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    Festive spirit: Best places to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Dubai

    Life

    by Ruman Baig
    1 hour ago

    Looking for the best places to ring in the New Year and celebrate Christmas this year in Dubai? We’ve got an editor-approved list of all the hotspots in the city.
    Take a look at our exclusive Christmas and New Year’s Eve guide with all the details about what each of these places has to offer.
    Christmas:
    MOTT32

    Location: Level 73,The Address, JBR.Event: Festive themed brunch.Date: December 25, 2023.Timing: 12:30pm – 4:00pmThe Details: Packages begin at Dhs475 forsoft drinks, and Dhs595 for house beverages.
    NETSU:

    Location: Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, DubaiEvent: Kurisumasu brunch on Christmas DayDate: December 25, 2023Timings: 12:30pm – 4:00pmThe Details: Dhs550 per person, inclusive of a selection of premium beverages, Dhs250 for children aged 4 to 12.
    TORNO SUBITO:

    Location: W Dubai, The PalmEvent: Christmas Eve dinnerDate: December 24, 2023Timings: 8:00pm – 12:00 AMThe Details: A four-course set menu forDhs559 per person, the beverage package for Dhs859
    LPM:

    Location: DIFCEvent: Christmas brunchDate: December 25, 2023Timings: 12:00pm – 3:00pmThe DetailsDhs610 sharing menu perperson.
    JOSETTE:

    Location: ICD BrookfieldPlace, DIFCEvent: Daytime and evening brunchDate: December 24 and 25, 2023The Details: Packages include Dhs395 non-alcoholic, Dhs550 house beverage and Dhs750 champagne.
    THE ARTS CLUB

    Location: ICD Brookfield PlaceEvent: Lunch and dinner at The BrasserieDate: December 24 and 25, 2023The Details: The Brasserie Christmas menu priced at Dhs550 per person.
    New Year’s Eve:
    MAYABAY

    Location: Jumeirah Al NaseemEvent: Dinner and midnight fireworksThe Details: Dhs3,500 per adult Lounge area, Dhs2,500 per adult Main Dining area, Dhs1,000 per adult Bar and sushi counter and kids above 7 years old until midnight
    ALICI

    Location: Bluewaters IslandEvent: Dinner and live performancesThe Details: Dhs2,000 per adult outdoor, Dhs1,800 per adult indoor.
    IL BORRO TUSCAN BISTRO

    Location: Jumeirah Al NaseemEvent: Dinner and live music by the Alma Chula bandThe Details: Dhs1,800 per adult, Dhs900 for kids above 12 years old, Dhs900 per adult for the bar.
    SEA FU

    Location: Four Seasons, JumeirahEvent: Sophisticated dining and live DJ until midnight.The Details: Package priced at Dhs3,150.
    ATTIKO

    Location: W Dubai, Mina SeyahiEvent: Dinner and firework displayThe Details: Outdoor experience forDhs3,500 per person, while indoor seating is Dhs2,500 per person.
    LPM

    Location: DIFCEvent: Hollywood-themed masqueradeThe Details: Minimum spend of Dhs1,500 per person – A la carte menu.
    THE ARTS CLUB

    Location: ICD Brookfield PlaceEvent: A night of dinner and dancing at The BrasserieThe Details: Minimum spends apply, strictly black tie, reservations only.
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    Your ultimate guide to all the hotspots at ICD Brookfield Place in DIFC

    Life

    by Camille Macawili
    4 hours ago

    From beautifully crafted fitness concepts to a host of culinary destinations, ICD Brookfield Place at DIFC raises the bar and delivers a host of best-in-class amenities for a lifestyle workplace.
    THE DINING

    LA NIÑA
    This sophisticated dining destination takes visitors back in time with its elegant Portugese-inspired décor and beautifully executed modern Iberian-Latino fusion cuisine. laninarestaurant.com

    THE ARTS CLUB
    Set over five floors, the exclusive private members club provides its discerning members with a slew of elegant facilities to work and socialise together such as private dining rooms, a rich cultural events programme, and more. theartsclub.ae

