DUBAI, November 2022 – Take in the spirit of the holidays amidst a world of magical family moments as Raffles Dubai welcomes guests and residents into a season of merriment and fun packed activities. At Raffles Dubai, we have planned the best festive activities, which include our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Turkey to Go, our award-winning festive afternoon tea and brunches.
Ring in the New Year with our exquisite dining and entertainment options, combined with viewing of the city’s glittering fireworks show.
Raffles lights up the festivities – Friday, December 9th
Raffles Dubai starts the festive family journey with its annual 20-foot Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 9th. Guests will nibble on festive treats, sip on warm mulled grape as Santa Claus makes a special appearance with a sack brimming full of gifts for the little ones. The doors also open for the giant gingerbread house, full of wonderful freshly baked treats.
Raffles Festive Garden Brunch– Sunday December 11th
Raffles Sunday Brunch receives a sprinkle of festive magic as the Azur’s outside terrace and scenic Raffles Garden is transformed into a Festive Market with a delightful children’s playground and kids activities. A day of fun for the entire family, the Festive Garden Brunch offers a mouth-watering selection of roasts served with all the trimmings, a variety of fresh seafood, live cooking stations as well as a festive spin on some the weekly brunch favourites.
Festive Afternoon Tea & Children’s Gingerbread House Workshops
Raffles Salon, serves a Festive Afternoon Tea in partnership with Newby teas offering a delicious selection of sweet and savoury delicacies complemented by festive flavoured teas such as chocolate, cinnamon, ginger and lemon. As guests enjoy the afternoon tea and merry tunes, a hand-painted wall-sized advent calendar will be counting down until Christmas, with fabulous presents revealed every day from behind the doors at 4PM.
Adding to the festive spirit children can spend time at the Raffles’ gingerbread workshop and get a chance to meet Santa while their parents sip and savour the festivities. Our pastry chefs will teach the little ones how to build their own gingerbread creations with icing and sweets decoration.
Christmas Pop -Up
The magic of the holiday season starts with our specially designed Christmas retail Pop – Up shop in our lobby starting December 1st. This pop up Shop which includes a lot of Christmas treats such as cookies, ginger bread house, truffles chocolates, as well as a selection of NewBy teas with festive flavours and Coffee Planet single origin coffees. Get ready to buy yourself or gift to your family and friends.
Turkey-to-Go
Let Raffles’ experts take care of the cooking this Christmas as Dubai residents celebrate the season with a traditional feast in the comfort of their own home. Available to pre-order, Raffles’ chefs offer a menu of takeaway gourmet delicacies to impress your Christmas dinner guests with a European or Arabian style whole turkey with all the traditions trimmings and homemade festive desserts.
