Madinat Jumeirah Festive Dining 2026: Christmas and New Year Brunches, Dinners and Gifts

If there is one address in Dubai that does Christmas properly, it is Madinat Jumeirah. The waterways, the wind towers, the abras gliding past – it already looks like a festive card before anyone hangs a single bauble. For 2026, the resort’s three hotels, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Al Naseem, have lined up almost 20 festive brunches, dinners and a New Year’s Eve gala, plus a pastry hamper worth gifting to the people you actually like.

Here is every Madinat Jumeirah festive dining experience for Christmas and New Year 2026, with dates, timings and prices, so you can book before the good tables vanish.

Madinat Jumeirah festive dining 2026 at a glance

Madinat Jumeirah’s festive dining for 2026 runs from Saturday brunches through December to New Year’s Day on 1 January 2027. Expect Christmas Eve dinners at The Palmery and Rockfish, seven Christmas Day brunches, a New Year’s Eve gala at Arboretum from AED 5,500 and New Year’s Day brunches from AED 490.

Looking further afield? Our round-up of Christmas Day brunches and lunches in Dubai covers options across the city at every budget.

December weekend festive brunches

Not everyone wants to wait until the 25th. These run on weekends through December and are ideal for office parties, friend groups or that one family gathering where everyone is actually in the country at the same time.

Al Qasr Festive Brunch at Arboretum, Jumeirah Al Qasr

Dubai’s long-running festive favourite. An international buffet spread across multiple live stations, live music and entertainment, all inside the palace-like grandeur of Jumeirah Al Qasr. It is a big, joyful, all-ages affair.

• When: Saturday 19 and Saturday 26 December 2026, 13:00 to 16:00
• Price: AED 595 soft beverages, AED 750 house beverages, AED 850 Champagne, AED 995 premium Champagne, AED 350 children aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Al Qasr Festive Brunch

Kayto Festive Brunch, Jumeirah Al Naseem

Kayto’s signature Nikkei brunch, where Japanese precision meets Peruvian flair, gets a festive run every Saturday. Sharing starters and sides come first, followed by your choice of main and dessert, with a resident DJ and live artist keeping the energy up.

• When: Every Saturday in December 2026 (5, 12, 19 and 26 December), 13:00 to 16:00
• Price: AED 490 soft drinks, AED 640 house drinks, AED 840 curated sake and Champagne sommelier selection
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Kayto Festive Brunch

Rockfish Festive Brunch, Jumeirah Al Naseem

Sundays get a little more special at Rockfish, with a family-style Mediterranean brunch built around seasonal ingredients and dishes made for sharing. A resident artist provides the soundtrack in one of the hotel’s most sought-after seafront spots.

• When: Every Sunday in December 2026 (6, 13, 20 and 27 December), 13:00 to 15:00
• Price: AED 490 soft drinks, AED 590 house drinks
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Rockfish Festive Brunch

Christmas Eve dinners at Madinat Jumeirah

Christmas Eve falls on a Thursday this year, so a long, lazy dinner with no alarm the next morning is very much on the cards.

Christmas Eve Dinner at The Palmery, Jumeirah Al Naseem

A warm, family-first evening built around a generous buffet, an enhanced dessert selection and a live station carving stuffed turkey. Family-friendly entertainment and dedicated kids’ activities mean the grown-ups might actually finish a conversation.

• When: Thursday 24 December 2026, 18:30 to 22:00
• Price: AED 420 soft beverages (plus 7% municipality fee), AED 580 house drinks (inclusive of municipality fee), AED 250 children aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Christmas Eve at The Palmery

Christmas Eve Dinner at Rockfish, Jumeirah Al Naseem

Prefer to order what you fancy? Rockfish serves its à la carte menu alongside festive specials, with live entertainment and the sea right there. Save room for the Christmas Temptation Garden, an immersive dessert experience created just for the season.

• When: Thursday 24 December 2026, 18:30 to 22:00
• Price: Minimum spend of AED 250 per adult (excluding tobacco) and AED 150 per child for external guests. The Temptation Garden dessert experience is AED 130 per person
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Christmas Eve at Rockfish

Christmas Day brunches at Madinat Jumeirah

Christmas Day lands on a Friday in 2026, which makes it a proper long weekend. Seven brunches are on offer across the three hotels, from a palatial buffet to a beach club party.

Al Qasr Christmas Day Brunch at Arboretum, Jumeirah Al Qasr

The big one. Al Qasr’s award-winning Christmas Day brunch brings a generous festive buffet with flavours from around the world, live music and that palace backdrop. It is one of the most anticipated tables of the season, and it books up accordingly.

• When: Friday 25 December 2026, 13:00 to 16:00
• Indoor seating: AED 725 soft beverages, AED 875 house beverages, AED 995 Champagne, AED 1,295 premium Champagne, AED 450 children aged 4 to 11
• Outdoor seating: AED 825 soft beverages, AED 975 house beverages, AED 1,095 Champagne, AED 1,395 premium Champagne, AED 450 children aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Al Qasr Christmas Day Brunch

💡 WOW Expert Tip: Outdoor seating at Arboretum costs AED 100 more per adult, but late December afternoons in Dubai are about as good as the weather gets. If you are going to splurge on one upgrade, make it the terrace rather than the premium Champagne.

