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The holiday season is just around the corner, and Dubai is getting ready to wow residents and visitors with its festivities. As the city lights up, Raffles The Palm Dubai is gearing up to celebrate the season in grand style.
Located in Palm Jumeirah, Raffles The Palm Dubai offers luxury like no other. With chandeliers that evoke a sense of hope and accommodation that screams classic elegance, this five-star resort has crafted a lineup of unforgettable experiences for the holiday season. From gala dinners to cosy afternoons sipping tea, Raffles The Palm is putting on a show that you don’t want to miss.
Cinq Mondes Spa
To start the New Year on a zen note, head to Cinq Mondes Spa at Raffles The Palm for a rejuvenating experience. This FACT award-winner offers treatments that are designed to calm your nervous system so you can have a truly relaxing escape. It’s the perfect way to ring in the New Year — with self-care.
Festive Dinner at Matagi
Matagi, Raffles The Palm’s modern Japanese restaurant, offers a memorable festive dining experience for all. Whether you’re looking for an à la carte menu featuring winter specials or the chef’s Omakase style spread, your evening will be filled with culinary delights. With a live DJ on the ground, this is one way to enjoy the Christmas celebrations. Available from 20 to 30 December, from 6pm to 11.30pm. AED 550 per person.
Festive Dining at Piatti by the Beach
For those who prefer a more relaxed vibe, Piatti by the Beach offers a beachfront setting for your New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Indulge in a sharing-style Italian feast, complete with music from a live DJ. It’s also the perfect spot to take in Dubai’s famous fireworks, with views stretching from The Palm to the Burj Khalifa. Available on 31 December, from 8pm to 3am. Indoor seating at AED 2,800 per adult (including grapes and champagne), AED 2,200 per adult (including grapes and spirits), AED 1,500 per teenager and AED 1,100 per child. Outdoor seating at AED 3,400 per adult (including grapes and champagne), AED 2,700 per adult (including grapes and spirits), AED 1,700 per teenager and AED 1,300 per child.
Grand Raffles Royal Masquerade Ball
If you’re all about ringing in the New Year with an air of grandeur, the Grand Raffles Royal Masquerade Ball promises a night like no other. With masks, live entertainment, and gourmet dishes, the evening starts with appetisers and escalates into delicious mains and decadent desserts. An eight-piece pop band will keep you dancing into the night. Available on 31 December, from 7.30pm to 1am. Bronze Seating for AED 2,600 per adult (including grapes), AED 1,800 per teenager (aged 12 to 18 years) and AED 1,200 per child (aged six to 12 years). Silver Seating for AED 2,800 per adult (including grapes), AED 2,400 per teenager (aged 12 to 18 years) and AED 1,400 per child (aged six to 12).
Royal Festive Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea gets a festive upgrade at Raffles The Palm where you can indulge in the Royal Festive Afternoon Tea at Bluthner Hall. With sweet and savoury bites, all given a holiday twist by the pastry chefs along with the soft tunes of a pianist playing Christmas favourites, your afternoon is sure to be filled with festive cheer. Available from 4 December to 7 January, from 2pm to 8pm. AED 375 for two people and AED 575 for two (including one glass of champagne each).
The After Party at Sola Jazz Lounge
And just when you think the night is over, The After Party at Sola Jazz Lounge keeps the New Year’s spirit alive until the wee hours of the night. A DJ will spin tunes that will keep you on your feet while you sip on festive cocktails or grapes. Available on 31 December and 1 January, from 12am to 4am.
Winter Retreat
For those looking to truly enjoy the Dubai sun in the winter, Raffles The Palm has a luxurious Winter Retreat package that’s exclusively available to UAE and GCC residents. You get to save 20 per cent while booking for two nights or more. And that’s not all. You also get an additional 20 per cent discount on Raffles The Palm’s food and beverage offerings.
GO: Visit www.raffles.com/thepalm-dubai/festive or www.raffles.com/thepalm-dubai/winter/raffles-winter-retreat for reservations and more information.
