There’s No Other Place I’d Rather Spend Thanksgiving Dinner in Dubai Than These 5 Restaurants
We already talked about how we can easily order turkey takeaways in Dubai for Thanksgiving. But I also believe that we all deserve to treat ourselves – and our families – to a nice Thanksgiving dinner in Dubai at a proper restaurant.
I promised myself that starting this year, I will take my family out to a nice dinner in one of the many restaurants in the city. Of course, I did my research, and here are the best restaurants on my list.
Brasserie Boulud
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Website: https://www.sofitel-dubai-theobelisk.com/restaurants-bars/brasserie-boulud/
Address: Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk Wafi – Sheikh Rashid Road – Umm Hurair 2
Contact details: +971 4 281 4020
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 7:00 PM
Price: $$$
As a foodie, dining at one of Chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurants has always been one of my dreams. So when I heard that the world-class chef is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner in Dubai, I knew I had to book a table.
The three-course extravaganza begins with a butternut squash soup that’s both creamy and velvety to get your palate (and stomach) ready for the main course.
And what’s a good Thanksgiving meal without turkey? Chef Boulud uses a turkey breast roasted to perfection and paired with all the classic trimmings that you love about Thanksgiving.
To cap off a great meal, Chef Boulud’s team prepares a decadent blueberry tart and pecan pie for your dessert. At AED295 per person, it doesn’t get better than this.
Pro tip:
Are you meeting up with some business partners in Dubai? Impress them with Brasserie Boulud’s Business Lunch Rendezvous with your choice of a two- or three-course set menu that will surely impress your guests.
Bull and Bear by Marc Hardiman
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Website: https://www.bullandbeardifc.com/
Address: 18th Floor – Burj Daman – Al Mustaqbal Street – DIFC
Contact details: +971 4 515 9888
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 7:00 PM
Price: $$$
Bull and Bear is high on my list of the best steakhouses in Dubai, so I wasn’t really surprised that they’re also popular for their Thanksgiving dinner in Dubai.
For Thanksgiving, the team at Bull and Bear prepares a feast celebrating the fall harvest and taking advantage of the finest ingredients to create dishes that combine traditional and modern methods.
My favourites include their smoked eel with potato and horseradish, a “duck goose” with brioche and quince, and their roast bronze turkey served tableside.
All this food will be served on a three-course tasting menu while a live singer performs in the background.
Pro tip:
Thanksgiving dinner at Bull and Bear is on a strict reservation-only basis. Make sure to book a table now since they get easily fully booked for Thanksgiving.
Gastronomy at Atlantis the Royal
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Website: https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/dining/gastronomy
Address: Atlantis the Royal – Crescent Road – Palm Jumeirah
Contact details: +971 4 426 2626
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 6:00 PM
Price: $$$
If you’re looking for a real feast for Thanksgiving dinner in Dubai, there’s only one place to go – Gastronomy at Atlantis the Royal.
This place is like a chic urban food market with ingredients on display and a massive buffet dining space that you’ll surely love.
While Gastronomy is most known for its breakfast, the restaurant takes feasting to a whole new level during Thanksgiving. They serve a spread composed of more than 100 dishes and 17 live cooking stations.
You get all the Thanksgiving staples like their delicious roasted turkey and all the sides, plus some more dishes to complete your meal.
They even create special Christmas-inspired drinks that you can enjoy across four bars inside the restaurant. And for AED345 per person, you know you’re getting an excellent deal for it.
Pro tip:
If you’re visiting Atlantis the Royal for the first time, taking a taxi is the best mode of transportation since there are no direct metro lines to the resort. But if you’re staying at Atlantis the Palm, you can use the free shuttle to get to the restaurant.
Carna by Dario Cecchini
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Website: https://slshotels.com/dubai/restaurants-and-bars/carna/
Address: Level 74 – SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences – Marasi Drive – Business Bay
Contact details: +971 4 607 0737
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 6:30 PM
Price: $$
Eating a hearty Thanksgiving dinner in Dubai from the 74th floor – why not? Carna by Dario Cecchini offers a family-style Thanksgiving feast that you’ll surely remember for a long time.
The award-winning steakhouse features beautiful interiors and a view of the city that adds to its charm. And when you’re dining at a restaurant run by a legendary butcher, you’ll know that you’re in for a treat.
The restaurant offers a classic Thanksgiving feast with the roasted turkey as the centerpiece and all the fixings that pair well with the bird. But Carna takes it to a whole new level with its wide array of sauces.
You can, of course, choose from the restaurant’s menu. They have their roasted bone marrow and mushroom risotto made table-side, veal shank, and a wide variety of grilled premium cut meats like the picanha and flank steaks.
Pro tip:
Can’t wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy a meal at Carna? Go for their Sunday roast that includes a roast beef striploin, roast lamb leg, roast potato, and Tuscan bean stew. Complete your meal with a hearty Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach
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Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dxbthdi-doubletree-dubai-jumeirah-beach/
Address: The Walk – Dubai Marina
Contact details: +971 4 453 3333
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 6:30 PM
Price: $$$
DoubleTree by Hilton is definitely one of the best hotels in Dubai. And it just got better with their Gastro Kitchen serving one of the best Thanksgiving dinners in Dubai.
And we’re not just talking about a sit-down turkey dinner here. What you’ll have is an entire roasted turkey carving station and beautiful medallions and flame-grilled prawns grilling at their live charcoal barbeque station.
They also have overflowing beverages for hours and live entertainment to keep you and the little ones occupied while you enjoy your Thanksgiving celebration.
Pro tip:
Don’t just eat at Gastro Kitchen. Treat your family to a Thanksgiving staycation at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.