What’s happening? Dubai restaurants and hotels are serving special Onam Sadhya 2026 menus as Thiruvonam approaches on August 26.
Who is it for? The celebrations are especially relevant to Dubai’s Malayali community, but anyone who enjoys Kerala cuisine can join in.
Why does it matter? Onam Sadhya brings families and friends together over a traditional Kerala feast, with Dubai offering options across different budgets and dining styles.
- Location: Restaurants across Dubai
- Thiruvonam: August 26, 2026
- What: Traditional Onam Sadhya and Kerala-inspired festive meals
- Best for: Families, friends and group dining
- Prices: From AED 37 to AED 215 among the listed options
- Options: Banana-leaf feasts, hotel dining and Sadhya takeaway boxes
- Tip: Check availability and booking rules before visiting
Looking for places to enjoy Onam Sadhya 2026 in Dubai? Several restaurants and hotels across the city are offering festive Kerala meals around August 26, 2026, the date of Thiruvonam. Current listings include everything from a 21-dish feast at Jamavar Dubai to affordable Sadhya meals at Indian Coffee House and Malabar Tiffin House.
The traditional Sadhya is usually served on a banana leaf and features rice, curries, vegetables, pickles, pappadam and payasam. In Dubai, restaurants are giving the meal different twists while keeping the focus on Kerala flavours and togetherness.
1. Jamavar Dubai – Downtown Dubai
For a more upscale Onam celebration, Jamavar Dubai is offering Leelamma’s Onam Sadhya, a 21-dish feast inspired by Kerala’s harvest festival.
The restaurant’s current official listing confirms the experience from August 15 to 30, available for both lunch and dinner. The menu includes dishes such as aviyal, erissery, olan, mor kaalan, Alleppey prawn curry, meen porichathu and different payasams. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available.
Price: AED 195 vegetarian; AED 215 non-vegetarian.
2. Calicut Paragon Restaurant – Karama and Al Nahda
Calicut Paragon is offering a 24-dish Onam Sadhya on August 26. The feast will be served on a banana leaf, giving diners a more traditional Kerala experience.
The current listing says the Sadhya will run from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm at its Karama and Al Nahda locations. It is priced at AED 52, and the current information says it will be walk-in only, with no advance reservations.
3. Indian Coffee House – Bur Dubai
Indian Coffee House is giving diners two choices this year: a Mini Sadhya and a Grand Sadhya.
The Mini Sadhya is available on August 23, 24, 25 and 28, while the Grand Sadhya is scheduled for August 26 and 27. Prices start at AED 37 for dine-in, with takeaway and delivery also available.
This makes it a practical choice for families who want a traditional meal without spending too much.
4. Bombay Brasserie – Taj Dubai
Bombay Brasserie at Taj Dubai is serving an Onam Sadhya from August 20 to 26.
The meal is priced at AED 195 and is available during lunch and dinner, according to the latest Gulf News listing. The menu includes Kerala favourites such as inji puli, sharkara upperi, rasam, palakkadan matta rice and erissery.
The restaurant’s official website confirms its location at Taj Dubai on Burj Khalifa Street in Business Bay.
5. Kovalam Restaurant – Al Karama
Kovalam Restaurant at the President Hotel is another option for a traditional Onam meal.
Its Sadhya is scheduled for August 26 from noon to 4pm, priced at AED 69 including one beverage. The restaurant is located near ADCB Metro Station, making it relatively convenient for residents in and around Bur Dubai and Karama.
6. Punjab Grill – Anantara Downtown Dubai
Punjab Grill is offering one of the larger Sadhya spreads, with 33 dishes served on a banana leaf.
The experience runs from August 21 to 26, between 12 pm and 3 pm, at AED 99 per person. Booking is required, making it better suited to families or groups planning their Onam lunch.
7. Papillon Restaurant & Bar – Deira
Papillon is offering a 30-dish Onam Sadhya on August 26 and 28, from 12 pm to 4 pm.
The meal costs AED 39 for dine-in and AED 45 for takeaway. The restaurant is also listed on Noon and Keeta, giving residents another way to order the festive meal.
8. Rasam Restaurant – Discovery Gardens
Rasam is extending its Onam offering beyond Thiruvonam itself. The restaurant is serving a Sadhya featuring more than 30 traditional dishes, with the offer running until August 31.
Prices start at AED 65, according to the latest listing. This makes Rasam useful for residents who cannot celebrate specifically on August 26.
9. Shamiana – Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Shamiana is serving its Onam Sadhya from August 22 to 27, between 12:30 pm and 3 pm.
The meal costs AED 175 per person and includes Kerala favourites such as avial and paal payasam. Diners can also add non-vegetarian items, including fish fry.
10. Suja’s Kitchen – Multiple locations
For families who would rather celebrate at home, Suja’s Kitchen is offering a 26-dish Sadya-in-a-Box.
The current listing puts the offer at AED 52, available from August 20 to 30. Locations include Al Quoz, Arjan, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Oud Metha and Qusais, as well as outlets in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
11. Tharavad Restaurant – Qusais
Tharavad Restaurant is offering a more homestyle Sadhya from August 24 to 26, between 12 pm and 3:30 pm.
The dine-in meal includes 28 items and is served on a banana leaf. The listed price is AED 45 for dining in.
12. Malabar Tiffin House, Karama – Karama
Malabar Tiffin House is offering its Onam Sadhya on August 26, 28, 29 and 30, from 12 pm to 4 pm.
The current 2026 listing puts the price at AED 44 for dine-in and AED 49 for takeaway. The restaurant is promoting the meal as a traditional banana-leaf Sadhya, making it a lower-cost option for families and groups.
13. The Kitchen by LuLu – UAE-wide
Residents who prefer a convenient shopping-and-dining option can look at The Kitchen by LuLu. Its Onam offering is scheduled for August 26 to 30 and is priced at AED 38.90.
The meal includes Kerala staples such as Palakkadan matta rice, sambar, kichadi, pachadi, thoran, kaalan, olan, and avial. The offer is available across LuLu stores in the UAE.
Onam is a major cultural occasion for Kerala’s Malayali community, and the Sadhya is one of its most recognisable traditions. Dubai’s wide selection means residents can choose an experience that fits their budget, location, and preferred style of celebration.
The range is particularly useful for families. Those looking for luxury can choose a hotel or fine-dining restaurant, while larger groups can opt for more affordable banana-leaf feasts or takeaway boxes.
With Thiruvonam falling on August 26, diners should also check the latest timings and booking requirements before heading out, especially where restaurants have limited seating or walk-in arrangements.
FAQs
When is Onam 2026?
Thiruvonam, the main day of Onam, falls on August 26, 2026.
What is Onam Sadhya?
Onam Sadhya is a traditional Kerala feast served with rice and a selection of vegetarian curries, sides, pickles, pappadam, and desserts, traditionally presented on a banana leaf.
What is the cheapest Onam Sadhya in this Dubai roundup?
Among the currently listed options, Indian Coffee House starts at AED 37 for its Mini Sadhya, while The Kitchen by LuLu is listed at AED 38.90.
Which Dubai restaurant has the largest Sadhya listed?
Punjab Grill is offering a 33-dish Sadhya, while Rasam is offering more than 30 dishes and Papillon is serving a 30-dish feast.
Does every restaurant require booking?
No. Booking rules vary. For example, the current listing for Calicut Paragon says its August 26 Sadhya is walk-in only, while Punjab Grill requires booking.
Dubai has no shortage of options for Onam Sadhya 2026, with restaurants across Downtown, Business Bay, Karama, Deira, Qusais, Discovery Gardens and other neighbourhoods offering festive menus.
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