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29 March 2024

Onam in Dubai: Where you can still get a booking for that special meal today

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By Sneha May Francis

Expats from Kerala are celebrating Thiruvonam, a 10-day long harvest festival, today.

Onam marks the mythological homecoming of King Mahabali, who reigned Kerala during its golden era. The traditional festivities kick-start with residents arranging flower carpets (‘pookalam’) and organising traditional dance and games. These symbolises the happy times that King Mahabali had provided for his people.

The families also cook a traditional vegetarian feast (‘onasadhya’) that is served on a banana leaf to mark the occasion.

With Thiruvonam falling on a working day, most families in the UAE are heading to their local Malayali restaurant for the onasadhya.

With just a few hours to lunch-time, Emirates 24l7 lists out a few places where you could head today for a traditional feast.

Kerala Kitchen, Karama

Is hosting a special Onasadhya today and tomorrow. The spread will include 26 vegetarian dishes and it will be served on a banana leaf. It is priced at Dh35-37. Dial 04 3376406 or 04 3376407 to book your table.

Nalukettu, Grand Hotel, Qusais


A lavish spread of 25 items will cost Dh49. No reservation is needed. Takeaway will cost Dh54. Dial 04 2615688 for more info.

Masala bay Discovery Gardens

They will cook up 26 dishes for Dh28. Dial 04 4475553 for reservation.

Calicut Paragon, Karama

The meal will cost Dh35 dine-in and Dh38 for takeaway. Dial 043358700 to book a table.

Tharavad restaurant, Fortune Plaza, Al Qusais The onasadhya is priced at Dh45 and will include a spread of 27 dishes. Dial 04 263 0764.

Calicut Paragon, Al Nahda

The traditional spread will be served around 12noon and costs Dh38. It will include 30 vegetarian items.

Palm Grove restaurant, Marco Polo Hotel, Deira The restaurant will host a traditional meal that includes 25 dishes for Dh45-50. Dial 04 2720743 for more info.

Thattekadde, Palm Beach Hotel, Bur Dubai The onam meal is priced at Dh40. It will include 25 dishes. Dial 04 393199.