Christmas Day Brunch at Logs & Embers Smokehouse by the Beach 2026

Christmas Day Brunch at Logs & Embers Smokehouse by the Beach is a festive afternoon buffet at Vista Mare on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, running from 2pm to 5pm on Friday 25 December 2026. It brings together a festive buffet, an unlimited beverage package, a live singer and activities for children, all with beachfront views from one of the Palm’s smokehouse-style restaurants.

A smokehouse Christmas by the sea

Logs & Embers is a smokehouse set by the beach at Vista Mare, the development on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah. For Christmas Day, the restaurant serves a festive buffet inside, so you can enjoy the food in comfort and step out to take in the beachfront setting. The afternoon slot works well for families who want a relaxed morning at home opening presents before heading out for a long, sociable lunch.

The organisers frame the day as a celebration of great food, beautiful music and festive cheer, and the format is designed to be easy-going rather than formal. It is a good option for groups of friends spending the holidays in Dubai as well as for families with young children.

Choosing your package

Every ticket includes the buffet and a beverage package with unlimited drinks for the duration of the brunch. There are four packages, each linked to an age group:

• Kids Package: for children aged six to twelve
• Soft Package: for guests aged 13 and over, with non-alcoholic drinks
• House Package: for guests aged 21 and over
• Bubble Package: for guests aged 21 and over who want sparkling options

Alcohol is only served to guests aged 21 and over, and management may refuse service in line with UAE regulations. Splitting the packages by age makes it straightforward to book for a mixed group of adults, teenagers and children at one table.

Live music and kids’ activities

A live singer performs through the afternoon, adding a festive soundtrack to the buffet. Children are kept entertained with dedicated kids’ activities, which are included in the ticket, so parents can enjoy a little more time at the table. This mix of entertainment for adults and younger guests is what sets the brunch apart from a standard holiday buffet.

Because the drinks package is unlimited for the full three hours and the buffet is set up indoors, the pace is entirely yours. You can return to the buffet as often as you like, linger over dessert while the singer performs, and let the children move between their activities and the table without anyone feeling rushed before the 5pm close.

Parking and getting there

One useful detail is that three hours of free parking are included, which neatly covers the full brunch. Valet and paid parking are also available at Club Vista Mare. If you are not driving, there are several ways to reach the venue:

• By car or taxi: follow the Palm Jumeirah trunk to Vista Mare
• By monorail: ride to Al Ittihad Park Station, then walk for about 10 minutes
• By Metro and Tram: take the Red Line to Sobha Realty, switch to the Dubai Tram to Palm Jumeirah Station, then continue on the Palm Monorail

Booking essentials

Advance reservation is mandatory for this brunch, so it cannot be treated as a walk-in. Tickets are non-cancellable and non-changeable once booked, and anything not listed in the inclusions is charged separately. If you are coming as a large group, book early to keep everyone together.

Looking for more ways to celebrate? Compare this with UBK Christmas Day Lunch, another family-friendly option on the Palm, or browse our dinner and brunch guide for more festive feasts. Our things to do in Dubai page covers the rest of the city, and the things to do in December round-up has everything else on during the holiday season.