The UAE’s Best Festive Experiences 2019

Lindsay Judge   |   12-12-2019

We discover some of the festive happenings, designer Christmas trees and luxury seasonal experiences to be had throughout the UAE over the coming weeks

 

Mandarin Oriental, Jumeira

 

 

Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada of Kenzo has envisioned a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree at Dubai’s Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Hotel. As the hotel celebrates its first Christmas in the city the property decided to make it a spectacular one and commissioned the Japanese-French designer to create a tree that perfectly combined his modern design-style with the chic contemporary design of the hotel. The seven-metre high Christmas tree is located in the outdoor area of the resort, with an unparalleled beachfront view. The gold mirrored design looks spectacular in its surroundings both day and night.

 

 

Bvlgari Resort Dubai

 

Bvlgari Resort Dubai

 

Bvlgari’s luxury destination in Dubai is bringing some elegance to the festive season with its chic Christmas tree. Across the period there is the chance to experience the best of festive luxury from family brunches to one of the most exclusive New Year celebrations in the city. If you’re looking for that perfect gift Bvlgari Resort Dubai has created special festive hampers complete with a selection of Bvlgari delicacies including panettone, homemade chocolate and more.

 

 

JA The Resort

 

 

This iconic Jebel Ali resort will be welcoming the festive season this month with a huge illuminated tree, live entertainment and unique experiences for all the family. Santa will arrive at the hotel on 24th December and is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for the little ones. Stay over the Christmas period for the chance to discover a series of festive-themed brunches for all.

 

Taj Dubai

 

 

Taj Dubai is being that festive feeling to the heart of Business Bay. The Festive Teddy Bear Afternoon Tea is the perfect experience to have you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Bring the little ones along who can also bring their choice of teddy bear to donate to charity as part of the season of giving. Treats include Gummy Bears, Rainbow Sandwiches, Teddy Candy Bars and Teddy Bear Cookies

 

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

 

 

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has a number of festive happenings across the coming weeks. A Christmas Afternoon Tea will be served daily inspired by Caroline Astor, mother of the St.Regis founder John Jacob Astor IV who first hosted a similar elegant affair in New York. You’ll also find specially design festive menus across all of the resort’s restaurants and there’s even a special festive package available in the Iridium spa.

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