‘Tis the season…for feasting. The holidays are coming and it’s the perfect time to get together with family and friends for some festive fare. Across the country, venues are putting on special festive dining events and we’ve rounded up loads of the best for you to try.

BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA
Tanzerin
Enjoy the Winter Market at Banana Island, a one-of-a-kind way to kick-start the festive season. Share delightfully sweet and savoury festive treats and mocktails by the beach together with friends and family. The offer runs on December 22, from 3pm to 7pm and is priced at QR75 per adult (12 years and above) for inhouse guests and QR125 per adult for walk-in guests.
GO: Call 4040 5075, WhatsApp 6003 0776 or email fbreservations.adoh@anantara.com for more information or to make a reservation.

BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA
Q Lounge & Restaurant
Celebrate a joyful selection of bursting flavours with the Winter Day Brunch. Relish this special day together with family and friends, enjoying traditional and international dishes. The offer runs on December 25, from 1pm to 4pm and is priced at QR375 per adult, QR150 per child from five to 11 years and complimentary for kids under five years, for in-house guests. Walk-in guests dine at QR450 per adult, QR275 per child from five to 11 years and QR50 boat charges for kids under five years.
GO: Call 4040 5075, WhatsApp 6003 0776 or email fbreservations.adoh@anantara.com for more information or to make a reservation.

CENTARA WEST BAY HOTEL & RESIDENCES DOHA
Thai Kitchen
Enjoy the festive feels with the Thai Night buffet on December 23 and 24, from 6pm to 11.30pm. Priced at QR145 per person with the special beverages package for two hours, QR149 for the enhanced beverage package and QR249 for the premium beverage package.
GO: Call 4009 5530 or WhatsApp 3001 5360 for more information or to make a reservation.

CENTARA WEST BAY HOTEL & RESIDENCES DOHA
Dalchini
Try Christmas dinner with a difference with Dalchini’s Progressive Indian tabletop buffet. Offer runs on December 25 from 6pm to 11.30pm and is priced at QR199 for one person with soft drinks and QR249 for two, with soft drinks. There’s a two-hour special beverages package at QR149 for enhanced beverages or QR249 for premium beverages.
GO: Call 4009 5520 or WhatsApp 3001 5360 for more information or to make a reservation.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA
Curiosa by Jean-Georges
Enjoy La Cena Navideña as you embark on a magical Christmas Eve experience at Curiosa with a delectable six-course set menu specially crafted by Executive Chef Edgar Hurtado. Offer runs on December 24, from 6.30pm to 12am and is priced at QR450, including soft drinks, or QR1,100 with grape pairing.
GO: Call 4494 8888 for more information or to make a reservation.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA
Elements
Unwrap a Christmas feast this season at the Four Seasons Grand Christmas Brunch! Let them take you on a worldwide gastronomic adventure where they will present a wonderful assisted Festive buffet with stations such as carving station, pasta, seafood, sushi and sashimi as well as an artisan cheese station along with a wide selection of mouth-watering desserts. Offer runs on December 25, from 1pm to 5pm and is priced at QR675, including soft drinks, QR895 for the Sparkling Brunch with special beverages.
GO: Call 4494 8888 for more information or to make a reservation.

HILTON DOHA
Bab Al Bahr
Head to this beachfront deck, with private air-conditioned cabanas and outdoor dining tables for a Christmas Eve feast. The offer runs on December 24, from 6pm to 2am and is priced at QR299, inclusive of dinner and enhanced beverages. You can enjoy a private cabana experience with food and drink for QR1,500.
GO: Call 4423 3222 for more information or to make a reservation.

HILTON DOHA
Trader Vic’s
Enjoy a Christmas Eve Dinner on December 24, from 4pm to 2am. The offer is priced at QR350, inclusive of dinner and enhanced beverages.
GO: Call 4423 3222 for more information or to make a reservation.

HILTON DOHA
Tahitian
Enjoy a Christmas Day brunch on December 25 from 1pm to 4pm. The offer is priced at QR325, inclusive of brunch and enhanced beverages.
GO: Call 4423 3222 for more information or to make a reservation.

HYATT REGENCY ORYX DOHA
The Cellar
Enjoy a traditional festive feast with family and close friends with a three-course set menu, featuring roast turkey with all the trimmings and seasonal favourites. The offer runs on December 24 and 25 and is priced at QR180 per set menu and QR280 per set menu with grape pairing.
GO: Call 4141 1234 or WhatsApp 6608 5806 or visit hyattrestaurants.com for more information or to make a reservation.

HYATT REGENCY ORYX DOHA
Choices
Not a night person? We got you! Experience a grand festive celebration at brunch, with a variety of classics and favourites, international dishes and more. The offer is priced at QR210, inclusive of soft beverages, on December 24, and QR290, inclusive of soft beverages, on December 25.
GO: Call 4141 1234 or WhatsApp 6608 5806 or visit hyattrestaurants.com for more information or to make a reservation.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL DOHA
Mandarin Lounge & Baraha Lounge
Indulge in the elegant tradition of afternoon tea, served with an array of savoury treats, sweets and scones complemented by a welcome mocktail with a festive twist. The offer runs from December 19 to 31 and is priced at QR310 for two guests.
GO: Call 4008 8888 for more information or to make a reservation.

