Celebrate the festive season in style at JA The Resort and enjoy an unforgettable holiday, filled with live entertainment, mouth-watering food, unique experiences and plenty of festive cheer.
Located in Jebel Ali and cocooned by a stunning 1 million square metre plot of landscaped garden, private marina and an impressive 800 metre private beach, JA The Resort is the perfect place to ring in a dazzling Christmas and New Year with friends and family. Guests can choose from an array of magical festive offerings at JA The Resort’s three stunning 5-star properties, including the award-winning JA Beach Hotel, secluded and spacious JA Palm Tree Court and the newly opened JA Lake View Hotel.
From Santa’s epic arrival at the Palmito Garden, to delicious festive brunches served with all the trimmings at Eighty-One (81) and La Fontana, to a spectacular firework display to welcome in 2020 at Bibé’s stunning rooftop bar as well endless exhilarating activities, this season, JA The Resort will ensure a joyous escape during the holidays.
JA The Resort’s Festive Offerings
PALMITO GARDEN
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
What: Bring the family together and kick off the holiday season with a stunning tree lighting ceremony in the Palmito Garden, with kid’s activities, mulled wine, mocktails and festive snacks – free entry.
When: 12th December
Time: 6pm-7pm
Where: Palmito Garden, JA Beach Hotel and The Lobby JA Lake View Hotel
Price: Complimentary
Santa’s Arrival
What: Enjoy some festive drinks and canapés, spread some cheer around the tree, and toast to Santa’s arrival. Featuring a bouncy castle and mini goodie bags for kids with live festive music from an acoustic duo.
When: 24th December
Time: 6pm-7pm
Where: Palmito Garden, JA Beach Hotel
Price: 50 AED per person and complimentary entry for children under 12 years old
Turkey Takeaway
What: Take the stress out of your festive preparations and order a professionally prepared roast turkey with chestnut and apple stuffing, roasted root vegetables, herb roasted potatoes, chicken chipolata and all the trimmings.
When: 28th November – 26th December
Time: Bookings need to be made 48 hours in advance
Where: Book via restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com or 048145566.
Price: 6-7kg turkey serves 8-10 people for 599AED per person. Payment required in advance.
Two Christmas Eve Brunches
What: Stocked with happiness and all the trimmings, JA The Resort’s extravagant Christmas Eve dinner buffets are not to be missed. Guests can enjoy all the festive favourites at both 81 in JA Lake View Hotel and in La Fontana in JA Palm Tree Court, with live carvery stations of mouth-watering gammon and roasted turkey. Adults will enjoy live music from East Meets West band, while Santa’s little helpers can head to the kid’s corner.
When: 24th December
Time: 7:30pm- 11pm
Where: Eighty-One (81), JA Lake View Hotel, La Fontana, JA Palm Tree Court
Price: AED 250 per person with soft beverages, AED 375 with alcohol.
PALMITO GARDEN
Epic Christmas Day Brunch
What: Celebrate Christmas Day with a remarkable brunch filled with 150 traditional festive dishes combined with international favourites and a huge kids buffet with candy counter and gingerbread houses. With live entertainment, and a special appearance from Santa at 2pm, the Christmas Day Brunch has a huge outdoor area available in the pleasant weather for those who book early.
When: 25th December
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Palmito Garden, JA Beach Hotel
Price: AED 250 per person with soft beverage, AED 395 per person with alcoholic beverages
JA BEACH CLUB
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
What: Ring in the New Year and watch spectacular fireworks fill the sky at JA The Resort’s Broadway themed Gala Dinner with an extensive buffet with dishes from all over the world and huge dessert buffet. There will be entertainment from DJ Yasmin, a magician and a fantastic band all the way from Sweden – the Wild Strawberries.
When: 31st December
Time: 7pm- late
Where: JA Beach Club
Price: 1,500 AED per person, including house beverages (spirits, wine, beer, sparkling, cocktails)
Rooftop New Year’s Eve
What: Welcome 2020 with a big bang at JA The Resort’s lively New Year’s party. Start off at Republik for a 3-course dinner and then dance under the stars at the stunning Bibe rooftop bar, to party the night away and enjoy non-stop drinks, curated by the hotel’s expert mixologists.
When: 31st December
Time: 10pm-3am
Where: Bibe, JA Lake View Hotel
Price: AED 900 per person until 1am, including 3 course meal.
New Year’s Day Resolution Brunch
What: Kick off the new year and indulge in a delicious 3-course meal filled with mouth-watering dishes and a selection of lively drinks stations to get the party started. Complimentary pool access at JA Lake View Hotel thereafter.
When: 1st January
Time: 12:30pm-4pm
Where: Republik, JA Lake View Hotel
Price: 299AED per person including soft beverages
Eastern Christmas Dinner
What: To celebrate Eastern Christmas, guests can feast on an impressive array of authentic festive favourites like Red Cabbage, potato salad, Pirozhki, Devilled Eggs, Peljmeni, casseroles and traditional cakes.
When: 6th January
Time: 6pm-11pm
Where: Ibn Majed, JA Beach Hotel
Price: AED 185 per person including soft beverages
