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SWISSÔTEL AL GHURAIR PRESENTS ‘A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER’ WITH FESTIVE DINING, CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND SPA INDULGENCES

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Dubai, November 2025 – This December, Swissôtel Al Ghurair invites guests to create cherished holiday memories with a thoughtfully curated line-up of festive experiences, bringing families and friends together for ‘A Christmas to Remember’. From immersive dining to interactive workshops and indulgent spa treatments, the hotel promises a season filled with joy, warmth and celebration.

Sunday Festive Brunch

Indulge in a gourmet brunch at Swissôtel Al Ghurair and savour seasonal delights such as sage-roasted butternut squash soup, shrimp & fennel salad, smoked duck breast, poached salmon salad, grilled peach with aged balsamic, classic meatloaf, Massaman duck curry, honey-roasted turkey with lemon thyme, and baked Quattro Formaggi pasta. Live stations will feature grilled chicken, beef and fish steaks, adding to the festive feast. To complete the experience, guests can enjoy an irresistible selection of decadent desserts including Chocolate & Marshmallow Crunch Log, Festive Pudding, the traditional Yule Log and rich fruit cake.

Children can also enjoy activities including face painting, Christmas arts & crafts, a kids’ cooking class and a bouncy castle.

Venue: Liwan Restaurant
Dates: Sunday’s 7th, 14th and 21st December
Timings: 1 PM – 4 PM

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Be a part of the festive magic with the grand lighting of a 20-foot Christmas tree, sparkling with seasonal decorations. Guests can enjoy a Christmas choir performance, pass-around canapés, festive drinks, access to the ‘Little Explorers’ Play Area and a gingerbread house-making workshop.


Dates: Thursday, 11th December
Timings: 5 PM to 7 PM

Festive Swiss Chocolate Masterclass

For chocolate lovers seeking a hands-on festive experience, Swissôtel Al Ghurair invites you to join an exclusive Festive Swiss Chocolate Masterclass, where the talented pastry team will guide guests step-by-step in crafting their very own decadent Yule Log. This immersive session blends creativity, flavour and festive fun, offering dessert enthusiasts the chance to learn professional techniques while creating a delicious masterpiece to take home.

Dates: Thursday, 11th December
Timings: 3 PM to 4 PM
RSVPs are required by Wednesday, 9th December 2025

Lindt Festive Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea with decadent festive notes. Guests can enjoy festive treats such as maple-smoked turkey ham with brie & cranberry sauce on mini brioche, dill & lemon herb cream cheese on cucumber boats, sourdough chicken empanadas, cheddar cheese & caramelised onion tartlets, Christmas macarons, red velvet cake, berry tarts, and homemade chocolate & orange scones with whipped cream and blueberry jam, along with a selection of hot chocolates, luxury teas and coffees.

A specially curated kids’ menu includes macarons, chocolate-dipped marshmallows, baked mac & cheese, and peanut butter & strawberry sandwiches. Also, as an added treat, Swissôtel has thoughtfully organised a selection of family board games to cherish quality time with loved ones.

Venue: Yasmine Lounge
Dates: Daily from Friday, 5th December to Sunday, 4th January 2026
Timings: Between 12 PM and 6 PM

Gingerbread House Workshop

Families can join a delightful Gingerbread House Workshop, where creativity meets holiday cheer. The pastry chefs at Swissôtel Al Ghurair will teach the “Little Explorers” how to build their very own gingerbread creations with icing and sweet decorations while the parents can enjoy the indulgent Festive Lindt Afternoon Tea.

Venue: Yasmine Lounge
Dates: Saturdays 13th, 20th and 27th December
Timings: 2 PM to 4 PM

Christmas Eve Dinner

Celebrating the festive spirit, Swissôtel Al Ghurair presents a lavish dining experience, as the magical Christmas Eve sets in. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet featuring prawn & pomelo salad, poached seafood bar, roasted chestnut soup, chicken terrine with pistachio, beef consommé, whole roasted turkey, roasted Brussels sprouts, seafood paella, and grilled lamb chops. Sweet treats include Yule Log, panettone, Stollen, Christmas pudding and mocha cake.


