Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
House of Hype – Dubai Mall’s immersive mega-experience have launched The Winter Wonderverse – running from 13th December to 4th January 2026. It’s their festive edition – a remix of holiday classics across the park’s 25 immersive worlds. We sent two families over to check it out when it launched on Friday. This is a review, by Dubai-based […]
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It’s December – and the Address Beach Resort has gone into festive-mode! Their family brunch that runs every Saturday ” Brunch in Neverland ” is doing a festive-edition every Saturday this month. We sent two families to review the brunch and they’ve very kindly sent us notes and amazing photos so you can see what […]
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Looking for fun outdoor activites to take the kids to, this Winter Break? Bluewaters, by Dubai Retail, will be lighting up this festive season with its “Find Your Festive Glow” seasonal showcase. Expect immersive experiences across the island throughout the Winter Break – from Saturday 6th December 2025 to Wednesday 7th January 2026, as well as its […]
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Are you hanging around Dubai for Christmas this year? It is afterall – the best time of the year to be in Dubai, isn’t it? Amazing weather, and every restaurant makes an extra effort to make their venue super Christmassy and magical. Well well – why not book into a family-friendly Christmas Brunch this year […]
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Are you looking for a festive set menu to do with family and friends sometime in December? Well, Cucina the Palm offers three different set menus, plus – to make it a little more special, you could even book in their private dining space. Here’s an overview of Cucina’s Festive Set Menu offerings, available throughout […]
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Cucina the Palm is launching their Gingerbread House-making sessions and Festive Set Menu and we got the opportunity to review it late November with the kids, together along with my brother’s family. It’s such a fun thing to do with family and friends – and I gotta warn you – it’s only available in December […]
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Did you know that you could take the little ones for a Gingerbread House Making activity over the festive season? Well – it’s not JUST for kids! You could do it as a team building activity, or for a gathering with family and friends.. Have a look at our Gingerbread House Making list – and […]
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One of our favourite things to do over the Christmas season is taking the kids to a Christmas Tree Lighting. Most restaurants, hotels, bars and even golf clubs would do one at the start of the festive season. There’s carolling, mulled wine, and sometimes Santa makes an appearance, and better still – give out gifts […]
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Are you looking for a chilled-out Christmas Eve dinner option with the family this year in Dubai? We’ve found a few options – in Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters and the Palm Jumeirah. There’s options for all – sharing-style menu, or a nice buffet – or a combination of both. Santa makes a special appearance at […]
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Have you ever taken the kids out for a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in Dubai? Yes it’s late, but it is only once a year – and that one evening when Dubai put its all for an amazing show – entertainment, food and drinks, and of course – fireworks! C’mon, let’s make this year’s […]
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Have you started planning for the festive season? It’s never too early! This year – Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 27th of November, and it’s safe to call the rest of the year – the festive season. I am sure some of you have had your Christmas Tree up for awhile now. Are you planning to […]
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Early October, we had the opportunity to review the Turkey Takeaway offering from Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites. We got the kids and ourselves dressed up in festive attire – all red and green, christmas hats and all – and walked across the road to my brother’s place. I remember standing in the lift […]
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Eataly at the Beach currently has a Festive Set Menu that is available from the 4th to 28th of December 2024. We sent Monica and her husband, who are from the North of Italy, a small town called Reggio Emilia, to review the menu. When asked to describe her town – she told me, quote […]
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Did you know that there is a new McGettigans at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel ? They have just opened late November 2024, and already have a full calender for the festive season. Here’s all you need to know about all things festive, at the Mcgettigans Ibn Battuta Gate!
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We asked my brother’s family to review One&Only Royal Mirage Turkey Takeaway over the National Day long weekend as we were out of town. I’ll be honest – I was incredibly nervous about the whole set-up. What if they didn’t get the order from the team? What if it didn’t turn out good? We spent […]
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For those of you, who would prefer a more chilled-out dinner with the family on Christmas Eve, here’s a few options to look into. There’s a mixture of family-style dishes served to table, a lavish buffet to choose from, or a combination of both. Santa also makes a special appearance at some of these! Please […]
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It’s December – your tree is up (and it has been, for the last three months?), and you’re in the proper festive mood. You’re wondering – where can I go for a festive sit-down meal with friends and family? By now, all restaurants and hotels would be properly decked out for the season, isn’t it? […]
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With the festive season upon us, comes a flurry of family-friendly shows – some of which are Christmas-themed, and some are just perfect for the holiday season. We’ve put together a handful – which will hopefully keep you busy throughout the festive season. Enjoy these shows with the kids over the holiday season!
