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Where to Buy the Best Turkey for your Thanksgiving Dinner in Dubai

For home cooks who want to roast their own show-stopping Thanksgiving turkey in Dubai, the city’s premium butchers, gourmet shops, and online retailers make it possible to source high-quality, fresh, halal, and even organic birds. Here’s everything you need to know to make your own turkey feast—from trusted retailers to insider buying tips.


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Best Places to Buy Raw Turkey in Dubai

1. Prime Gourmet (Multiple Locations & Online)

Prime Gourmet is renowned in Dubai’s food community for its consistently high-quality poultry and butchery standards. Their outlets in Umm Suqeim, JLT, and Dubai Festival City, plus their online store, offer fresh and sometimes frozen turkeys during the festive season. Early pre-order is recommended to ensure you get the preferred size for your Thanksgiving table.​

This online specialist is known for premium, imported U.S. turkeys (Valley Farms, frozen or chilled). Orders are delivered directly to your doorstep across Dubai with clear weight and pricing options. ButcherShop.ae is popular for last-minute shoppers—same-day pick-up is available for early orders.​

3. Kibsons, Carrefour, and Waitrose (Supermarkets Online)

For reliable, budget-friendly options, major supermarkets have you covered. Kibsons offers chilled or frozen turkeys with home delivery—select your preferred bird weight online. Carrefour and Waitrose also bring in high-quality birds for the festive period (look for “Thanksgiving Turkey” in the Christmas/seasonal meats section).​

4. Source International AE

Food service professionals and home chefs vouch for the freshness and quality of Source International’s halal-certified turkeys, available direct or via reputable butchers.​

5. Elfab Shop & Meats & Cuts

These gourmet butchers occasionally offer organic, free-range turkeys for the health-conscious or eco-minded cook. Availability is usually limited, so reserve early.​


What to Look For in Your Thanksgiving Turkey

  • Fresh vs. Frozen: Fresh turkeys offer superior texture and juiciness but need early booking; frozen birds are just as flavorful and offer flexibility for late planners.

  • Halal Certified: All retail and butchery-sourced birds in Dubai are halal by strict regulation—peace of mind for every home cook.

  • Size Matters: Turkeys range from 3kg to 8+kg (6–16+ lbs); estimate 400–500g of raw weight per person.

  • Order Early: Book your turkey by mid-November—premium and larger birds often sell out quickly due to expat demand.


Extra Tips for a Perfect Roast

  • Thawing: For frozen turkeys, allow 24 hours per 2kg in the fridge.

  • Order Extras: Many butchers sell trimmings, gravy, stuffing, and even smoker kits.

  • Special Requests: Don’t hesitate to ask for your turkey to be pre-brined or cleaned (Prime Gourmet and most upscale butchers oblige).



Summary Table: Where to Buy Turkey in Dubai

Retailer

Type

Typical Sizes

Delivery

Halal Certified

Notes

Prime Gourmet

Fresh/Frozen

3–8+ kg

Yes

Yes

Best quality, pre-order advised​

ButcherShop.ae

Frozen

4–7+ kg

Yes

Yes

Same-day pickup possible​

Kibsons

Fresh/Frozen

3–7 kg

Yes

Yes

Easy online order​

Carrefour / Waitrose

Fresh/Frozen

3–8+ kg

Yes/In-store

Yes

Reliable, supermarket prices​

Source International

Fresh

3–7 kg

Via dealers

Yes

Chef-endorsed, limited retail​

Elfab, Meats & Cuts

Organic/Frozen

3–6 kg

Yes

Yes

Premium/organic, book in advance​

Final Thought

Dubai’s butchers and supermarkets make it easy for any expat or resident to enjoy a truly authentic Thanksgiving—right from your home oven. For the best bird, order early and specify exactly what you want, and your Thanksgiving table will be the talk of the season!


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