Adding to the magic of the evening is groovy live music that will fill the venue with beloved Christmas melodies, creating a warm and joyful ambience. Little ones can enjoy an array of engaging kids’ activities, from Christmas arts and crafts to face painting and even a bouncy castle. The highlight of the night is a special visit from Santa, making it a truly unforgettable Christmas Eve for the whole family.

Venue: Liwan Restaurant
Dates: Wednesday, 24th December
Timings: 7 PM to 11 PM

Christmas Day Brunch

Families are invited for cherishing a traditional Christmas Brunch complemented by live entertainment and children’s activities. On Christmas Day, enjoy a festive brunch with a trio melon salad, pulled chicken with artichoke salad, chestnut soup, pulled turkey salad with cranberry dressing, whole roasted turkey, slow-cooked beef ribs, seared Atlantic salmon and a poached seafood bar. Festive desserts include Yule Log, panettone, Stollen Christmas pudding, toffee pudding, eggnog mousse and passionfruit pavlova.

Children can enjoy face painting, Christmas carols, arts & crafts, ornament hunts and a cooking class for Snowman marshmallow pops alongside a special visit from Santa.

Venue: Liwan Restaurant
Dates: Thursday, 25th December
Timings: 1 PM to 4 PM

Festive Spa Offers

This holiday season, Swissôtel Al Ghurair invites guests to unwind, refresh and immerse themselves in luxurious festive spa experiences. Perfectly timed for the season of celebration, these treatments provide a blissful escape, leaving guests rejuvenated, radiant and fully immersed in the festive spirit. Each experience is complemented with a comforting cup of signature hot chocolate to complete the indulgence.

The Festive Glow Revival facial envelops the skin in warmth and radiance, blending aromatic cinnamon and frankincense to restore a luminous, holiday-ready glow, completed with a revitalising arm and hand scrub for an added touch of luxury.

The Peppermint Luxe Serenity massage offers a soothing journey for body and mind, combining calming lavender, invigorating petitgrain and refreshing peppermint notes to melt away stress and balance the senses.

Dates: Wednesday, 3rd December to Monday, 12th January 2026
Timings: Between 10 AM and 10 PM

Swissôtel Al Ghurair’s festive offerings are designed to create unforgettable experiences that celebrate togetherness, gratitude and the spirit of the season, truly making it a Christmas to remember.

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99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant Is Moving to Dubai Creek Harbour This Q4

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99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant is set to enter a new chapter this Q4, with the award-winning Japanese dining destination relocating to Dubai Creek Harbour. Opening in Q4 2026, the new venue will bring a premium fine-dining offering to the growing waterfront community, with a larger bar and lounge, a lifestyle-led terrace and views that will form part of the experience. While the new destination will introduce a fresh energy and more elevated approach, it will remain rooted in the contemporary Japanese cuisine and signature dishes that have defined 99 Sushi.

Founded in Madrid in 2005, 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant is renowned for its precision-led Japanese craftsmanship, ultra-premium ingredients and refined dining experience, with its Abu Dhabi flagship awarded a MICHELIN Star for three consecutive years. The brand has grown into an international dining name across Spain, the UAE, Monaco, Rabat and Budapest, with further global expansion underway. In Dubai, 99 Sushi was previously located in Downtown before embarking on this next chapter at Dubai Creek Harbour, alongside the launch of its highly anticipated London restaurant.

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Turn Saudi National Day into a Private Island Escape with Sun Siyam

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This year’s Saudi National Day offers more than a long weekend. With direct flights connecting Riyadh and Jeddah with the Maldives, Saudi travellers can exchange city life for spacious private villas, world-class dining and some of the Indian Ocean’s most memorable experiences in under a day. Across its Maldivian resorts, Sun Siyam brings together many of the things Saudi travellers look for in an island holiday – space, privacy, family-friendly experiences, premium all-inclusive halal dining and plenty to experience without leaving the island.

Across the Maldives, Sun Siyam’s three collections offer a different experience for every kind of National Day escape. The Luxury Collection, includes Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, focuses on elevated island living, privacy and spacious accommodation; the Lifestyle Collection, featuring Siyam World and Sun Siyam Olhuveli, brings together entertainment, experiences and family fun; while the Privé Collection’s Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef and Sun Siyam Pasikudah (in Sri Lanka) offers a more intimate barefoot island escape.

