Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Dec 20th 2009, 9:07 am
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Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Does anyone know if its possible to get a reasonable and UK style traditional Xmas lunch here in Dubai in any of the hotels / restaurants please?
If so, where is recommended? Alcohol unimportant but would be nice! The lunch is the important bit
If so, where is recommended? Alcohol unimportant but would be nice! The lunch is the important bit
Dec 20th 2009, 11:08 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Practically every hotel offers a traditional Xmas lunch. Time out (magazine & website) has a list of places with prices.
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Dec 20th 2009, 11:22 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
You can also get the turkey n trimmings delivered to your apartment if that suits your needs better, several hotels/restaurants provide this facility, there are some recommendations in a couple of posts if you do a search.
Dec 20th 2009, 6:05 pm
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
In these situations the way I've found that works for me is to fall on some expensive hotel, walk around it like it's my house...
Sometimes it takes more than one, to find one suitable.
Sometimes it takes more than one, to find one suitable.
Dec 21st 2009, 6:22 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Al Qasr does a decent Christmas bruncg but wouldnt call it reasonable.
maybe somewhere like Waxy's will do one
maybe somewhere like Waxy's will do one
Dec 21st 2009, 6:33 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Anyone been to Spice Island? Its been heavily recommended to me but would like to know everyone elses thoughts. Taxi will be in order it seems, Im in JLT and the Spice Island is in Deira - cost for this, estimated?
Dec 21st 2009, 10:56 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Spice Island is chav central IMO. Vile place, lousy food.
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Dec 21st 2009, 11:22 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Similar but better is Market Place at JW Marriot... but as per Meow, there are better places to eat and a taxi from JLT to Deira will cost over 120dhs return.
Dec 21st 2009, 11:44 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
I'd go to the Apple restaurant in one of those twin towers
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Dec 23rd 2009, 6:25 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
What's wrong with having chrimbo dinner at home?
I must admit, I couldn't think of anything worse than having it at a hotel with 100s of others in this place. It would be like school dinners with wannabies.
I must admit, I couldn't think of anything worse than having it at a hotel with 100s of others in this place. It would be like school dinners with wannabies.
Dec 23rd 2009, 7:00 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Anyone else going to the Irish Village for Xmas lunch?
Dec 23rd 2009, 8:49 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
Couldnt think of anything worse than going out, especially in Dubai. I mean it will just be like every other frigging Friday brunch at Al Qasr..except more expensive.
but...no dishes......
Dec 23rd 2009, 10:39 am
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Re: Xmas Lunch - where is recommended?
I always go out for Brunch..I live on my own and it is lovely to have Christmas day with friends and not have to do any of the work.
indeed. Ill be in Mangrove village with my family. After my morning cycle, ill be ready to tuck into all the great food that is available.
Couldnt think of anything worse than going out, especially in Dubai. I mean it will just be like every other frigging Friday brunch at Al Qasr..except more expensive.
but...no dishes......
Couldnt think of anything worse than going out, especially in Dubai. I mean it will just be like every other frigging Friday brunch at Al Qasr..except more expensive.
but...no dishes......
Also, I am sure it is ok for all you guys to prefer having lunch at home..it isn't you slaving over a hot turkey
