Eataly, the world’s largest Italian food market and restaurant concept chain – operated by AZADEA Group – is bringing everything required to celebrate this year’s Yuletide festivities, be it seasonal set menus, hampers and bundles, Christmas cakes, and even a one-off Gingerbread House baking class at Eataly Dubai Mall for the family.
Eataly, which now homes 4 venues across the UAE, features a whole host of wonderful wintry packages to get guests in the festive spirit this holiday season.
Festive Hampers and Bundles
Whether it is a gift for a friend, family member or even for yourself, Eataly’s festive hampers are packed with a wide variety of authentic, high-quality ingredients and traditional Italian products, including Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pasta, sauces and of course, Italians signature seasonal, Panettone. The sweet bread which is a staple around the table during Christmas and New Year is baked fresh in store and available across select hampers and to order individually. Bundles start from Dh159 and Hampers start from Dh229.
Christmas is about time spent with loved ones but also about enjoying a feast of food which is where Eataly has you covered… Across Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Festival City and Dubai Mall, you will find an exquisite range of food options made in Eataly stores to takeaway for the festive table. Each item will be cooked fresh and delivered straight to your door including the Christmas classic Turkey known in Eataly as TACCHINO ARROSTO (Succulent roasted turkey marinated with herbs butter, roasted vegetables served with gravy & cranberry jam), ARROSTO DI MANZO (Slow roasted Australian bolar blade with mixed herbs. Served with smoked paprika roasted potatoes, roasted chestnuts and prunes sauce), ANATRA (Roasted duck with glazed carrots, caramelized parsnip and orange sauce), AGNELLO BRASATO (Milk and herbs marinated lamb shoulder with roasted vegetables and mint sauce) and also vegetarian options including SALMONE AL VAPORE (Fresh steamed salmon with herbs and vegetables) and LASAGNA SPINACI (Spinach lasagne with veal ragu and light bechamel sauce). All are available for pre-order and should be placed minimum of 48 hours in advance over the phone or in store.
Festive Menu
From November 26, guests are welcome to try the new seasonal menu offerings at Eataly Dubai Hills. Indulge on the various fresh fish offerings available only during the festive period, including Il Crudo (raw Irish oysters, salmon tartar, and Mediterranean red shrimp with citrus dressing), Aragosta alla Griglia (whole fresh lobster baked in josper* with seasonal vegetables served with citrus butter), and Paccheri all’Aragosta (a flavourful paccheri pasta with fresh lobster). For those who prefer to get into the holiday mood from the sofa, dishes are also available for delivery and takeaway.
Seasonal Events
Gather the kids and head to Eataly at Dubai Mall between December 22-24 to embrace the Christmas spirit with a special Gingerbread House baking class. The afternoon will both educate and entertain, promising to bring out each child’s inner master chef. The Gingerbread House baking class is available to book for Dh299 which also includes gelato, a juice and of course your gingerbread house creation. Spaces can be booked in store and on the phone +971 433098899
Eataly is open to the public at Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City and Dubai Hills Mall and operates seven days a week from 9am to midnight, with dining and shopping options available on delivery platforms throughout.
This Class is in Eataly Dubai Mall