Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2026 at Mileo The Palm: Your Festive Guide

Mileo The Palm on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, has unveiled a festive calendar that runs from the lighting of its Christmas tree on 8 December through to New Year’s Eve. Spread across AY Restaurant, Papagalos, AYA Rooftop, AKA Sushi Restaurant and Fanzone Sports Bar, the Mileo The Palm Christmas programme includes Mediterranean sharing feasts, Japanese festive menus, a family Christmas brunch, Boxing Day football and several ways to count down to 2027.

Christmas tree lighting: 8 December

The season officially begins in the hotel lobby from 6pm on 8 December, with the lighting of the Christmas tree accompanied by a school choir.

Christmas Eve: Thursday, 24 December

Papagalos Restaurant

A Mediterranean sharing dinner from 8pm to 11pm, with Christmas Eve entertainment from the Gypsy Queens, a live DJ and a visit from Santa Claus.

• Soft package: AED 329 per person
• House package: AED 429 per person
• Bubbly package: AED 529 per person
• Children under 11 dine free
• Reservations: +971 50 145 7524 or reservations@papagalos.ae

AYA Rooftop Restaurant

A sharing-style international set menu on the rooftop from 8pm to 11pm, with the Gypsy Queens and a visit from Santa Claus.

• Soft package: AED 325 per person
• House package: AED 425 per person
• Bubbly package: AED 525 per person
• Children under 11 dine free
• Reservations: +971 58 986 6645 or reservation@ayabar.com

AKA Sushi Restaurant

A Japanese festive set menu for two, served at lunch (1pm to 4pm, AED 450) and dinner (8pm to 11pm, AED 650), each including one selected festive drink per person. Children under 11 dine free. Reservations: +971 56 500 4187 or aka@akasushi.ae.

Christmas Day: Friday, 25 December

Family Christmas Brunch at AY Restaurant

Designed with families in mind, the brunch runs from 1pm to 4pm with festive dining, activities for children, a live singer, the Gypsy Queens and Santa Claus.

• Soft package: AED 265 per person
• House package: AED 399 per person
• Bubbly package: AED 499 per person
• Teen package (ages 6 to 13): AED 155 per person
• Children under 5 dine free
• Reservations: +971 52 221 5368 or fb@mileohotels.com

Christmas Day at AYA Rooftop, Papagalos and AKA Sushi

• AYA Rooftop: poolside international sharing menu, lunch 1pm to 4pm and dinner 8pm to 11pm, from AED 325 per person (children under 11 free)
• Papagalos: Mediterranean sharing-style Christmas lunch, 1pm to 4pm, from AED 329 per person (children under 11 free)
• AKA Sushi: Japanese festive sharing menu for two, AED 450 at lunch and AED 650 at dinner, each with one festive drink per person

Boxing Day at Fanzone Sports Bar: Saturday, 26 December

Catch Premier League football and international cricket with an extended happy hour from 12pm to 8pm. Reservations: +971 58 254 9084 or reservation@fanzonedubai.com.

New Year’s Eve: Thursday, 31 December

AYA Rooftop Restaurant (8pm to 1am)

A premium rooftop countdown with DJ Slim and live entertainment. Reservations: +971 58 986 6645 or reservation@ayabar.com.

• House: AED 1,500 per person, set menu with soft drinks
• Gold: AED 2,500 per person, set menu with selected wines, beers and house spirits
• Reflection: AED 3,500 per person, premium menu and beverages with priority view seating
• Elite: AED 4,500 per person, premium menu, a bottle of champagne, a private cabana and a dedicated waiter

AKA Sushi Restaurant (8pm to midnight)

A Tokyo-inspired celebration with a live DJ and violin performance: Soft AED 750, House AED 950 and Premium AED 1,500 per person. Reservations: +971 56 500 4187 or aka@akasushi.ae.

Papagalos Restaurant (8pm to midnight)

A Mediterranean sharing feast with a live DJ: Soft AED 650, House AED 750 and Premium AED 1,250 per person. Reservations: +971 50 145 7524 or reservations@papagalos.ae.

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