While some may be putting away the Christmas tree and saying goodbye to the festive season, many people and communities around the world still have the holiday to look forward to on 7th January. In celebration of Orthodox Christmas, Atlantis The Palm will be hosting special culinary experiences at Ossiano, Nobu, Seafire Steakhouse, Saffron and Ayamna.
With Orthodox Christmas Day 2023 taking place in countries including Greece, Belarus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Russia, and Ukraine on the 7th January – while some countries, such as Armenia, observe Christmas Day on the 6th January – Atlantis, The Palm is welcoming friends and families from across the globe to celebrate the traditions of the season. Guests can enjoy menus crafted especially for the occasion, along with music and visits from Ded Moroz (Father Frost) and his Snow Maiden Snegurochka.
Orthodox Christmas at Ossiano
Ossiano, Dubai’s Michelin star, underwater fine dining restaurant, invites guests to enjoy a progressive 10-wave menu from the world-renowned Chef Gregoire Berger. Guests are invited to elevate their experience with a selection of premium caviar by Kaviari.
- Date: 7th January 2023
- Timings: 6:00pm – 1:00am
- Menu: 10-wave menu
- Price: AED 1,500
- Guests must be 10 years or older
Orthodox Christmas at Nobu
Guests can enjoy a Japanese-Peruvian inspired Orthodox Christmas, courtesy of the award-winning Nobu. The carefully curated menu boasts a selection of show-stopping dishes including whole roasted lobster with shiso ponzu butter and mango salsa and the wagyu foie gras gyoza dashi parmesan and caviar platter. Because music has always been part of the festive celebrations, guests will also enjoy a live music set from Nobu’s resident DJ.
- Date: 25th December 2022 – 8th January 2023
- Timings: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
- Menu: À la carte menu and festive specials
- Guests must be 10 years or older to dine after 8:00pm
- Entertainment: Resident DJ
Orthodox Christmas at Seafire Steakhouse
Caviar will be placed front and center at Seafire Steakhouse in celebration of Orthodox Christmas. Guests can enjoy the premium seafood tower including Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab legs, king prawns, mussels, langoustines, gillardeau oysters and osetra caviar. Guests can also enjoy the most comprehensive wine list within Atlantis, The Palm with top labels from both the old and new world.
- Date: 2nd – 7th January 2023
- Timings: 6:00pm – 1:00am
- Guests must be 10 years or older to dine after 8:30pm
- Menu: À la carte menu and festive specials
- Entertainment: Jazz band, special appearance from Ded Moroz or Father Frost (Santa Claus) and his Snow Maiden Snegurochka
Orthodox Christmas Dinner at Saffron
Saffron is inviting guests to enjoy the coolest contemporary Orthodox Christmas celebration in town. The menu will consist of a lavish spread of fresh seafood and a range of favorite Russian delicacies, including buckwheat with mushrooms, cabbage pie, beef cutlet, pasta with minced beef and pelmeni – the original meat dumplings. With a fun atmosphere and entertainment including a live DJ and an appearance from Ded Moroz, AKA Father Frost or Santa Claus, accompanied by Snegurochka (the snow maiden), it promises to be a night to remember for both kids and adults!
- Date: 6th – 7th January 2023
- Timings: 6th January: 6:00pm – 10:30pm; 7th January: 7:00pm – 10:30pm
- Price: AED 255 (food only) per adult | AED 127.5 per person ages 4 to 11 years old, children under 3 years old eat for free
- No age policy
- Entertainment: DJ set, a special appearance from Ded Moroz or Father Frost (Santa Claus) and his Snow Maiden Snegurochka
Orthodox Christmas at Ayamna
To mark the festive occasion, Ayamna has developed a whole new festive menu for guests to enjoy with friends and family. Choose between the special Ayamna wagyu shish kebab, truffle and tuna kibbeh, live Canadian lobster and pair it alongside some delicious mulled wine with Lebanese spices for that festive touch. Guests can enjoy a live entertainment program provided by the resident oud player.
- Date: 2nd – 7th January 2023
- Timings: 6:00pm – 11:00am
- Menu: À la carte menu and festive specials
- No age policy
- Entertainment: Oud player
Why Are There Two Christmases?
In 45 BC, Julius Caesar of Rome created the Julian calendar. According to this calendar, Christmas falls 13 days after the “other” Christmas that takes place on 25th December. But they both celebrate the same thing. Orthodox Christians still use this calendar today for religious holidays. For countries like Egypt, Greece, Russia and Ukraine, Orthodox Christmas Day is a public holiday. Many Orthodox Christians throughout the world also celebrate the day.
For more information on Orthodox Christmas reservations call, +971 442 62626 or visit https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/restaurants.
