< PreviousFood 40 Christmas Special 2020 Time Out UAE Kids Ewaan CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCHES Our directory of where to spend the big day DUBAI Al Bahou Buffet. O Dhs399 (soft drinks), Dhs499 (house beverages), Dhs699 (bubbly), Dhs175 (kids aged seven-12), Dhs75 (kids aged three-six), free (kids under two). Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai (052 630 8954). Bab Al Shams Buffet. O Dhs495 (soft drinks), Dhs695 (house beverages), Dhs250 (kids aged six-12), free (kids aged 5 and under). Wed Dec 25, 1pm-1pm. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa (04 809 6100). Bacchanal Buffet O Dhs400 (soft drinks), Dhs600 (house beverages), Dhs700 (sparling), Dhs800 (bubbly), half price (kids aged four-11), free (kids under three). Wed Dec 25, 1pm-5pm. Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai (04 556 6466). Boardwalk Buffet. O Dhs335 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs595 (sparkling), Dhs185 (kids aged six-12), free (kids below six). Wed Dec 25, 1pm- 4pm. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, (04 295 6000). Brasserie 2.0 Buffet. O Dhs525 (soft drinks), Dhs675 (house beverages), Dhs925 (bubbly), Dhs250 (kids aged five-12). Wed Dec 25, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marina (04 316 5550). BiCE Ristorante À la carte. O Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs325 (house beverages), Dhs450 (bubbly), half price (kids aged six-12), free (kids under six). Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, JBR (04 318 2520). Bread Street Kitchen & Bar À la carte. O Dhs475 (house beverages), Dhs105 (kids under 12), free (kids under four). Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 426 1000). Constellation Ballroom Buffet. O Dhs345 (soft drinks), Dhs465 (house beverages), Dhs555 (bubbly), Dhs145 (kids aged six-11), free (kids under six). Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Address Dubai Marina, Dubai (04 888 3444). Dunes Café Buffet. O Dhs350 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (house beverages), Dhs625 (house beverages and bubbly), Dhs175 (kids aged five-12). Wed Dec 25, 1pm-4pm, 7pm–11pm. Shangri-La Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 405 2703). Emirates Golf Club Buffet. O Dhs210 (members, soft drinks), Dhs245 (non- members soft drinks), Dhs350 (members house beverages), Dhs395 (non-members house beverages), Dhs99 (kids under 12). Wed Dec 25, noon- 3pm. Emirates Golf Club, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 417 9999). Ewaan Buffet. O Dhs445 (soft drinks), Dhs605 (house beverages), Dhs830 (bubbly), Dhs225 (kids aged six-11), free (kids aged five and under). Palace Downtown, Downtown Dubai (04 888 3444). Flow Kitchen Buffet. O Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs198 (kids aged six-12), free (kids under five). Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm- 4.30pm. Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai (04 457 3457). Fogueira Buffet. O Dhs249 (soft drinks), Dhs349 (house beverages), Dhs124 kids. Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, (050 189 6214). Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection Buffet. O Dhs350 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs650 (bubbly), free (kids under ten). Wed Dec 25, 1pm- 4pm. Habtoor Grand Resort, JBR (04 408 4257). Horizon All-Day Dining Buffet. O Dhs199 (soft drinks), Dhs299 (house beverages), Dhs109 kids aged 6 to 12 years. Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm- 3pm. Amwaj Rotana, The Walk, JBR (04 428 2000). Kaleidoscope À la carte. O Dhs230 (adults), Dhs115 (kids under 12), free (kids under three). Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm-4.30pm. Dhs330 (adults), Dhs165 (kids under 12), free (kids under three). Wed Dec 25, 6pm-10.30pm. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 426 1000). Kris with a View Restaurant Buffet. O Dhs149 (food), Dhs279 (house beverage), Dhs79 (kids aged six-12), free (kids under six). Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm-3.30pm. Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai, Bur Dubai (04 377 1111). La Fontana Buffet. O Dhs275 (soft drink), Dhs375 (house beveraged), Dhs650 (premium bubbly), Dhs135 (kids aged six to 12), free (kid under 12), Dubai Marina (058 102 9382). Latest Recipe Buffet. O Dhs300 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs 175 (kids aged six-11), free (kids under six). Wed Dec 25, 1.30pm-4.30pm. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Al Sufouh (04 511 7373). Le Méridien Village Terrace Buffet. O Dhs269 (house beverages), Dhs309 (sparkling), Dhs120 (kids ages six-12), free (kids below six). Wed Dec 25, 8pm- 11.30pm. Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud (04 702 2455). Loumi Restaurant Buffet. O Dhs219 (soft drinks), Dhs279 (ten house beverages), Dhs79 (kids aged five to 12). Wed Dec 25, noon-4pm. Dhs189 (soft drinks), Dhs219 (ten house beverages), Dhs99 kids aged five to 12 years old. 7pm- 11.30pm. Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, Garhoud (04 702 8888). McGettigan’s JLT À la carte. O Dhs249 soft drinks, Dhs475 (house beverages), Dhs125 (kids aged six to 12 years), free (kids under five). Wed Dec 25, noon-5pm. McGettigan’s JLT, Bonnington Hotel, (04 356 0470). McGettigan’s Souk Madinat Jumeirah À la carte O Dhs249 (soft drinks), Dhs475 (house beverages), Dhs125 (kids six to 12), free (kids under five). Wed Dec 25, noon-4pm. Dhs249 (soft drinks) Dhs449 (house beverages), Dhs125 (kids aged six-12), free (kids under five). Wed Dec 25, 5pm-9pm, McGettigan’s Souk Madinat Jumeirah (04 447 0219). Nomad Brunch Buffet. O From Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs120 (kids under 12), free (kids under four). Wed Dec 25, 1pm-4pm. Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Garhoud (04 230 8458). The Irish Village Buffet. O Dhs199 (food only). Dhs99 (kids aged two-12), free (kids under two). Wed Dec 25, noon-4pm. The Irish Village, Garhoud (04 282 4750). The Market Buffet O Dhs400 (soft drinks), Dhs550 (house beverages), Dhs750 (bubbly), Dhs150 (kids six-12), free (kids five and under). Wed Dec 25, 1pm-4.30pm. Hilton Al Habtoor City (04 435 5577).. Olea Buffet O Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs145 (kids aged six-12), Wed Dec 25, 1pm-5pm. Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha (04 409 5999). Raffles Ballroom & Garden Buffet. O Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs550 (house beverages), Dhs685 (bubbly), Dhs195 (kids aged seven-12), free (kids under six). Wed Dec 25, 1pm-4.30pm. Raffles Dubai, (04 324 8888). Saffron Buffet. O Dhs535 (house beverages). 21+ only. Wed Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Atlantis The Palm, ( 04 4 26 1 000). 40-43_CHRISTMAS LISTINGS_11433828.indd 4026/11/2020 15:41:55Food Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 41 BOCA À la carte. O Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs590 (premium grape), free (kids below eight). Until Jan 18, 2020. Daily 9pm-midnight. Gate Village 6, DIFC (04 323 1833). 40-43_CHRISTMAS LISTINGS_11433828.indd 4126/11/2020 15:42:05Food 42 Christmas Special 2020 Time Out UAE Kids Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Buffet. O Dhs249 (soft drinks), Dhs359 (house beverages), Dhs124.5 (kids aged six to 12), free (kids under five). Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 644 6666). 40-43_CHRISTMAS LISTINGS_11433828.indd 4226/11/2020 15:42:16Food Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 43 Ginger Restaurant Buffet. O Dhs249 (soft drinks), Dhs329 (hops and grapes), Dhs349 (hops, grapes and premium beverages), Dhs149 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3322). Giornotte Restaurant Buffet. O Dhs399 (soft drinks), Dhs469 (vegan, house beverages), Dhs499 (house beverages), Dhs699 (bubbly and house beverages), Dhs200 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm- 4pm. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (02 818 8282). InterContinental Abu Dhabi Buffet. O Dhs325 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (house beverages), Dhs99 (aged seven to 12), free (kids under six).Wed Dec 25 noon-4pm & 4pm-6pm (after party). InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (02 666 6888). Kuzbara Buffet. O Dhs220 (food only), Dhs110 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm- 4pm. Marriott Hotel Down- town, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 304 7777). Nahaam Buffet and set menu. O Buffet: Dhs390 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (grapes and hops), Dhs595 (sparkling), Dhs185 (kids aged nine to 14), Free (kids under eight). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Set menu: Dhs225. Wed Dec 25 7pm-11pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666). OLIO Set menu. O Dhs440 (soft drinks), Dhs590 (house beverages), Dhs220 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 6.30pm- 10.30pm. Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort, Sir Bani Yas Island (02 801 5218). Roberto’s Set menu. O Dhs450 (soft drinks), free (kids under 12). Wed Dec 25 7pm-11pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 627 9009). Rosewater Buffet. O Dhs395 (lunch), Dhs260 (dinner), Dhs150 (kids aged four to 11), Dhs150 (grapes and hops), Free (kids un-der four). