Festive Dubai
Looking for something to do this festive season? Our favourite hotel in Dubai, The Shangri-La, has you covered from Christmas to New Year’s and even high tea in-between.
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai celebrates the festive season with a variety of international flavours across its esteemed dining venues. This year why not experience and celebrate the festive period in style with one of these offers to make this a year to remember.
Holiday Afternoon Tea
Start your celebrations each afternoon in December with a little sophisticated indulgence to get you in the festive spirit. Pamper yourself with tea and coffee accompanied by seasonal treats, warm scones, delicious pastries and other light bites.
1-30 December 2017
3pm – 6pm
AED 180 for two people, including tea, coffee and snacks
Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Dunes Café Christmas Eve Dinner
Take a trip around the world this Christmas with a delicious international buffet spread featuring dishes from France, England, America and Australia. Indulge on delicacies such as selection of fresh seafood on ice, braised short rib, pan seared foie gras, goose with black cherry sauce and a traditional turkey with all the trimmings. End the night on a sweet note with some delectable desserts.
24 December 2017
7pm – 12am
AED 350 per person, food only
AED 475 per person, including house beverages
AED 625 per person, including house beverages and bubbly
AED 175 per person, for children ages 5-12 years old
Dunes Café, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Shang Palace Christmas Eve Dinner
Enjoy a taste of China this Christmas at Shang Palace with a 10-course family-style set menu. Enjoy a Chinese-style turkey with wok-fried brussel sprouts and chestnut stuffing, crispy goose with orange and cinnamon and our signature fried rice. End the meal on a sweet note with a chestnut mille-feuille with red cherry ice cream. A la carte menu will also be available.
24 December 2017
7pm – 12am
AED 288 per person, food only
AED 478 per person, including house beverages
Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Hoi An Christmas Eve Dinner
Stray from the traditional this Christmas and explore the unique flavours of Vietnam with a bespoke seven-course set menu. Delight in rich and authentic dishes such as five spice Australian lamb chop with green asparagus, baby carrot and pineapple in a plum sauce and Vietnamese miso black code served with lobster and a warm Asian salad. Finish off the meal with a chestnut mille-feuille with red cherry ice cream.
24 December 2017
7pm – 12am
AED 395 per person, food only
AED 595 per person, including wine pairing and one glass of bubbly
Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
December 25 2017
Dunes Café Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner
Put down the cooking utensils and treat yourself this Christmas by dining at Dunes Cafe’s delicious international brunch and dinner. Choose from a selection of fresh seafood on ice, braised short rib, pan seared foie gras, goose with black cherry sauce and a traditional turkey with all the trimmings. End the brunch on a sweet note with some delectable desserts such as mini yule log selection, a winter snow ball and much more.
25 December 2017
12:30pm – 4pm AND 7pm – 11pm
AED 375 per person, food only
AED 475 per person, including house beverages
AED 605 per person, including house beverages and bubbly
AED 175 per person, for children ages 5-12 years old
Dunes Café, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Hoi An Christmas Day Brunch
Explore 50 Festive Flavours of Vietnam this Christmas with unlimited Vietnamese tapas made to order. Feast on delicious dishes such as crispy Canadian lobster and shiitake ravioli, grilled duck foie gras sausages, wok-fried golden garlic prawns, seared Black Angus beef tenderloin and much more.
25 December 2017
12:30pm – 4pm
AED 230 per person, food
AED 350 per person, including house beverages
AED 595 per person, including house beverages and bubbly
Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Shang Palace Christmas Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy a taste of China this Christmas at Shang Palace with a 10-course family-style set menu. Indulge in a Chinese-style turkey with wok-fried brussel sprouts and chestnut stuffing, crispy goose with orange and cinnamon and our signature fried rice. End the meal on a sweet note with a chestnut mille-feuille with red cherry ice cream. A la carte menu will also be available.
