Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection, a Polynesian-themed family resort within Dubai Parks and Resorts, will run seasonal dining and festive events through November and December 2026, alongside family stay and day pass offers.
November dining
- Smash & Sip at Ari Poolside Restaurant, 1 to 30 November, 12pm to 11pm, AED 129, pairing a double-smashed burger with a beer.
- A Flavourful Surprise at Kalea Restaurant, every Friday in November, 6:30pm to 10:30pm, AED 179, a bold-flavour buffet.
- Island Tea Ritual at Palama Lobby Lounge, 1 to 30 November, 8am to 11pm, AED 69 per person, scones served with Dilmah tea.
- Endless Rolls at Hikina Modern Asian Restaurant, every Friday and Saturday in November, 6:30pm to 11pm, AED 149 per person, unlimited sushi.
Festive season, stays and day passes
The resort will mark Eid Al Etihad on Wednesday 2 December 2026 (our UAE public holidays guide has the dates) with a flag-raising ceremony at noon, followed by cupcakes and Arabic sweets in the lobby at 1pm and an Arabian buffet. A tree lighting ceremony takes place at Palama Lobby on Saturday 5 December from 6pm, complimentary, with carol singing and Santa’s arrival. Kalea Restaurant will host a Christmas Eve dinner buffet on 24 December from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, priced from AED 249, and a Christmas Day brunch on 25 December from 1pm to 4pm, priced from AED 459. On New Year’s Eve, the gala dinner at Kalea starts at 6:30pm from AED 695, while the Red Lantern NYE menu at Hikina starts at the same time from AED 649, and Ari Poolside Restaurant will serve a festive a la carte menu by the water.
December dining also includes The Hot Dog Affair at Ari Poolside Restaurant from 1 to 30 December for AED 89, Cocoa & Crumbs at Palama Lobby Lounge from 5 to 30 December for AED 59, Fire & Feast BBQ Nights at Kalea every Friday and Saturday for AED 189, and Seoul Supper at Hikina from 1 to 30 December for AED 189 per person.
Families booking through Marriott.com on or before 20 December 2026 can access the Stay, Play & Save package, which includes daily breakfast, lunch or dinner, complimentary theme park access and children aged 12 and below dining free on their parents’ meal plan. The Village Daycation Pass is available throughout the year, subject to blackout dates, from AED 159 per adult Monday to Thursday and AED 195 Friday to Sunday, including pool access, an hour at the Kids Club and Tiki House, 60 minutes of padel or beach volleyball, and AED 150 in food and beverage credit at Ari Poolside Restaurant. Our brunch guide covers more weekend options.
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts: November and festive programme: Details
- When: November offers 1 to 30 November 2026; festive events 2 to 31 December 2026; Village Daycation Pass all year, subject to blackout dates
- Where: Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection, Dubai Parks and Resorts
- Price: November offers from AED 69; Village Daycation Pass from AED 159 per adult; New Year’s Eve gala dinner from AED 695
- Book: Stays and day passes +971 56 525 1112 or Marriott.com; Kalea +971 55 668 2350; Hikina +971 54 557 9144; Ari +971 54 719 0165; Palama +971 55 640 8001
See also: Family brunches in Dubai, Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah festive season, Long weekends in the UAE.
Image: courtesy of Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection.