1. CITY CELEBRATIONS
A hotel well-known for its family-friendly festivities, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is outdoing itself this year. In the lead-up to the big day, you can enjoy a Festive Trinkets afternoon tea, with teas like Winter Spice or Holiday Berry, at Aspen restaurant; kids will love the Christmas Movie Time with Vox, with popcorn and a festive film; Or try a Santa & the Elves brunch on December 24 or 25, which comes complete with live band, a kids’ play area and visit from Father Christmas.
Or book a chalet with a full Christmas menu, private chef and visit from Santa. Then, for a night of New Year festivities, check out the Glam & Glitz silver and gold-themed dinner at Olea with live band, or a dark and decadent dinner at Noir with DJ beats to ring in 2022.
2. URBAN ESCAPE
When it comes to the festive season, there’s only one real dilemma... Deciding where to celebrate. But what if everything you wanted was under one roof? The Dubai Creek Resort is bursting at the seams with things to do, from golf and tennis to a world-class spa, to beach clubs and beautiful restaurants, not to mention arguably Dubai’s prettiest hotel to stay at, Park Hyatt Dubai.
For New Year’s Eve, the resort comes alive with stunning dinners at Noépe, Boardwalk, The Thai Kitchen and Cinnamon Bazaar, the resort’s newest restaurant, with after-dark drinks at QD’s, the Lounge and Cielo Sky Lounge all set to the backdrop of firework shows and sparkling city views.
3. IT'S A TALL ORDER
Celebrate the holiday season in one of Dubai’s newest and most exclusive hotels at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm. A vertiginous five-star icon on Palm Jumeirah, the hotel is perfectly located on the trunk with direct access to Nakheel Mall, a short walk to the beach, a mono-rail ride to The Pointe Fountain.
It’s also connected to The View at The Palm - a 52nd floor viewing platform - and is home to two stunning pools. Make the most of the holidays, and book a two-nights-or-more staycation and you’ll get complimentary tickets to The View at The Palm.
4. FAMILY VALUES
If you have children, it goes without saying that what keeps them happy, usually keeps the parents happy, too! So, finding a family-friendly hotel that ticks all their boxes is important. Just opened, Centara Mirage Resort has quickly become a go-to for families looking for entertainment on tap.
Blending mythical Thai and Arabian adventures under Dubai’s sun-kissed sky, kids will find much to keep them amused, from the water park and three age-specific kids’ clubs, to the colourful candy-themed children’s spa and the Mirage Family Lounge, where all members of the family are treated like VIPs. Zing Bakery, with its bubble tea, ice cream and Pick’n’Mix sweet bar probably won’t prove unpopular either! The rooms are also set up to be used as a family, with flexible bedding options such as bunk beds to ensuring everyone is comfy.
While the kids are occupied, the adults can slip away, guilt-free, and enjoy some time at the spa, before indulging in Lebanese, Thai, Argentinean or Mediterranean seafood at one of the many restaurants. Book now and stay before January 31, 2022, for just Dhs499 per night with breakfast, and two children eating and staying for free.