Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, and while this year might look a little different due of the pandemic, there will still be feasts to attend on the day, as well as plenty of takeaway options. But you do have to hurry because it’s strongly advised to book at least 48 to 72 hours in advance to guarantee availability.
Here are some of the best places to celebrate Thanksgiving in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi
Urban Kitchen, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Indulge in a grand carved turkey complimented with a special spiced cranberry sauce and sage bread stuffing. Also on hand will be American dessert classics such as New York cheesecake, pumpkin pie and apple pie. The evening adds a twist on tradition as the extensive spread spoils you for choice with various flavours from across the globe.
Thursday, November 26, starting from 7pm to 10.30pm. Prices for adults start from Dh220 and Dh99 for children aged 7 to 12
Wood & Fire at Glo, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Visit the open-air dining venue Wood & Fire at Glo in Rosewood Abu Dhabi and celebrate the occasion with a four-course Thanksgiving menu while taking in views of the Abu Dhabi skyline. Expect dishes like chicken liver parfait and onion relish, Manchego croquette with black truffle cream, broccolini and pom fondant, and roasted butternut squash soup. Main choices include: smoked flavoured sea bass fillet with celeriac puree and butter beans, or blackened smoked American turkey with all the trimmings: chestnut apricot stuffing, roasted root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, potato and cranberry sauce. There are also dessert options of apple toffee cheesecake or pecan nut pie with butterscotch topping and coconut ice cream.
Thursday, November 26, noon to 11pm; Dh255 per person
Kuzbara, Marriott Hotel Downtown
Kuzbara, the all-day dining restaurant at the Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi, will host a Thanksgiving dinner buffet. Guests can expect items such as butternut squash soup, a live carvery station which includes roast turkey and beef brisket, a live pasta station and desserts of pumpkin pie, pecan pie and warm apple crisp.
Thursday, November 26, 7pm to 11pm; packages start at Dh165 per person
Oak Room, Abu Dhabi Edition
The Oak Room will celebrate Thanksgiving over two days with three-hour experiences. The menu includes roasted turkey served with venue’s take on traditional trimmings. The Oak Room Thanksgiving Feast is a set menu served to the table.
Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 6pm to midnight, packages start at Dh250 per person
Terrace on the Corniche, The St Regis Abu Dhabi
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner filled with merriment at The Terrace on the Corniche, amid the luxury surroundings of The St Regis Abu Dhabi. The extensive menu will feature a wide variety of starters, main course, desserts and the traditional festive Turkey complemented with a vast selection of sides and sauces.
Thursday, November 26, 7pm to 11pm; packages start at Dh220 per person, Dh110 per child between ages 6 to 12
Dubai
Epicure, Melia Desert Palm Dubai
Melia Desert Palm Dubai’s brasserie, Epicure, will be serving up a three-course set menu poolside. Soak up the crisp breeze while tucking into a Thanksgiving feast that includes roast turkey served with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, fresh salad, cranberry sauce and an indulgent pecan pie.
Thursday, November 26, 6pm to 11pm; Prices for adults start from Dh225 and Dh120 for children aged 5 to 11
Claw BBQ, Souk Al Bahar, Dubai
Claw BBQ will be hosting a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings. Expect dishes such as roasted pumpkin soup or roasted butternut squash, spinach, quinoa and cranberry salad. Mains include slow-roasted turkey, creamed corn, roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted string beans, apple and sage stuffing, and sweet potato casserole, all served with cranberry sauce and homemade turkey gravy. Dessert will be pumpkin pie.
Thursday, November 26, noon until close; Dh125 per person; no substitutions or additions
Weslodge Saloon, JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai
Enjoy Thanksgiving with a view at Weslodge Saloon at JW Marriott Marquis. The dining space boasts some of the best views of Dubai’s stunning skyline and the Burj Khalifa. Celebrate with a four-course feast of classic dishes created by an award-winning team. There will be a live cooking station that can be watched through a glass viewing point into the kitchen. Beats will come courtesy of DJ Jax. Spaces are limited to 25 guests.
Thursday, November 26, 7pm to 10pm; starts from Dh350 per person
The Blacksmith, Dubai Marina
The Blacksmith Bar and Eatery will host a special Thanksgiving-themed brunch on Thursday, November 26 with prices starting at Dh199. However, for those unable to make the brunch, there will also be a Thanksgiving roast added to the a la carte menu. It includes smoked and stuffed Turkey breast with Confit leg croquette, cranberry compote, Brussels sprouts, and candied yams. The roast is Dh120 for one or Dh200 for two to share.
