Few hotel brands have perfected the art of refined holiday celebrations as impeccably as Waldorf Astoria. This year, its five Middle Eastern properties are turning up the holiday heat, with a calendar of incredible festivals, fireworks, parties and performances, from the build up to Christmas all the way through to New Year’s Day and beyond. On December 5 at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, you can watch the Christmas tree lights be switched on in collaboration with Egyptian jewellery brand Azza Fahmy or be transported to the golden age of disco with a Studio54-themed gala dinner for New Year’s Eve.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is putting the gourmand glamour into festivities, with a Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Brunch at Lexington Grill & Bar Terrace, as well as a Diamonds Are Forever gala dinner in Peacock Alley for New Year’s Eve.
A stunning Festive High Tea in Peacock Alley kickstarts the festivities at Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, followed by a New York, New York-themed New Year’s Eve dinner at AVA, with jazz band, DJ and other musical entertainment. Bull & Bear pulls out all the stops with a Christmas Eve brunch and dinner, and a Christmas Day Brunch with all the trimmings at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, before inviting guests to go all glam-slam Great Gatsby for a New Year’s Eve dinner.
And in Saudi, Waldorf Astoria Qasr Al Sharq Jeddah is keeping the holiday season in full swing long after the New Year, with a special Revive, Relax & Rejuvenate offer until end of February 2023, gifting guests 20 per cent off all services in the spa. If you book your stay direct, you’ll also receive up to 15 per cent off with the Advance Purchase offer, and 15 per cent savings at beautiful Italian restaurant, Aromi. Happy holidays!