Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre will welcome the festive season with a run of Thanksgiving celebrations from 19 to 30 November, followed by an extended festive collection from 26 November through 1 January 2027. The offering spans a Thanksgiving brunch, an afternoon tea, and a range of gourmet takeaway feasts and festive goodies available across the hotel.
Thanksgiving at Yalumba and Gourmandises
At Yalumba, a Thanksgiving-themed Sunday Family Brunch will bring together live carving stations serving roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, honey-glazed roast ham with cloves, prime rib roast and maple-roasted chicken with thyme. The spread will also include autumn harvest salads, cornbread Caesar and cornbread stuffing with chestnuts and herbs, alongside a dedicated kids’ buffet. The brunch is priced at AED 225 for the non-alcoholic package, AED 325 for the pouring package, AED 395 for the premium package, and AED 115 for children aged 6 to 12. Those looking for more Sunday brunch options in Dubai can compare the format against others around the city.
Gourmandises will present its Thanksgiving Harvest Collection from 19 to 30 November, featuring a limited-edition Thanksgiving Afternoon Tea for two with mini pecan pie, mini pumpkin pie, mini caramel choux and ginger macarons, served alongside curated teas. Guests can also order a 1kg Thanksgiving Spicy Pumpkin and Caramel Cheesecake to take home. Our guide to afternoon tea in Dubai lists more places to try the format.
Festive Takeaways and Goodies
From 26 November through 1 January, the hotel’s Festive Goodies and Turkey Takeaway Collection will offer a Traditional Turkey in three sizes with festive trimmings, starting at AED 660. Alternatives to turkey include Honey Glazed Gammon Ham and Roast Black Angus US Striploin, alongside an assortment of bite-sized creations for entertaining. The sweet selection will feature Gingerbread Houses, Traditional Yule Logs and Christmas Dundee Cake, along with handcrafted mince pies, truffles and assorted praline gifts suitable for gifting or home enjoyment. For other things happening at the same address, see our coverage of the happy hours running across the hotel’s venues.
Thanksgiving and Festive Collection at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre: Details
- When: Thanksgiving: 19 to 30 November. Festive collection: 26 November to 1 January 2027
- Where: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- Price: Yalumba brunch from AED 115 (children) to AED 395; Traditional Turkey takeaway from AED 660
- Book: +971 4 702 2455, WhatsApp +971 50 289 7728 or restaurants.lmd@lemeridien.com; Yalumba brunch on SevenRooms; festive orders at giftvouchers-lemeridiendubai.skchase.com
See also: Dubai brunch guide, Family brunches in Dubai, Jules Bar at Le Méridien Dubai.
Image: courtesy of Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre.