Beach Bum Christmas Brunch at Palm West Beach

The Beach Bum Christmas Brunch takes Christmas Day onto the sand at Bal Harbour Beach on Palm West Beach, Dubai, on Friday 25 December 2026. Hosted by Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah between 1pm and 4pm, it swaps the formal festive lunch for beach grills, festive treats, refreshing drinks, a live DJ, beach games and a visit from Santa, all with seaside views.

It is Christmas the Dubai way: barefoot, sunny and relaxed, with enough festive touches to make it feel like the big day rather than just another weekend at the beach.

The Beach Bum Christmas Brunch at Bal Harbour Beach

According to Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s official holiday page, the Beach Bum Christmas Brunch brings together beach grills and festive treats, refreshing drinks, a live DJ and beach games, with a visit from Santa during the afternoon. The format is built for grazing and socialising rather than sitting through courses: food comes off the grills, music plays across the sand, and the games give children (and competitive adults) something to do between plates.

Packages are sold per person, and dining is complimentary for children aged five and under. The official page does not list rates for older children or full package inclusions, so confirm those when you book; the current starting rate is shown in the booking box on this page. Alcohol is only served to guests aged 21 and over, so bring valid ID if your package includes alcoholic drinks.

The setting: Bal Harbour Beach on Palm West Beach

Bal Harbour Beach is Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s fully alfresco beach club. Marriott describes it as offering views of Dubai Harbour, Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai, which gives the Christmas brunch a skyline backdrop few festive lunches can match. On a normal day it is a spot for a light meal and tropical drinks by the water; on Christmas Day it becomes the stage for the resort’s most casual celebration. Outside the festive season, the beach club also sells day passes, with access on a first-come, first-served basis, so the brunch doubles as an easy introduction to a beach you can return to in the new year.

The beach club sits on Palm West Beach, a public promenade of around 1.6 kilometres on the western side of Palm Jumeirah’s trunk, lined with beach clubs, cafes, restaurants and water sports operators. The resort behind it, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, was the brand’s first resort in Dubai and has 608 keys set along roughly 7,000 square metres of private beachfront.

For drivers, Marriott offers complimentary valet parking at the resort’s main entrance, with the ticket validated at the restaurant. If you plan to drink, a taxi to the resort entrance is the simpler choice.

Who it suits

The brunch is a strong fit for families, particularly those with young children who will enjoy the beach games and the chance to meet Santa, and free dining for under-fives makes it easier on the budget. It also suits groups of friends who want a casual, outdoor Christmas, couples who would rather spend the day by the sea, and visitors who have come to Dubai specifically for Christmas in the sunshine.

Because the afternoon is spent on the sand, families with young children may want to pack swimwear or a change of clothes, since beach games and Christmas outfits do not always mix. Sun protection is worth bringing too, as the brunch runs through the brightest part of the afternoon.

More festive plans at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah

The Beach Bum brunch is one of several ways to celebrate at the resort this season. Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is also hosting a Christmas Eve Dinner at Levantera on 24 December 2026 and a separate Christmas Day Brunch in its gardens, which offers a more traditional alternative if the beach version is fully booked or if part of your group prefers to stay off the sand.

Having three festive options in one resort makes it easy to split a family between styles, or to book Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch in the same place.

How to book

Reservations are made online through the booking link on Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s official holiday events page on marriott.com, linked from this listing. You can also contact the resort directly on +971 4 666 1111. When booking, ask about package options and rates for any children aged six and over in your group.

Comparing Christmas Day plans? See the Legendary Christmas Day Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai or the Society Room Christmas Day Brunch at Raffles Dubai, browse our dinner and brunch listings, or check what else is on in things to do in December and across things to do in Dubai.

Beach grills, a DJ, games on the sand and Santa with a view of Ain Dubai: the Beach Bum Christmas Brunch is the laid-back way to spend 25 December on Palm Jumeirah.