8 BEST CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCHES FOR ADULTS

If you're an adult who wants to enjoy Christmas day that's slightly less 'family' and slightly more 'fun', check out this list of 8 great adult Christmas brunches.

Sidenote: only VaKaVa is strictly adults only, but we've picked out places that involve sitting down and enjoying fairly highbrow fare - and are a big 'why would you?' for taking kids!

VAKAVA

CONRAD ETIHAD TOWERS

Perfect for: a party Christmas with a view

This is the perfect brunch for a couple or a group of friends to gather to celebrate Christmas! Gather your amigos e amigas and delight in the best of Central America's tastes and flavours at the VaKaVa special Christmas brunch. All the best beverages will be free-flowing, and there'll be a vibrant Latino vibe and stunning seaside views to match. The award-winning VaKaVa is bursting with colours, flavours and reasons to celebrate the most special day of the year.

Time: 2PM - 5PM

Soft AED350 | House AED650 | Bubbly AED750

Bookings: 02 811 5666

CHRISTMAS DAY SPRITZ, ALBA TERRACE

THE ABU DHABI EDITION

Perfect for: anyone wanting a fun Christmas with great food

There's nothing quite like Alba Terrace for a chic Christmas day. If table service is your jam, you'll love the best ambiance alongside the most excellent food the Alba chef's can bring.

Sprinkled with festive fabulousness, there'll be five-courses of Alba Terrace classics, some fun seasonal creations and incredible pizza, superbly crafted at the poolside wood-fired oven.

Enjoy live music and entertainment while you sip on Amalfi-inspired cocktails for a more adult Christmas celebration.

Time: 3 hour sittings from midday until 5PM

Price: Soft AED295 | House AED415 | Bubbles AED495

Bookings: +97122080000

ASIA ASIA

YAS BAY

Perfect for: groups of friends wanting a non-traditional Christmas

Celebrate Christmas in style at Asia Asia. This is a truly adult-centred brunch with a menu to suit a lovers of great Asian food, in a culinary journey along the Spice Route. The chefs will be adding some fabulous seasonal touches to the menu and the atmosphere will be hitting all the right notes.

Get a seat on the terrace for the best views over Yas Bay!

Time: 2PM - 5PM

Price: Soft AED400 | House AED500 | Prosecco AED700

Booking: 02 235 8663

RAY'S GRILL

CONRAD ETIHAD TOWERS

Perfect for: the foodie couple who love a view

There's nothing like the views from the 63rd floor to really feel like you're having the most decadent of Christmas dinners. You'll enjoy a fabulous 3-course set menu with some excellent seasonal favourites, finishing with some of the best dessert options in town!

This is perfect for a couple or a small group who love to put food first!

Time: From 6.30PM

Price: AED350, food only

Booking: 02 811 5666

LI JIANG

THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI GRAND CANAL

Perfect for: those who work on Christmas Day who want an evening celebration

In the mesmerizing backdrop of the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a well-crafted 5-course menu invites you and your loved ones for a festive evening, along with the tunes of the resident DJ.

Time: 24th & 25th December 6PM - 12AM

Price: Soft AED350 | Premium AED650 | a la carte also available

Bookings: 02 818 8203

THE FORGE

RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI GRAND CANAL

Perfect for: anyone who wants a non-traditional evening celebration

Christmas Dinner at The Forge: Celebrate Christmas in the stylish ambiance of The Forge with a sophisticated 5-course menu of premium cuts paired with perfect grapes.

Time: 24th and 25th December, 6PM - 12AM

Price: Soft AED450 | House AED750 | a la carte also available

Bookings: 02 818 8203

OAK ROOM

THE ABU DHABI EDITION

Perfect for: lovers of traditional food served to your table.

Christmas Day at Oak Room is an excellent idea for the foodie in you. What to expect? An elevated Oak Room Brunch with a touch of festive flair and exemplary food. Enjoy the the roasted mains with all the trimmings and finish with festive Cognac nightcaps and eggnog martinis.

Time: 12PM - 5PM, 3 hour sittings

Price: Soft AED365 | House AED525 | Champagne AED645

Bookings: 02 208 8000

MARTABAAN BY HEMANT OBEROI

EMIRATES PALACE

Perfect for: Christmas, fine dining, Indian-style

If fine dining Indian food makes you light up this Christmas Day, head for Martabaan at Emirates Palace for a decadent set menu. Running all day, this menu makes for the perfect celebration with excellent quality food, presented beautifully and with some startlingly good flavour combinations.

Time: 12.30PM - 10.30PM

Price: AED350 food only

Booking: 02 690 7999