Sponsored: IKIGAI and JamJars bring festive dining and year-end celebrations to Dubai

This December, IKIGAI and JamJars are welcoming guests to enjoy the festive season with a mix of menus, parties, and experiences for every mood. From Japanese sharing feasts and cosy Christmas roasts to fun-filled New Year’s Eve celebrations, both venues offer memorable ways to see the year out.

IKIGAI

IKIGAI reimagines the festive season with bold Japanese flavours. Guests can indulge in a three-course sharing menu paired with a three-hour beverage experience.

Festive Party Packages: 1–21 December, from 1 to 11pm. AED250 for soft beverages, AED299 for house beverages, and AED399 for sparkling beverages. 

Sakura & Sparkle Night Brunch

IKIGAI welcomes guests on Christmas Eve with a festive evening of unlimited dining and drinks.

24 December, from 8pm till late. AED250 for soft beverages, AED350 for house beverages, and AED450 for sparkling beverages.

Asia 2 Africa NYE Party

Ring in 2026 with a spectacular cultural fusion, where guests enjoy a four-course sharing feast paired with a three-hour beverage package, along with dynamic entertainment including dancers, Taiko drummers, African percussionists, tribal performers, ritual gongs, and festive face paint.

31 December, from 8pm till late. Four-course set menu + welcome drink AED450. Add-on Signature House Beverage AED349. Add-on Prestige Sparkling Beverage AED449. VIP (4 guests) AED5,000 (includes Prestige Sparkling package for 4, four-course menu per person, private booth access, and NYE Ritual Gift Box). Stay package AED8,500 (includes VIP benefits for 4 guests plus 2 rooms with breakfast).

Call +9714 815 3020 or email reservation@ikigaidubai.com. For bookings, click here.

JAMJARS

Celebrate the season with a heartwarming three-course set menu and a three-hour beverage package crafted for gatherings and group celebrations.

1 to 21 December, from 1pm to 4pm and 7pm to 10:30pm. AED250 for soft beverages, AED299 for house beverages, and AED399 for sparkling beverages. 

Christmas Eve Big Roast

A cosy Christmas Eve awaits with a festive roast dinner served with all the trimmings.

24 December, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Kids under 12 free. Kids above 12 AED 99. AED250 for soft beverages, AED350 for house beverages, and AED450 for sparkling beverages.

Christmas Day Brunch

A playful, roast-inspired Christmas Day feast, complete with live entertainment.

25 December, from 1pm to 4pm. Kids under 12 free. Kids above 12 AED 99. AED250 for soft beverages, AED350 for house beverages, and AED450 for sparkling beverages.

Pajama Jam New Year’s Eve Party

JamJars wraps up 2025 with a feel-good NYE bash. Guests are invited to welcome the new year in their favourite pajamas, surrounded by upbeat music, great drinks, and a relaxed party atmosphere to enjoy with loved ones.

31 December, from 8pm till late. General admission, 2 welcome drinks, and bar snacks for AED150. Add-on standard beverage AED349. Add-on premium beverage AED449. VIP (6 pax) AED 5,000 (includes 2 premium bottles, sharing platters, and swag gift bags).

Stay package for AED9,500 (includes VIP benefits for 6 guests plus 3 rooms with breakfast). Group of 6 for AED720 (includes 2 welcome drinks per person + bar snacks). 

For bookings, visit website.

Together, IKIGAI and JamJars offer a well-planned festive programme that suits different groups and occasions. Whether you’re marking the holidays with colleagues, friends, or family, both venues provide sumptuous menus and a memorable setting to gather.

Follow @ikigaidubai and @Jamjarsdxb.