Embrace the spirit of the season as Sofitel DubaiThe Obelisk takes you on a culinary celebration of festive flavours making special moments with those near and dear unforgettable. Igniting the enchantment of French ‘art de vivre’, step into a wonderland of winter warmth with hearty meals and unparalleled pampering at an iconic landmark.
Christmas Eve – Saturday, 24th December
Christmas Eve Brunch at The Nine
Indulge in traditional British fare at The Nine with a lavish family-style feast. A nod to nostalgic comfort food we know and love, bask in the festive cheer with uplifting tunes and a scrumptious menu which includes seared scallops with caramelized hazelnut and truffle crumble, honey roast Christmas ham, traditional roast turkey, wild seabass, traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, and homemade mince pies for the whole table to share for a merry afternoon.
What: Christmas Eve Brunch (24th Dec)
Family-style platters to share (3 starters to share, selection of 2 mains, 4 desserts to share, vegetarian and vegan options available)
Time: 12:30 pm-4pm
Price: AED 250, soft beverages
AED 450, 2-hours + AED 100 additional for 1 hour of select beverages
AED 180, children 6-12 years old
Christmas Eve Dinner at Brasserie Boulud
Chef Nicolas Lemoyne’s Christmas dinner promises French finesse at its finest with an elaborate multi-course menu that includes truffle crusted veal loin, poached Oman shrimp tartare, pan seared & truffle crusted sole and a chocolate Christmas log with cherry filling and whipped cream.Dine in decadence as the culinary wizards puts together a magical dinner, complemented by feet-tapping festive songs and live entertainment.
What: Christmas Eve Dinner (24th Dec)
4-courses (amuse-bouche,appetiser, main, dessert)
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Price: AED 425,soft beverages
AED 650, 3-hours of house beverages
AED 180, children aged 6-12
Christmas Eve Dinner at Taiko
This Christmas, explore the unconventional with a contemporary Asian fare at Taiko with a multi-course menu that ensures the tradition turkey and trimmings will not be missed, and offers miso saffron black cod, Japanese wagyu, and mango koi, along with a live DJ to liven the ambiance.
What: Christmas Eve Dinner (24th Dec)
(3 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts)
Timings: 7pm to 11pm,
Price: AED 488, soft beverages
AED 640, 2-hour house beverages + AED 100 for an additional hour of select beverages
AED 180, children aged 6-12
Christmas Day – Sunday, 25th December
Christmas Day Roast at the Nine
The city’s popular roast hotspot is pulling out all the stops and hanging up the Christmas stockings with a traditional Christmas Day roast complete with all the trimmings, whipped clara goats cheese with walnut and truffle crumble, pork and duck terrine, traditional roast turkey with honey roast ham, roasted Dingley Dell pork belly, traditional Christmas pudding, and a great British cheese selection. Enjoy a friendly Christmas jumper competition along with a live singer and Santa Claus serenading tables for a jolly good time.
What: Christmas Day Roast (25th Dec)
3 courses (starter, main, dessert)
Time: 12:30pm – 4pm
Price: AED 280, soft beverages
AED 450,2-hour house beverages + AED 100 for an additional hour of select beverages
AED 180, children aged 6-12
Christmas DayBrunch at Brasserie Boulud
Spend the most wonderful time of the year in sheer elegance at Brasserie Boulud. Gather round the warmth of those near and dear with a specially curated festive menu featuring tarte flambé with black truffle, butternut squash soup, roasted turkey ballotine with all the trimmings, and Christmas logs. Families can look forward to Santa Claus making rounds at tables, and magical festive melodies filling the room with cheer and delight.
What: Christmas Day Lunch (25th Dec)
Family style platters for the whole table to share (1 starter, 3 cold appetisers, 3 hot appetisers, 1 main course type, 2 desserts / Vegetarian and vegan options available)
Time: 12:30pm – 4pm
Price: AED 355, soft beverages
AED 595, 3-hour house beverages
AED 180, children aged 6-12
Christmas Day Dinner at Taiko
If the Turkey, yule log and eggnog feel too much, step into delicate and dynamic interiors complemented by sensational modern Asian nuances at Taiko. With wasabi lebnah, Omani prawn, oysters with passion fruit, tuna tasting, miso saffron black cod, corn cappuccino and an exotic chocolate forest plating for dessert, guests are in for a Christmas dinner Far East food aficionados will devour.
What: Christmas Day Dinner (25th Dec)
(3 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts)
Timings: 7pm to 11pm,
Price: AED 488, soft beverages
AED 640, 2-hour house beverages + AED 100 for an additional hour of select beverages
AED 180, children aged 6-12
New Year’s Eve – Saturday, 31st December
New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Nine
Those looking to swap the glitz and glamour for a laid-back evening can head to The Nine, where an extensive beverage list and a three-course menu mark the occasion for a memorable night with good vibes, good company and a live singer for feet tapping melodies. New Year’s Eve dinner at The Nine is an absolute delight, with choice of mains which include beef wellington with whipped potatoes wild mushrooms and truffle jus, or herb roasted wild seabass filet with artichoke puree and lobster croquette. When the desserts section simply says ‘nostalgia’ and serves sticky toffee pudding and sherry trifle, amongst other sweet treats, you know you’re in for a good time.
