – AED 275 / AED 325 / AED 525. Kids AED 145.

New Year’s Eve – choose your vibe and bring your A-game

From seaside fireworks to rooftop glam, Hilton’s got a countdown for every kind of celebrator.

• Villa Verona – refined five-course Italian: AED 900-1,500 (indoor/outdoor packages).
• Trader Vic’s JBR – tiki-themed party, live Latin band: AED 900-1,400.
• Wavebreaker Beachside Restaurant – beachfront BBQ + front-row Ain Dubai fireworks: AED 1,500 (restaurant) / AED 1,950 (beachside house package).
• MarBar Rooftop Tapas Bar – rooftop party with DJ and festive cocktails: AED 1,250-1,750.
• Pure Sky Lounge (35th floor) – panoramic views & fireworks: AED 1,100-1,800 tiers (indoor, marina view, VIP sea view).
• McGettigan’s JBR – pub vibes, live music, party till 3am for the late-night crew.

Other New Year’s Eve options: Oceana’s global buffet (AED 1,750 house), Hartisan’s stylish family-friendly buffet (AED 600–900), plus kids’ pricing for most venues. Turkey roast is also available through December 31 for AED 159 (includes one house beverage) – for those keeping the turkey streak alive.

What to pick?

• Family-friendly & relaxed: Hartisan or Oceana – kids’ entertainment, buffets, no nap left behind.
• Romantic & intimate: Villa Verona or MarBar Rooftop – candles, clinking glasses, low-key sophistication.
• Full-on party: Trader Vic’s, Pure Sky, Wavebreaker – DJs, fireworks, dancing on tables (maybe don’t actually dance on tables).

Final nudge (gentle, slightly urgent)

Spaces will go faster than mince pies at a buffet, so if you’ve got Auntie Mabel’s dietary requests or you need a rooftop seat with fireworks view – book early. Treat yourself (and your loved ones) to a holiday that’s part nostalgia, part upgrade, and all joy.

Go on – dust off your festive hat, book a table, and let Hilton handle the rest. You bring the smiles; they’ll bring the sparkle (and the stuffing).