Looking for where to enjoy Onam 2025 in Dubai? From Festive meals to Cultural shows, explore the top venues and events to celebrate this vibrant festival in style!
Dubai: It’s that time of the year when banana leaves become plates and hearts overflow with nostalgia, Onam, Kerala’s beloved harvest festival, is here! This season, Dubai’s top Indian restaurants are pulling out all the stops to serve up the grand vegetarian Onam Sadhya, a traditional multi-course feast packed with flavor, warmth, and cultural heritage. Gather friends, wear your best Kasavu saree and head to a festive dining hotspot for a flavorful feast.
Jamavar Dubai (Leelamma’s Onam table)
Celebrate Kerala’s vibrant harvest festival with Leelamma’s Onam Sadhya – a multi-course feast inspired by the Nair family’s heritage and curated by Culinary Director Chef Surender Mohan.
Expect over 20 traditional delicacies from crispy banana chips and Inji Puli to creamy Pal Payasam and Parippu Pradhaman. Served in a regal banana leaf-style presentation, the menu features an expressive array of traditional delicacies – from crisp banana chips and tangy pickles to coconut-laced vegetable curries including Aviyal, Olan, and Mor Kaalan, comforting rice dishes, and coastal signatures such as King Fish and Alleppey Prawn Curry. A fully vegetarian option is also available, staying true to the inclusive spirit of Onam.
Dates: August 26 – September 5, 2025
- Location: Residences Opera District, Downtown Dubai
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 12pm–12am | Sat–Sun: 12:30pm–12am
- Email: reservations@jamavardubai.com
- Phone: +971 4 553 7852
- View Jamavar Leelamma’s Onam Sadhya Menu
Punjab Grill (Michelin-touched feast)
Visit the Michelin-recognized Punjab Grill, where the traditional Sadhya is transformed into a gourmet experience. The Onam Sadhya, a Kerala-inspired fine-dining version, features a lavish spread of 32-33 dishes, including classics like Avial, Kalan, Olan, Erissery, and golden Pooris, reflecting the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Dates: August 30 – 31 and September 5 – 7, 2025
- Location: Anantara Downtown Dubai
- Hours: 12pm – 3pm (Lunch only)
- Email: punjabgrill.anantara@supereats.co.in
- Phone: +971-50-194-1107
Bombay Brasserie
Experience Onam at the award-winning Bombay Brasserie, where authenticity meets ambience. Enjoy a traditional Sadhya served on a banana leaf, enhanced by soulful music inspired by Kerala’s vibrant festive traditions. Its stunning setting with dramatic lighting, complemented by a menu featuring classic cuisine, a live open kitchen, and a botanical bar. Savor classics like Palakkadan Matta rice, rasam, erissery, and more—each crafted to perfection, blending timeless heritage with refined fine-dining elegance.
Dates: September 1 – 5, 2025
- Location: Taj Dubai, Business Bay
- Hours: 12:30pm – 3pm
- Email: fbreservations.dubai@tajhotels.com
- Phone: +971 50 189 6089 , +971 4438 3222
Shamiana (Traditional Thali welcoming setting)
Embrace the festive spirit of Onam at Shamiana, where a thoughtfully crafted Onam Sadhya thali awaits. Blending authentic tradition with a contemporary touch, this harvest feast is served in a warm and elegant setting. Relish a thali brimming with authentic flavors, enticing aromas, and a harmonious blend of savory, tangy, and sweet—ideal for a joyful midday feast with family and friends.
Dates: September 4 – 6, 2025
- Location: Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Hours: 12:30pm – 3pm
- Email: reservations.jltdubai@tajhotels.com
- Phone: +971 52 680 5419, +971 4574-1111
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