If you’re looking to experience the best Onam celebrations in Dubai, here are the top places that capture the festival’s essence
Onam, the festive harvest celebration of Kerala, lights up Dubai with its vibrant culture and communal spirit. For Keralites and various festival aficionados in the city, Dubai serves as a picturesque backdrop to relive the spirit of this cherished festival. With traditional meals, cultural events, and elaborate celebrations, there are numerous top places to celebrate Onam in Dubai, ensuring an immersive experience infused with the rich heritage of Kerala.
Here are the top places to celebrate Onam in Dubai:
Punjab Grill Dubai
Punjab Grill
For Dhs99, guests can indulge in an authentic Onam spread at the Michelin-starred Punjab Grill Dubai, available from September 5 to 7, from 12 PM to 3 PM. The Onam Sadhya features a vegetarian feast that pays homage to Kerala’s culinary heritage, comprising dishes like avial, kalan, olan, erissery, cheera thoran, neyyi, and a variety of sambar and rasam. Desserts like tender coconut elaneer payasam and jackfruit pudding round off this delightful meal. A range of mocktails is also available at Dhs25 each.
Location: Punjab Grill Dubai, Anantara Downtown, Marasi Drive, Business Bay
Dates: September 5 to 7, 12 PM to 3 PM
Cost: Dhs99
Contact: (050) 194 1107
Pincode
Pincode
Pincode, headed by renowned chef Kunal Kapur, invites guests to celebrate Onam from September 4 to 6 with innovative twists on traditional dishes. The unique culinary offerings include kunada payasam, featuring a delightful blend of jaggery and kunafa, and paneer inji puli, a tangy and comforting dish that melts in your mouth. The specially curated menu is also available at the Abu Dhabi branch.
Location: Pincode, Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills
Dates: September 4 to 6
Contact: (04) 566 1424
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Accor’s Dubai Deira and Dubai Gold District Hotels
Families can indulge in Onam Sadhya at five participating hotels across Dubai’s Deira and Gold District. Running until September 30, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, this lavish vegetarian feast offers a plethora of 26 dishes served on traditional banana leaves, including favorites like banana chips, tangy inji puli, and sambar. This delightful experience is available for just Dhs49. The hotels involved are Novotel Dubai Gold District, Mercure Dubai Deira, Mercure Dubai Gold District, Ibis Styles Dubai Deira, and Adagio, Dubai Deira.
Location: Novotel Dubai Gold District, Mercure Dubai Deira, Mercure Dubai Gold District, Ibis Styles Dubai Deira, and Adagio, Dubai Deira
Dates: September 4 to 6
Cost: Dhs45
Contact: (050) 281 9413
Jamavar
Jamavar
Hailing from a Michelin history, Jamavar presents its own version of the Onam Sadhya, known as Leelamma’s Onam feast. This multi-course dining experience features traditional dishes served on a banana leaf, crafted from recipes cherished by the Nair family, the restaurant’s founders. Options include avial, erissery, and pineapple rasam, with an additional option of kingfish and Alleppey prawn curry for seafood lovers. The menu is available for both lunch and dinner service.
Location: Jamavar Dubai, Address Residences Opera District
Dates: Until September 5
Cost: Dhs165 for vegetarian, Dhs195 for non-vegetarian
Contact: (050) 281 9413