Christmas and New Year in JLT is all about easy plans with big festive energy, from community events at JLT Park to Christmas Day feasts and New Year’s Eve countdowns across the clusters. Here’s your ultimate 2025 guide to what’s on, what to book, and where to celebrate right in JLT.
Every evening during the JLT Winter Festival, you can drop by for the daily tree lighting, browse the stalls, and enjoy a relaxed walk around the amphitheatre with friends or family. There’s a great mix of F&B options on-site if you’re in the mood for a bit of browsing. And for younger visitors, Santa meet-and-greets make this an easy, family-friendly plan after school or work. This is a perfect “no booking needed” kind of evening. Come early for the lighting, stay for the atmosphere.
When: 13–21 December 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: JLT Park amphitheatre
Festive films, fresh air, and a relaxed community atmosphere. Cinema Under the Stars is one of the cosiest ways to spend an evening in JLT. Bring friends or family, settle in under the night sky, and enjoy a feel-good screening at the park.
When: 20 December 2025, Nightmare Before Christmas and 27 December 2025, Home Alone 2
Where: JLT Park, Cluster Q
McGettigan’s Christmas Day Brunch is back for a proper celebration. Expect a massive festive buffet stacked with holiday favourites, including roast turkey and glazed ham with all the classic trimmings. Add live festive entertainment and a lively crowd, and you have a Christmas Day plan that feels full of spirit from start to finish.
Contact: +971 58 857 3554
Address: Next to Bonnington, Cluster J, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
When: 25 December 2025, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Price: AED 399, soft package | AED 599, premium package
For a calmer Christmas Day with great food and zero fuss, The Black Sheep is serving a festive two-course menu with all the favourites. From turkey roulade and honey-glazed salmon to rich seasonal desserts, it is an easy, comforting way to spend the day with family and friends.
Contact: +971 58 599 5664
Address: Pullman Hotel, Cluster T, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
When: 25 December 2025
Price: From AED 165
UBK’s Christmas Day feast brings together live BBQ, festive favourites, and live music for a lively afternoon. It is a great pick for groups and families who want a fun, social Christmas Day plan without the fuss. Packages include options for kids, soft beverages, and upgraded pours.
Contact: +971 4 438 0000
Address: Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster A
When: 25 December 2025, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Price: AED 95, kids package (6–12 years) | AED 199, soft package | AED 289, standard package | AED 335, premium package
Celebrate Christmas Day with a joyful festive brunch at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Gather at Seasons Restaurant for an afternoon filled with holiday favourites, from traditional roasts and hearty mains to cheerful desserts crafted by the chefs. With festive décor, holiday music, and warm service throughout, it is designed so you can relax and enjoy the day with the people you love.
Contact: +971 04 5671100
Address: Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster T
When: 25 December 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: AED 149 per person, soft beverages | AED 299 per person, house beverages| Kids 6–12 years, 50% off | Below 6 years, dine free
TJ’s brings a lively Christmas Day brunch to the neighbourhood with a hearty festive buffet, a turkey carving station, and music from DJ Rainier to keep the mood upbeat. It is a great choice for friends catching up over a long festive lunch in the heart of JLT.
Contact: +971 4 14332226
Address: Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, JLT
When: 25 December 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: AED 179, soft beverages | AED 249, house beverages
Ring in 2026 under the stars in McGettigan’s garden at JLT. Your package includes four hours of unlimited premium drinks, including draught and sparkling, plus a dinner buffet. Expect live entertainment, a great atmosphere, and a countdown that feels properly festive. When midnight hits, the celebrations continue into the early hours.
Contact: +971 58 857 3554
Address: Next to Bonnington, Cluster J, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
When: 31 December 2025, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Price: AED 399, includes four hours of unlimited premium drinks and a dinner buffet (over 21s only)
Step back in time with UBK’s New Year’s Eve retro party and groove into 2026 with nostalgic tunes and a lively atmosphere. Book before 20 December 2025 and enjoy a sparkling bottle to pop at midnight. Packages include a range of drinks and food selections, so your group can pick the night that suits you best.
Contact: +971 4 438 0000
Address: Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster A
When: 31 December 2025, 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Price: AED 125, 6–12 years | AED 245, soft beverages | AED 359, regular package | AED 425, premium package
Step into 2026 in style with a dazzling New Year’s Eve gala dinner at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Enjoy a gala buffet dinner with international flavours and festive favourites, plus live entertainment throughout the night, including a DJ, belly dancer, and a photo booth to capture your New Year’s memories. At midnight, raise your glass and welcome the new year with a sparkling confetti show.
Contact: +971 04 5671100
Address: Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster T
When: 31 December 2025, 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Price: AED 650 per person, including house beverages | AED 450 per person, including soft beverages | Kids 6–12 years, 50% off | Below 6 years, dine free
Start 2026 on a high note with a lavish sparkling brunch at Seasons Restaurant, featuring live cooking stations and freshly prepared specialities. Expect a wide selection of international flavours, from breakfast favourites to indulgent desserts, with lively music and a warm ambience for friends and families.
Contact: +971 04 5671100
Address: Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster T
When: 01 January 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Price: AED 149 per person
JLT makes it easy to plan the season in one neighbourhood, start with the JLT community events at the park, then choose your Christmas Day brunch or set-menu celebration, and finish with a New Year’s Eve countdown that matches your vibe. Bookmark this guide, share it with your group, and make JLT your go-to for Christmas and New Year 2025.