Christmas Eve in Dubai 2026 lands on a Thursday, so for most of us it is the last working night before a long festive weekend. That makes it the night to book something special, and the night tables vanish first.
These are the Christmas Eve dinners confirmed so far, cheapest first, with what the kids pay.
When is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday 24 December 2026. Most hotel dinners start between 6pm and 8pm and finish around 10.30pm to 11pm. Christmas Day follows on Friday 25 December, which rolls straight into the weekend.
Christmas Eve dinners in Dubai 2026 at a glance
| Venue | Where | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVY | Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, Palm Jumeirah | 6pm to 10pm | AED 248 (USD 68) soft |
| Orme Osteria | Palace Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour | 7pm to 11pm | AED 295 (USD 80) soft |
| Ewaan | Palace Downtown, Downtown Dubai | 7pm to 10.30pm | AED 295 (USD 80) non-alcoholic |
| Rib Room | Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah | 6.30pm to 11pm | AED 375 (USD 102) |
| Cucina | Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah | 8pm to 11pm | AED 395 (USD 108) five courses |
| Cetara | Address Downtown, Downtown Dubai | 7pm to 11pm | AED 395 (USD 108) soft |
| Luma Pool Lounge | Address Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour | 6.30pm to 10.30pm | AED 450 (USD 123) soft |
| Solara | Address Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai | 7pm to 11pm | Not published |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai | The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence | Caravan 6.30pm to 10.30pm, Splendido 7pm to 11pm | Not published |
Christmas Eve dinners in Dubai to book
ENVY, Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort
Starters, a choice of mains and holiday sweets from 6pm to 10pm. At AED 248 (USD 68) on soft drinks, it is the best-value Christmas Eve dinner we have found, and children 6 to 12 pay AED 124 (USD 34).
ENVY
Festive dinner with live entertainment.
Area: Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, Palm Jumeirah
Hours: 6pm to 10pm
Price: AED 248 (USD 68) soft, AED 348 (USD 95) house, AED 498 (USD 136) premium
Phone: +971 4 525 8888
Best for: Families on the Palm
Map: Open in Google Maps
Orme Osteria, Palace Dubai Creek Harbour
7pm to 11pm, AED 295 (USD 80) soft or AED 420 (USD 114) with drinks, children AED 149 (USD 41).
Orme Osteria
Candlelit set menu with a live vocalist.
Area: Palace Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour
Hours: 7pm to 11pm
Price: AED 295 (USD 80) soft, AED 420 (USD 114) with drinks
Phone: +971 4 559 8870
Best for: A romantic dinner for two
Map: Open in Google Maps
Ewaan, Palace Downtown
7pm to 10.30pm from AED 295 (USD 80) non-alcoholic. Coming as a big group? Ten or more pay AED 255 (USD 69) each.
Ewaan
Christmas Eve buffet with a live singer.
Area: Palace Downtown, Downtown Dubai
Hours: 7pm to 10.30pm
Price: AED 295 (USD 80) non-alcoholic, AED 445 (USD 121) house, AED 695 (USD 189) premium
Phone: +971 4 428 7961
Best for: Large family groups
Map: Open in Google Maps
Rib Room, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
6.30pm to 11pm for AED 375 (USD 102), with a glass of bubbly included.
Rib Room
Global buffet with live stations and a glass of bubbly.
Area: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah
Hours: 6.30pm to 11pm
Price: AED 375 (USD 102)
Phone: +971 4 453 0000
Best for: A buffet with lots of choice
Map: Open in Google Maps
Cucina, The Palm
A five-course menu for AED 395 (USD 108) from 8pm to 11pm with live jazz. Prefer to order your own way? The à la carte menu runs too.
Cucina
Five-course Italian Christmas Eve with live jazz.
Area: Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
Hours: 8pm to 11pm
Price: AED 395 (USD 108) five courses
Phone: +971 4 666 1408
Best for: A grown-up dinner
Map: Open in Google Maps
Wow-Emirates Expert Tip: If there are more than ten of you, ask about group rates before you book. Ewaan at Palace Downtown drops to AED 255 (USD 69) a head for groups of ten or more on soft drinks, which undercuts almost every other hotel dinner on the list.
Cetara, Address Downtown
7pm to 11pm, from AED 395 (USD 108). Children 5 and under eat free and 6 to 12 year olds pay half.
Cetara
Family-style three courses on the terrace.
Area: Address Downtown, Downtown Dubai
Hours: 7pm to 11pm
Price: AED 395 (USD 108) soft, AED 495 (USD 135) house, AED 695 (USD 189) with Prosecco
Phone: +971 4 436 8888
Best for: Burj views on Christmas Eve
Map: Open in Google Maps
Luma Pool Lounge, Address Creek Harbour
6.30pm to 10.30pm, AED 450 (USD 123) soft or AED 650 (USD 177) with house drinks.
Luma Pool Lounge
Poolside buffet with a DJ and saxophonist.
Area: Address Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour
Hours: 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Price: AED 450 (USD 123) soft, AED 650 (USD 177) house
Phone: +971 4 275 8833
Best for: A party-style Christmas Eve
Map: Open in Google Maps
Solara, Address Dubai Mall
A three-course set menu from 7pm to 11pm. Prices are not published yet, and full prepayment is needed to book.
Solara
Three-course Christmas Eve set menu.
Area: Address Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
Hours: 7pm to 11pm
Price: Not published
Booking: SevenRooms
Map: Open in Google Maps
Caravan and Splendido, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai
Caravan runs from 6.30pm to 10.30pm and Splendido from 7pm to 11pm on Thursday 24 December. Prices are not published yet.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Christmas Eve dinners at Caravan and Splendido.
Area: The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence
Hours: Caravan 6.30pm to 10.30pm, Splendido 7pm to 11pm
Price: Not published
Website: ritzcarlton.com
Map: Open in Google Maps
More Christmas in Dubai
For the big day itself, see our Christmas Day brunches in Dubai. Hosting on the 25th? Pick a centrepiece from our festive turkey takeaways. Need something for the kids before then? Our where to meet Santa in Dubai guide and Christmas tree lighting ceremonies have the build-up covered.
Frequently asked questions
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday 24 December. It is a normal working day in the UAE, and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December leads straight into the weekend.
Christmas Eve dinners in Dubai start at AED 248 at ENVY, Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, on soft drinks. Most hotel dinners cost between AED 295 and AED 450 per adult before drinks packages.
ENVY at Th8 Palm charges AED 124 for children aged 6 to 12, Cetara at Address Downtown is free for children 5 and under and half price for 6 to 12, and Orme Osteria at Palace Dubai Creek Harbour charges AED 149 for children.
Cucina on Palm Jumeirah serves a five-course menu for AED 395, Solara at Address Dubai Mall serves three courses, and Orme Osteria at Palace Dubai Creek Harbour serves a candlelit set menu from AED 295.
Yes. Most hotels ask for advance booking, and some, including Solara at Address Dubai Mall, need full prepayment. The popular terrace tables usually go by early December.
Last updated: 31 October 2026. Dates, prices and offers come from the venues and can change. Check with the venue before you book.
