FEAST YOUR SENSES THIS FESTIVE SEASON AT THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL

This holiday season, spend cherished time with your family and friends while feasting your senses with some spectacular dining experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. With special activities such as Gingerbread House Making for children, the choice of enjoying your gourmet Turkey Takeaway at home, and even an Asian twist on a Christmas Dinner, the resort has everything you need for a memorable festive break. 

Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea

Take time out with your loved ones to experience a refined afternoon tea surrounded by festive aromas in our elegant lobby lounge, Alba. For an afternoon of elegance, choose from a choice of delectable savory and sweet treats complemented by your preferred tea blends.

Date: Daily, 15th December to 6th January 

Time: 2pm to 5pm

Price: AED 160 per stand

Venue: Alba

Feast with a grand turkey takeaway

This holiday season, the culinary team at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, has curated a sumptuous festive meal to indulge in at the comfort of your own home. Inviting everyone to enjoy a gold-standard restaurant meal without the wasted time and stress, the whole roasted turkey comes with all the trimmings including stuffing, gravy and roasted root vegetables.  

Date: From 21 December to 2 January 2022

Price: 

AED 650 per turkey hamper

Savor the tradition of making a gingerbread house!

For a wonderful festive tradition, the expert pastry chefs of Giornotte invite children and adults alike, 

to let the creative spirit shine by decorating a gingerbread house with candy canes, cookies, and marshmallows in the bright atmosphere of Giornotte open pastry kitchen.

Date: On 4th December, 18th December and 21st December

Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Price:

AED 175 per gingerbread house

Venue: Giornotte

A Christmas Eve dinner with a twist at Li Jiang

In the mesmerizing backdrop of the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a decadent 4-course set menu invites you and your loved one for a festive evening with an Asian twist. With a menu that features classic and contemporary Chinese cuisine including dim sum, wok-fried meats and handmade noodles, Li Jiang transports guests into the heart of Asia with dishes such as Yaki Tori Chicken, Pan Fried Toothfish and Mocha Tea Cheesecake for desert. 

Date: 24th December 

Time: 7pm to 12am.

Price: 

AED 650 inclusive of house beverages  

AED 400 inclusive of soft beverages

Venue: Li Jiang

The ultimate Christmas dinner feast at The Forge

Named for the intricate process of forging a steak-knife blade, The Forge invites meat-lovers to celebrate Christmas Eve with a sophisticated 5-course set menu of premium cuts. The elevated and elegant steakhouse will serve the finest flowing beverages throughout the evening, and promises an unforgettable dining experiences with a menu of Pantone bread with red foie gras for starters, Wagyu Tenderloin, with red berries sauce with confit potato dish, and a decadent 75% chocolate cake for a sweet treat. 

Date: 24th December

Time: 8pm to 12am

Price: 

AED 750 inclusive of house beverages 

AED 450 inclusive of soft beverages

Venue: The Forge

Christmas Day Brunch at Giornotte

With a stunningly decorated venue, the renowned Chef’s Brunch invites guests to the Christmas Day edition. Gather your family and friends for the perfect festive get-together with an expansive buffet selection. Including a choice of everything from roasted turkey paired with stuffing and gravy, Wagyu beef, foie gras, Asian corner, pasta made à la minute, fresh seafood to healthy stations, there’s something delicious for everyone. To make this day extra special for the children, Santa Claus himself will pass by!

Date: 25th December

Time: 1pm to 4pm

Price:

AED 750 inclusive of premium bubbles 

AED 650 inclusive of sparkling and house beverages

AED 450 inclusive of soft beverages

Venue: Giornotte

The New Year’s Eve Gala

Welcome the New Year with a glamourous evening under sparkling fairy lights and glistening decorations. Set against the stunning backdrop of the hotel promenade, the impressive gala dinner at Giornotte features a decadent buffet including fresh seafood, oysters, Wagyu beef, foie gras and many other live stations with delicacies made à la minute. Guests are invited to enjoy the free-flowing sparkling beverages while watching the live entertainment and a band before toasting the New Year and watching the mesmerizing midnight fireworks.

Date: 31 December

Time: 8pm to 12am

Price:

AED 1105 inclusive of premium bubbles and spirits

AED 895 inclusive of grapes and hops

AED 695 inclusive of soft beverages

Mark the New Year with a culinary feast at Li Jiang

Begin 2022 with a bang at Li Jiang and celebrate this New Year’s with scintillating views to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for that picture-perfect moment.  Let the world-renowned chefs and hospitality team of Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, guide you to a culinary experience that you won’t forget with an exquisite 5 course set menu with Hamachi Ceviche, Tuna tataki truffle ponzu, Grilled Black Cod. End the night on the promenade for a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.

Date: 31 December

Time: 7pm to 12am

Price:

AED 895 inclusive of premium bubbles and spirits

AED 695 inclusive of grapes and hops

AED 395 inclusive of soft beverages

Venue: Li Jiang

An Epic New Year’s at The Forge

Celebrate the start of the New Year in this sophisticated steakhouse with an exceptional 5-course set menu paired with an extensive selection of bubbles and grape. The exquisite menu features a Wagyu platter with lobster & wild berries pot de crème while vegetarian options are available. For an unforgettable night finish your meal by enjoying a stunning view of the fireworks from the promenade at mid-night.

Date: 31 December

Time: 8pm to 12am

Price:

AED 995 inclusive of premium bubbles and spirits

AED 795 inclusive of grapes and hops

AED 495 inclusive of soft beverages

Venue: The Forge

A Little Late Breakfast at Giornotte

With celebrations taking place over a weekend, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal invites guests for a relaxed start to the first day of the year with a luxurious late buffet breakfast. With a tempting selection of breakfast delicacies including fresh pastries, an omelette station and array of international morning dishes, combined with a cocktail making station, offering the ideal afternoon for those who are looking to toast the New Year.

Date: 1 January

Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Price:

AED 222 per person

Venue: Giornotte