CHRISTMAS

Guests are invited to spend the most wonderful time of the year experiencing carefully curated Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus at the Resort’s highly acclaimed restaurants including Tasca, Netsu, The Bay and Noor Lounge.  

Families and friends can celebrate with a lively Christmas brunch on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Tasca by José Avillez. With melodious Portuguese music adding to the celebratory mood, diners can experience a traditional sharing-style menu priced at AED 450 per person on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day priced at AED 595 accompanied by Portuguese wines, seasonal cocktails, and live entertainment.  

For a unique festive experience, Netsu’s Chef Ross Shonhan has created a Japanese Christmas Brunch priced at AED 595 per person with tantalising Warayaki style grills, sushi and sashimi platters which are complemented by the restaurant’s dramatic interiors and vibrant atmosphere. 

Relaxed brasserie-style restaurant The Bay will offer guests an indulgent Christmas Eve four-course set menu priced at AED 350 per person, and on Christmas Day an extravagant buffet of international festive favourites priced at AED 950 per person including bubbly drinks, AED 750 for beverages and AED 500 for soft drinks. Santa Claus will delight children by making a special appearance at the restaurant to bring them gifts and festive cheer. 

Guests can also enjoy the holidays with Noor Lounge’s Festive Afternoon Tea, which will be available throughout December serving a delectable array of scones, finger sandwiches, and other tasty bites priced at AED 360 for two. Visitors will be spoiled with a gorgeously decorated spread of cakes, tea, and festive delights, all to be enjoyed amongst the light-filled lobby with its canopy of gilded trees and floor to ceiling windows framing the panoramic views of the sea.  

NEW YEAR’S EVE 

Residents and visitors to Dubai can ring in the New Year with a truly spectacular celebration at one of the Resort’s signature dining destinations, offering exceptional culinary experiences, live entertainment, and magnificent decorations. 

Guests can begin the New Year countdown at Tasca overlooking Dubai's glittering skyline and celebrate with a specially curated menu of unique Portuguese flavours, before the city lights up with fireworks and the DJ plays favourites until the early hours. The experience is priced at AED 4,450 per person for premium beverages and AED 2,000 for soft drinks. 

Alternatively, celebrate within the dramatic interiors of Netsu, renowned for its unique interpretation of Japanese cuisine, and to enjoy a sumptuous five-course sharing menu accompanied by music while the Warayaki grill flames up their evening in a theatrical Kabuki setting. As the clock strikes 12, head up to the rooftop terrace to enjoy fireworks over the city. The New Year’s Eve experience can be booked for AED 3,950 per person including premium beverages.  

Families will be captivated to welcome in 2022 with a soirée at The Bay including listening to a live brand amid spectacular surroundings, festive décor and Mediterranean flavours for every palette. To reserve the beautiful seaside setting, prices are set at AED 1,650 per person for house beverages.  

For restaurant reservations or more information, visit mandarinoriental.com/dubai or email [email protected]. 

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