Feast on Christmas takeaways
Host a feast for family and friends, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with all the trimmings, minus the fuss
It’s the season for indulgences and there’s no festive feast without a turkey at the table. For UAE residents who can’t imagine this season without a turkey, these restaurants and hotels have all things Christmas covered. They will focus on the cooking, so you can enjoy the festivities by pre-ordering a turkey with all the trimmings.
Dh300 and up
CityMax If you’re looking to host your friends at home, impress them with a delicious home cooked meal, featuring a roasted turkey with all the trimmings from City Cafe. The venue offers a fuss free festive season with a takeaway turkey available at an affordable price.
Location: Al Barsha Cost: Dh239 for a 3kg turkey with all trimmings, Dh359 for a 5kg turkey with all the trimmings When to order: 48 hours in
advance Mercure Hotel
This festive season, enjoy a traditional roast turkey fit with all the trimmings without the hassle of cooking it. It comes with caramelised onions, herbroast potatoes, braised Brussel sprouts, crispy beef bacon, roast pumpkin with honey glazed chestnuts and braised red cabbage. All of this, topped with fresh cranberry sauce and roast gravy.
Location: Barsha Heights Cost: Dh300 for 4kg turkey with trimmings, Dh450 for 8kg turkey with trimmings. Additional sides can be purchased for Dh25
When to order: 48 hours in advance Baker and Spice
Baker and Spice will cook an organic feast and deliver it to you. Order soups and starters including roast pumpkin soup scented with cardamom, nutmeg and a hint of chili, crisp oregano leaves, New England blue crab and organic new season fresh sweetcorn chowder to name a few then order a specific turkey size.
Location: Multiple
Cost: Dh245 for 1.5 Kg, 4 people, Dh325 for 2kg, 6 people, Dh550 for 4Kg half turkey, 5-6 people, Dh800 for 8kg turkey, 12-14 people, Dh1,200 for 12kg turkey, 18-20 people When to order: 48 hours in advance
Dh400 and up
Ghaya Grand Hotel This turkey comes with all the trimmings and sauces.
Location: Sports City Cost: Dh320 for 7kg turkey serving 5 to 6 people, Dh420 with trimmings and sauces for, Dh440 for a 9kg turkey serving 8 to 10 people for, Dh540 with trimmings and sauces
When to order: 72 hours in advance Jumeirah Emirates Towers
JET’s takeaway turkey is called ‘The Great British Roast’. This takeaway situation is tailormade for expats craving a traditional British festive roast with all the trimmings. The package features a cooked boneless roast turkey breast and stuffed legs with extras including mince pies, desserts and crackers. Sides include gluten-free cocktail sausages wrapped in veal bacon, braised red cabbage, honey-roasted parsnips, roast potatoes, Brussel sprouts and a choice of bread sauce, cranberry sauce or traditional gravy. For dessert, there’s a traditional Christmas pudding or sticky toffee pudding with even stickier toffee sauce. Gluten-free dessert options include the spiced apple cake and carrot cake.
Location: Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Trade Centre Area Cost: start at Dh399
When to order: 48 hours in advance
Dh500 and up
Chival at La Ville Pre-order a traditional roast turkey from Chival. It comes with stuffing, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted honey-glazed carrots, buttered mashed potatoes, chestnuts, and braised red cabbage, glazed Brussel sprouts and a Christmas log cake for dessert. Location: City Walk Cost: Dh450 for 2 people, half a turkey weighing 3kg, Dh750 for 4 people, full turkey weighing 6kg When to order: 48 hours in advance Fairmont the Palm
This hassle-free festive turkey (or Angus beef) will be available for pickup at ‘Delicacy’ Cafe, located in Fairmont the Palm’s Lobby. Due to popular demand, pre-ordering with advance bookings are recommended and the takeaways are available to pick up between 11am and 9pm. Location: Palm Jumeirah Dubai Cost: Starting from Dh475 When to order: 48 hours in advance Perry & Blackwelder’s
This classic American turkey experience includes multiple options: a 6kg turkey, a 6kg turkey with all the trimmings and sides for, or an 11kg turkey with sides. The selection of sides includes roast or mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, boiled cabbage, grilled corn and carrots. For dessert, there’s a homemade or sweet potato pie for an extra Dh175. Location: Madinat Jumeirah Cost: Starts at Dh495 When to order: 48 hours in advance
Dh600 and up
Ostro dusit D2 kenz hotel
This turkey takeaway is complete with all the trimmings including a whole oven roast turkey stuffed with sage, rosemary and goose fat, beef sausage, zesty long beans, garlic roasted baby potatoes, steamed carrots, maple glazed parsnips, cranberry sauce and a rich jus served with a selection of freshly baked breads.
Location: Barsha Heights Cost: Dh540 for 4-6 people, Dh620 for 6-8 people
When to order: 48 hours in advance Segreto
The Italian chefs at Segreto are giving you multiple options: a 6kg turkey for Dh525; a 6kg turkey with sides for Dh575; or a 9kg turkey with sides for Dh845. Location: Madinat Jumeirah Cost: Starting from Dh525 When to order: 48 hours in advance Nezesaussi Grill
Create a special homestyle feast as you choose between turkey or gammon accompanied with all the trimmings.