For Families Who Want Space, Privacy and More Choice

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi combines luxurious beach and overwater villas, including private-pool options, with plenty for every generation to enjoy. Families can spend their days between the beach, pools, water sports and kids’ activities, while parents can retreat to the award-winning Spa by Thalgo for a quieter side of island life.

Dining is also a major part of the experience, with 15 dining and drink venues offering plenty of choice throughout the stay. Premium all-inclusive options, halal food and in-villa dining and floating breakfasts make it easy to dine on your own schedule, while multilingual butler service, including Arabic-speaking assistance, adds another layer of convenience for Saudi guests. With kids staying free on selected offers, Iru Fushi is particularly suited to larger families looking to spend the their holiday together without compromising on privacy.

For Adventure from Morning to Night

Few resorts in the Maldives can promise horse riding in the morning, shipwreck diving in the afternoon and an evening of go-kart racing. Siyam World was designed for travellers who believe one holiday should contain many adventures, bringing an unexpected sense of energy to the traditional Maldives experience.

Families and groups can move from the island’s horse ranch and go-kart track to its floating water park, dive beneath the surface to discover its shipwreck, or simply spend the day enjoying the beach and their private pool. Spacious villas and multi-bedroom residences give larger families and groups room to stay together, while an extensive choice of restaurants and bars means there is always somwhere different to dine.

The resort’s 24-hour WOW! Premium All-Inclusive concept brings dining, drinks and a wide range of experiences together, making Siyam World particularly well suited to Saudi families and groups looking for a holiday where almost everything is taken care of from the moment they arrive.

For Couples Who Want the Island to Themselves

For couples looking to turn the National Day break into a romantic escape, Sun Siyam Iru Veli, offers a more intimate side of the Maldives. Spacious beach and overwater suites, private pools and a strong sense of seclusion give couples the space and privacy to enjoy the island at their own pace.

With its honeymoon appeal, romantic dining experiences and premium all-inclusive offering, Iru Veli is particularly suited to couples looking for a few uninterrupted days together, combining privacy and understated island luxury in an intimate Maldivian setting.

With the Maldives within easy reach of Saudi Arabia, National Day is a chance to make the long weekend feel considerably longer. So why wait? Pack your bags and turn this year’s celebration into an island escape with Sun Siyam. For the latest Sun Siyam packages, benefits and offers, visit sunsiyam.com/offers or book@sunsiyam.com

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Sana Dubai Launches “Hashhhhhhhhh Brunch,” a Sunday Ritual Rooted in Uzbek Comfort Food

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Sana Dubai, the Uzbek dining destination at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, announced the launch of its new weekly Sunday Brunch, “Hashhhhhhhhh Brunch,” beginning September 13, 2026. Running every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the brunch reimagines the day after Saturday night as a ritual of recovery, “the Uzbek way.”

Guests will gather around a table designed for sharing, opening with fresh Uzbek vegetables before moving into Sana’s signature Hash: a steaming bowl finished with baked bone marrow and garlic, a dish generations swear by the morning after. From there, diners choose their “cure” — slow-cooked wagyu beef cheek with silky potato purée, carved tableside by the chef, or a whole river-caught Sazan fish in garlic ajika sauce. The feast closes with a plate of traditional Uzbek sweets.

“Hash has always held a special place in Uzbek cuisine — a dish generations have gathered around, made slowly and with care. We wanted to give it the spotlight it deserves, so we built our Sunday Brunch around it: a truly authentic Uzbek feast, unhurried and generous, the way it’s meant to be shared.” — Leonid Litvin, General Manager, Sana Dubai

Hashhhhhhhhh Brunch is offered across three packages to suit every table:

  • Non-Alcoholic — AED 350 per person
  • House — AED 450 per person
  • Premium — AED 650 per person

The brunch is unhurried and indulgent by design, built for guests who want to slow down, gather with family and friends, and let a proper feast do the recovering.

Hashhhhhhhhh Brunch Every Sunday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, starting September 13, 2026 Sana Restaurant, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Dubai Reservations:https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/sanarestaurant/sunday-brunch-5109127899627520?tracking=marketing 

  • Location: SANA Restaurant – Jumeirah Mina Al Salam – Dubai
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