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm- 3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666). Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Buffet. O Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs365 (house beverages), Dhs120 (kids aged five to 12). Wed Dec 25 noon-3.30pm. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi (056 660 8780). Sahha Buffet. O Dhs260 (soft drinks and one glass of festive grape), Dhs130 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 6pm-11pm. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, (02 510 1234). Sim Sim Buffet. O Dhs350 (soft drinks), Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs595 (premium drinks), Dhs165 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000). Sofra BLD Buffet. O Brunch: Dhs279 (soft drinks), Dhs349 (house beverages), Dhs459 (bubbly), Dhs139.5 (kids aged six to 12). Dinner: Dhs242 (food), Dhs314 (soft drinks); Dhs363 (house beverages), Dhs121 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm & 6.30pm- 11pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8505). The Foundry Buffet. O Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs435 (house beverages), Dhs595 (bubbly), Dhs99 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Southern Sun Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888). Verso Table service, live stations. O Dhs320 (soft drinks), Dhs440 (sparkling), Dhs160 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 6pm-11pm. Grand Hy-att Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, West Corniche (02 5 10 1 234). ABU DHABI Abu Dhabi Golf Club Buffet. O Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs365 (house beverages), Dhs120 (children), free (kids under five). Wed Dec 25 noon-3.30pm. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A (056 536 2230). Al Shams Buffet. O Dhs380 (soft drinks), Dhs530 (house beverages), Dhs190 (children aged six to 11). Wed Dec 25 6.30pm- 10.30pm. Desert Islands Resort & Spa, Sir Bani Yas Island (02 801 5218). Assymetri Buffet. O Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs340 (house beverages), Dhs90 (kids). Wed Dec 25. Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 2000). Belgian Café Yas Island Roast dinner O Dhs125 (roast), Dhs199 (roast and house beverages). Wed Dec 25 1pm-5pm. Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 2000). Bistro Buffet. O Dhs175 (soft drinks), Dhs275 (house beverages), Dhs85 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm- 4.30pm. Courtyard By Marriott, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (02 698 2222). Bord Eau Set menu. O Dhs358. Wed Dec 25 6.30pm-11.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8888). Cafe Milano Set menu. O Dhs360 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house beverages), Dhs95 (children). Wed Dec 25 noon-4pm. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222). Byblos Sur Mer Set menu. O Dhs175 (soft drinks), Dhs275 (house beverages), Dhs99 (kid aged six to 12), free (kids five years and un- der). Wed Dec 25 1pm-5pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street (800 423463). Café Palmier Buffet. O Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs375 (house beverages), Dhs425 (premium beverages), Dhs495 (bubbly), Dhs100 (children). Wed Dec 25 1pm- 4pm. Café Palmier, Le Royal Méridien, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 695 0413). Crust Buffet. O Dhs390 (soft drinks), Dhs490 (house beverages), Dhs590 (bubbly), Dhs180 (kids aged six to 12), Dhs70 (kids under five). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2444). Dino’s Bistro Italiano À la carte. O Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs245 (bubbly), Dhs97.5 (children between six and 12). Wed Dec 25 noon-3.30pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5551). Dusit Thani Buffet. O Dhs250 (soft drinks), Dhs400 (house beverages), Dhs125 (children aged seven to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm- 4pm. Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137). Essence Buffet. O Dhs360 (soft drinks), Dhs460 (house beverages), Dhs180 (kids aged six to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm- 3.30pm. Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 697 9011). Flavours Buffet. O Dhs350. Wed Dec 25 1pm- 4pm. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, East Corniche (02 677 3333). Frangipani Buffet. O Dhs550 (soft drinks), Dhs650 (house beverages), Dhs850 (bubbly), Dhs275 (kids aged four to 12). Wed Dec 25 12.30pm-4pm. Zaya Nurai Island (02 506 6222). Garage Buffet. O Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs595 (bubbly), Dhs198 (kids aged seven to 11), free (kids under six). Wed Dec 25 1pm-4pm. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000). Dusit Thani For our full Christmas listings, head online now timeoutdubai.com/christmas Shangri-La Hotel 40-43_CHRISTMAS LISTINGS_11433828.indd 4326/11/2020 15:42:2544 Christmas Special 2020 Time Out UAE Kids Film & Books Snuggle up with the kids and get into the spirit of the holidays THERE’S NOTHING THAT says Christmas quite like snuggling up on the sofa wrapped in a super soft blanket, sipping on hot chocolate and watching a magical Christmas movie with the whole gang. Here are some of our all-time family favourites – and it doesn’t matter whether you’re watching for the first, second or even hundredth time, they are still sure to put you in the festive spirit. The Christmas Chronicles Back by popular demand, Kurt Russel is back as Santa. This time, Kate Pierce, now a family 15 films cynical teenager, is unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaker threatens to cancel Christmas, forever. Not if Kurt Russel has anything to say about it. O Netflix. Arthur Christmas Imagine having Mr. Claus as your dad? Just a day in the life of Arthur Christmas, who has been tasked with an ultra-secret and super- important Christmas mission. Beats a day working at the super-secret toy-making facility. O Netflix. A Magic Christmas A bakery owner tries to connect with his family by taking them to a remote cabin for Christmas. With no internet and no television, the teenagers get restless and grumpy, but then a rival family comes on to the scene and everyone’s competitive nature comes to the fore. This is a charming Christmas film that older kids will enjoy. O OSN. festive The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 44-47_FILM AND BOOKS_11389776.indd 4429/11/2020 14:31:34Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 45 Arthur Christmas Clara and a soldier called Phillip to brave the ominous Fourth Realm to retrieve Clara's key and return harmony to the unstable world. The stunning sets and beautiful costumes make this a modern day Christmas film classic that all the family will love. O OSN The Man Who Invented Christmas In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble after writing three unsuccessful novels in a row. Desperate for a hit, Dickens relies on real-life inspiration and his vivid imagination to bring Ebeneezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters to life in A Christmas Carol, forever changing the holiday season into the celebration known today. O OSN. Elf One of the most famous and best-loved Christmas films of all time, we love Elf. “Buddy The Elf, what’s your favourite colour?” still rings in our brains even after the first time we watched Will Ferrell’s silly and hilarious Elf. Most of us may have seen him travel to New York to find his real dad, but that doesn’t stop us watching it every year. O Netflix. The Grinch A classic Christmas movie that's a must-watch every year. The town of Whooville is holly jolly when the holidays hit... Well, almost everyone in Whoville. Our beloved green scrooge - the Grinch - tries to hijack the Christmas festivities in his town. It'll take one sweet little girl to show him what the season is all about in this animated family-friendly flick. Wintertime is incomplete with without this Dr. Seuss classic. O Netflix How The Grinch Stole Christmas And we can’t forget Jim Carrey’s take on the green scrooge. The 2000 version will always be a favourite Christmas film in our books. O Netflix. The Polar Express Don’t believe in Christmas like the poor boy in this animated epic? Hop onboard the magical Polar Express straight to the North Pole and your views will change. Also, Tom Hanks voices nearly everyone in this festive adventure – try and guess who. O Netflix. The Princess Switch It’s the ol’ switcheroo in Vanessa Hudgens Christmastime tale. A Chicago Baker and soon- to-be princess trade places during Christmas, and all manner of antics ensue. An easy watch with a few laughs for anytime during Christmas. O Netflix. The Snowman Is it even really Christmas if you haven’t watched this beautiful classic? Based on the book by Raymond Briggs, a little boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him soaring through the sky on a magical adventure. Get the tissues ready, you’ll need them when you’re “walking in the air.” O Amazon Prime. The Santa Claus 3: The Escape Clause The world is very much filled with Christmas movies about the big man in red, but this one takes a slightly different focus. When the evil Jack Frost decides he’d like to take over Christmas Santa Claus finds himself torn in two directions – keeping his new family happy (Father Christmas found his Mrs Claus in The Santa Claus 2) and foiling an evil plot. O