Christmas Day Brunch at Cala Vista, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

Christmas with an Italian coastal accent. Chef Luca Crostelli serves a family-style menu inspired by Italy’s coastline, paired with a curated grape selection and live music, all against sweeping Arabian Gulf views.

• When: Friday 25 December 2026, 12:00 to 16:00
• Price: AED 790 soft beverages, AED 990 alcoholic beverages, AED 1,490 enhanced alcoholic beverages, AED 350 children aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Christmas at Cala Vista

Christmas Day Brunch at Shimmers, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

Christmas by the sea, Greek style. Chef Vincenzo curates a family-style Greek Mediterranean feast, a master mixologist handles the signature cocktails and a live five-piece band brings the energy, with Jumeirah Burj Al Arab on the horizon.

• When: Friday 25 December 2026, 12:00 to 14:00
• Price: AED 790 soft beverages, AED 990 alcoholic beverages, AED 1,490 enhanced alcoholic beverages, AED 350 children aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Christmas at Shimmers

Christmas Day Brunch at Summersalt Beach Club, Jumeirah Al Naseem

For anyone who thinks Christmas needs more sand. Summersalt Beach Club serves a Latin American-inspired sharing menu, with a dedicated selection for younger guests, while a resident DJ and live musician keep the beach club mood going all afternoon.

• When: Friday 25 December 2026, 12:30 to 16:00
• Price: Minimum spend of AED 600 per adult and AED 250 per child aged 5 to 11
• Age policy: Ages 5 and above
• Booking policy: Full advance payment required, 72-hour cancellation policy, tables limited to 3 hours
• Book: Christmas at Summersalt

Christmas Day Brunch at Kayto, Jumeirah Al Naseem

The least traditional Christmas lunch on the resort, and all the better for it. Kayto’s sharing-style Peruvian Nikkei menu is backed by a resident DJ and live artist who carry things from lunch into a livelier afternoon, with drinks packages stretching to curated sake and bubbles. Also the best value Christmas Day brunch at Madinat Jumeirah this year.

• When: Friday 25 December 2026, 13:00 to 16:00
• Price: AED 490 soft drinks, AED 640 house drinks, AED 840 curated sake and Champagne sommelier selection
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Christmas at Kayto

Christmas Day Brunch at The Palmery, Jumeirah Al Naseem

The one for families. A generous Christmas-themed buffet with interactive live cooking stations, plus live entertainment and activities for younger guests that run right through the afternoon.

• When: Friday 25 December 2026, 13:00 to 16:00
• Price: AED 795 soft drinks, AED 895 house drinks, AED 995 Champagne and sommelier selection, AED 395 children aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Booking policy: Full advance payment required, 72-hour cancellation policy, tables limited to 3 hours
• Book: Christmas at The Palmery

Christmas Day Brunch at Rockfish, Jumeirah Al Naseem

Rockfish’s signature brunch goes festive with a family-style sharing menu of seasonal ingredients, a special Christmas Garden and live entertainment by the water.

• When: Friday 25 December 2026, 13:00 to 15:00
• Price: AED 795 soft drinks, AED 895 house drinks, AED 995 Champagne and sommelier selection. Children order à la carte with a minimum spend of AED 150
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Booking policy: Full advance payment required, 72-hour cancellation policy, tables limited to 3 hours. Not available on half board
• Book: Christmas at Rockfish

💡 WOW Expert Tip: Most Christmas Day brunches at Jumeirah Al Naseem ask for full payment upfront with a 72-hour cancellation window. Lock in numbers with your group before you pay, because the person who “might come” on the 23rd is now a very expensive empty chair.

New Year’s Eve: The Grand Al Qasr Gala

Madinat Jumeirah’s headline New Year’s Eve event is a big night at Arboretum. Expect a lavish international buffet with live cooking stations, free-flowing beverages, a live five-piece band and performances, then fireworks lighting up the sky at midnight.

• When: Thursday 31 December 2026, 20:00 to 01:00
• Price: AED 5,500 per adult, AED 2,750 per child aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: The Grand Al Qasr New Year’s Eve Gala

New Year’s Day brunches at Madinat Jumeirah

1 January 2027 is a Friday, so you have a whole weekend to recover. Five brunches are on offer, ranging from palace buffet to beach club.

Al Qasr New Year’s Day Brunch at Arboretum, Jumeirah Al Qasr

An abundant spread of global flavours, live food stations, flowing drinks and an upbeat live three-piece band. A cheerful way to start 2027, even if your head disagrees.

• When: Friday 1 January 2027, 13:00 to 16:00
• Price: AED 595 soft beverages, AED 750 house beverages, AED 850 Champagne, AED 995 premium Champagne, AED 350 children aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: Al Qasr New Year’s Day Brunch

New Year’s Day Brunch at Shimmers, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

A relaxed, toes-almost-in-the-sand start to the year, with vibrant Greek Mediterranean flavours, generous plates and the easy rhythm of beachfront dining.