25 December 2017
12:30pm – 4pm AND 7pm – 12am
AED 288 per person, food only
AED 478 per person, including house beverages
Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Hoi An Christmas Dinner
Stray from the traditional this Christmas and explore the unique flavours of Vietnam with a bespoke seven-course set menu. Delight in rich and authentic dishes such as five spice baby chicken with sweet potatoes and baby carrots and wok-fried king prawns with bok choy, capsicum and basil served with tamarind sauce. Finish off the meal with traditional Christmas desserts.
25 December 2017
7pm – 12am
AED 395 per person, food only
AED 595 per person, including wine pairing and one glass of bubbly
Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
NEW YEARS’ EVE DINING OFFERS 2017
The Ultimate New Year’s Eve on Level 42
Celebrate the start of 2018 from the terrace on level 42 for memories that are guaranteed to last a lifetime. Feast on a bespoke dinner including fresh oysters, foie gras, premium Wagyu strip loin and lobster tails with free-flow premium beverages throughout the evening. When the clock strikes midnight, marvel at the stunning, unobstructed aerial views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks and downtown Dubai.
31 December 2017
8pm-2am
AED 100,000 for up to 20 people
Advanced reservations by 1 December is essential
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Carnival at ikandy ultralounge
Ring in the New Year under the stars with a picture-perfect view of the Burj Khalifa and the astounding New Years’ fireworks display! Party into 2017 with chart-topping hits from a live DJ and performing acts unlike anything ikandy has ever seen before.
31 December 2017
8pm-2am
AED 2,950 per person, seated; including an international buffet, premium spirits, house beverages and a half bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne
AED 1,650 per person, seated; including an international buffet, premium spirits, house beverages and a half bottle of champagne.
AED 850 per person (walk-ins), no seat guaranteed; including an international buffet, premium spirits and house beverages
AED 500 per person for those coming from dining at one of Shangri-La’s restaurants; no seat guaranteed; including premium spirits and house beverages
ikandy ultralounge, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel
Be at the centre of fun and excitement this New Year at the Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel! Dance and party to a live four piece band with a singer and DJ all night long. When the clock hits midnight, ring in the New Year with the ultimate view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks.
31 December 2017
7pm-1am
AED 375 per person, including canapés and soft beverages
AED 695 per person, including canapés and house beverages
Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
New Years’ Eve at Dunes Café
Enjoy a delicious international buffet dinner while listening to a live four piece band with a singer and DJ. Start the New Year with a little indulgence with your choice of oysters, sushi, Wagyu beef, turkey, pasta and much more! End your night with the perfect view of the stunning fireworks from Downtown Dubai.
31 December 2017
7pm-1am
AED 990 per person, including soft beverages
AED 1,395 per person, including house beverages and half bottle of bubbly
AED 395 per person, kids between 5-12 years
Dunes Café, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
A Vietnamese Culinary Trail at Hoi An
For a refined New Year celebration enjoy a sophisticated seven-course set menu that will have you exploring all the delicious flavours of Vietnam. Indulge in sautéed Boston lobster served with pan-seared diver scallop, Squid Ink Linguini, black truffle and caviar and marinated Wagyu beef strip loin with potato mousseline and wild mushroom confit. Finish with chocolate mousse served with dark sweet cherry, chocolate sponge and a chocolate crispy tulip. Enjoy a stunning view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks from Downtown Dubai.
31 December 2017
7pm-12am
AED 745 per person, food only
AED 1,125 per person, with wine pairing and bubbly
Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai; 00971 (0)4 405 2703;
Legends of China at Shang Palace
An authentic and traditional Chinese eight-course set menu awaits you this New Year at Shangri-La’s signature restaurant, Shang Palace. Enjoy delicacies such as baked Boston lobster and pan-fried Australian beef with black truffle sauce. Finish with chocolate mousse served with dark sweet cherry, chocolate sponge and a chocolate crispy tulip. Continue the festivities and marvel at Dubai’s famous Burj Khalifa fireworks from the hotel lobby.
31 December 2017
7pm-12am
AED 488 per person, food only
AED 688 per person, including house beverages
AED 888 per person, including house beverages and bubbly
