Dubai
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
Festive bazaar on December 16. Find gifts for family and friends from 12.30-3.30pm.
On December 17, see the lighting of the festive tree and carol singing. Continue enjoying the evening with cuisine from all over the world. Dh35 and at Dh15 for children.Phone: 04-3618111
Grand Hyatt
Gingerbread baking class on December 16 and December 23 from 12.30pm to 4pm. The class is limited to 15 children.
Phone: 04-3171234
Holiday Inn, Al Barsha
Carol singing daily in the lobby from December 16-24 at 7.30pm. Plus, a visit from Santa.
Phone: 04-3234333
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Gingerbread house decorating, with the chance to meet Santa and sing carols with the choir on December 15. Dh69.
Phone: 04-7011127
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
On Thursday, turn on the festive magic with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. 7-9pm.
Phone: 04-4498888
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Gazebo: Kids party on Saturday with a visit from Santa. Special kids' buffet and bouncy castle will complete the fun. Dh100. 4-7pm.
Phone: 04-3995533
The Address Dubai Marina
Mazina: On December 17, create your own gingerbread house. The chefs will show you how to prepare it, with all your decorations, from 12.30- 3.30pm. Dh195.
Phone: 04-4367777
The Palace - The Old Town
The Royale Ballroom: Meet Santa at The Elves Tea Party on December 17. Includes specially prepared buffet to face painting, storytelling and photo with Santa. The party concludes with the lighting of the tree. Dh145 from 3-6pm.
Phone: 04-4287806
Westin Dubai
Sunset Christmas tree lighting party at 6pm on December 17 with the hotel management team and a Christmas choir, seasonal drinks and a visit from Santa.
Phone: 04-3994141
Crowne Plaza Dubai, Shaikh Zayed Road
Christmas tree lighting tonight from 6-8pm, with Christmas carols, Santa visit and festive treats.
Phone: 04-3311111
Abu Dhabi
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Christmas tree lighting tonight from 6.30-7.30pm, with Christmas carols, Santa visit and festive treats.
Phone: 02-6543053
Sheraton Abu Dhabi
Decorate your own gingerbread house on December 14 from 4-6pm. Gifts, Christmas tree lighting and carols in the lobby from 6-7pm. Dh100.
Phone: 02-6773333
The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa
Santa chase on December 17. Whoever catches Santa first gets the biggest present. At 5pm Santa begins running. Followed by the sunset tree lighting party and Christmas choir. Free entry. Phone: 02-6169999
Restaurant promotions
Bateaux Dubai
Three-course brunch with unlimited house beverages at Dh395 or Dh495 with French beverages and Dh230 for children under 11 years. Available from 1pm-4pm on December 9, 16 and 23.
Phone: 04-3994994
Coral Deira
Rasoi: Curry night every Wednesday throughout December with buffet priced at Dh59, including 13 varieties of curries.
Phone: 04-2248587
Grand Hyatt Dubai
The Market Café: Friday brunch priced at Dh195 including soft beverages and Dh95 for children aged six to 12. Phone: 04-3171234
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Aspen: Afternoon tea with a selection of sweet and savoury treats including finger sandwiches, scones, cakes for Dh125. Available from 2pm to 6pm.
KGrill: Emirati seafood barbecue buffet at Dh265, from 7-11pm, with live entertainment. Phone: 04-4095999
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
Icon: Friday brunch with unlimited select beverages for Dh160 from noon to 4pm. Phone: 04-3669111
The Address Downtown Dubai
Risala: Afternoon tea of mince pies, gingerbread and a choice of scones from 3-6pm at Dh150.Phone: 04-4368799
Wafi City
Vintage: Every Wednesday try a cheese buffet including home-made chutneys and a bread selection for Dh175. Available from 7pm-10pm. Phone: 04-3244100
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Shang Palace: Chinese hotpot of seafood, chicken and Asian vegetables. Available until December 23 from 7pm-11.30pm. Phone: 02-5098555
Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel
Downtown: International cuisine every night with a three-course set menu for Dh99. Available from 7pm-11pm.
Phone: 02-6666220
