This festive season, OPA Dubai invites guests to step into a celebration shaped by the heartfelt traditions of Greece. From Christmas gatherings to the cherished Greek Christmas on January 7th and a spirited New Year’s Eve, OPA transforms the holidays into a cultural journey filled with flavour, music, and togetherness.
Throughout December and into the New Year, the restaurant will embrace the ambiance of a Greek winter celebration – warm, inviting, and reminiscent of homes across the islands and mainland. OPA’s culinary team has prepared a selection of festive dishes that honour Greece’s seasonal flavours while reflecting the restaurant’s contemporary approach. Guests can begin with the Aegean Crab and Apple Salad, a refreshing combination of king crab, green apple, cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, and calamansi vinaigrette. The Duck Vine Leaves offer a comforting winter expression, pairing confit duck leg with wild rice, raisins, lemon, and warm yoghurt sauce. As a centrepiece, the Roasted Baby Goat – inspired by festive gatherings in Crete – is served with roasted tomatoes, pine nuts, potatoes, and rich goat jus. To end on a traditional note, the classic Bougatsa features crisp filo layered with semolina custard infused with orange, vanilla, and cinnamon.
On January 7th, OPA will honour Greek Christmas, a holiday deeply rooted in Orthodox tradition and celebrated with family-style feasts, music, and winter flavours. The evening will offer Dubai diners a rare chance to experience this meaningful cultural moment, expressed through seasonal dishes and OPA’s warm festive atmosphere.
To close the season, OPA will host a refined New Year’s Eve celebration, blending Mediterranean spirit with lively entertainment, celebratory energy, and a menu curated for the occasion. Guests can expect a memorable countdown surrounded by music, flavour, and the vibrant spirit that defines OPA.