Netflix. A Christmas Prince Trilogy Wait, before you head into the absolutely jolly Christmas flick that is A Christmas Price: The Royal Baby, you have to watch the other two first. Well, if you can get through how cheesy they are, but what’s a festive flick without a bit of corniness? It’s about young journalist Amber sent abroad to get the latest scoop on dashing Prince Richard. As the titles to the movies may suggest, then there’s a royal wedding, and baby… O Netflix. Klaus For some presents, it’s up to the postman to get the delivery done, especially when it delivers joy to a cold, dark town. In this Academy Award nominee animated movie, a selfish postman teams up with a toymaker to bring happiness to a town. O Netflix. Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas Animal films are always going to tug on the heart strings and this cute tale about an abandoned dog and the friendship he strikes up with an isolated tween, does just that. Throw in a little comedy courtesy of Chevy Chase, who plays the tween boy’s grandpa, and you have a magical Christmas film with a very happy ending. It’s the power of paws, gets us every time. O OSN. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Based on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet this follow-up story sees young Clara transported to a fantasy world of gingerbread soldiers and mice armies after she loses a magical key. There she encounters the regents who preside over the land’s three realms who encourage How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Christmas Chronicles 44-47_FILM AND BOOKS_11389776.indd 4529/11/2020 14:31:46Film & books 46 Christmas Special 2020 Time Out UAE Kids WE KNOW IT’S the most wonderful time of the year. And while watching a Christmas film is a family favourite, there’s something even more special about cuddling up with the littlies and a magical festive book. Some of these literary treasures have just hit book shelves in time for December 25 and some are Christmas classics… all will give you all the festive feels. Best for kids four to eight A Christmas for Bear Author: Bonny Becker Bear’s understated Christmas celebration has Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heart-warming story featuring the unlikely, loveable pair. Dasher Author: Matt Tavares From the celebrated creator of Red and Lulu comes the story of a brave little doe who meets Santa and changes Christmas forever. Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. Fletcher and the Snowflake Christmas Author: Julia Rawlinson It’s Christmas Eve, and the rabbits have moved to a new burrow. Fletcher is excited about celebrating the holiday with them, until he realises that Father Christmas won’t know where to deliver their presents. But after a cosy night of carolling and blackberry pie, Fletcher wakes to a snowy Christmas morning full of wonderful surprises. Peppermint Post Author: Bruce Hale ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when the North Pole’s Peppermint Post Office is anything but quiet. Postmaster Buck and his crew of penguins can’t rest until all of Santa’s letters and gifts are sorted and on Santa’s sleigh. But what happens when Buck discovers a lost letter after the reindeer already left the North Pole? A hilarious, epic adventure quickly ensues to deliver a little girl’s Christmas gift before midnight. The 12 new books of Christmas Festive reads that the kids will love 44-47_FILM AND BOOKS_11389776.indd 4626/11/2020 15:43:48Film & books Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 47 Pick a Pine Tree Author: Patricia Toht Joyous illustrations and fun rhythms lead readers on the nostalgic journey of the traditions of selecting and decorating everyone’s favorite holiday centerpiece: a Christmas tree! Sammy Claus Author: Lucy Rowland Santa’s cuddly pet cat, Sammy Claws, will sleep anywhere. Snoozing in a box on Christmas Eve, Sammy finds himself wrapped up as a Christmas gift and bundled onto the sleigh with the other presents. How will Sammy escape? And can he save the presents from two robbers with plans to steal them all? Best for kids eight to twelve A Christmas Carol Author: P.J. Lynch This classic tale has become as much a part of Christmas as trees, stockings and mistletoe. Ireland’s new Children’s Laureate P.J. Lynch breathes new life into Dickens’s classic ghostly tale for this magnificent paperback edition. The Naughty List Author: Michael Fry This laugh-out-loud funny Christmas adventure is packed with comic illustrations. When Bobbie’s hilariously bumbling efforts to save her brother’s Christmas actually land him on Santa’s Naughty List, she must travel to the North Pole to make things right again and save