Hospitality
FESTIVE MAGIC ON THE SAND: SANTA SETS UP AT KITE BEACH DUBAI THIS SEASON
Kite Beach Dubai, one of the city’s most popular beachfront destinations, is transforming its shoreline for a unique Christmas celebration this festive season. Visitors can look forward to enchanting evenings filled with cheer and festive frolic, featuring family-friendly moments that blend Christmas magic with Kite Beach’s signature beachside charm.
The festive line-up will feature a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself at his grotto, interactive kids’ workshops, and cosy outdoor movie nights under the stars. Central to this festive atmosphere is a beach-style Christmas tree on the sand, offering the perfect backdrop for memorable family photos.
Designed as a relaxed yet lively celebration, the experience brings together residents and tourists to enjoy the holiday season in a truly unique outdoor setting. With its combination of sea breeze, festive lights and community spirit, Kite Beach’s Christmas programme promises a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Santa’s Grotto – Meet & Greet
Visitors can step into Santa’s grotto for a magical meet & greet and receive an instant printed photo, the perfect festive keepsake.
- Where: Plaza 1 | When: December 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th | Timing: From 5pm to 9pm
Santa’s Roaming Entertainment
Santa and his cheerful elves will roam across Kite Beach, delighting visitors and tenants as they spread festive cheer and hand out special festive giveaways.
- Where: Plaza 1, Plaza 2, Family Zone, Beach Market. | When: December 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th | Timing: From 5pm to 9pm
Kids’ Workshops
Little ones can get creative with a series of hands-on festive activities, including bead making, Christmas tree decorating, and snowman crafting as part of the festive celebrations.
- Where: Plaza 1 | When: December 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th | Timing: From 5pm to 9pm
Festive Movie Nights by the Beach
Families can settle in at the Cabana zone for a free festive movie screening under the stars. Here’s the line-up ensuring a magical movie experience.
- December 12th – Home Alone, from 7pm to 9pm. (subject to movie length) | December 13th – Paddington 2, from 7pm to 9pm. (subject to movie length) |December 19th – Frozen, from 7pm to 9pm. (subject to movie length) | December 20th – Moana, from 7pm to 9pm. (subject to movie length) | December 24th – Arthur Christmas, from 7pm to 9pm. (subject to movie length) |December 25th – Elf, from 7pm to 9pm. (subject to movie length)
Beach-Style Christmas Tree
A beach-style Christmas tree will take centre stage at Plaza 2, bringing a unique coastal twist to the festive décor through the holiday season. Designed as a striking visual landmark, the towering tree will be adorned with beach-inspired festive elements and glowing lights, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere after sunset. Serving as a standout photo opportunity, it’s set to become a favourite backdrop for families, visitors, and content creators capturing the magic of the season.
Hospitality
SEVA Holds Its Table Open for Community This Ramadan


In moments when the wider landscape feels uncertain, SEVA Table continues to hold its doors open as a daily act of care. Guests are invited to break their fast, reconnect and regulate with Ramadan Sufra designed to gently restore after fasting. The menu features dishes that support digestion and help transition the body gradually from fasting to nourishment. Highlights include:
- Adas bi Hamod, slow-simmered green lentils with Swiss chard and lemon
- Salt & Date: The Elemental Platter for two, featuring soup, warm dates, beetroot falafel, green shakshouka, hummus, cashew labneh, olives, bread, and tea
- Light desserts including gluten-free cinnamon rolls and saffron lime key pie for sweetness that lingers without excess.
- Karak Chai infused with cardamom and saffron
Everything is prepared in-house from scratch and designed to replenish without heaviness.

SEVA continues to operate as usual. The garden remains open for those who simply wish to sit quietly, share tea, or spend time in a steady environment. The café and space remain active, welcoming, and attentive.
“The table is not a backdrop. It is the practice,” says Shadi Enbashi, co-founder of SEVA. “We lay the Sufra each day because the act of gathering, of nourishing one another with care and without noise, is itself a form of presence.”
As always, SEVA offers what it can within its means. Simply a table, set with care, open to all who wish to sit.
Hospitality
WOMEN’S DAY AT JOE’S CAFÉ: ENJOY A COMPLEMENTARY TIRAMISU WITH THE BURJ KHALIFA VIEW

With stunning views, comforting cuisine and a warm ambience, Joe’s Café welcomes every woman to unwind, reconnect and celebrate Women’s Day in true Dubai style.
This Women’s Day, celebrate the spirit of ‘Her’ with an indulgent shopping-and-sipping experience at Joe’s Café. Perfectly perched inside The Dubai Mall, the café offers front-row views of the iconic Burj Khalifa and the mesmerising Dubai Fountain, making it one of the city’s most picturesque celebration spots.
Whether it’s a sun-kissed breakfast, a leisurely afternoon lunch between shopping sprees, or an elegant dinner with your closest friends, Joe’s Café creates the perfect setting for heartfelt conversations and memorable moments. To make the occasion even sweeter, guests can enjoy a complimentary Tiramisu with any main dish, available for lunch and Iftar. A delightful touch to toast the women who inspire, lead and uplift every day. Gather your squad, raise a cup, and celebrate ‘Her’ where the city sparkles brightest.
Hospitality
A FEAST, FAMILY & FESTIVITIES: CELEBRATE EID AT THE SPICERY

This Eid, The Spicery at Novotel Dubai Gold District invites families, friends, and loved ones to come together and celebrate one of the most joyous occasions of the year in true festive style. Available across the first three days of Eid, the restaurant presents a specially curated Eid Brunch and Dinner experience.
Whether gathering with family, reconnecting with friends, or celebrating with colleagues, guests can look forward to a warm, vibrant, and welcoming setting that captures the true spirit of Eid.
A Feast Fit for the Occasion
The Eid celebration unfolds through an extensive festive buffet thoughtfully crafted to honour the rich and diverse flavours of the season. Guests can indulge in traditional Middle Eastern favourites, aromatic rice specialties, live cooking stations, flavourful grills, and freshly prepared salads.
No Eid feast would be complete without something sweet — and The Spicery delivers with a stunning spread of festive desserts, offering the perfect ending to a memorable meal.
More Than Just a Meal
At The Spicery, Eid is about more than dining — it’s about creating meaningful moments. Live background music enhances the celebratory atmosphere, while the family-friendly ambience ensures that every guest, young and old, feels right at home.
A highlight of the experience is the dedicated Kids Cooking Station, available throughout the promotion. Little chefs can enjoy a fun, hands-on culinary activity while parents relax, reconnect, and savour the festive spread — making it a celebration for the whole family.
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