The festive season is a time for celebration, indulgence, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. This year, Cucina, the beloved Italian neighbourhood restaurant on Palm Jumeirah, is offering a spectacular array of events, dining experiences, and festive activities to ensure every moment is cherished. With private festive celebrations, gingerbread-making workshops, traditional Italian porchetta takeaways, and extraordinary Christmas and New Year’s Eve feasts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s everything you need to know to make your festive season magical at Cucina.
Private Festive Celebrations & Gingerbread Making Activity
Celebrate the season with family, friends, or colleagues in a warm, intimate setting at Cucina. Their private dining spaces offer the perfect environment for a cozy gathering, enhanced by festive-themed menus and fun activities. Guests will enjoy a family-style menu featuring traditional Christmas dishes, including succulent turkey, pork, and seafood, paired with seasonal favourites like mulled wine. This setup guarantees that everyone will leave with full hearts and even fuller stomachs.
One of the highlights of this package is the gingerbread-making activity, ideal for all ages. Children and adults alike will delight in decorating their very own gingerbread houses, all while sipping on rich, warm hot chocolate. Whether you’re crafting the perfect holiday treat or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, this is an activity that fosters togetherness and joy.
- When: Throughout December 2024
- Where: Cucina, West Palm Beach
- Time: Available daily upon request from 12 pm – 3 pm or 6 pm – 11 pm
- Prices:
- AED 245 per person (festive-themed sharing menu)
- AED 340 per person (festive menu + gingerbread house making activity)
- AED 140 per person (2-hour free flow craft beverages)
- AED 145 per person (gingerbread house making + hot chocolate)
- Reservations: Minimum 6 guests, 48-hour advance booking required. Visit cucinadubai.com, call +971 4 666 1408, or email [email protected].
Porchetta Takeaway: Bringing Italian Festivity Home
Nothing says festive cheer quite like porchetta, the traditional Italian pork roast that is a showstopper on any holiday table. Cucina is offering an extraordinary porchetta takeaway, complete with roasted chestnuts, crispy roast potatoes, and rainbow carrots. This perfectly seasoned pork roast brings the true essence of Italy into your home, ensuring your family feast is both memorable and delicious.
The takeaway also includes classic Italian desserts such as Panettone and Torrone, making sure that every meal ends on a sweet note.
- When: 25th November 2024 – 7th January 2025
- Where: Cucina, West Palm Beach
- Price: AED 550 for a whole roasted porchetta (6 kg) with trimmings, serving up to six guests
- Reservations: 24-hour advance booking required. Visit cucinadubai.com, call +971 4 666 1408, or email [email protected].
Christmas Eve Feast: An Enchanting Evening for All
Step into the festive magic of Christmas Eve at Cucina, where the holiday spirit comes alive through a delightful culinary journey. Family-style starters kick off the evening, followed by a lavish spread of Christmas favourites, including perfectly roasted pork, turkey, and all the trimmings that make holiday dining so special.
Interactive food stations, such as the Gelateria and Spritz Bar, ensure that every guest finds something they love. For a special musical touch, a live jazz Italian trio will serenade diners throughout the evening, and a visit from Santa Claus will surely enchant the younger guests.
- When: Tuesday, 24th December 2024
- Where: Cucina, West Palm Beach
- Time: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Prices:
- AED 350 per person (festive buffet and soft beverages)
- AED 450 per person (buffet + sparkling and house beverages)
- AED 695 per person (buffet + house beverages and champagne)
- AED 180 for kids 6-12 years old, AED 95 for kids 3-5 years old, 0-2 years dine free
- Reservations: Visit cucinadubai.com, call +971 4 666 1408, or email [email protected].
Christmas Day Brunch: A Celebration of Festive Flavours
On Christmas Day, Cucina invites you to partake in a grand holiday brunch that brings together the finest festive flavours and family traditions. Start with family-style antipasti and then move on to a spectacular spread featuring signature roast pork, turkey, and all the trimmings. The dedicated pizza bar and freshly made pastas will ensure there’s something for every palate.
Live cooking stations will showcase Cucina’s Pork Kitchen, where special cuts are prepared to perfection. To wrap up the feast on a sweet note, guests can visit the Gelateria for holiday-inspired desserts. All this is set to the backdrop of live music from Cucina’s Italian trio, creating the ideal festive atmosphere.
- When: Wednesday, 25th December 2024
- Where: Cucina, West Palm Beach
- Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Prices:
- AED 395 per person (festive buffet and soft beverages)
- AED 495 per person (buffet + sparkling and house beverages)
- AED 695 per person (buffet + house beverages and champagne)
- AED 180 for kids 6-12 years old, AED 95 for kids 3-5 years old, 0-2 years dine free
- Reservations: Visit cucinadubai.com, call +971 4 666 1408, or email [email protected].
New Year’s Eve at Cucina: Ring in 2025 in True Italian Style
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Cucina with an exquisite five-course Italian feast, where every dish is authentically prepared using fresh, high-quality ingredients. As you enjoy your meal, the stunning fireworks over Palm Jumeirah will light up the sky, creating a magical setting to welcome the new year.
The event will feature live music from a jazz trio and performances by a vinyl DJ, providing the perfect backdrop for a night of celebration. Guests can dance the night away and enjoy drinks from the Spritz Bar, ensuring an unforgettable start to the new year.
- When: Tuesday, 31st December 2024
- Where: Cucina, West Palm Beach
- Time: 8 pm to 12:30 am
- Prices:
- AED 1,250 per person (Five-course dinner + soft and house beverages)
- AED 1,500 per person (Five-course dinner + house beverages and champagne)
- AED 995 for teenagers aged 12-20 years
- AED 495 for kids 11 years and below (Five-course dinner + soft beverages)
- Reservations: Visit cucinadubai.com, call +971 4 666 1408, or email [email protected].
Conclusion
Cucina, with its warm ambiance, authentic Italian flavours, and delightful holiday offerings, is the ultimate destination to celebrate the festive season. Whether you’re looking for a cozy family gathering, a festive takeaway, or an extravagant Christmas or New Year’s Eve feast, Cucina has something special to offer. Don’t miss out on creating unforgettable holiday memories with your loved ones this festive season at Palm Jumeirah’s favourite neighbourhood Italian restaurant.