• When: Friday 1 January 2027, 12:30 to 14:00
• Price: AED 790 soft beverages, AED 990 alcoholic beverages, AED 1,490 premium beverages, AED 350 children aged 4 to 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Book: New Year’s Day at Shimmers

New Year’s Day Brunch at Summersalt Beach Club, Jumeirah Al Naseem

Ease into 2027 on the beach. A resident DJ and live musician carry the mood from lunch into the afternoon, and there is a dedicated sharing-style menu for younger guests too.

• When: Friday 1 January 2027, 12:30 to 16:00 (tables limited to 3 hours)
• Price: Minimum spend of AED 600 per adult and AED 250 per child. An alcoholic beverage package is AED 990 per person, and AED 450 for guests under 11
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Booking policy: Full advance payment required, 72-hour cancellation policy
• Book: New Year’s Day at Summersalt

New Year’s Day Brunch at Rockfish, Jumeirah Al Naseem

Rockfish’s signature family-style brunch, with a sharing menu built around seasonal ingredients and live entertainment all afternoon. Relaxed, convivial and exactly the pace 1 January calls for.

• When: Friday 1 January 2027, 14:00 to 17:00
• Price: AED 795 soft drinks, AED 895 house drinks, AED 995 Champagne and sommelier selection. Children order à la carte with a minimum spend of AED 150
• Age policy: All ages welcome
• Booking policy: Full advance payment required, 72-hour cancellation policy, tables limited to 3 hours. Not available on half board
• Book: New Year’s Day at Rockfish

New Year’s Day Brunch at Kayto, Jumeirah Al Naseem

A vibrant Nikkei brunch with sharing-style dishes, a resident DJ and live artist, and views across to Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. The later start suits anyone who saw the fireworks up close.

• When: Friday 1 January 2027, from 14:00
• Price: AED 490 soft drinks, AED 640 house drinks, AED 840 curated sake and Champagne sommelier selection
• Book: New Year’s Day at Kayto

Festive gifting: the Margaux hamper

For the host who has everything, Margaux at Madinat Jumeirah has a limited-edition festive hamper filled with handcrafted treats from the resort’s pastry chefs. It makes an elegant gift for friends, family or the neighbour who always signs for your parcels.

• Price: AED 590 per hamper
• Where: Margaux, Madinat Jumeirah
• Order: Margaux Pastry Boutique

💡 WOW Expert Tip: The hamper is a limited edition, so order in early December rather than the week before Christmas if you are gifting colleagues or clients.

Which Madinat Jumeirah festive experience should you book?

• For the full traditional Christmas: Al Qasr Christmas Day Brunch at Arboretum
• For families with young kids: The Palmery, on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
• For a beach day with a party feel: Summersalt Beach Club
• For the best value: Kayto, from AED 490 on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• For a grown-up seafront lunch: Cala Vista or Shimmers at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
• For one huge night out: The Grand Al Qasr New Year’s Eve Gala

Planning a staycation around it? Our guide to Jumeirah Al Naseem covers the rooms, pools and beach, and our list of the best brunches in Dubai has plenty more for the rest of the season.

Contact and location

Madinat Jumeirah is on King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street in Umm Suqeim, next to Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Phone: +971 4 366 8888

Frequently asked questions

How much is Christmas brunch at Madinat Jumeirah in 2026?

Christmas Day brunches at Madinat Jumeirah start at AED 490 at Kayto and go up to AED 1,395 for premium Champagne with outdoor seating at the Al Qasr Christmas Day Brunch. Most other options sit between AED 725 and AED 995 per adult, and children aged 4 to 11 are usually charged AED 350 to AED 450.

What time is the Al Qasr Christmas Day brunch?

The Al Qasr Christmas Day Brunch at Arboretum runs from 13:00 to 16:00 on Friday 25 December 2026. Prices start at AED 725 indoors and AED 825 outdoors with soft beverages.

How much is New Year’s Eve at Madinat Jumeirah?

The Grand Al Qasr New Year’s Eve Gala at Arboretum costs AED 5,500 per adult and AED 2,750 per child aged 4 to 11. It runs from 20:00 to 01:00 on 31 December 2026 and includes a festive buffet, free-flowing beverages, a live band and midnight fireworks.

Which Madinat Jumeirah Christmas brunch is best for kids?

The Palmery at Jumeirah Al Naseem is the most family-focused, with live entertainment and dedicated kids’ activities on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Al Qasr brunches at Arboretum also welcome all ages. Summersalt Beach Club’s Christmas Day brunch is for ages 5 and above only.

Is there a festive brunch at Madinat Jumeirah before Christmas?

Yes. Kayto runs a festive brunch every Saturday in December from AED 490, Rockfish hosts one every Sunday in December from AED 490 and the Al Qasr Festive Brunch at Arboretum takes place on 19 and 26 December from AED 595.

Do I need to pay in advance for Christmas brunch at Jumeirah Al Naseem?

For several of them, yes. The Christmas Day brunches at Summersalt, The Palmery and Rockfish require full payment in advance, with a 72-hour cancellation policy and a 3-hour table limit. The same terms apply to the New Year’s Day brunches at Summersalt and Rockfish.