When a Christmas tree looks this good, you know you’re in good company for festive proceedings, and Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has more than one celebratory trick up its sleeve for the holiday season.

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Ensuring the magic transcends generations, the entertainment appeals to all ages, from circus acts and Christmas markets to Santa Claus visits and well-earned time off at the spa.

Those travelling with little ones in tow can keep a watchful eye over the family with the hotel’s King Deluxe Family Connecting Room, sleeping four people against a beautiful sea view backdrop. Or, if you’re travelling en masse, the Royal Etihad Suite sleeps eight and sprawls out over 972 square metres, with four bathrooms, two living rooms and a kitchen, for self-contained ease and privacy.

But don’t linger too long in your room, as festivities await. For something a bit different and to see the art of food come alive, Le Petit Chef is a state-of-the-art culinary experience that uses 3D mapping, projection technology and interactive visuals to tell the story of a thumb-sized chef as he prepares a five-course meal before your very eyes. It’s captivating and perfect for entertaining kids through dinner time.

Equally captivating is the ‘Up in the Air’ afternoon tea served in the hotel’s stunning lobby lounge, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and views over the Gulf. Jam-packed with live acrobatics, aerial circus acts and out-of-the-box props, and performed alongside a menu of finger sandwiches, cakes and scones, it really is a true show-stopper finished with a sprinkling of festive magic.

Once your feet are back on the ground, the Lindt Christmas Market will keep festivities in full swing, with the hotel lobby transformed into a beautiful pop-up market fulfilling every chocolate lover’s dream. Think cute stalls, Swiss chalet vibes and live chocolatier classes hosted throughout December, complimentary to those joining the Up in the Air afternoon tea.

If you haven’t had your fill of festive food, a huge array of celebratory brunches, lunches and dinners are being hosted over the holidays, from low-key festive frills at Japanese restaurant, Tori No Su, to an adults-only Latin American brunch at VaKaVa on Christmas Eve, to Santa visits, live bands and big family-friendly brunches at Nahaam and Sole come Christmas Day, followed by cocktails long into the night at Rays Bar. For New Year’s, the Observation Deck at 300, on the hotel’s 74th floor, promises some of the best views in the city, along with a glass of bubbly and nibbles. Take advantage of the hotel’s on site babysitting service to make the most of the-end-of-year celebrations.

If, like us, you’re looking for a little down-time over the holidays, point the rest of the family in the direction of the pool and book yourself into the Conrad Spa by AMRA.

With 13 treatment rooms, there’s plenty for space for peace and privacy, allowing you to slip away to enjoy a signature treatment, such as the ultra-luxe 24k Gold Age-Defying Facial that uses Mogra and Queen of Jasmine to heal and boost collagen production, or the Blissful Marma massage that help relieves stress, whilst realigning your chakras.