Tuesday to Thursday, November 24 to 26; times and prices vary
Take away
CarniStore ready-to-eat packages
The butchery and smokehouse is offering a brined and oak smoked free-range American stuffed turkey plus all the trimmings, in the form of two ready-to-eat deals. The All the Basics pack feeds 10 to 12 people, and comes with a five-kilogram turkey, smoked broth gravy, and butter and sage veal stuffing, plus cheesy spinach and potato gratin, all for Dh750.
The Ultimate Festive Spread pack is for 12 to 15 people, and comes with an additional truffle mac & cheese, sweet potato casserole, maple sriracha Brussel sprouts and veal stuffing, for Dh1,050.
www.carnistore.com
Kibsons takeaway boxes
Kibsons will be offering takeaway boxes this Thanksgiving for those who want to celebrate at home. The delivery service will offer a variety of boxes including whole turkey (Dh290), boneless turkey roast and sausages (Dh325.50) and a vegan option (Dh142.75). The company will also sell individual food items for those looking for specific dishes to cook on the day.
www.kibsons.com
Couqley French Bistro
Couqley French Bistro will celebrate feasts that customers can enjoy at home. Meals will include a traditional turkey with wild mushroom stuffing with sides such as roasted Brussels sprouts topped with crispy veal bacon, sweet potato gratin, potato puree, roasted mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce and traditional turkey gravy.
A 48 hour notice is required; 04 514 9339
The Duck Hook
The Duck Hook will be offering takeaway turkeys with all the trimmings including sausages wrapped in bacon, mashed potatoes, maple-roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and braised red cabbage as well as gravy, bread sauce and homemade cranberry sauce. Packages start from Dh399 for two people up to Dh1,399 for 10 people. For those who don't like turkey, there is an alternative option of roast beef with Yorkshire puddings, horseradish cream and all the trimmings.
To order, email christopher.kinsley@saroodhospitality.com; 48 notice is required
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Order a four-course Thanksgiving spread that includes a 6kg Turkey along with spiced cranberry sauce and other classic condiments. The meal will also include sage bread stuffing with mushrooms and beef bacon, buttered roasted corn on the cob, mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans with pecans and roasted onions as well as a pumpkin pie.
Dh750 for a family of four adults; place your order a minimum of 48 hours in advance; 02 698 8137; reservation.table@dusit.com
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Rosewood Abu Dhabi will be offering a special Thanksgiving menu for takeaway order, from November 24 to December 28. A succulent 5-6 kg American turkey is available with apricot and apple chestnut stuffing, two sides and sauces for Dh575.
Dh575; 02 813 5520; abudhabi.festive@rosewoodhotels.com
Weslodge Thanksgiving
Try Weslodge's take on the traditional turkey thanksgiving feast at home this November. The team has created a menu that ticks all the classic boxes with turkey, stuffing, glazed carrots, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and roast potatoes.
Orders must be made 72 hours in advance; Dh250 for a 5-6Kg turkey, Dh350 for 7-9.5kg; sides are additional; 04 560 1700; reservations@weslodge.ae
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Royal purification
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The crown
Not long after royal purification rites, the king proceeds to the Baisal Daksin Throne Hall where he receives sacred water from eight directions. Symbolically that means he has received legitimacy from all directions of the kingdom. He ascends the Bhadrapitha Throne, where in regal robes he sits under a Nine-Tiered Umbrella of State. Brahmins will hand the monarch the royal regalia, including a wooden sceptre inlaid with gold, a precious stone-encrusted sword believed to have been found in a lake in northern Cambodia, slippers, and a whisk made from yak's hair.
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On Saturday afternoon, the newly-crowned king is set to grant a "grand audience" to members of the royal family, the privy council, the cabinet and senior officials. Two hours later the king will visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most sacred space in Thailand, which on normal days is thronged with tourists. He then symbolically moves into the Royal Residence.
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The main element of Sunday's ceremonies, streets across Bangkok's historic heart have been blocked off in preparation for this moment. The king will sit on a royal palanquin carried by soldiers dressed in colourful traditional garb. A 21-gun salute will start the procession. Some 200,000 people are expected to line the seven-kilometre route around the city.
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On the last day of the ceremony Rama X will appear on the balcony of Suddhaisavarya Prasad Hall in the Grand Palace at 4:30pm "to receive the good wishes of the people". An hour later, diplomats will be given an audience at the Grand Palace. This is the only time during the ceremony that representatives of foreign governments will greet the king.
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