Sponsored: From family-friendly Christmas markets and festive feasts to rooftop parties and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone this December
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and everything in between get a 25hours twist this year. Picture festive feasts, gingerbread displays, live music, and rooftop views, perfect for families, friends, or anyone who just wants to make this festive season a little brighter.
Nomad Day Bar
Centrally located, Nomad Day Bar is perfect for casual festive celebrations. The bar features a specially curated drinks menu, gingerbread house displays, and festive pastries – ideal for a cosy afternoon or evening catch-up. Discover a family-friendly market filled with food and retail vendors, perfect for picking up holiday treats or gifts in a festive, cheerful atmosphere.
Christmas Market: 17–24 December, from 2-9pm.
Ernst Biergarten
Ernst Biergarten turns into a festive hub for families and friends, filled with live music, hearty holiday meals, and fun for the kids. From 15 November to 30 December, you can enjoy a Festive Feast with turkey, goose, non-halal meat roasts, or full holiday spreads, all designed for sharing, with pre-orders required 48 hours in advance.
If you’d rather celebrate at home, there’s a fully cooked Turkey To Go. Christmas Eve brings a lively brunch with a German brass band, festive drinks, and children’s activities like face painting and cookie decorating.
On Christmas Day, traditional festive dining continues with music and kids’ entertainment, and Hops & Roast Night on 26 December keeps the celebrations going with roasts, drinks, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Festive Season Dining (December 2025): 6pm onwards. À la carte and sharing platters. Festive Feast: 15 November–30 December. Turkey Feast: AED1,200 (Members AED1,000), serves 8–10. Goose Feast: AED1,400 (Members AED1,200), serves 3–4. Non-halal Feast: AED1,000 (Members AED800), serves 3–4, and Ernst Festive Feast: AED2,200 (Members AED1,800), serves 10+.
Turkey To Go: 15 November–30 December. AED800, serves 8–10.
Christmas Eve Brunch: 24 December, from 6:30pm-10:30pm. AED300–500, Kids under 12 AED150. Christmas Day: 25 December, from 12pm until close. À la carte.
Hops & Roast Night: 26 December, from 6:30pm-10:30pm. AED300–500, Kids AED150.
Contact dubai@ernstbiergarten.com or +971 50 369 8394.
Tandoor Tina
On Christmas Eve, 24 December, enjoy a cosy dinner with live entertainment, perfect for a festive night out with friends or family.
7pm onwards. Set Menu: Vegetarian AED180 and Non-Vegetarian AED220. Contact dubai@tandoortina.com or +9714 210 2500.
Monkey Bar
Set on the 6th-floor terrace, Monkey Bar hosts a Christmas Party on 25 December with à la carte food, signature beverages, and DJ Patch spinning tunes for a festive night with a view.
9pm-3am. AED150 (includes 1 Christmas drink).
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