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Christmas brunch planning in Dubai often leads to the same outcome. Hotel buffets book out early, seatings run on fixed slots, and dining rooms fill quickly. Time gets divided between queues, waiting for service, and navigating crowded spaces, leaving little room to sit and enjoy the meal.
At DOORS Dubai, the experience begins the moment you sit down. Fountain water moves in front of the table, plates arrive course by course, and the pace stays consistent from start to finish. The menu balances warm mains, fresh salads, and desserts without the noise of buffet counters, while mocktails and shisha remain part of the table rather than a separate stop.
Here, those choices are made at the table. The experience lets you decide how long you stay, what kind of meal you want, and how the day should unfold. Some come in for a longer brunch and stay seated through the afternoon, while others choose a shorter window with a defined menu.
The options allow the meal to stretch beyond brunch if needed, or remain contained if that’s the plan, without forcing one format on every table.
At a Glance:
On Christmas Day, the difference between watching the city and being part of it matters. Most fountain-facing spots require standing, waiting, or timing your meal around the show. At DOORS Dubai, the view comes to the table.
Set on Fashion Avenue Level 4, the terrace sits higher than surrounding venues, which changes how the fountain, skyline, and table relate to one another.
And when the main concern is avoiding interruptions during a long meal, the Presidential Table becomes the natural choice. A personal butler and runner handle the full 17-course set menu, bringing each dish to the table in sequence, so the meal unfolds on its own while you stay seated and present.
Christmas meals are often served as large buffets or fixed spreads, with multiple dishes placed on the table at once. This leaves little room to pace the meal or decide how long to stay. A plated format, served course by course, allows diners to order gradually and stop when the meal feels complete.
Internationally acclaimed Chef Kemal Çeylan leads the menu and focuses on plated dishes meant to be enjoyed seated. Courses arrive one after another, making it easier to pace the meal.
For shorter visits, Express Wagyu works as a defined, time-bound option. Priced at AED 99 per person and available from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., the meal arrives within eight minutes, or it’s free, with a small dessert added at the end.
What many people look for in a Christmas brunch is simple: a proper meal that does not take over the entire day.
Something that sits comfortably between plans, allows time at the table, and still leaves room for what comes next. The Luxe Brunch answers that need by keeping the experience clear and contained.
Priced at AED 190 for two and running from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., the set menu includes starters, mains, sides, dessert, tea or coffee, and a mocktail.
Some people arrive early to walk the mall, pick up gifts, or meet family before crowds gather. On days like that, brunch feels like too much, and waiting until noon to eat does not make sense.
The Signature Breakfast runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs AED 150 for two. Guests choose two dishes from the breakfast menu, along with tea or coffee and a welcome juice. It suits mornings when you want to eat, step back into the mall, and keep the day open instead of sitting through a long meal.
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Not every Christmas meal is just about eating. Some tables mark something specific: a birthday that falls too close to the holidays, a quiet celebration between two people, or a reason to slow the evening down as part of wider Dubai Celebrations.
These moments ask for a setting that acknowledges the occasion without turning it into a spectacle, allowing the table itself to carry the meaning.
Some Christmas evenings are meant to stay small. When the plan is conversation, time at the table, and not moving through the night, couples often choose the romance setup.
December birthdays rarely stand on their own. They sit between year-end plans, family gatherings, and crowded calendars. This table is for those who want to feel recognised in the moment without reshaping the entire evening.
For many, shisha is what extends the evening after the plates clear. Rather than moving elsewhere, this is where the table becomes the place to stay.
Regular guests often use the Shisha Loyalty Card, which offers a buy four, get one free benefit. The card is issued by the shisha team on request and stamped by the floor in charge, making it practical for repeat visits without committing to a long sitting each time.
For those planning to stay together, Bites and Clouds offers a contained option for two. Priced at AED 280, it includes two selected shishas, a choice of mocktail, coffee, or tea, and a dessert from the selected menu.
The same format is available with an additional two shishas for guests who plan to settle in for longer.
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Christmas has always been about gathering around a table. Historically, it marked a shared meal, a time set aside, and a reason to sit together without rushing through the day. The focus was simple: food, company, and staying put for a while.
That approach fits naturally at DOORS Dubai, where Christmas brunch stays seated, menu-led, and central to the city. The fountain view anchors the meal, the format keeps decisions minimal, and the timing leaves space before and after.
Seasonal décor and familiar music set the mood, and once the meal ends, the mall offers an easy continuation: a walk, a browse, or simply time spent lingering in the season.
December brings a steady rhythm to the room, and those who plan ahead often find their table ready when the day begins.
No. Christmas dining at DOORS Dubai follows a seated, menu-led format. All dishes are plated and served course by course at the table rather than through buffet counters.
The Luxe Brunch runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., allowing guests to choose how long they stay rather than dining within a fixed seating window.
Yes. The Signature Breakfast is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is designed for guests who prefer a shorter, earlier meal before continuing their day in the mall.
All terrace tables are positioned to face the fountain directly. Guests can watch full fountain cycles from their seats without needing to stand or move between courses.
Yes. Shisha is served at the table and can be enjoyed alongside the meal or after dining. Guests may also opt for set shisha formats or use the Shisha Loyalty Card for repeat visits.
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