HAVE AN AJMAN GOOD TIME

Kempinski Hotel - Ajman

It’s always nice to get away and just over an hour out of the city it is like a different world here in the UAE. No high-rise buildings, no traffic and coastline as far as the eye can see, Ajman is one of those great places to visit.

And get ready for a truly memorable festive season thanks to Kempinski Hotel Ajman. A classic and elegant Christmas treat awaits holiday makers with the luxury resort’s special Christmas Getaway Package for Dhs 1380 per night, valid from December 24 to 26, this enticing offer is packed with lavish delights for two nights, including a pampering stay for two in a deluxe room, buffet breakfast daily and a magical Christmas Eve dinner at Café Kranzler.

On Christmas Eve, guests can indulge in a spectacular four-course Italian inspired set menu at Sabella’s for just Dhs 260 per person, with entertainment by harpist Jesse Pessoa. Café Kranzler presents an international Christmas buffet filled with festive treats including turkey and goose for just Dhs 230 per person, children aged 6 to 12 years will receive 50 per cent discount.

On Christmas Day, guests can treat themselves and their loved ones to an abundant array of spectacular delicacies at Café Kranzler featuring its famed Christmas Day Brunch Buffet from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, complete with children’s entertainment such as face painting, bouncing castle and balloon artist, along with entertainment from Footprints, the hotel’s in-house band. Priced from Dhs 250 per person, children between 6 and 12 years receive a 50 per cent discount. For those guests’ wishing to include some sunshine in their Christmas day, they can avail the Beach and Brunch option for just Dhs 350 per person, which includes brunch and full access to the hotel’s breathtaking pool and beach facilities. From 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm, Café Kranzler Christmas Buffet expands to include some international dishes for just Dhs 180 per person.

Call: 06 714 5531

JANUARY SALES

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Having spent a fortune over Christmas this is certain to bring back some of that festive cheer that ebbs away all too quickly when the clock strikes 12 on the 31^st. This is the bees knees, the cat’s pyjamas, the daddy of all promotions! The Glasshouse Mediterranean Brassiere at the Hilton on the Creek will be serving one dirham drinks on Mondays and Wednesdays. Available during dinner only, this popular promotion means that small change is all you need; simply order two courses to enjoy drinks for just one dirham each. Offer available on house beverages only.

Then on a weekday lunchtime tuck into crisp salads, freshly baked bread, tasty appetizers, and a variety of main courses and delicious desserts. Beat the credit crunch blues with this no-surprise, all inclusive lunch deal for just Dhs 59 per person, including mineral water.

And finally over the weekend attend the best “F Brunch” in town. Ten dine for the price of eight at the Glasshouse Mediterranean Brasserie, which offers a free-flowing brunch every Friday with fabulous food by the Gordon Ramsay team and your favourite tunes from the 80’s. Choose from a variety of classic brunch favourites such as Eggs Benedict or Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding, washed down with free flowing Pimms, Sangria, Bloody Mary, Long Island Iced Tea or Sparkling Wine. Dhs 250 per person.

Call: 04 212 7551

S ROZHDESTVOM KHRISTOVYM!

Pachanga, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah - Dubai

Join the staff at Pachanga to celebrate ‘Rozhdestvo’ in true Russian style on Saturday, January 6! This year the Hilton have organised an exclusive Russian Christmas Party with a delicious buffet offering traditional Russian dishes, complete with a live Russian band and DJ playing the greatest of Russian hits.

Time: 19:00 – 23:30. Priced at Dhs 350 per person (beverages not included)

Call: 04 318 2530

SHORT AND SWEET

The Lounge, Marks and Spencer Festival City - Dubai

A traditional Christmas turkey dinner with seasonal vegetables, followed by homemade mince pies awaits you at The Lounge, Marks & Spencer Dubai Festival Centre, priced at Dhs 50.

Visit: Marks and Spencer

SEE YOU, SIJI

Al Diar Siji Hotel, Hamad bin Abdulla Street- Fujairah

We couldn’t let you go without a nod to the festive season. For the whole month of December, Al Diar Siji Hotel’s Siji Café and Siji Hotel Apartments’ Faseel Café will be offering special Christmas season cakes including Yule logs, traditional Christmas puddings with brandy butter, plum cakes, assorted cookies and ginger bread cookie houses. Prices start at Dhs15 per slice and Dhs75 for the whole cake. You can also join the traditional Christmas carol service in the lobby of the Al Diar Siji today. Come with your family & friends and enjoy some refreshments and freshly baked pastries as you listen and sing with the choral group’s ‘Sounds of Christmas’ totally free of charge. But if Christmas really isn’t up your street then why not head down for the Siji Hotel Apartments’ live Teppanyaki cooking. Go down and try the artful, unique and exciting Teppanyaki live cooking at Siji Hotel Apartment’s Faseel Restaurant. Enjoy and savor this authentic cuisine as their specialty chef prepares your meals before your eyes through this ancient art of cooking. A selection of highest-grade beef, juicy chicken and fresh seafood cooked on a hot iron griddle will be served to you straight off the grill. You can choose from sets of Fujiyama, Sakura and Osaka, served with an appetizer, sashimi or tempura, a garden salad, soup, dessert and tea or coffee with prices starting from Dhs 110.

Call 09 223 2000