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cherrypie1 Oct 16th 2008 10:59 am

Christmas Dinner
 
Hi,

Can anyone recommend somewhere for Christmas dinner in Abu Dhabi? I know it's a bit too early to be thinking about xmas but is it the same here as in the UK where you have to book months in advance?

My parents are coming over and it would be good to take them somewhere nice and where children are welcome too.

Any ideas appreciated.

Thanks.

Madam Medusa Oct 16th 2008 11:00 am

Re: Christmas Dinner
 
don't know about AD, but here loads of places are booked up already...

MM, xx

shiva Oct 16th 2008 11:02 am

Re: Christmas Dinner
 
does nobody cook xmas dinner anymore?????

Grace O Malley Oct 16th 2008 11:36 am

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by cherrypie1 (Post 6881065)
Hi,

Can anyone recommend somewhere for Christmas dinner in Abu Dhabi? I know it's a bit too early to be thinking about xmas but is it the same here as in the UK where you have to book months in advance?

My parents are coming over and it would be good to take them somewhere nice and where children are welcome too.

Any ideas appreciated.

Thanks.


CP

Hilton is great, Jazz band play during lunch and Santa for the kids

lionheart Oct 16th 2008 11:40 am

Re: Christmas Dinner
 
Any recommendations for Xmas Lunch in Dubai? Under Dhs500 please and child friendly!

commander Oct 16th 2008 11:49 am

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 6881244)
Any recommendations for Xmas Lunch in Dubai? Under Dhs500 please and child friendly!

at that price, pizza hut

hawkhead Oct 16th 2008 11:53 am

Re: Christmas Dinner
 
If you're a member the club have various options.

commander Oct 16th 2008 12:32 pm

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by hawkhead (Post 6881300)
If you're a member the club have various options.


It went downhill since they changed it from the British Club.

You get all kinds of riff traff there now.

Last week i even saw some russians there..

disgusting.

Fairydust Oct 16th 2008 12:46 pm

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 6881244)
Any recommendations for Xmas Lunch in Dubai? Under Dhs500 please and child friendly!

I read somewhere the other day that JW marriott was doing xmas lunch and there were different packages but sounded pretty cheap to me for xmas lunch - give them a ring and find out - lots of entertainment for kids too apparently

twinkle-star Oct 16th 2008 2:04 pm

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by shiva (Post 6881074)
does nobody cook xmas dinner anymore?????

Mr Star used to always cook christmas dinner.....:(
Guess its microwave meal for one now then!:blink:

Blue Cat Oct 16th 2008 2:17 pm

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 6881244)
Any recommendations for Xmas Lunch in Dubai? Under Dhs500 please and child friendly!

try the Creek Yacht and Golf Club :)

cherrypie1 Oct 16th 2008 2:32 pm

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by annacarna (Post 6881221)
CP

Hilton is great, Jazz band play during lunch and Santa for the kids


annacarna, thanks, Hilton sounds good, any particular restaurant there?

Shiva, I have cooked xmas dinner every year for the last 12 years or so, just thought I needed a break. I always seem to be in the kitchen, harrassed and getting pissed rather than watching the kids enjoying themselves on christmas morning. This is our first 'hot' christmas so thought I would take a break and get pissed while watching the kids enjoying themselves for a change ;)

Does anyone have an opinion on shangri-la or al raha beach resort?

shiva Oct 16th 2008 2:41 pm

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by twinkle-star (Post 6881712)
Mr Star used to always cook christmas dinner.....:(
Guess its microwave meal for one now then!:blink:

nah, now you can have exactly what you want, ie gin and sausages......would be a great xmas meal

soukie Oct 16th 2008 9:27 pm

Re: Christmas Dinner
 

Originally Posted by commander (Post 6881428)
It went downhill since they changed it from the British Club.

You get all kinds of riff traff there now.

Last week i even saw some russians there..

disgusting.

It wasn't that brill when it was still the Brit Club - went to a Christmas lunch there in the 90's - food was good but didn't enjoy the company - Brits abroad.....

hawkhead Oct 17th 2008 8:44 am

Re: Christmas Dinner
 
It's never actually been the "British Club". That's what the taxi drivers know it as but it's only ever been called the Club.

I love the Shangri La but I think it would be an expensive Xmas day!


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