InterContinental Dubai Festival City
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• Pre-Christmas activities with Santa for afternoon tea

• Santa is coming to town with amazing Christmas Eve dinners to Christmas Day brunches and dinners

• Grand fireworks to ring in the New Year’s Eve with a fantastic addition of the Imagine show, Dubai’s skyline and bubbles

Glistening over Dubai Creek, InterContinental Hotels at Dubai Festival City play host to a series of magical celebrations this festive season.

Explore the collection of elegantly appointed accommodations accompanied by the world-class InterContinental service. Create joyful memories this season with our delightful staycations:

Stay and Play in a fully appointed Toy's R Us one bedroom suite with toys and games for children. Starting from Dh1,600, including breakfast, lunch OR dinner at Anise, surprise welcome gift for children below 12 years old, early check-in/late check-out for extended quality time with the family (subject to availability).

Bookings: Up to December 25, 2021. Stay period: Until December 28, 2021. Three days advance booking. Cancellation policy: 0-seven days prior to arrival - one night charge

Festive celebrations at home

Get into the Christmas spirit with a pre-ordered and expertly prepared turkey, roast beef and retail gift items such as gingerbread house, Christmas logs and cute festive treats.

Roasted grass-fed beef striploin:

4kg – Dh790

Traditional roast turkey:

4kg – Dh590

6kg – Dh690

8kg – Dh790

Please order 48 hours in advance.

For more information and orders, please call or WhatsApp +971 4 701 11 11

Enhance your celebrations and impress your guests this Festive season. Grace your table with authentic French delicacies by the renowned three Michelin Star Chef Pierre Gagnaire.

• Duck foie gras terrine, homemade chutney & quince paste - Dh120 per 100g

• Paté en croûte, chutney - Dh185 for four slices

• Christmas log Dh175 (good for four to six people)

• Whole truffled Bresse poultry, dauphinois potatoes, chestnuts - Dh1,300 (good for four people)

• Pierre Gagnaire recipe book, Five Seasons’ & Les Copains d'abord - Dh200

For more information or to place an order call or WhatsApp +971 52 898 8491 or email Pierres.dubai@ihg.com. Orders are required 48 hours in advance and will be available at Choix Par Pierre Gagnaire

Choix
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Pre-Christmas activities

Afternoon tea at Choix par Pierre Gagnaire, InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City

Until December 31, 2021, 12pm - 6pm

Immerse in a festive mood this month of December. Indulge in a bright and merry afternoon tea with a selection of delectable finger sandwiches, delicious pastries, and mouthwatering cakes with premium teas.

Dh175 per person

Dh299 for two

For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971 4 701 11 11

Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com/festive

The night before Christmas – December 24, 2021

Christmas Eve Dinner at Anise, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Friday, December 24, 2021, 7pm – 11pm

Embrace the festive spirit and start your seasonal revelry with a dash of sparkle at Anise. Relish all your favourite seasonal treat in this opulent spread including a premium collection of fresh catches from the world’s ocean.

Dh295 per person, including soft beverages

Dh395 per person, including house hops, grapes, and bubbles

Children aged six-12 Dh100 and children aged up to the age of five dine complimentary

For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971 4 701 11 11

Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com/festive

Christmas Eve dinner at Pierre’s Bistro, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Friday, December 24, 2021, 6:30pm – 11pm

A sensorial dining experience, headed by the inimitable three Michelin star Chef Pierre Gagnaire, Pierre's Bistro is creatively handcrafted to create joyful and appetizing dining experiences. Live Music

Dh550 per person, four-course menu.

Grape pairing available upon request for additional Dh450

For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971 52 898 8491 or email pierres.dubai@ihg.com

Visit www.pierresdubai.com

Christmas Eve Brunch at Belgian Cafe, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City

Friday, 24 December 2021, 12:30pm – 4pm

Indulge in Belgian foodie classics and your favourite hops. Enjoy all you want hoppetizer, main course, and dessert.

Dh175 per person, including soft beverages

Dh295 per person, including house beverages

Dh345 per person, including unlimited draft hops, mixed drinks, grape and bubbly

For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971 4 701 11 11

Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com/festive

Christmas Eve dinner at Sirocco, Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City

Friday, December 24, 2021, 6:30pm - 11pm

Start your festive celebrations with a succulent assortment of International delights at Sirocco featuring a buffet of authentic specialties including a selection of roasts, smoked salmon and turkey with stuffing and all the trimmings.

Dh99 per person, including soft beverages

Dh199 person, including house hops and grapes

Dh50 for children aged six -12 years and children up to the age of five years dine complimentary

For reservations, please call +971 4 6035000

Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com/festive

Christmas Day, December 25, 2021

Christmas brunch at Anise, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Saturday, December 25, 2021, 1pm - 4pm

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with an abundance of authentic flavours inspired by culinary traditions from across the world. Enjoy traditional treats from eight live cooking stations, as well as an array of international cheeses and desserts, accompanied by live music and children’s entertainment. The little ones will be delighted by a visit from Santa.

Dh395 per person, including soft beverages

Dh495 per person, including house hops, grapes, and bubbles

Dh120 for children aged six - 12 and children aged up to the age of five dine complimentary

Entertainment: Live music, children’s entertainment and visit by Santa

For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971 4 701 11 11

Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com/festive

Christmas Dinner at Pierre’s Bistro, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Saturday, December 25, 2021, 6:30pm – 11pm

A sensorial dining experience, headed by the inimitable three Michelin star Chef Pierre Gagnaire, Pierre's Bistro is creatively handcrafted to create joyful and appetising dining experiences. Live Music.

Dh550 per person, four-course menu.

Grape pairing available upon request for additional Dh450

For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971 52 898 8491 or email pierres.dubai@ihg.com

Visit www.pierresdubai.com

The festive picnic pantry brunch (Zaytoun) at Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City

Saturday, December 25, 2021, 12:30pm - 4pm

Head outdoors this Christmas for a fun-filled family day out at Zaytoun. Enjoy a selection of delectable treats from the international festive buffet. Live music, kids’ activities.

Dh395 per person, including soft beverages

Dh495 per person, including house hops, grapes and bubbles

Dh120 for children aged 6-12 and children up to the age of five dine complimentary

Entertainment: Live music, children’s entertainment, pool access and visit by Santa

For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971 4 701 11 11

Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com/festive

Christmas brunch at Sirocco, Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City

Saturday, December 25, 2021, 1pm - 4pm

Let us take care of you and your family on Christmas day with our special Christmas Toy Brunch! Indulge in a delicious international buffet with all your festive favourites including delicious premium grills with background music. Kids will surely enjoy the Toy's R Us play place.

Dh175 per person, including soft beverages

Dh275 per person, including house hops and grapes

Kids aged up to five years of age complimentary and six-12 years Dh75

For reservations, please call +971 4 6035000

Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com/festive

Christmas brunch at Belgian Café Dubai Festival City, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City

Saturday, December 25, 2021, 12:30pm – 4pm

Enjoy a true Belgian Festivity at Dubai’s original Belgian Café. There’s no better way to enjoy Christmas Day than indulging with all your favourite Belgian delicacies and world-famous hops. Live Music.

Dh195 per person, including soft beverages

Dh395 per person, including house hops and grapes

For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971 4 701 11 11

Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com/festive