EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS AT ‘BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA’

The countdown to the festive season has begun and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is delighted to welcome all UAE residents and visitors to celebrate this special season among family and friends with a variety of exclusive experiences from Christmas tree lighting and Christmas inspired buffets to selected New Year’s celebration themes that accommodate everyone’s taste.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Welcoming the festive season this year, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa invites Dubai residents and visitors to celebrate Christmas tree lighting ceremony, on Friday, 8 December 2017 at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. On this day, guests will enjoy the Christmas carols performance, while nibbling complimentary festive bites including ginger bread, winter pies and cookies together with hot chocolate and special mulled wine in the traditionally festive decorated Al Forsan Garden area. Parents looking to offer unforgettable Christmas moments to their little ones, are welcome to introduce their children to Santa Claus, who will make his first appearance this year on the day, greeting all children and distributing gifts to them.

Christmas Tree Lighting is available only on Friday, 8 December 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Al Forsan Garden area on complimentary basis for all hotel and non-hotel guests. No booking required.

To extend an amazing evening, guests attending the Christmas tree lighting ceremony are welcome to spend further quality time with family and friends at Al Forsan restaurant and enjoy the upgraded dinner buffet with its international culinary creations and extensive dessert corner carefully prepared by professional culinary team.

Al Forsan upgraded dinner is available only on Friday, 8 December 2017 for dinner from 7:00pm – 11:00pm at Al Forsan restaurant and is priced at AED 250 per person (food only); at AED 420 per person (food and alcoholic beverages including house spirits, wine and beer) and at AED 450 per person (food and alcoholic beverages including sparkling wine, house spirits, wine and beer). Children until 4 years enjoy complimentary dinner and at AED 125 per child for children aged 5 up to 12 years old. Advance bookings required, please e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com, contact +971 4 8096194 or book at http://www.meydanhotels.com/festive/babalshams/

CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

Couples, families and their youngsters are invited to enjoy an exclusive Christmas brunch at the family friendly Al Forsan restaurant & garden café offering a luxurious Christmas inspired brunch and an exciting festive kid’s celebration with entertaining activities. Children will enjoy kite flying, face painting, pony & camel rides, the jugglers and the magician’s exclusive performance. Moreover, Santa Claus will visit all his fans during the Christmas brunch and will distribute presents to all the young guests. While children enjoy their time in the kids’ outdoor area, families will chat with friends while being entertained by the live tunes of the Duo and the Christmas Carols performed at the al fresco terrace overlooking the gardens and the golden desert of Dubai.

Christmas Brunch buffet is available for one day only on Monday, 25 December 2017 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Al Forsan restaurant and is priced at AED 495 per person (food, still water, soft beverages and 4 types of fresh juices); at AED 665 per person (food and selected house beverage including house spirits & beer) and at AED 795 per person (food and sparkling wine, house spirits & beer, soft drinks, water and four selection fresh juice). Children until 4 years enjoy complimentary brunch, AED 250 per child for children aged 5 up to 12 years old. Advance bookings required, please e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com, contact +971 4 8096194 or book at http://www.meydanhotels.com/festive/babalshams/

FESTIVE DINNER – FESTIVE WEEK

This year, Al Forsan restaurant is celebrating the festive season with a one-week festive dinner buffet offering extensive culinary creations and special Christmas inspired dishes including the traditional festive roast turkey with all its delicious trimmings together with a wide selection of festive desserts and beverages. Unforgettable moments will definitely be created with a lavish buffet for families and friends together with indoor and al fresco seating areas overlooking Dubai’s golden desert.

