Sponsored: From festive afternoon tea to a lavish New Year’s Eve gala dinner…

If you’re still yet to make plans for the festive season, beachfront hotel Rioxs Premium Dubai has a few suggestions for you.

To help get you in the Christmas spirit, why not catch up with friends over afternoon tea? Served every Saturday until January 7 from 3pm to 6pm, guests can take a seat at Crystal Lounge to enjoy an array of freshly blended coffees, unique afternoon teas, and festive sweet and savoury treats. It’s Dhs159 per person, or Dhs249 for two.

Then Turkish restaurant Turquoise will be serving up a Christmas Day brunch on both December 25, and Orthodox Christmas on Monday January 7. Expect a lavish buffet of Turkish and international dishes, as well as classic holiday favourites and interactive cooking stations. It will all be served up to live entertainment and music, so you can eat, drink and be merry all afternoon.

Prices for the three-hour package start from Dhs370 with soft beverages and Dhs570 with house beverages on December 25, while the Orthodox Christmas Brunch packages cost Dhs270 for soft drinks and Dhs370 with house drinks.

Then, the hotel has planned a glittering New Year’s Eve celebration with their annual white party. The glamourous gala dinner will take place on the beachfront with an extensive buffet, live entertainment and a front row seat to the spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks displays.

Tickets are priced at Dhs2,299 for free flowing food and drink from 7.30pm to 2am.

Rixos Premium, JBR, The Walk, Dubai Marina, festive afternoon tea, Saturdays 3pm to 6pm, until January 7, Dhs159, Christmas Day brunch at Turquoise restaurant, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs370 soft Dhs570 house, Orthodox Christmas Brunch, 1pm to 4pm Dhs270 soft, Dhs370 house. Tel: (04) 520 0000. premiumdubai.rixos.com

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