MARRIOT MARQUIS CITY CENTRE DOHA
New York Steakhouse
Don’t miss the Festive Big Apple Brunch, featuring a slow-roasted turkey carved at your table, beef Wellington, seafood delicacies and more holiday classics. You can enjoy live music as you tuck into your feast with your family and friends by your side. The offer runs on December 25, from 12pm to 4pm and is priced at QR495, inclusive of soft beverages, QR595, inclusive of selected beverages, and QR695, inclusive of premium beverages.
GO: Call 4419 5510, WhatsApp 6643 6890 or visit nysteakhousedoha.com for more information or to make a reservation.

MARRIOT MARQUIS CITY CENTRE DOHA
Cucina
Taste traditional specialities from Italy and create Mediterraneaninspired memories in the heart of Doha. Indulge in Chef Claudio’s family-style festive set menu, featuring seasonal flavours. The offer runs on December 24, from 6pm to 11pm and is priced at QR195, inclusive of soft beverages; and on December 25 from 12pm to 4pm, which is priced at QR235, inclusive of a glass of selected beverage.
GO: Call 4419 5510, WhatsApp 6643 6890 or visit cucinadoha.com for more information or to make a reservation.

MARSA MALAZ KEMPINSKI THE PEARL-DOHA
Public House
Enjoy a retro-inspired celebration, with a sumptuous buffet and live stations. Adults can experience both, indoor and outdoor seating, including the beach area. There will be live music to entertain you while you feast on a traditional Christmas spread, with a free flow of enhanced beverages. The little ones can enjoy the bouncy castle, face painting and many more activities, after which they can tuck into an array of dishes from the children’s buffet at the specially-designated Kids’ Area. The offer runs on December 25, from 12pm to 4pm and is priced at QR525 for those 21 years and above and QR175 for those aged six to 20 years. Children up to five dine free.
GO: Call 4035 5011 or WhatsApp 7479 0864 for more information or to make a reservation.

MARSA MALAZ KEMPINSKI THE PEARL-DOHA
The Secret Garden
Enjoy Christmas Dinner at one of Doha’s most-loved rooftop oases, complete with live entertainment and surprises. A generous selection of canapés being passed around, bites and chef specials, paired with free flow of selected sips awaits you. Secret Santa will be giving away gifts for being good this year. You could win a one-night complimentary stay at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, pool and beach access for two, Afternoon Tea for two, and more! The offer runs on December 24 from 6pm onwards and is priced at QR550 per person.
GO: Call 4035 5011 or WhatsApp 7479 0864 for more information or to make a reservation.

MONDRIAN DOHA
CUT By Wolfgang Puck
Not a late-night person? You can still experience a luxurious Christmas spread for brunch. The offer runs on December 25 and is priced at QR450 for the soft package and QR600 for the enhanced package.
GO: Call 4045 5999 for more information or to make a reservation.

MONDRIAN DOHA
Hudson Tavern
Enjoy a festive roast brunch lunch at Hudson Tavern. The offer runs on December 25 and is priced at QR275 for the soft package and QR395 for the enhanced package.
GO: Call 4045 5999 for more information or to make a reservation.

SHERATON GRAND DOHA RESORT & CONVENTION HOTEL
Gingerbread House Factory
Your little ones are going to love this! Step into the snow and enter the wintertide at the Gingerbread House Factory. Unleash your imagination, together with master bakers, and create the gingerbread house of your dreams. The offer runs on December 22 and 23, from 3pm to 5pm and is priced at QR220 per child.
GO: Call 4485 3000, Whats App 5594 9701 or email F&Breservations.doha@sheratonhotels.com for more information or to make a reservation.

SHERATON GRAND DOHA RESORT & CONVENTION HOTEL
Al Hubara
Celebrate with a Festive Eve Dinner, featuring your all-time favourites and an enhanced selection of festive recipes and desserts. Bring the entire family together for a dining experience to remember. The offer runs on December 24, from 7pm to 11.30pm and is priced at QR275 per person.
GO: Call 4485 3000, Whats App 5594 9701 or email F&Breservations.doha@sheratonhotels.com for more information or to make a reservation.

SHERATON GRAND DOHA RESORT & CONVENTION HOTEL
Al Hubara
A wide selection of gastronomic delights fused with traditional local flavours come together for this Festive Brunch. The offer runs on December 25, from 12.30pm to 4pm and is priced at QR350 per person.
GO: Call 4485 3000, WhatsApp 5594 9701 or email F&Breservations.doha@sheratonhotels.com for more information or to make a reservation.

WYNDHAM GRAND DOHA WEST BAY BEACH
Bazar West Bay
Bring in the festive cheer with a phenomenal holiday feast. The eight-course menu features Pan Seared Scallops, Turkey Roulade, Herb Crusted Lamb Rack and more. Polish off a slice of Valrhona Chocolate Mousse and other festive sweets. The offer runs on December 25, from 12pm to 3.30pm and is priced at QR225 with free-flow beverages; all beverages will be zero-proof. If you book before December 10, you can dine at QR199.
GO: Call 4141 5400 or email at crema@wyndhamgranddwbb.com for more information or to make a reservation.