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If you’ve been tasked with organising a festive get together with friends or family, why not take the pressure off cooking, by ordering in your very own takeaway turkey? That’s right, you can get a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings from one of Dubai’s top hotels, at home.

So whether you’re one, two, six or 10 for your festive celebration, here are our top choices for turkey takeaway in Dubai.

Now all you need to take care of is the decorations, party games and that festive playlist…

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Hilton JBR Dubai

No traditions are spared with the trimmings of Hilton JBR’s turkey takeaway, as it will come with sides including chipolata sausages wrapped in veal bacon, buttered Brussels sprouts, golden roasted potatoes and root vegetables, chunky cranberry sauce and lots of gravy. If you order yours on Black Friday (November 29), for collection any day until January 6, 2020, you’ll get it for just Dhs300 – Dhs250 less than its usual Dhs550 price tag.

Order: 48 hours in advance

Availability: Until Jan 6, 2020

How much: Dhs550

Tel:  (04) 318 2319. hilton.com

Couqley French Bistro

Couqley are putting a bit of a French spin on the traditional Christmas dinner, with wild mushroom stuffing and scrumptious sides like sweet potato gratin, roasted carrots and Brussels sprouts topped with veal bacon. You can also get your turkey truffle-basted for an extra Dhs100. The turkey on it’s own, designed for 6 to 8 people, is Dhs359, or with sides it’s Dhs599.

Order: 48 hours in advance

Availability: November 17, 2019 to January 15, 2020

How much: Turkey with sides, 5-6kg for Dhs599, 6-7kg for Dhs715

Tel: (055) 491 0097. facebook.com/CouqleyUAE

Vida Emirates Hills

Wholesome eatery, Origins at Vida Emirates Hills is offering a succulent turkey with all the trimmings such as fig and sage stuffing, roast potatoes, rosemary salt, brussels sprouts, chive crumbs, grandma’s carrots, cranberry sauce and gravy.  

Order:  72 hours in advance

Availability: until December 25, 2019

How much: Dhs850 for a 8.5kg turkey along with all the trimmings (good for 10 to 12 people)

Tel: (04) 888 3444 vidahotels.com

JW Mariott Marquis Dubai

This roast turkey dinner comes with an apple, celery and chestnut stuffing, market veggies, mash and roasted maple glazed carrots, turnips and of course, gravy and cranberry sauce. You’ll need to pay in advance at La Farine Café & Bakery or provide a credit card guarantee when you order it. 

Order: 48 hours in advance

Availability: November 28 to December 26 2019

How much: Turkey for 10 to 12 people, Dhs850

Tel: (04) 414 0000. marriott.com

The Ritz-Carlton, JBR

Let the chefs at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai prepare a magnificent spread to treat your family and friends at home. Order and collect your perfectly cooked roasted turkey with all the trimmings, including salads, side dishes and dessert, priced from Dhs950. 

Order: 5 days in advance

Availability: December 5 to December 27, 2019

How much:  5-6kg turkey for Dhs950, 8-9kg turkey for Dhs1200

Tel: (04) 318 6150. ritzcarlton.com/dubai

Roda Al Bustan

Celebrate the festive season within the cozy settings of your own home, enjoying the Turkey Takeaway from Roda Al Bustan. Treat your family and guests to an indulgent meal with all the trimmings, without the  stress of preparing the meal yourself.

Order: 24 hours in advance

Availability: November 28, 2019 onwards 

How much: 6kg turkey for Dhs350, 10kg turkey for Dhs480

 Tel: (04) 282 0000, roda-hotels.com/al-bustan 

The Els Club

Doing Christmas dinner at your place this year or do you have family visiting in the weeks leading up to the big day? The turkey takeaway from The Els Club will take all of the stress away from cooking with their golden roasted turkey and all the trimmings.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: December 1 to December 25, 2019

How much: 8kg turkey for Dhs695

Tel: (04) 425 1000. elsclubdubai.com/festive-events

The Meydan Hotel

Enjoy a festive Christmas dinner with all the trimmings taken care of by the chefs at the Meydan Hotel. As well as their small and large turkey packages, if you want extra trimmings, its Dhs65 per portion. If you really don’t want to lift a finger, you could opt for the turkey hamper complete with pies and cookies for Dhs1200.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: November 17, 2019 to January 1, 2020

How much: Small turkey package, Dhs750, large turkey package, Dhs850

Tel: (04) 381 3333. themeydanhotel.com

The H Hotel

If you live in the Downtown area, The H Dubai could be the perfect choice for your Christmas turkey takeaway, offering different sizes to cater to any party, no matter how big or small. All you need to do is sort the entertainment.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: December 15 to 26, 2019

