We’ve rounded up all the places to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year 2025 in the UAE
Eauzone
Eauzone at One&Only Royal Mirage celebrates the Lunar New Year with an exquisite dining experience featuring a thoughtfully crafted menu. Highlights include the Yee-Sang Prosperity Toss Salad with smoked salmon and shrimp, Peking Duck with hoisin sauce and pancakes, Chinese Beef Scallion Stir Fry with bold spices, and a Trio of Lunar Desserts, including Sesame Balls and Tang Yuan. Guests can also enjoy Lunar-inspired drinks amidst festive décor and a Traditional Lion Dance performance on January 29th, adding to the celebratory spirit.
January 27-January 31. 6pm onwards. AED368 per person. Call +9714 315 2412.
Creek Kitchen
Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Creek Kitchen, Marriott Marquis Dubai, Jewel of the Creek, with a lavish buffet featuring traditional dishes such as Mongolian Stir Fry, Hot Pot, Satay, and Tempura stations, alongside mains like miso-glazed roast chicken and Chinese spiced duck. Enjoy festive cheer with traditional entertainment on the first and last days of the event.
January 19-January 29, from 6:30pm-10:30pm. AED185 per person for the buffet. Call +971 542477565.
Barfly by Buddha Bar
Barfly by Buddha-Bar is marking Chinese New Year with a special soiree brunch. Guests can enjoy an Asian fusion menu with an added selection of festive Chinese dishes.
February 1, from 7pm. AED 365 for soft beverages, AED445 for house beverages, and AED545 for premium beverages. Call +971 4 230 0073.
Lah Lah
Lah Lah, located at Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens, is hosting a celebration for the Year of the Snake. Guests can enjoy a curated menu combining traditional Chinese dishes with modern touches, alongside a selection of beverages.
January 29. AED375 per person including two hours of beverages. Call +9714 519 1111.
MOLI
MOLI in Dubai Hills Business Park is celebrating Chinese New Year with a week-long dining experience. The menu features eight Cantonese dishes, including Mix Seafood Salad, Furong Chicken, and Jue Jue Red Snapper. On 28th and 29th January, a five-course set menu is available with highlights like Wok Turnip Cake and Traditional Squirrel Seabass, accompanied by zodiac-themed beverages. The festivities also include live entertainment such as a Guzheng player, Lion Dance, and Hand Fan performance. Guests can participate in the tradition of writing wishes on red envelopes and hanging them on bonsai trees.
January 27-February 2. Five-course set menu available on 28th and 29th January. AED299 per person for the five-course set menu with soft beverages. Additional AED100 for a two-hour house-pouring beverage package. Call +9714 276 3338.