Here are some heartfelt and festive wishes for Chinese New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake:General Wishes 🐍 Happy Chinese New Year 2025! May the Year of the Snake bring you wisdom, transformation, and prosperity. 🏮 Wishing you a joyful Spring Festival filled with happiness, health, and abundance! 🎇

The Chinese New Year, which starts on January 29, is one of the busiest times of the year in China. Homes and restaurants are decorated in red, while many residents travel around the country to spend time with loved ones. However, the occasion is also celebrated in other parts of the world. For the Chinese diaspora, it’s a time of festivities, home-cooked meals, reunions and quality time with family.

Chinese New Year begins on January 29, and restaurants across the UAE are already rolling out the red carpet to welcome the year of the snake. Given the sheer volume of eateries that open in Abu Dhabi and Dubai month-on-month, the dining choices can feel a bit overwhelming. Here's a curated guide to the most delicious-sounding set menus and buffets available for the occasion this year – arranged by price – and ranging from Dh150 per person to an opulent Dh20,888 for large groups.