Christmas in Dubai 2026: Christmas Day Brunch and After Party Plans
Quick answer: Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December. In Dubai, Candypants is hosting two Christmas Day parties: Daydream Brunch, a family Christmas brunch from 1pm to 5pm at TASTE, NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta (from AED 299, kids under 6 free), and the Christmas Day After Party at SoBe, the award winning rooftop at W Dubai The Palm, from 4pm until close with free entry. Daydream Brunch is back again on Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December.
When is Christmas in Dubai 2026?
- Christmas Eve: Thursday 24 December 2026
- Christmas Day: Friday 25 December 2026
- Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026
- New Year’s Eve: Thursday 31 December 2026
Christmas is not a public holiday in the UAE, but Dubai goes all in. With Christmas Day landing on a Friday and Boxing Day on a Saturday, you get a full festive weekend, so this is the year to make a proper plan.
Christmas Day 2026 with Candypants at a glance
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day Daydream Brunch | TASTE, NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta | 1pm to 5pm | AED 299 to 499 adults, kids from free | Families, big groups, a proper Christmas feast |
| Christmas Day After Party at SoBe | SoBe, W Dubai The Palm | 4pm to close | Free entry, 3 drinks for AED 100 until 6pm | Adults, sunset on a rooftop, keeping the party going |
| Boxing Day Daydream Brunch | TASTE, NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta | 1pm to 5pm | AED 299 to 499 adults, kids from free | Round two with the family |
Option 1: A family Christmas Day at Daydream Brunch
Leave the cooking to us. Daydream Brunch on Christmas Day is a four hour festive feast at TASTE, NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta, built for the whole family. Think 11 live food stations, chilled seafood and cheese, a live waffle and pancake station, a Dessert Corner, a Kids’ Brunch Corner and dedicated Kids Zones, all with a live open format DJ. And Santa is visiting too 🎅
- Time: 1pm to 5pm, Friday 25 December 2026
- Adults: AED 299 soft, AED 399 house, AED 499 premium
- Kids: under 6 free, 6 to 11 AED 149, 12 to 20 AED 249
- Teachers and Facecard holders: AED 349 with ID
- Nanny: free, one per family
Read the full guide: Christmas Day Family Brunch in Dubai 2026 at Daydream Brunch.
Option 2: Christmas Day on a rooftop at SoBe
Already had your Christmas lunch? Head up to SoBe at W Dubai The Palm, voted Best Rooftop Bar 2024 at the What’s On Nightlife Awards. The Christmas Day After Party starts at 4pm, just in time to watch the sun set over the Dubai skyline with 360 degree views. Santa is making an appearance on the rooftop as well.
- Time: 4pm until close, Friday 25 December 2026
- Entry: free
- Festive drinks deal: 3 drinks for AED 100 until 6pm
- Tables and cabanas: from AED 250 per person minimum spend
Read the full guide: Christmas Day After Party at SoBe, W Dubai The Palm.
Option 3: Do both
Start the day with the family at Daydream Brunch, then let the grown ups carry on at SoBe. Brunch finishes at 5pm and SoBe is open from 4pm, so you can swap the Christmas jumper for something smarter and keep the celebrations going into the night.
Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve
Not ready to stop? Daydream Brunch is back on Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December, 1pm to 5pm, with the same packages. Then it is time to plan the big one. See our New Year’s Eve in Dubai plans.
Comparing other venues too? Our Christmas Brunch in Dubai 2026 guide rounds up the best Christmas Day and Boxing Day brunches across the city.
How to book
- Online: book on the event page and pay a deposit to confirm, balance on arrival
- WhatsApp: message our reservations team
- Phone: 📱 +971 58 177 9831
Christmas in Dubai 2026: FAQs
What day is Christmas Day 2026 in Dubai?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday 25 December. Boxing Day is Saturday 26 December.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Dubai?
No. Christmas is not a public holiday in the UAE, but hotels, restaurants and bars across Dubai host Christmas Day brunches and parties.
What is the best family Christmas Day brunch in Dubai?
Daydream Brunch by Candypants is a family Christmas Day brunch at NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta, 1pm to 5pm, with Kids Zones, a Kids’ Brunch Corner, free entry for under 6s and adult packages from AED 299.
Where can I party after Christmas Day brunch in Dubai?
The Christmas Day After Party at SoBe, W Dubai The Palm runs from 4pm until close with free entry, 3 drinks for AED 100 until 6pm and sunset views over Dubai.
Where can I see Santa in Dubai on Christmas Day?
Santa is visiting both Candypants Christmas Day events: Daydream Brunch at NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta and the After Party at SoBe, W Dubai The Palm. Timings will be confirmed closer to the day.
How much is Christmas Day brunch at Daydream?
Adult packages are AED 299 soft, AED 399 house and AED 499 premium. Kids under 6 are free, 6 to 11 is AED 149 and 12 to 20 is AED 249.
Do I need to book for Christmas Day?
Yes. Book online or on WhatsApp. A deposit confirms your table and the balance is paid on arrival.