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The festive season comes to NIRI with two special sharing menus for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, bringing the restaurant’s signature Japanese cooking to the table at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.

From a long Christmas lunch or dinner with family and friends to a New Year’s Eve celebration by the beachfront, NIRI brings together good food, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere for the final celebrations of 2026.

Christmas Lunch

Christmas Day takes on a Japanese twist at NIRI, with a special sharing menu served for lunch at the award-winning restaurant in Mamsha Al Saadiyat. Designed for the table, the menu brings together NIRI favourites and festive specials, making the most of a long Christmas lunch or dinner with family and friends.

Start with Edamame, Spinach Nasu Goma, and crispy Ika Karaage with yuzu mayo, before moving on to yakitori of Tako with soya and yuzu kosho, and Tebasaki chicken wings with mirin and lemon. A platter of sashimi and sushi follows, before a choice of Yaki Tarabagani, grilled king crab with yuzu butter, or Sesame Soya Beef with tenderloin, sweet soya and roasted sesame seeds, accompanied by Mushroom Yakimeshi with kombu dashi and garlic chips.

Chocolate Soufflé with a coffee disc and hazelnut ice cream brings the meal to a sweet finish, rounding out a menu that puts NIRI’s signature Japanese cooking at the heart of the celebration.

When: Friday, 25 December 2026, 12PM.

Price: AED 300 per person for five-course menu (minimum two guests).

New Year’s Menu

See out 2026 at NIRI with a special sharing menu that puts Japanese flavours at the centre of New Year’s Eve. With dinner, drinks, and the buzz of Mamsha All Saadiyat, it’s a fitting choice for the final night of the year.

The menu starts with Edamame and Spinach Nasu Goma alongside Sake Ginger Ponzu with thinly sliced salmon, and Corn Tempura with ponzu and shichimi. From the yakitori grill comes Tako with soya and yuzu kosho, Wagyu Kushiyaki with fresh ginger and kizami wasabi, and Taisho Ebi with neri ume, chilli and chives. A platter of sashimi and maki follows, before Sesame Soya Beef with tenderloin, sweet soya and roasted sesame, served alongside Broccolini with light soya and toasted bonito flakes.

Kinako Pistachio Cheesecake with caramel nuts and sour cherry compote brings the menu to a close, leaving the rest of the night for NIRI’s expertly crafted cocktails, music and the countdown to 2027.

When: Thursday, 31 December 2026, 9PM onwards.Price: AED 400 per person for five-course menu (minimum two guests).

For bookings and enquiries, call +971 2 546 8886 or email reservations@nirirestaurant.com.

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