Festive Dinner buffet is available from Sunday, 24 December to Saturday, 30 December 2017 from 7:00pm – 11:00pm at Al Forsan restaurant and is priced at AED 250 per person (food only); at AED 420 per person (food and alcoholic beverages including house spirits, wine and beer) and at AED 450 per person (food and alcoholic beverages including sparkling wine, house spirits, wine and beer). Children until 4 years enjoy complimentary dinner and at AED 125 per child for children aged 5 up to 12 years old. Advance bookings required, please e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com, contact +971 4 8096194 or book at http://www.meydanhotels.com/festive/babalshams/

NEW YEAR’S EVE

On 31 December, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is offering three outstanding experiences accommodating everyone’s flavor to welcome the New Year. Guests are welcome to choose their favourite out of the Arabian fusion Gala Dinner at Al Hadheerah desert restaurant, the elegant New Year’s celebration at Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge or a special family celebration at Al Forsan restaurant.

Al Hadheerah desert restaurant

The countdown to the New Year is on and those who prefer to celebrate in extraordinary surroundings and unique atmosphere, will look no further as the New Year’s Gala Dinner at Al Hadheerah restaurant is their perfect destination to mark this day. Alongside the authentic Arabic performances and DJ music, this extravagant gala dinner offers a one-night-only dining and entertainment experience with a tailor-made programme especially designed for guests celebrating the New Year’s Eve at Al Hadheerah restaurant. The Arabic-International inspired buffet created by the professional culinary team, presents mouthwatering delicacies from the different parts of the world with various live-cooking stations. Guests will explore Middle Eastern cuisines featuring Emirati, Egyptian, Syrian, Lebanese and Palestinian culinary creations together with Jordanian, Iraqi and Moroccan savory selections as well as special dishes from Oman and Iran. For the International food enthusiasts, Al Hadheerah desert restaurant will present on the night, mouthwatering corners from the different parts of the world featuring European dishes, Indian flavoured delicacies and an extensive Sushi and sashimi corner. A true taste of steak is presented at this exclusive buffet together with an outstanding seafood selection and a special caviar corner. Furthermore, irresistible home-made sweets buffet with a unique flavor experience of Arabic and international desserts awaits all guests with a sweet tooth. New Year’s Gala Dinner at Al Hadheerah restaurant offers a mysterious night with fierce full and exhilarating shows from the Venician Ballroom to the European elegance, all infused within the Arabian sensation.

New Year’s Gala Dinner is available on Sunday, 31 December 2017 from 8:00pm – 3:00am at Al Hadheerah restaurant and is priced at AED 1,100 per person (including food and non-alcohol beverages) and AED 1,600 per person (including food and open bar). Children up to 4 years enjoy complimentary dinner, AED 350 per child aged 5 to 8 years old and AED 750 per child aged 9 to 17 years old. Advance bookings required, please e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com, contact +971 4 8096194 or book at http://www.meydanhotels.com/festive/babalshams/

Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge

For a more relaxed and elegant New Year’s Eve, Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge with its rich Arabic ambience, al fresco seating and stunning views of Dubai golden desert marks the perfect New Year’s Eve celebration destination. As soon as the sun goes down, guests will be welcomed to Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge with a glass of sparkling wine or fruit mocktail to start a memorable evening. A wide range of entertainment performances under the stars of Dubai will take place, whether the ‘one-man-show’, international DJ, Tanoura and Masquerade dancers or with the grand fireworks once the clock strikes twelve. For all guests with passion to enjoy this special celebration under the stars of Dubai, Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge invites them to explore special Arabian aromas and choose their favourite shisha flavour, prepared by the professional team.

Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge New Year’s Eve celebration is available only on Sunday, 31 December 2017 from 8:00pm – 3:00am at Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge and is priced at AED 300 per person (including venue entrance and a glass of sparkling wine or a glass of fruit mocktail). Children up to 4 years complimentary, 50% discount for children aged 5 up to 12 years old (AED 150 per child including a glass of fruit mocktail). Shisha is available only for guests aged 21 years and above. Advance bookings required, please e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com or contact +971 4 8096194 or book http://www.meydanhotels.com/festive/babalshams/

Al Forsan family friendly restaurant

Family friendly restaurant Al Forsan restaurant invites families and friends to welcome the New Year with their loved in a relaxed atmosphere with an extensive New Year’s Eve buffet accompanied by international DJ to mark this special occasion. On the day, Al Forsan restaurant offers a culinary journey to the different parts of the world covering European, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. People with a sweet tooth will choose their favourite out of the extensive dessert corner, whether international or oriental desserts carefully prepared by the international pastry team, while watching the grand firework display that will light the skies of Dubai.

