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Celebrate the Holidays at Cucina

This December, Cucina is your home for the holidays. Whether you're gathering the crew for a long lunch, planning the office party, or craving porchetta without the prep, we've cooked up a festive season full of Italian warmth, bold flavours, and just the right amount of sparkle. With private dining options, themed brunches, live jazz, and takeaway centrepieces, there’s always a reason to raise a glass. Buone Feste from our kitchen to your table.
What’s on the Table This Festive Season

•    Festive set menus perfect for year-end gatherings
•    Private dining spaces for office parties or family feasts
•    Gingerbread house making and hot chocolate sessions
•    Christmas Day brunch with live jazz and pork kitchen
•    Signature porchetta takeaway, no washing up required
•    NYE Italian Soirée with live entertainment and Spritz bar

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Christmas Day Brunch

Join us for a long, leisurely Christmas Day brunch where festive flavour meets laid-back Italian charm. From antipasti and wood-fired pizzas to handmade pastas and signature dishes from the live Pork Kitchen, everything is served from vibrant stations made to explore and enjoy at your own pace.
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The Details

Thursday 25 December 2025 | 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM
AED 495 per person inclusive of festive buffet and soft beverages
AED 595 per person inclusive of festive buffet, soft, sparkling and house beverages
AED 795 per person inclusive of festive buffet, house beverages and champagne
AED 220, kids aged 6 to 12 years old
AED 120, kids aged 3 to 5 years old
0 to 2 years old dine with our compliments

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Italian New Year's Eve Soiree

Say arrivederci to 2025 the Italian way—with generous plates, flowing drinks, and a whole lot of soul. Our ten-course experiential, sharing-style menu brings the table to life with around dishes made to pass around, talk over, and toast to.
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The Details

Wednesday 31 December 2025 | 8 PM to 12.30 AM
AED 1,500 per person inclusive of four-course dinner and house beverages
AED 1,700 per person inclusive of four-course dinner, house beverages and champagne
AED 1,200, teens aged 12 to 20 years
AED 595, kids aged 11 and below
 
Corporate Events

Gingerbread Creations & Festive Gatherings

This season, bring your crew together for something a little more delicious. Whether it’s a team lunch, a class party or a festive catch-up with friends, Cucina’s private rooms are made for sharing.
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The Details

Daily | 12 PM to 3 PM or 6 PM to 11 PM
AED 145 per person - Gingerbread house making activity with hot chocolate
AED 245 per person - Festive-themed Italian sharing menu
AED 340 per person - Sharing menu + gingerbread house making
AED 140 per person - Optional 2 hours of free-flow craft tap beverages available with either package
Minimum number of guests applies. Prior booking required.

Christmas Takeaways

Porchetta Takeaways

Slow-roasted, golden on the outside, and impossibly tender inside—our porchetta is the kind of centrepiece that turns any table into a celebration.

The Details

Available from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026
3kg (serves 3-4) - AED 350
6kg (serves up to 6) - AED 650
Prior reservation required at least 24 hours in advance.

Jazz & Juice Nights

A Jazzy Little Christmas, Buble’ Style

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas… and it’s not Christmas without a little swing. Every Friday and Saturday this December, Cucina transforms into your festive local—with smooth live jazz, feel-good Christmas classics, and that unmistakable Bublé-style charm.
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The Details

Every Friday & Saturday in December | 8 PM to 12 AM
A la carte available
AED 195 per person - includes 2 hours of unlimited drinks and grazing board

Christmas Dishes

Festive Settimana

Our special à la carte holiday dishes—served alongside the regular menu—include hot and cold Italian classics that are a little nostalgic, a little indulgent, and full of flavour. From baked pastas to seasonal roasts, the dishes start from just AED 80, with a side of festive vibes served daily.
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The Details

Thursday 19 to Thursday 26 December 2025
À la carte festive specials from AED 80

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