Al Bandar Rotana, a five-star hotel with a prime waterfront outlook, has announced the details of the festive season for its guests with a packed calendar of exciting celebrations.

To make the festive season unforgettable, Al Bandar Rotana offers the most glamorous settings, extravagant menus, dazzling entertainment and exquisite service. Capture the magic and spectacle of the season with a wonderful selection of experiences awaiting you and your loved ones for Christmas and New Year at the hotel.

Ayman Ashor, Cluster General Manager , Al Bandar Rotana and Arjaan by Rotana, said: “With an outstanding choice of venues and irresistible promotions, our property offers the perfect setting to enjoy the festive season with your family and friends. “Whether you are celebrating Christmas, New Year or simply the holiday season, the hotel has got unique experiences waiting for you.” Ashor added.

The celebrations got underway with a special tree-lighting event in the hotel’s Lobby on Wednesday , 11 December from 6pm to 7pm, when the hotel’s team members and in-houseguests gathered for a fun-filled evening. The event was followed by a dinner at Salt & Pepper restaurant. 

Guests can gather family and friends to indulge in a lavish festive feast on December 24 and 25. A range of family-friendly entertainment will be taking place at all events, including carol singing from a choir and a visit from Santa Claus, who will delight young guests with gifts. Salt & Pepper Restaurant, the hotel’s stylish all-day dining venue, will be hosting a lavish buffet dinner on Christmas eve and a brunch buffet on Christmas day, complete with turkey and all the traditional trimmings. The restaurant also features a kids club, which will help ensure an unforgettable festive experience for the whole family. Christmas eve dinner buffet: 7:30pm – 11:00pm, 24 December Packages start from Dhs 200 (50% discount for kids age 6 to 12) Christmas day brunch buffet: 12:30pm – 4:00pm, 25 December Packages start from Dhs 245 (50% discount for kids age 6 to 12).

Get ready for a New Year to remember at Salt & Pepper Restaurant’s oriental-themed gala dinner on 31 December. In addition to the delightful buffet offerings available, diners are invited to enjoy a drink at The Deck on the 13th floor to celebrate the New Year countdown, where they can watch Dubai’s famous fireworks display light up the night sky as the clock strikes midnight. New Year’s eve gala dinner buffet: 7:30pm – 2:00am, 31 December Packages start from Dhs 550 (50% discount for kids age 6 to 12). Gusto Italian Restaurant will be hosting an intimate New Year’s eve soirée, complete with a delicious set menu meal featuring signature Italian dishes. Gusto’s 18th-floor outdoor terrace

provides the perfect vantage point to take in Dubai’s spectacular fireworks show, with a superb view of the city’s iconic skyline. New Year’s eve set menu gala dinner: 7:30pm – 2:00am, 31 December. Packages start from Dhs 599 (50% discount for kids age 6 to 12. ). All prices are inclusive of tax.