Meliá Desert Palm, a member of Meliá Collection, invites guests to share the festive cheer with family and friends at the luxurious polo oasis this holiday season. The hotel has put together an ‘advent calendar’ of activities and occasions designed for families to spend time together and friends to celebrate. The hotel is inviting guests to join them for their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, 8th December, from 6 pm to singing along with the Christmas choir while enjoying complimentary festive bites and beverages on the RARE Portico Terrace.
Festive Polo Brunch
Celebrate the festive season with a pre-Christmas weekend brunch set to upbeat live music and Argentinian flavours from an Asado grill, all while watching a thrilling polo game. The pre-Christmas brunch allows diners to immerse themselves in Christmas vibes, savouring traditional Christmas Turkey and Chef’s special cuts. Starting the feast with a unique selection of delicious appetisers, including melted provoleta cheese, beef, and chicken empanadas, and ending on a sweet note with traditional desserts such as mince pies and other treats loaded with holiday spirit. The Festive Polo Brunch is held on Saturdays, 3rd, 10th, and 17th December, from 3 pm to 6 pm at RARE Portico Terrace and is priced at AED 295 per person with soft beverages at AED 395 per person with house beverages.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Meliá Desert Palm will serve their popular Afternoon Tea with a festive twist daily from the 3rd to the 24th of December on the RARE Portico Terrace. Guests can sip the finest teas and savour tiers of Xmas pastries, elegant finger sandwiches and warm scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. The afternoon tea will be available from 4 pm to 6 pm and is priced at AED 150 per person, including selections of JING tea and AED 240 per person, including selections of JING tea and a glass of bubbles.
Gingerbread Workshops
The hotel’s culinary team will get little chefs into the Christmas spirit by teaching them how to make gingerbread houses. Children will learn to build houses, decorate them with icing and sweets, and carry their creations home. The workshops will be held on Sunday, 17th December, from 11 am to 1 pm at RARE and are priced at AED 145 per child.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Celebrate Christmas Eve the Italian way with a six-course menu centred around fish on 24th December 2022 from 7 pm onwards at the RARE Portico Terrace.
The evening will start with welcome oysters and prosecco followed by Carpaccio Di Tonn, which is Thinly sliced Tuna with herbs& spices, Lemon dressing, Pomelo, Capers & mixed cress salad. The main course will include Prawn bisque soup, Seafood risotto, Lobster, Shrimp, Fish fillet, Lobster bisque foam, Tomato confit as well, Sea bass baked in foil, Capers, Vegetables and Lemon. Guest will end the evening with a Round sponge cake filled with sweetened ricotta mixed.
Christmas Eve Dinner is priced at AED 295 per adult with food only, AED 315 per adult with soft beverages, and AED 495 per adult with house beverages. At the same time, the Kids’ menu is available A La Carte.
Festive Staycation
Escape the city’s noise to Meliá Desert Palm’s lush green estate. Book a suite or a villa for two nights with complimentary breakfast and enjoy the festivities without worrying about the drive home. Celebrate the holiday season with your loved ones and enjoy a welcome bottle of bubbles and festive surprises upon arrival and a 20% discount on restaurants and Spa treatments.
Rates start at AED 2,850 for a double occupancy suite and 8,500 for a family of four in a two-bedroom villa with a private pool.
Festive Gift Vouchers
Surprise your loved ones with a unique festive gift voucher from Meliá Desert Palm, and let the hotel team take care of the rest. Whether you choose a staycation voucher, Spa treatments or a dinner voucher, this special gift will create unforgettable moments for those close to your heart.
New Year’s Eve Party “Pura Locura”
Meliá Desert Palm invites guests to say goodbye to 2022 and celebrate New Year’s Eve with family and friends in an exclusive private party. With spacious one, two, or three-bedroom secluded villas, guests can enjoy the celebration in privacy and bring their own food, beverages and speakers. The contemporary villas will be filled with New Year’s Eve vibes, welcome amenities, and a private butler to serve the stylish guests’ party. At the same time, guests who book three bedrooms can have their own chef and live cooking stations. Pura Locura offers prices starting from AED 28,000 for 20 guests.
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