Where to celebrate Chinese New Year 2023 in Dubai
Dubai is a cultural mosaic where people from different backgrounds and cultures come together in harmony. There are celebrations for multicultural festivals and acceptance for everyone, regardless of where you’re from. This year, the Chinese New Year in Dubai will fall on Sunday, 22nd January 2023, and there is plenty for you to look forward to. Here is our roundup of the restaurants and other venues celebrating the Year of the Rabbit!
Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit
2023 is the year of Water Rabbit, which will begin on 22nd January and end on 9th February. The Year of the Rabbit was previously celebrated in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011. It is the fourth of the 12-year periodic sequence of animals in the Chinese Zodiac.
Furthermore, the rabbit is valued in Chinese culture as a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity. Chinese astrology associates positive traits like vigilance and ingeniousness with the animal and people born in its lunar year.
Restaurants deals for Chinese New Year in Dubai
Here are some places where you can celebrate the Chinese New Year in Dubai 2023 with your family and loved ones.
Lao
It’s the holiday season! A perfect excuse to indulge in authentic local cuisine with your loved ones at LAO Dubai. Relish a four-course meal with chicken dumplings, salmon wrapped in lotus leaves and more. That’s not it, as from 06:00 to 06:30 pm on 21st January, guests can enjoy a customary lion dance.
- Price: AED 299 per person | AED 499 with wine pairings
- Dates: 20th to 22nd June 2023
- Location: Waldorf Astoria Dubai, Palm Jumeirah
- Contact: +971-4-818-2222
Long Yin Dubai
Decked in traditional Chinese decor, Long Yin is all set to welcome you for their grand CNY celebration in Dubai. Aside from a specially curated buffet menu, the place has fantastic never-seen-before entertainment. This includes a dim sum cooking show, a noodle cooking show and more. We’d expect nothing less from one of the best dim sum restaurants in Dubai.
- Price: AED 268 Unlimited Buffet + Soft Beverages | AED 368 Unlimited Buffet + Pouring Beverages
- Dates: 22nd January 2023, 06:30 pm
- Location: Le Meridien Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-702-2455
Day and Night
Mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year at Day & Night, the all-day establishment in Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights. The eatery will celebrate the customary festivities with lovely lanterns, furniture, and music as well as a mouthwatering array of classic Chinese cuisine.
- Price: From AED 110
- Dates: 21st January 2023, 06:30 pm
- Location: Mercure Hotel Dubai Barsha Heights
- Contact: +971-4-381-8888 | +971-56-171-0163
Seasons Restaurant
Mark the Chinese New Year with a delectable dinner buffet. Seasons Restaurant in Dubai provides customers with an incredible dining experience. Seasons brings various flavours from around the world to your table with its live cooking stations. To develop a variety of trademark meals that speak to the heart of food enthusiasts, their chefs handpick only the best ingredients.
- Price: AED 150 per person with soft beverages | AED 250 with house beverages
- Dates: 22nd January 2023, 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Location: Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Contact: +971-56-125-2431 | +971-4-567-1100
Other restaurants offering special Chinese New Year celebratory deals include:
- Village Bistro | The First Collection, JVC | From AED 179
- BA – Boldly Asian | Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah | AED 250
Even if you can’t make it to any of these restaurants, there are many other Chinese restaurants in Dubai where you can enjoy a delicious authentic meal for celebration.
Chinese New Year Events in Dubai
Aside from indulging in scrumptious Chinese delicacies, visitors and residents can also attend the following events to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Dubai.
Spring Festival Gala of the Year – Dubai Opera
Join Orpheus & Ironman Partners for a magnificent performance to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and Spring Festival for the Year of the Rabbit. Explore traditional Chinese cultural features, national traits, regional cultures, and the magnificence of the world’s different civilizations throughout this amazing evening. Book your tickets now!
- Ticket: From AED 195
- Date: 8th January 2023, 07:30 pm
- Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
- Contact: +971-4-440-8888
New Year Parade at Expo City
Embrace yourself for a grand parade in Expo City Dubai organised by the Chinese Embassy, Chinese Consulate, Hala China. The parade is expected to include around 2,500 participants making it the largest Chinese New Year parade outside of China.
A grand display of Chinese culture, the celebration promises to be jam-packed with entertainment like marching bands and acrobatic acts. There will also be a traditional lion and dragon dance. It will also feature games, street dances, festival booths, and Chinese food stalls.
- Date: 14th January 2023, 04:00 pm
- Location: Al Wasl Avenue
Stay at Palazzo Versace
Palazzo Versace offers a Chinese New Year Getaway for this festive season. Experience the real Versace lifestyle at Dubai’s favourite opulent location as you celebrate the “Year Of The Rabbit.” Enjoy a luxurious stay to honour this milestone and enjoy various dining and spa perks while you’re here.
- Charges: From AED 1,688 per day
- Date: Till 7th February 2023
- Location: Jaddaf Waterfront, Al Jaddaf
- Contact: +971-4-440-8888
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chinese New Year 2023 in Dubai?
The Chinese New Year date is 22nd January 2023.
Where can I make reservations?
Those interested in visiting the restaurants mentioned above during Chinese New Year celebrations should contact them to reserve tables. Some eateries also offer online booking options on their official websites.
What are the best hot pot restaurants in Dubai?
Beef King Chinese Restaurant, Nine Squares and Fiery Hot Pot are the popular choices for Chinese hot pot eateries in Dubai.
That concludes our coverage of the Chinese New Year 2023 celebrations in Dubai. In addition to the Lunar New Year, there are plenty of other February events in Dubai to look forward to!
If you’re looking for more celebrations and events, consider the upcoming annual events in Dubai.