110-year Kempinski Hotel Tradition brings Dubai its whitest Christmas yet

Published December 20th, 2006 - 03:40 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Christmas and New Year’s celebrations at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates


Kempinski Hotels, a genuinely European tradition that has spanned 110 years, will give residents and visitors of Dubai its very first white Christmas. Grand celebrations for the festive season await guests at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates with special offers and activities guaranteed to make the spirit of Christmas and the holidays felt in every venue on the premises. 

“We’ve lined up a fantastic array of dining and entertainment offers that will make this a memorable occasion. This is the first time Dubai will be celebrating a White Christmas, so we thought it would be fitting to look back to over a century of Christmas celebrations and gift-giving in  Europe for some inspiration,” said Michael Henssler, general manager, Kempinski Mall of the Emirates.

Aspen Café offers traditional European Christmas goodies on sale as delightful snacks or wonderful gifts for family and friends. It also has Advent Coffee Reflections, a set menu consisting of a single serving of specialty coffee and an Advent Box full of baked goes for AED68. Or, indulge in unlimited coffee or tea and light snacks with its Afternoon High Tea Buffet for only AED125.

Children can avail of the special Christmas buffet package for only AED48, while its Christmas Lunch Allure offer from 24th to 26th December goes for AED168. For dinner, Aspen has prepared an enchanting evening dinner set menu - with Lobster for starters and Roasted Lamb fillet for the main course - that is themed with Christmas festivities starting at AED188.


Over at 24 Seven, a Christmas Lunch Buffet package on 24 December for only AED 225 includes roasted lamb fillet with fresh thye and garlic red wine sauce, roasted fish with olive tapenade, and veal piccata on tomato coulis and fried eggplants, among other sumptuous delights. Christmas Eve Dinner features a tempting seafood and sushi bar and two glasses of champagne for only AED350.

For New Year, Aspen has prepared a New Year’s Eve themed buffet offer featuring a variety of gourmet canapés and finger foods for only AED258. Meanwhile, 24 Seven tantalises guests with its amazing dinner party package for AED999 with live music and fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Guests can continue their celebrations on the first day of 2007 with 24 Seven’s brunch offer with free flowing champagne for AED688.

Henssler also proudly revealed that Sezzam, will be hosting the first street party in Dubai, with exciting food selections the dining concept’s popular Bake, Steam and Flame sections, as well unlimited beverages. “People can dance the night away on 31st December and welcome the New Year with passion and vibrancy, thanks to the music and entertainment provided by Dubai’s top DJ, Danny C.”

In keeping with the spirit of giving traditionally associated with this season, Kempinski Mall of the Emirates has organised a fundraising drive for charity. The exciting campaign was anchored on a Guinness record attempt for the longest Stollen in the world which took place at the Galleria of Mall of the Emirates on December 16, whereby proceeds from the sale of the Stollen pieces goes to the Dubai Center for Special needs.

“We’ve also prepared various fun activities for kids, such as the cooking and baking lessons with our Chefs. Plus, we have a Christmas dinner special at Aspen Café called ‘The Thing About Christmas’, which offers all kids their traditional favourites during this time of the year,” ended Henssler.

In anticipation of the booking demand, everyone is requested to reserve early by calling the hotel’s dedicated festival desk directly on 04 4095 999.