Sponsored: We’re dreaming of a LUXE Christmas…

Ho-ho-hold on to your Santa hats – because do we have a sackful of festive treats for you. They all come courtesy of hotel, and ambassador for the Dubai high-life, FIVE LUXE JBR.

With outstanding Arabian Gulf views, an incredible portfolio of gastronomy, and a sleighful of that famous FIVE charm – it needs to be on your radar.

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Consider us your own personal Andrew Lincoln standing outside your door, asking you to tell the other seasonal offers “it’s carol singers”. And we’re talking to you now, via the medium of words on a page, without any hope and maybe just a bit of agenda, because it’s the festive season (and in the festive season you tell the truth), that FIVE to us are pretty perfect when it comes to Yuletide celebrations. These are just some of their best festive bits…

Christmas Specials

There’s a special 10 course ‘winter’ omakase menu at the Japanese house of culinary awe, Ronin and it’s only available until December 25. Chef SK has put his signature spin on a range of festive traditions. The menu includes Tokyo KFC, a signature sushi selection, tender Wagyu short ribs, miso doughnuts and more.

Dhs499. Book here: festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com

Christmas Eve

This Christmas Eve there is a choice of two very different, but both alike in quality, culinary journeys at FIVE LUXE JBR. Tête-à-Tête proposes a refined sharing French feast complete with foie gras, free-flowing drinks and a visit from Père Noël at the after-party. Whereas Cielo (from 7pm) has a classic Christmas buffet with a tidal wave of top tier trimmings and a bottomless house drinks package.

Tête-à-Tête, Dec 24 from 7pm Dhs599 (house drinks). Book: festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com

Cielo, Dec 24 from 7pm, adults Dhs499 (house drinks). kids six to 12 Dhs199. festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com

Christmas Day

There’s more festive rooftop St. Trop terrace action at Tête-à-Tête on the big day, it’s a grand festive French brunch with bottomless Christmassy cocktails. At Cielo – it’s all about that big ol’turkey, seafood, juicy grilled meats – all with a sublime sea view.

Tête-à-Tête, Dec 24 from 1pm to 5pm, Dhs599 (house drinks). Book: festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com

Cielo, Dec 24 from 1pm to 5pm, adults Dhs499 (house drinks) kids six to 12 Dhs199. Book: festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com

New Year’s Eve

And as you might expect – things kick up a gear as the end of 2024 draws NYE. Make your choice from four premium party options including the FIVE LUXE JBR Grand Gala on the beach, featuring the unmistakable Latin rhythms of Gipsy King Chico Castillo – famed for such iconic hits as ‘Bomboleo’ ‘Djobi Djoba’ , and a beat parade courtesy of Lebanese DJ, Rodge. With its privileged beachfront location, FIVE LUXE is the perfect perch for catching the famous seven-minute long JBR fireworks. At Tête-à-Tête it’s, naturally, an elegant rooftop affair with more than a touch of French fancy. One of the World’s 50 Best Bars, Paradiso has designs on your night with their sharing menu, craft mixology and an enchanting terrace-top soiree. Finally, Ronin is your ticket to khalas-ing the year with elite Japanese gastronomy, the option of private dining rooms, and grandstand views of the firework display.

Dec 31, from 8pm, Dhs2,500 (house drinks), kids six to 12 Dhs900. festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com

Tête-à-Tête, Dec 31 from 8pm, Dhs2,000 (house drinks). festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com

Paradiso, Dec 31 from 8pm, Dhs1,200 (house drinks). festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com

Ronin, Dec 31 from 8pm, Dhs2,000 (house drinks). festive.fivehotelsandresorts.com