The most wonderful time of the year is here…
Your calendar is probably starting to get packed with festive events in Dubai, but the office Christmas party is always a hope. Whether you’re looking for a small team dinner, a big buffet, or just some bites and drinks to cheer you up, we’ve found some places to celebrate the holidays.
Here are all the festive places to enjoy an office Christmas party in Dubai
madness
When: From Thursday 1 December to Friday 23 December
Enjoy a four-course meal at Folly, while overlooking the magnificent water canals of Madinat Jumeirah. Featuring traditional roast turkey, packages will start at Dhs295 for soft drinks, Dhs495 for fizzy drinks and Dhs550 for cocktails.
Folly, Souk Madinat Jumeriah Dubai, Mon-Fri 5pm-12am, Mon-Wed 5pm-12am, Tel: (0)4 430 8535, folly.ae
Stock and barrel lock
When: Wednesday December 21
If you’re looking for a wild Christmas party, join LSB for some midweek festive madness. Chill out with your work crew to local pop and let loose to the sounds of your favorite tunes alongside unlimited food and drinks from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. For Dhs200 everyone can enjoy unlimited house drinks and selected dishes.
Lock Stock and Barrel, JBR, Business Bay, Barsha Heights, Wed 21 Dec, 8pm-11pm, Dhs200 for unlimited drinks and food, lsbdubai.com
from Mr. Miyagi
When: Throughout December
A light alternative to your classic Christmas party, Mr Miyagi’s is throwing a South Asian themed Christmas party full of gyozas, dim sum, bao buns, kung pao chicken and Thai curry. Enjoy three courses with unlimited drinks for three hours. It will cost Dhs179 for women and Dhs199 for men. If you are cabin crew or teacher, it is Dhs149. If you’re feeling good, upgrade to brilliant for an extra Dhs30.
Mr. Miyagis, Media City, Studio City, Wednesday to Sunday 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM, Monday and Tuesday closed, mrmiyagis.xyz
public
When: From Thursday 1 December to Friday 30 December
This alpine-themed venue has three different holiday party offerings. Enjoy a festive three-hour brunch priced at Dhs225 for soft drinks, Dhs345 for house drinks and Dhs395 for bubbly. Alternatively, you and your team can share dishes for two hours with a soft drinks package for Dhs225 and house drinks for Dhs295. If you prefer to keep things light and casual; opt for canapés and two hours of drinks for Dhs195 for soft drinks and Dhs265 for house drinks.
Public Dubai, Souk Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, daily 12pm to 2am, Tel: (0)4 430 8550, publique.ae
Social Reform & Grill
When: Until Saturday 24 December
Your local neighborhood hotspot, Reform, offers three ways to party with your co-workers. Explore the classic and premium menus for Dhs199 per person or canapés for Dhs110 per hour. If you want to go all out, enjoy a buffet for Dhs220 per person. This place is dog friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends.
Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes, 8am to 12pm daily, Tel: (0)4 454 2638, reformsocialgrill.ae
The scene
When: Until Saturday 24 December
The Scene is one of our favorite places to tuck into some classic pub food while overlooking Dubai Marina. This winter they’re offering some office party packages, where you and your co-workers can have a dinner of roast turkey, crispy duck confit, pan-seared salmon or mushroom truffle pappardelle. Prices vary between a two- or three-course meal, with the two-course house drinks package for Dhs299 and three-course drinks for Dhs349.
The Scene, Pier 7, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Sunday to Thursday 12pm to 12am, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 1am, Tel: (0)4 422 2328, thescene.xyz
The London project
When: Until Friday 30 December
Treat your team to a Merry Christmas at Bluwaters, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline. The whole team will be transported to a winter wonderland with a sharing-style menu of baked camembert, turkey, Christmas pudding and a cheese board, among many other dishes. The corporate menu costs Dhs350 per person with a minimum of 10 people. If you want to explore the premium package, it will cost Dhs695, or go all the way with the champagne package for Dhs895 with a minimum of 20 people.
The London Project, Blue Waters Island, Dubai, Monday to Wednesday 12:00 to 1:00, Thursday and Sunday 12:00 to 1:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 03:00, Tel: ( 0)54 306 1822, @thelondonprojectdubai
Phileas Fogg
when: Until Saturday 24 December
Eat, drink and be merry at one of Dubai’s favorite hangouts. The office crowd can enjoy three hours of free drinks, as well as a two- or three-course menu package between 12pm and 8.15pm. Two courses and house drinks will cost Dhs299 and three courses with house drinks will be Dhs349.
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Phileas Fogg’s, Montgomerie Golf Academy, Emirates Hills, Dubai, 12pm-8.15pm, from Dhs199, Tel: (0)4 572 4477, foggs.xyz
Qwerty
When: From Thursday 1 December to Saturday 7 January 2023
If you’re looking for something quick, festive, and wallet-friendly, try this “Festive Biz Lunch” on Qwerty. For Dhs90 you can enjoy two courses with a festive main course option between 12pm and 3pm, with an additional Dhs15 getting you a glass of mulled wine with your meal. It’s a great way to escape your desk for a festive meal with your co-workers.
Qwerty, Media One Hotel, Media City, Dubai 12pm to 3pm, Dhs90 for two courses, Tel: (0)4 427 1000, mediaonehotel.com
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