Location: Al Manzil Hotel Downtown
Cost: Starting from Dh549
When to order: 72 hours in advance
Dh700 and up
Roda Al Murooj Make sure Christmas is an easy one this year, so get your turkey to go from Al Murooj. It comes with all the trimmings included.
Location: Downtown Dubai Cost: Dh650 for 6kg and Dh850 for 10kg When to order: 48 hours in
advance Al Nafoorah
This Arabesque turkey package includes a 6kg turkey with a range of sides for takeaway. Side options include sauteed vegetables, roast or mashed potatoes and oriental rice with minced lamb and fried nuts.
Location: Jumeriah Emirates Towers
Cost: Dh650 for 6kg When to order: 48 hours in advance Sofitel the Palm Celebrate the festivities with family and friends at the comfort of your home with a roasted take away turkey, paired with traditional trimmings, including roasted pumpkin with honeyglazed chestnuts, herb-roasted potatoes and more.
Location: Palm Jumeirah Dubai Cost: Dh650 Classic turkey takeaway, Dh66 for any additional treats When to order: 48 hours in
advance Jones the Grocer
To help you host a festive meal at home, Jones the Grocer will make your turkey. Options include the Jones Roast turkey with cranberry sauce, juniper berry infused gravy and sage and apricot stuffing for Dh635 or opt for the Roast turkey inclusive of sides for Dh885. If you aren’t a fan of turkey, then try the Jones Roast Leg of Lamb with garlic and rosemary for Dh695 (Dh885 with sides).
Location: Multiple Cost: Starting from Dh635
When to order: 48 hours in advance
Dh800 and up
Meydan Hotel For those looking for a traditional Christmas celebration at home with family and loved ones, Meydan Hotel culinary team offers a stress-free celebration with their festive turkey take away. Available from Dh750 with all the trimmings including chestnut stuffing, roast potatoes, roast root vegetables, buttered Brussel sprouts, chicken sausages in blankets, gravy and cranberry sauce and treats. The festive turkey is available on December 24 and 25 for collection at Shiba.
Location: Meydan Hotel Cost: Dh750 (7-9kg, serves 5-8 people); at Dh850 (9-12kg; serves 9-12 people), Festive turkey hamper is priced at Dh1,200 (9-12kg) with additional festive pudding, 12 fruit mince pies, pecan pie, bon bons and festive cookies. Additional trimmings priced at Dh65 per portion
When to order: 72 hours in advance Nomad
Order your festive meal today for pickup and enjoy a worryfree holiday season. You’ll get to try a dinner as a complete meal with soup, traditional roasted turkey with all the trimmings including chipolata, roast potatoes, roasted vegetables, sauces and homemade mince pies to finish off. This mean serves 10 people. Location: Jumeirah Creekside
Hotel Cost: Dh750 When to order: 48 hours in
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Dh900 and up
JW Marriott Marquis
Enjoy a traditional turkey served with all the trimmings including apple, celery and chestnut stuffing, market vegetables, mashed potatoes, roasted maple glazed carrots and turnips, with cranberry sauce and turkey gravy.
Location: JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay
Cost: Dh850 for 10 to 12 guests When to order: 48 hours in advance Nineteen at Address Montgomerie Choose from a wide range of festive treats and enjoy a traditional festive season. The turkey takeaway comes in different sizes. Location: Address Montgomerie Cost: Traditional turkey Dh899 for 6kg and Dh1,099 for 8kg When to order: 48 hours in advance
Dh1,000 and up
Arabian Ranches Golf Club Treat your family, friends and guests to a turkey takeaway from Arabian Ranches Golf Club. It’s simple: Book, pick up and enjoy your homestyle feast.
Location: Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Cost: Dh950
When to order: 48 hours in advance Palermo
Try Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club’s gourmet turkey takeaway. With 9kg of roast turkey and all the traditional trimmings, you can serve 8 to 10 people.
Location: Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club Cost: Dh985
When to order: 48 hours in
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Abu Dhabi
Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi
The takeaway turkey offer at Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi includes a ready-made turkey dinner with all the trimmings which means that you get to spend more quality time with family and friends. Location: Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi Cost: starting from Dh480 When to order: 72 hours in advance Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort Let the Sheraton team make Christmas easy. The chefs will prepare a takeaway roast for you.
Location Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Cost Dh495 Whole turkey | 4.5-5.5kg (5-7 people), Dh595 Whole turkey | 6 — 7kg (8-10 people), Dh650 Prime Rib of Beef 10 people
When to order 48 hours in advance Order by 15 December 2018 to get 20 per cent discount. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
A freshly cooked turkey takeaway roast will make the celebrations even more special this year. Choose from a variety of trimmings.
Location: Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Cost: Dh495 Whole turkey | 4.5-5.5kg (5-7 people), Dh595 whole turkey | 6-7kg (8-10 people), Dh650 Prime Rib of Beef for 10 people When to order: 48 hours in
advance Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Spend time with loved ones in the comfort of your home as Sofitel Abu Dhabi prepares the centrepiece for your table. Order your roasted turkey takeaway, complemented with all the scrumptious sides such as gravy, cranberry sauce, seasonal veggies, and of course the delicious trimmings.
Location: Corniche, Abu Dhabi Cost: Dh495 net per turkey (suitable for 8 people)
When to order: 48 hours in advance