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Hotels Line Up Special Menus, Promotions for Christmas

DUBAI — Hotels in Dubai are laying out an array of fare for the Christmas season, including exclusive events and fine dining options, and discount rates for rooms.

Atlantis, The Palm

From traditional carols to Middle Eastern cuisine and traditions, Atlantis has already started events for guests to celebrate with friends and family this holiday season.

As one enters the Grand Lobby, guests are welcomed by the scent of cinnamon and cloves from the authentic Gluhwein, the traditional Christmas drink. The traditional drink is served from noon to midnight daily.

The hotel has also lined up entertainment for all ages — a holiday choir, special DJs, bands and even special children’s entertainment, including special appearances by Santa Claus and his elves.

Ashley McBain of Kerzner International, the hotel’s public relations firm, said a traditional holiday choir will be performing at Poseidon’s Court till December 25 to ensure that everyone is in the festive spirit. The custom of roasting warm chestnuts will take place on the Levantine Terrace.

As a special treat for younger guests, Santa Claus will be making special appearances on the Christmas eve and on December 25 with gifts and treats for children at both Kaleidoscope and Saffron.

The Atlantis Kids Club and Club Rush will be full of excitement where festive fun comes in many forms, from arts and crafts for last-minute gifts for mom and dad or newly made friends to sing-along to classic holiday movies. Santa will also be making appearances.

The Atlantis Kids Club has two climbing walls and a theatre where the kids can get involved with themed productions and a command centre to play their favourite games. The club is open to both resort Atlantis guests and non-resort guests.

For older kids, Club Rush is the place to celebrate the holidays. The fully supervised ‘No Adults’ private club will offer a variety of events — gaming competitions, best dressed parties, ice bar mocktail competitions, favourite Christmas movies, Bad Santa, Fred Claus and Christmas vacation. For sporting action, there will be rugby on the beach, table tennis, volleyball and basketball.

Atlantis will also have Christmas gifts and hampers in its stores.

The hotel’s restaurants will also have festive menus with Levantine offering a taste of Arabia on Christmas eve for an a la carte lunch or set menu and set menus for both lunch and dinner on Christmas day with entertainment with belly dancers and Arabian music.

Connoisseurs of fine meats could opt for Seafire, Kaleidoscope and Saffron. Guests, who are looking forward to spend their Christmas on a white sandy beach can relax and enjoy a la carte menu at Nasimi Beach where Asian and seafood menus will be available.

Sheraton Dubai Creek
Hotel & Towers

Christmas treats and warm hospitality await guests at various restaurants of the hotel.

Sheraton’s Vivaldi restaurant offers families and friends Italian specialities and a view of the Dubai Creek and its brightly lit dhows.

Public relations manager Janet Leow told Khaleej Times that a regular a la carte menu is served on the eve of Christmas from 7pm to 11.30 pm and a traditional Christmas brunch buffet.

She said guests will be entertained by a clown and appearance by Santa.

The Creekside Japanese Restaurant has an array of Japanese and Asian food on long buffet tables complemented with a long list of refreshing salads.

A Japanese buffet can be had for Dh175 per person from 7pm to 11 pm on December 24. On Christmas day, an Asian buffet will be available for Dh175 per person from 7pm to 11pm. Children between six and 12 years will receive a 50 per cent discount.

At hotel’s Lobby Café, freshly baked cookies, Christmas logs, tasty gingerbreads, mouth-watering traditional puddings and cakes ordered in advance with personalised greetings are available. Traditional roasted turkey, complete with trimmings can also be collected on Christmas Day or even earlier.

Renaissance Dubai Hotel

There will be a Christmas buffet at the hotel from 6.30pm to 11.30pm and on December 25, special brunch will be available from 12pm to 3pm for Dh259 and a dinner featuring Christmas favourites.

Yasmin Hidalgo, PR and marketing manager, told Khaleej Times that Santa will visit with presents for children during brunch at Spice Island on December 25. Kids between six and 12 years will be charged Dh99. But, premium experience is also offered at Dh319 to guests.

She said international salads, soups and a variety of traditional main courses await guests, along with other cuisines.

The hotel’s Sails Restaurant is celebrating the festive season with a turkey dinner from 6.30pm to 12.30pm starting till December 25.

Goan Community Event in Ajman

For those who want to shake a leg or let one’s hair down on Christmas Day, Ajman Beach Hotel is organizing an evening filled with foot-tapping music by the happening band Black Lace and a variety of games on the lawns.

Sharjah Goan Community has left no stone unturned to ensure that one gets his money’s worth, including special prizes. The dress code is formal. For adults, the tickets are priced at Dh90 and children Dh40. This will include some mouth-watering Goan buffet, unlimited flow of soft drinks, juices, mineral water.

The show will start at 7.30pm.

lily@khaleejtimes.ae