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The J1 Hotel marks the first Gran Meliá in Dubai, representing the highest and most luxurious tier within the Meliá Hotels International portfolio. Meliá already has an established presence in Dubai through Meliá Desert Palm and ME Dubai.

Situated on Sheikh Zayed Road and shaped by the world-class hospitality of the STORY Hotels & Resorts family, The H Dubai welcomes October with dining experiences and seasonal celebrations. Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the hotel embraces Pinktober, joining efforts to raise awareness and inspire positive change with a pink-themed afternoon tea, cakes, matcha, and mocktails at The Gallery. Guests can also discover the newly revamped Eat & Meat, featuring a live pasta counter on 25 October, and enjoy weekly German hops offers at H Bar. Halloween rounds off the month with themed decorations, specially curated food and drinks, and a best-costume competition.

Before the Bells Ring: Christmas Eve at Solara
The night before, beautifully served

There is something special about the night before Christmas: the anticipation, the final gatherings, and that unmistakable feeling that the celebrations are only just beginning. On 24 December, Solara at Address Dubai Mall invites guests to settle into the season with a thoughtfully curated three-course set menu, served over an unhurried Christmas Eve dinner.

The Christmas Table, Reimagined at Solara

A Contemporary Festive Lunch in the Heart of Dubai

Let Christmas Day unfold over an afternoon of abundant flavours, festive indulgence and time well spent togetheratSolara, Address Dubai Mall. On 25 December, the restaurant sets the table for a lavish Christmas brunch, with an abundant buffet of festive favourites and international flavours bringing family and friends together for a celebratory afternoon.

IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink-themed initiatives at Belgian Café, CHOIX and Pierre’s TT throughout October. Proceeds will go towards an event for breast cancer survivors in collaboration with Brest Friends, bringing a community focus to the month’s activities.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City and Al Habtoor Palace Dubai are introducing two specially curated afternoon tea experiences throughout October, inviting guests to come together over meaningful moments, elegant flavours and thoughtful pink-inspired creations.

The Countdown, with a View
An Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Under Dubai’s Most Iconic Skyline

As 2026 draws to a close, Solara at Address Dubai Mall invites guests to welcome the New Year with a spectacular evening of dining, celebration and front-row views of the city’s most anticipated moment. On 31 December, an abundant gala buffet sets the scene for a night of indulgence, leading into the countdown with the Burj Khalifa as its backdrop and its iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks lighting up the night, along with a trio band, DJ, and violinist.

One&Only The Palm is set to welcome Casea 101 by Yannick Alléno, a new waterfront destination shaped by the flavours, energy, and social rhythm of the Riviera. Opening on 19 October 2026, Casea 101 brings together Italian coastal cuisine, Mediterranean ingredients and an atmosphere made for long lunches, golden hours and evenings that unfold at their own pace. 

Multi-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno will open L’Abysse Dubai at One&Only The Palm on 19 October 2026, introducing his distinctive interpretation of omakase to the Middle East for the first time. Following L’Abysse in Paris, Monaco and Osaka, the intimate 34-seat restaurant combines Japanese craftsmanship, the close connection between sushi master and guest, and Alléno’sCuisine of Time in a setting shaped by precision, artistry and discovery. 

This festive season, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites invites guests to embrace the joy of celebration with a calendar of memorable dining experiences and year-end festivities. The season reaches its spectacular finale on New Year’s Eve, as guests gather to enjoy exceptional dining, live entertainment and front-row views of the dazzling Palm Jumeirah fireworks, creating an unforgettable countdown to 2027.