Christmas. Bobbie suddenly finds herself on an epic holiday adventure complete with rogue elves, dysfunctional reindeer, a lazy Santa, and more. The First Noel Author: Jan Pienkowski This enchanting Christmas gift tells the story of the Nativity in five exquisite cut-paper silhouettes. Each delicate scene is beautifully decorated with red, white and gold, and brings the Christmas whole story of the Shepherds and the Three Wise Men to life. The Nutcracker Author: Susan Jeffers Join Marie, Fritz, and the intriguing Nutcracker himself on a magical Christmas Eve adventure. Behold the frightful Mouse King, the elegant Sugar Plum fairies, and the entire Land of Sweets in this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated holiday classic. With spare text based on the story in the ballet, this book offers a front-row seat to the enthralling tale that is a perennial favorite of adults and children alike. The 12 Dares of Christa Author: Marissa Burt A thirteen-year-old girl spends her first holiday away from home completing a scavenger hunt that takes her across Europe in 12 Dares of Christa, the first contemporary novel from Marissa Burt, author of Storybound. My Weird School Special: Deck the Halls, We’re Off the Walls! Author: Dan Gutman It’s Christmas, and you know what that means! Santa Claus is coming to town! Or at least to the local mall. But what happens when kid rapper Cray-Z gives a Christmas concert at the same mall and all his fans go bananas? One thing’s for sure – if A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School want to save the day, they will need a Christmas miracle. “It’s Christmas and you know what that means” 44-47_FILM AND BOOKS_11389776.indd 4726/11/2020 15:44:0648 Christmas Special 2020 Time Out UAE Kids Fan photos Magic Phil’s Corner Hello, boys and girls… elfs, toymakers and snowmen. T’is the season to staaaaay silly! I’m really looking forward to having this first Christmas with my son Archie and, of course, Mrs Magic! Do you know what they call a detective in a bakery at Christmas? A mince spy. A Merry Muddle on the QE2 This is the first time I’ve ever been in a Christmas jumper in this heat – haha! Here’s a snap of me (right) checking out the view from the top deck. Come watch my show at the Theatre By QE2, we’d love to see you. FOR MORE JOKES, GAGS AND SILLINESS TUNE INTO MY DAILY RADIO SHOW “THE LAUGHTER NOON DRIVE.” SUN-THU 3PM–5PM. PEARL 102FM. Say this fast ten times TINSEL TO NG UE TWISTE R How many snowmen can sing silly songs? Santa slides down the snow FESTIVE FUNNIES What do elves learn at school? The elf-abet. What goes ho ho ho plonk? Santa laughing his head off. What did one snowman say to the other snowman? Can you smell carrot? Christmas with no Turkey (nearly) A couple of years ago we all met as a (big) family at a resort in the UK for Christmas. We all had a long list of food, drinks, gifts, decorations and loads of other bits that had to be arranged and brought along. We got so confused with who had to bring what that no one actually ended up bringing a turkey. Thankfully there was a local supermarket next to us and we were super lucky to have managed to get a turkey two days before Christmas! Here is Zoe (top right holding my book). She always has a joke to share and this is what she sent me this month… How do you make a butterfly? When you throw butter out of the window…. The butter flies. n Loving the new “Into the Jungle Family Brunch” at Palazzo Versace Dubai. Come along and join in the adventurous fun. 48_ MAGIC PHIL_11433414.indd 4829/11/2020 14:32:47Time Out UAE Kids Christmas Special 2020 49 THE FESTIVE SEASON is here and while you’re home is no doubt looking fabulously festive. But when the decorations come down on the twelth night, your house can look and feel rather empty. Homesmith can fix all of that. Homesmith is offering two lucky winners the chance to win a Dhs250 voucher to spend in the store. So it’s time to give your home a new year make-over. Aside from a cool selection of decorative items, Homesmith also has home essentials for any time of the year such as kitchenwear, storage and organisation, hardware, electrical, auto, tools, plumbing, outdoor and garden, paints and stationary. There are currently six locations of Homesmith across the UAE including five in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. How many Homesmith stores are there in Dubai? a) Four b) Five c) Six O Online entries only. Enter at timeoutdubai.com/ competitions before December 31, 2020. Terms and conditions apply. O For more prizes, check out timeoutdubai.com/competitions COMPETITION Win a Dhs250 voucher to spend at Homesmith 49_COMPETITION_11389772.indd 4929/11/2020 15:43:26Next >