Lavish Christmas and New Year celebrations are on offer at the glamorous beachfront Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai this festive season. A majestic canopy of frost-white lights and other seasonal decorations will create the perfect festive atmosphere for guests to enjoy a series of activities and culinary treats at the resort over the holidays.
For a merry holiday gathering, Noor Lounge’s Festive Afternoon Tea will be available from 5 December, featuring a delectable array of scones, finger sandwiches, cakes and other tasty bites.
Beautifully decorated Christmas cakes, petit gâteaux, gingerbread houses and panettones will be available at The Mandarin Cake Shop. Guests can spoil loved ones by gifting them an elegantly wrapped Festive Hamper packed with Christmas biscuits, chocolates, Panettone and other mouth-watering seasonal delicacies.
Christmas menus will be offered at the resort’s highly acclaimed restaurants on 24 and 25 December, including an extravagant buffet of international festive favourites at The Bay, the relaxed brasserie-style restaurant with two terraces overlooking the beach. On Christmas Day, Santa will delight children by making a special appearance at the restaurant to bring them gifts.
Tasca by Michelin-starred José Avillez will recreate a traditional Portuguese feast for guests on 24 and 25 December. Decorated to resemble a Christmas market, the lively restaurant will offer a sharing-style menu featuring codfish, roast turkey, flavoursome desserts and other seasonal dishes. Signature drinks and melodious Portuguese music will add to the celebratory mood.