What: New Year’s Eve Dinner (31st Dec)
Three-course set menu &a la carte menu
Timings: 7pm to midnight
Price: AED 295, food only
AED 350, soft beverages
AED 550, house beverages for 2-hours + AED 100 for additional 1 hour of select beverages
AED 180, children aged 6-12
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Brasserie Boulud
Frills and fancy laced with French flair and New York’s vivacious spirit, ring in the new year at Brasserie Boulud for an unforgettable evening of exceptional flavours and live entertainment.Decadent dining at its finest, the multi-course set menu features warmed crushed potato & caviar, pulled crab meat and green apple salad, foie gras ravioli and roasted venison loin whilst alternative options include a refreshing endive salad, butternut squash ravioli, and a vegan roasted vegetables puff pastry.
What: New Year’s Eve Dinner (31st Dec)
Timings: 7pm to 11pm
Price: AED 1,095, house beverages
AED 695, select soft beverages
AED 450, children aged 6-12
New Year’s Eve Dinner Party at Taiko Dubai
A lavish feast from the Far East; Taiko puts forth a multi-course menu to share and savour along with sips of premium beverages while swaying into the new year with a live DJ until the early hours of 2022. Indulge in contemporary Asian flavours, with three starters that include hiramasa king fish, mains of lobster and wagyu and desserts of kunafa yuzu pistachio and chocolate forest. New Year’s Eve at this modern Asian restaurant and lounge is sure to be unforgettable.
What: New Year’s Eve Dinner (31st Dec)
Timings: 7pm to midnight, followed by an after party
Price: AED 1,095, house beverages
AED 695, soft beverages
AED 450, children aged between 6 to12
Festive Season Offers
Feeling Festive at The Nine
December marks the start of the festive season. Swap the typical lunch for something more spirited and catch all the holiday feels with The Nine’s daily 2-course festive lunch menu, which serves palette pleasing plates of starters such as tunworth cheese and candid hazelnut tart, London dry gin home cured Scottish salmon, and mains of traditional roast turkey with honey roast ham and plant powered wellington, along with homemade mince pie for dessert.
What: Festive Lunch
2-course (starter, main), inclusive of The Nine mince pie
When: 5th – 23rd December
Timings: From 11:30am onwards
Price: AED 125
Festive “Le Gouter” Afternoon Tea
Add sprinkle of French delight to Christmas celebrations with the award-winning high tea, Le Gouter, at Bijou Patisserie. Catch-up with loved ones over an elegant afternoon tea amidst charming and delectable selection of baked treats and delicious sweets bursting with Christmas flavours and the finest teas or bubbly.
When: 6th – 31st December
Time: 2pm-6pm
Price: AED 175 per person, AED 320 with champagne
Festive Takeaways
Sofitel’s Festive at Home Takeaway
Take the pressure off by ordering in a holiday meal with all the trimmings prepared by the talented chefs at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. From a classic whole roasted Turkey, angus beef wellington and Canadian lobster thermidor, to family platters ranging from Smoked Salmon to poached lobster and Cornish crab, this family-style spread offers a meal fit for the festive season.
When: 5th – 31st December
Price: AED 850 for a whole Roasted Turkey for 8 to 10 guests | Platters from AED 95 per person
* All above are available for pick up from Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance
The Nine’s British Festive Roast To-Go
Treat loved ones to something extra special this festive season with an authentic British holiday meal from The Nine that can be enjoyed in the comfort of home. Choose from the turkey takeaway of cheese and charcuterie board, customized to feed up to 12 guests, and features bacon wrapped turkey breast, duck fat roast potatoes, black forest trifle and a range of other, nostalgic flavours for a trip down memory lane.
When: 10th – 31st December
Price: Turkey takeaway starts at AED 450 for 2-4 guests, Cheese and Charcuterie board starts at AED 310 for 204 guests
* All above are available for pick up from The Nine, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance
Festive sweet Indulgences from Bijou Patisserie
Putting his signature creative twist on holiday favourites, Executive Pastry Chef Romain and his team of confectionary experts have crafted Christmas sweets that are decadent, divine, and uniquely designed, making them the perfect gift for those near and dear. Choose from a selection of delights such as Gingerbread men, Black Forest cake, Millefeuille Mont Blanc Blueberry, signature Christmas Bijou Tree and chocolate truffle bags (dark, chocolate and coconut) or opt for Bijou’s signature yule log cake made with artisanal chocolate, mixed berries, and vanilla mousse.
When: 6th– 31st December
Price: Prices vary as per choice of dessert. Yule log cake for AED 45 for individual, AED 130 for 4 to 6 guests, and AED 190 for 8 to 10 guests, handmade chocolate truffles for AED 40 for 18 pieces, Black Forest Cake for AED 45, Gingerbread men for AED 125 or Christmas Bijou tree for AED 150
For reservations call 04 324 9999, or email dubaitheobelisk@sofitel.com, or visit sofitel-dubai-theobelisk.com