How much: 5-6kg turkey for Dhs555, 9-10kg turkey for Dhs666

Tel: (04) 501 8888. hhoteldubai.com

Fairmont The Palm

Not actually a huge fan of turkey? Well, not to worry as Fairmont The Palm are offering a joint of roast Angus beef or honey roast ham as well as the traditional bird. Trimmings include buttered sprouts, cranberry sauce and roasted veg. You’ll be able to pick it up on your chosen date, any time between 11am and 9pm.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: November 28, 2019 to January 5, 2020

How much: Dhs500

Tel: (04) 457 3388. fairmont.com/palm-dubai

Clinton St. Baking Co.

Clinton St. Baking Co. serve up their whole roasted turkey on a bed of kale with a redcurrant garnish. Its Dhs625 for the turkey, which comes with gravy, then sides are available for you to choose, starting from Dhs20 for extra gravy or Dhs25 for a sage and thyme stuffing.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: November 17, 2019 until December 31, 2019

How much: 5-6kg turkey, Dhs625 (sides are extra)

Tel: (04) 344 0705. clintonstreetbaking.ae

Jones The Grocer

Whether you just want the turkey taken care of or you want the whole works, Jones The Grocer has a package for you. Choose from a roast turkey for 8 to 10 people with cranberry sauce, gravy and stuffing fro Dhs635 or get all the trimmings for Dhs885. You could even opt for a roast leg of lamb if your party prefers.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: November 10, 2019 until January 1, 2020

How much: One size (serves 8 to 10 people), Dhs635 no sides, Dhs885 with sides

Tel: (04) 346 6886. facebook.com/JonestheGrocer

Millenium Airport Hotel

Choose from either roast turkey or honey baked gammon for your festive takeaway from the Millennium Airport Hotel. Both come with Brussels sprouts, glazed carrots, cauliflower, roast potatoes gravy and cranberry sauce. 

Order: 48 hours in advance

Availability: December 1, 2019 until January 7, 2020.

How much: Turkey 5-6kg, Dhs499, Turkey 8-9kg, Dhs699, Gammon, Dhs499

Tel: (04) 702 8888. millenniumhotels.com

Swissotel Al Ghurair

The turkey from the Yasmine Lounge at Swissotel Al Ghurair will comfortably serve 5 to 8 people and comes dressed with traditional trimmings for an authentic Christmas dinner.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: December 4 to December 25, 2019

How much: 8kg turkey, Dhs665

Tel: (04) 293 3000. swissotel.com

Melia Desert Palm

Order your traditional turkey dinner from Epicure at Melia Desert Palm and it will come with all your favourite accompaniments including potatoes, carrots, Brussel sprouts, homemade gravy, cranberry sauce and stuffing. If you want it delivered to your door, it’s an extra Dhs100.

Order: 48 hours in advance

Availability: December 15 to 27, 2019

How much: Turkey for 8 to 10 people, Dhs550

Tel: (04) 323 8888. melia.com

Madinat Jumeirah

Because it’s not just about the main course, if you order your Christmas dinner from Madinat Jumeirah, you’ll get the full works, with soup and mince pies along with your turkey and trimmings. You’ll need to pick it up from The Arena at Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: December 20 to 25, 2019

How much: Turkey for 10 people, Dhs990

Tel: (04) 366 6528. jumeirah.com

Jumeirah Creekside

If you live around Dubai Creek, the Jumeirah Creekside hotel is a handy spot to order your Christmas dinner from and make it home whilst it’s still hot. You’ll get soup and mince pies too.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: December 20 to 25, 2019

How much: Turkey for 10 people, Dhs750

Tel: (04) 230 8452. jumeirah.com

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

You’ll only be able to order Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s golden roast turkey with all the trimmings from December 23 to December 26, so this one’s ideal if you’re entertaining on Christmas or Boxing Day.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: December 23 to 25, 2019

How much: Turkey for 5 to 8 people, Dhs850, turkey for 9 to 12 people, Dhs1,100

Tel: (04) 406 8377. jumeirah.com

Zabeel House

Are you a resident of The Greens? If so, it’ll be good to know that you can pick up your Christmas turkey from Zabeel House, complete with starter and mince pies for pud.

Order: 72 hours in advance

Availability: November 26 to December 26, 2019

How much: Turkey for 5 to 7 people, Dhs520, turkey for 7 to 9 people, Dhs700

Tel: (04) 519 1111. zabeelhouse.com

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