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Have you been to a Christmas Tree Lighting here in Dubai? For all the many years that we have spent here – we have absolutely loved taking the little ones to these. Most hotels, golf clubs and malls will be having their own Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. These typically come with mulled wine, cookies, carols […]
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See : New Year’s Eve in Dubai : Family Gala Dinners 2025/2026 Have you been out for a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in Dubai – ever since having kids? I know how it’s like – it’s too difficult, the kids are young, you can’t be bothered, there’s always a million reasons. But hey – […]
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See Family Christmas Brunches in Dubai 2025 Have you booked your Christmas Brunch, yet? It’s about time 🙂 If you don’t plan to cook, or if you’re flying in to Dubai for this festive season – here are some of fabulous Christmas Brunches that you can take the little ones to. These are very much […]
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Anybody else adore festive afternoon teas as much as we do? C’mon – who doesn’t love delicate sandwiches and pastries, freshly baked scones and a cup of tea whilst sitting in a beautiful hotel lounge that has been carefully decorated for the festive season. It’s the perfect spot to have a quiet catch up with […]
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See Turkey Takeaway in Dubai 2025 With Thanksgiving falling on the 28th of November, and Christmas coming soon in December – it’s about time to plan ahead if you prefer to stay in with the family. Why cook, when you can order a feast? Thankfully there are a handful of places where you can order […]
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If you have never spent Christmas in Dubai – you really should take the little ones here. It’s such a lovely time of the year, as it’s cool enough for everyone to be outdoors (but not too cold!), and there’s so much going on in and around Dubai. This list, is a compilation of festive […]
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See Family Christmas Brunches in Dubai 2025 And just like that, it’s Christmas again. What are your plans with the family in Dubai, this year? If you are not planning to cook, or if you are spending Christmas in Dubai on Holiday – here are some of the fabulous Christmas Brunches that you can take […]
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Have a look at our Family Christmas Brunches in Dubai 2023 Listing ! Are you cooking up a feast for the family this Christmas? Or are you heading out? Lucky for us, there are so many options here in Dubai for a meal, with all the many family christmas brunches around. We have rounded up […]
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All hotels, golf clubs and malls will be having their own Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony which typically comes with mulled wine, cookies, carols and in some cases – Santa makes an appearance and even hands out gifts for the little one. These are usually free to join, though some venues require prebookings and some are […]
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See Christmas with Kids in Dubai 2023 for the current listing! Best time of the year – Christmas with kids in Dubai. The little ones love it, we love it. And there’s always so much to see and do here in Dubai. Here’s an ever-growing list of anything Christmassy that crosses my radar, to include […]
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With Dubai being a holiday destination – it also means that resorts tend to make an extra effort with their festive decorations over Christmas. It’s great for us as residents as every visit is magical for the little ones. Here’s a collection of Christmas decorations in various resorts that we have been to this year. […]
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With so many markets popping up all over the city, I’ve decided to put one together just for our area – for our own reference, and for anyone else who lives close by too. So here’s all the Christmas markets and Winter Wonderlands happening in Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour, Bluewaters, Jumeirah Beach Residence and The […]
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It’s December. Michael Buble is out of hibernation. Don’t you love this time of the year? Last Friday we got ourselves to the Grand Plaza Movenpick in Media City to review their Winterland Festive Brunch. All I had to do to convince the girls to get dressed was ‘there is going to be a lot […]
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An amazing fellow mum collated a list of all the Christmas events in Dubai, and shared it with all of us. With permission, I’m putting this up with a few more additions to it and links added to the events on their respective social media pages. All credits goes to Liz Fitzpatrick for the list! 🙂 […]
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