UBK Christmas Day Lunch 2026

UBK Christmas Day Lunch is a relaxed, family-first festive buffet at UBK Urban Bar & Kitchen on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, served on Friday 25 December 2026 from 1pm to 4pm. Set within Wyndham Residences The Palm and listed at Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort on the West Crescent, it is pitched as a comforting Christmas lunch rather than a formal sit-down affair, with live entertainment and a visit from Santa to keep younger guests busy.

What is on the buffet

The menu mixes festive favourites with dishes that feel more like a generous family table than a hotel banquet. The spread covers several stations:

• Cold starters: cheeses, cured meats, salads and dips
• Hot bites and mains: turkey clubs, a hearty beef stew and lamb biryani
• Dessert: a full Christmas dessert selection to finish

The turkey club is a nice touch for anyone who wants the flavours of a traditional Christmas without a heavy roast, while the lamb biryani nods to the many families in Dubai who like a little spice on the festive table. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements are asked to share them when booking and again with the service team on the day.

Drinks packages explained

Each ticket combines the Christmas Day buffet with a drinks package, and there are three to choose from:

• Soft: soft drinks, juices and festive mocktails
• House: house spirits, wines, beer, sparkling wine and cocktails
• Premium: premium-label wine, beer, cocktails, sparkling wine and Champagne

The House and Premium packages are strictly for guests aged 21 and over with valid ID, so groups with teenagers or non-drinkers can mix packages at the same table.

A Christmas Day built around families

UBK is clear about its audience: this is a lunch designed for families to gather together. Children aged five and under dine free, and children aged six to twelve need a Kids ticket, with proof of age possibly requested at the door. The live entertainment runs through the afternoon, and Santa makes an appearance, which tends to be the highlight for little ones on Christmas Day.

The three-hour window from 1pm suits families who want to open presents in the morning, enjoy a long lunch and still be home before evening. The dress code is smart casual or festive chic, so a Christmas jumper or something a little sparkly fits right in without anyone needing to dress formally.

Getting to UBK on the West Crescent

The venue is on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah. If you are driving or taking a taxi, head onto the Crescent towards the West Crescent, where taxis and ride-hailing cars can drop you at the resort entrance. Using public transport, take the Dubai Metro to Sobha Realty or DMCC station, switch to the Dubai Tram towards Palm Jumeirah Station, then ride the Palm Monorail and finish with a short taxi hop. Transport to and from the venue is not included in the ticket.

Booking notes

Table reservations are recommended, especially for larger family groups who want to sit together. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed once booked, so it is worth confirming numbers and ages before you buy.

If you would like to compare festive options at the same resort, Th8 Palm is also hosting A Spirited Nutcracker Christmas at Bakalis, a Greek grill lunch with bouzouki music, and The Grand Finale Gala at Fluid for New Year’s Eve. For more festive feasts, browse our dinner and brunch guide, or see everything else happening across the city on our things to do in Dubai page. Our things to do in December round-up covers the rest of the holiday season.