The weather is cooling, the tourists are rolling in, it can only mean the festive season is on its way in Dubai. And the stalwart event that signals the start of seasonal fun in our multicultural city is American Thanksgiving, of course!
No matter how far you are from home you can still enjoy this special day across Dubai. Here we share with you the top American dine-in venues and takeaway turkey options in Dubai this November.
Thanksgiving will be on Thursday 25 November 2021.
Dine in Thanksgiving Dinner in Dubai 2021
Grab your friends and family and head to these top picks for dine-in fun this Thanksgiving in Dubai:
CLAW BBQ
The American crab shack and bar in Souk Al Bahr is always one of our top go-tos for a hearty American meal in the heart of Downtown. They will have a special set menu on offer for Thanksgiving at a very affordable price of 125AED per head, along with their normal line up of sports screens.
Where to find it: Level 1, Souk Al Bahar, Dubai +971 4432 2300
Weslodge Saloon
Not just Canadian fayre, on 25 November sky-high North-American themed bar and restaurant Weslodge will turn red white and blue to bring all the best of Thanksgiving to Dubai.
The Weslodge American Thanksgiving Experience will include four courses on a culinary journey along with house beverages from 225 AED per person.
One of the city’s premier private dining spaces with stunning Burj Khalifa views, enjoy watching live cooking through a glass viewing point into the kitchen.
Where to find it: Tower B, 68th Floor, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, Dubai + 971 4 560 1700
Pssst, Weslodge do awesome takeaway turkey’s too! From Thanksgiving through until January. Get your orders in early to secure your preferred time slot especially 25 November and 25 December sell out FAST!
Thanksgiving Quiz Night
A twist on your normal Thanksgiving get-together, the team at Spike Sports Bar & Terrace (Emirates Golf Club) are putting on a Thanksgiving buffet and special rates on bottled wine alongside the ‘longest-running quiz in Dubai’. Priced at just 105 AED a head + bottles at 150 AED, this is a superb reason to grab your American mates and test your knowledge!
Learn more: call +971 4 417 9999 or visit duabigolf.com
Soho Garden’s Special Thanksgiving Brunch
American’s looking for an extensive assortment of delicious dishes nostalgic to home, look no further. This Soho Garden Thursday evening 3-course set brunch menu will include plenty of comfort festive foods, including Turkey with Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce with an array of options for sides, such as Beef Bacon with Potatoes and Cheese Terrine and roasted Brussel Sprouts with Mint Oil.
Top it all off with one and only Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Ice cream to satisfy that sweet tooth – all for a set package price of 299 AED per person.
Learn more: Call +971 52 388 8849 | Email reservations@sohogardendxb.com
Thanksgiving Takeaway Turkey in Dubai
Looking to have someone do all the prep work while you enjoy at home or in your accommodation? Let one of Dubai’s top chefs do the work for you – with all the trimmings!
Emirates Golf Club
Traditional turkey dinner is taken care of for you by the team at Emirates Golf Club. Advance booking is essential for key dates. Small turkeys start from a very reasonably priced 290 AED with orders taken from 24 November 2021 through to the end of December.
Learn more: call +971 4 417 9999 or visit duabigolf.com
Jones the Grocer
Offering several succulent packages to pick from, not just your traditional turkey, this is the place to head if you would also like to throw in a roast leg of lamb, plus all the trimmings. Slots are open for the festive season from 22 November onwards, perfect for your Dubai Thanksgiving get-togethers at home.
Learn more: Call 800 JONES (800 56637) or visit their festive ordering page at jonesthegrocer.com
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Another tantalising Thanksgiving treat to try is turkey with all the trimmings thanks to Jumeirah Golf Estates. Their stress-free festive offering includes Roast Belly Pork starting from 525 AED through to a party-pleasing 9kg Turkey from 750AED. Decadent desserts can also be included, bookings from 24 November to 30 December are now available.
Learn more: call +971 4 417 9999 or visit duabigolf.com
Atlantis “Truffle Stuffed” Takeaway Turkey
Guests can tuck into a succulent turkey by one of the world’s best chefs, Ossiano’s Gregoire Berger. Expect to pay 795 AED for a medium turkey through to 1095 AED for larger birds, serving up to 12.
Learn more: call + 971 44 261 454 or email DXB-Platos@atlantisthepalm.com
Carna SLS Dubai Hotel
One of the newer kids on the block, Dubai Business Bay Carna by Darion Cechinni offers you succulent turkey with all the trimmings, including festive treats such as pecan and pumpkin pie.
Expect to pay 695 AED for a 7-9kg turkey good to feed 8-10 people.
Learn more: SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences, Level 74, Dubai | +971 4 607 0761
Chicago Meat Packers
The fun and casual American dining grill & bar Chicago Meat Packers, based at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah knows how important family time can be at home on special occasions such as Thanksgiving.
You can order a 24 hour brined slow-roasted turkey with sourdough stuffing, roast potato, roast brussel sprouts, apple pie, and all the trimmings. Orders must be in by 23 November for delivery between 25th to 27th November 2021.
Learn more and book your slot at meatpacker.ae
Doubletree by Hilton Jumeirah Beach
Left things to the last minute? Not to worry, Executive Chef Kevin Coey and his team at Doubletree by Hilton will prepare your 6kg succulent oven-roast turkey – accompanied by brussel sprouts, golden roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, parsnips, roasted carrots, cranberry sauce, rich jus, and turkey stuffing.
Orders need to be in 24 hours in advance and early bird festive season orders placed up until 20 December will be 20% off the regular price of 599 AED.
Learn more: Call +971551668092
Want more for Thankgiving in Dubai?
We hear that there might just be a special tribute on the night of 25 November 2021 to our US friends on the World’s tallest tower the Burj Khalifa, just maybe!
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