Al Forsan New Year’s Eve Dinner buffet is available only on Sunday, 31 December 2017 from 7:00pm – 2:00am at Al Forsan restaurant and is priced at AED 345 per person (food and soft drinks and water) and at AED 515 per person (food and alcoholic). Children up to 4 years enjoy complimentary dinner, AED 175 per child for children aged 5 up to 12 years old. Advance bookings required, please contact +971 4 8096194, e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com, or book at http://www.meydanhotels.com/festive/babalshams/

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Award-winning Al Forsan restaurant welcomes all Dubai residents and visitors to spend the first day of the New Year among family and friends with the New Year’s brunch offering a savoury selection of International and Middle Eastern culinary creations together with children’s favourite snacks, carefully prepared by the professional culinary team. This exquisite feast offers to all Dubai foodies a remarkable culinary journey, from the sushi bar, the authentic Middle Eastern corner to the European delicacies and the Indian flavoured dishes. Parents planning to treat their little ones to a special New Year’s celebration will not be disappointed, as children are granted an extensive list of fun activities including arts & crafts, face painting, coloring, bouncy castle together with camel and pony rides. Furthermore, children will meet some of their favorite cartoon characters together with the magician and the juggler and will take pictures with some of their beloved animals at the petty zoo. Since the children are entertained and supervised in their dedicated area, parents and friends can sit back and enjoy their culinary experience, while listening to the tunes of the Duo band playing some of the old and new music in the al fresco area of Al Forsan restaurant.

Al Forsan New Year’s Brunch is available only on Monday, 1 January 2018 from 12:30pm – 4:00pm at Al Forsan restaurant and is priced at AED 345 per person (food, soft drinks, water and a selection of fresh juices) and at AED 515 per person (food and alcoholic). Children up to 4 years enjoy complimentary brunch, AED 175 per child aged 5 up to 12 years old. Advance bookings required, please contact +971 4 8096194, e-mail BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com, or book at http://www.meydanhotels.com/festive/babalshams/

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About Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa

Located 45-minute drive from the city of Dubai and from Dubai International Airport, the 5-star desert luxury ‘Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa’, suited in the heart of Dubai desert, is the perfect destination for families, couples or simply desert lovers. Overlooking the natural desert, this award-winning resort offers 115 rooms and suits range from 47 m² to 68.4 m² with authentic Arabic design and modern touches. A wide selection of restaurant and lounges complete the guest dining experience throughout the stay, from ‘Al Hadheerah Desert’ restaurant with live entertainment, Indian restaurant ’Masala’, traditional Italian cuisine at ‘La Dune’, an all-day dining international restaurant ‘Al Forsan to ‘Al Sarab’ Rooftop Lounge, ‘Ya Hala’ Lobby Lounge together with ‘Al Shurouq’ Rooftop Terrace and the Pool Bar. An extensive leisure and outdoor activities await the guests including two outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, open 4x4 desert drive, desert fat biking, archery, camel riding, falconry together with various sports games, from volleyball and croquet to table tennis and boules. With 4 treatment rooms and an indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, the award-winning ‘satori’ spa offers an urban oasis for spa goers to indulge and reenergize. Children between the age of 5 years – 12 years, will be entertained with fun activities with three different programs in the indoor “Aladdin’s Kids Club’. ‘Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa’ is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance and its Discovery loyalty program. For more information, please visit www.babalshams.com #DreamBabAlShams

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