Celebrate Orthodox Christmas at Atlantis Dubai

As the festive season winds down for some with the packing away of festive decorations, others anticipate the celebration of Orthodox Christmas in January. Atlantis Dubai, the leading entertainment destination in the region, invites guests to explore a gastronomic journey at Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal. This includes unique dining experiences at 10 of its acclaimed restaurants, tailored for the holiday.

Orthodox Christmas Day will be celebrated on Tuesday 7th January, in nations such as Greece, Belarus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Russia, and Ukraine, while Armenia will celebrate on Monday 6th January.

Atlantis Dubai extends a warm welcome to friends and families from all over the world to partake in festive traditions. Guests will be treated to specially curated menus and dishes, festive music, and appearances by the beloved Ded Moroz (Father Frost) and his Snow Maiden, Snegurochka.

MICHELIN-STARRED

Ossiano

Ossiano, the acclaimed one Michelin star restaurant, is inviting guests to enjoy an exquisite dining experience. To further elevate the evening, Ossiano will present a carefully selected premium range of caviar for guests to indulge in. The Ossiano Orthodox Christmas dinner experience will take guests on a sensorial journey like no other with its lavish menu, paired with a carefully curated wine and beverage menu.

Date: Tuesday 7th January

Time: 6:00pm – 1:00am

Set menu for AED 1,500 per person, excluding beverages and caviar

Guests must be 9 years old and above to dine

Location: Atlantis, The Palm

Celebrity Chef Restaurants

Nobu Dubai

Guests can enjoy a Japanese-inspired feast with a bespoke à la carte menu, including whole lobster with yuzu truffle miso butter and wasabi salsa, and salmon tataki with caviar and jalapeno sour cream. Guests can also look forward to a resident DJ to get everyone into the festive spirit.

Date: Thursday 26th December 2024 – Friday 10th January

Time: 6:00pm – 12:00am

À la carte menu and festive specials

Guests must be 10 years or above to dine after 8:30pm

Entertainment: Resident DJ

Location: Atlantis, The Palm

La Mar by Gastón Acurio

Celebrate the festive season at the modern and vibrant La Mar by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Dubai Marina Skyline, La Mar will celebrate the Orthodox holidays with exclusive and exquisite ingredients, including king crab, caviar, and select fish from the ceviche bar display among other premium offerings.

Date: Friday 20th December  – Friday 10th January

Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm

À la carte menu and festive specials

Entertainment: Resident DJ

Location: Atlantis The Royal

estiatorio Milos by Costas Spiliadis

estiatorio Milos embraces the spirit of Orthodox Christmas by inviting guests to embark on the ultimate gastronomic journey, featuring the best of Greek Mediterranean cuisine. Guests will be treated to a lavish dinner spread and the warmth of the Greek culture where food, family, and festivities come together in perfect harmony in the most stunning setting.

Date: Monday 6th January

Time: 9:00pm

Price: minimum spend from AED 1,000 per person

À la carte menu and festive specials

Entertainment: performances from acclaimed artists Lubov Uspenskaya and Brandon Stone

Location: Atlantis The Royal

SPECIALITY RESTAURANTS

Gastronomy

Add a dash of cheer to the season with a myriad of flavours at Gastronomy, Dubai’s favourite  dining hall. With 17 live cooking stations, four bars and an enticing array of over 100 delectable dishes, including a lavish spread of authentic Slavic festive dishes. Featuring pirozhki, smoked sturgeon, Olivier salad and many more favourites, Gastronomy will take diners on a celebratory culinary journey like no other. The vibrant live environment is perfect for families to gather and enjoy memorable moments with loved ones.

Date:  Tuesday 7th January

Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Prices:

AED 495 per person with soft drinks package

AED 695 per person including free-flow sparkling wine and soft drinks

AED 247.5 for ages 4-13

No age policy

Entertainment: live music band, floating dancers and violinist

Location: Atlantis The Royal

Seafire Steakhouse

Caviar will be front and centre at Seafire Steakhouse in celebration of Orthodox Christmas. Guests can look forward to a special festive-inspired à la carte menu, including specials such as truffled steak tartare, Oscietra caviar, pepper-crusted Prime Rib, and grilled Norwegian king crab. Experience the festivities accompanied by a selection of signature cocktails and wines carefully selected by the resident sommelier.

Date: Friday 20th December – Wednesday 8th January

Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm

À la carte menu and festive specials

Guests must be 10 years or above to dine after 8:30pm

Entertainment: In-house music

Location: Atlantis, The Palm

The Royal Tearoom with Christophe Devoille

Located in the lobby of one of the World’s 50 Best Hotels, this elevated luxury afternoon tea at The Royal Tearoom showcases a selection of reimagined savoury delicacies and pastries, meticulously crafted by Gault&Millau UAE’s Pastry Chef of the Year. The indulgent menu begins with an Alaskan king crab tart topped with Kaluga caviar, followed by a brie de Meaux with umeboshi and winter truffles, Norwegian smoked salmon, maple turkey with cranberry and smoked pecan, and wagyu coppa paired with baked apple and comté. For dessert, guests can delight in sweet treats, including a vanilla and hazelnut yule log, gingerbread madeleine with citrus marmalade, and a refreshing fromage blanc granita to conclude.

Date: Sunday 1st December – Tuesday 7th January

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Price: AED 650 for two

Entertainment: piped music

All ages welcome

Location: Atlantis The Royal

Ayamna

Ayamna invites guests to experience the magic of Christmas with a delightful Lebanese twist featuring an unforgettable dinner where traditional Lebanese flavours come together to warm hearts and tantalise taste buds. Choose between the special Ayamna wagyu shish kebab, Lebanese bone marrow and glazed root vegetables with gravy sauce.

Date: Thursday 2nd January – Tuesday 7th January

Time: 6:00pm – 11:00am

Menu: À la carte menu and festive specials

No age policy

Entertainment: In-house music

Location: Atlantis, The Palm

Plato’s

The newly refurbished lobby lounge, Plato’s invites guests to indulge in an unforgettable festive afternoon tea experience amidst an oasis of turquoise hues and cascading crystal chandeliers. Upon arrival, guests will be seated in the opulent lounge with stunning views of The Palm Island before indulging in a decadent spread including finger sandwiches, fresh scones and homemade desserts paired with coffees and a wide variety of Avantcha tea.

 Date: Sunday 1st December  – Tuesday 7th January

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Price:

Afternoon tea for AED 290 per person (unlimited tea or coffee)

Afternoon tea with a cocktail AED 340 per person

Afternoon tea with a glass of champagne AED 390 per person

À la carte menu available

All ages welcome

Location: Atlantis, The Palm

CASUAL DINING RESTAURANTS

Saffron

Saffron invites guests to experience the coolest contemporary Orthodox Christmas celebration in town. The menu will consist of a lavish spread of fresh seafood and a range of favourite Slavic delicacies, including Olivier salad, savoury pancakes, roasted whole duck and salmon coulibiac. With a fun atmosphere and entertainment including a live DJ and an appearance from Ded Moroz, aka Father Frost or Santa Claus, accompanied by the Snow Maiden, it promises to be a night to remember for both kids and adults alike.

Date:  Monday 6th January – Tuesday 7th January 2025

Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm

AED 275 (food only) per adult | AED 137.5 per child (aged 4 to 11 years old) and children under 3 years old dine for free

No age policy

Entertainment: DJ set, a special appearance from Santa Claus and his Snow Maiden

Location: Atlantis, The Palm