    JOSETTE
    Josette delivers a dining experience like no other. Its nightly live entertainment celebrates everything from opera to the Moulin Rouge, all while you indulge in a decadent menu of French brasserie classics. Adding to its French flair are the unique interiors designed by renowned London-based artists and designer Luke Edward Hall. josette.com 

    LULU & THE BEANSTALK
    Vibe with like-minded individuals to tailored tracks or get your creative juices flowing over comforting dishes and high-quality beverages at this cosy haven. lulusbean.com

    THE GUILD
    Inspired by the bustling brasseries of Europe and New York, The Guild is a three-act, day-to-night concept with lush botanical-decorated interiors that evoke a cosy, retro-bohemian allure: Nurseries, Rockpool and Salon. theguilddubai.com
    THE WELLNESS

    REFORM ATHLETICA
    The homegrown fitness studio inaugurated its second home with a 5,600 square feet area of spacious multi-function workout spaces and robust line-up of classes including strength, yoga, Megaformer Pilates and stretching, an elevated changing facilities and RAfresh, a coffee and smoothie bar for post-workout refreshments. reformathletica.com

    EMBODY FITNESS
    A private members-only personal training facility using state-of-the-art equipment including luxury rehabilitation and recovery suites with a floor-to-ceiling view of Dubai’s city skyline to boot. embodyfitness.ae

    1REBEL
    Situated behind the Arts Club, 1Rebel is an 11,600 square feet gym space with high-powered equipment including stationary spinning bikes for an intense body workout. 1rebel.com
    THE BEAUTY

    SKIN LAUNDRY
    Got a 30-minute break? Skin Laundry offers non-invasive signature laser facials that rejuvenate the skin with zero downtime in their all-white California beach bungalow-style clinic. skinlaundry.ae
    THE HERO EXPERIENCE

    EMIRATES CITY CHECK-IN AND TRAVEL STORE
    For an entirely new check-in experience, check in and drop your bags at your convenience right in the heart of Dubai’s business district. Emirates passengers can drop their luggage as early as 24 hours and up to four hours before a flight. emirates.com
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    Discover London’s stylish urban escape: The Arts Club Botique Hotel

    Life

    by Amy Sessions
    51 mins ago

    London’s The Arts Club is the chic, boutique hotel that provides an ideal bolthole within the centre of the city.
    The Stay

    The Arts Club’s rooms and suites offer Members and guests a discreet escape in the heart of bustling Mayfair, situated above the Members Club which was historically founded byCharles Dickens in 1863. The elegant rooms and suites offer a discreet escape in the heart of Mayfair for members and their guests, allowing access to all the facilities of the club during your stay. In the rooms, the finest Beltrami silk linen and towels await, as well as a lavish art deco marble bathroom complete with separate bath and shower. The carefully chosen mattress and bespoke furniture will answer all your comfort needs for an optimal night’s rest whether you’re post travel or at the end of a long workday in the city. Service wise the team are exceptional and at your beckon 24-hours a day to ensure your every whim is responded to swiftly. Some roomsadditionally have a balcony and a peaceful courtyard view for some much-needed fresh air; others overlook the buzzing Dover Street with its glamorous boutiques and galleries.
    The Dinning

    The Brasserie is a lively and spirited restaurant and bar located on the ground floor with adjacent garden. Members and their guests can enjoy its atmosphere throughoutthe whole day. Jean Luc Mongodin, our Executive Head Chef, has created a modern and ambrosial menu, celebrating seasonal produce and Mediterranean flavours. Designed to be shared, the food is light, cooked with the greatest of respect for the carefully sourced ingredients using classical techniques from Chef’s native France.
    Also, not to be missed is Ofelia, The Members’ Lounge that delivers an Italian sensibility and thoughtful areas, comprising a newly designed bar, seating areas, conservatory, Drawing Room and Ante Room. Perfect for all-day meetings, it serves Italian classics with a contemporary twist from a menu curated by our Head Chef, Stefano Mazzonzelli. In the evening, the DJ sets transfer the space into a high-energy lounge.
    The Wellness

    Just over the road from The Arts Club is Lanserhof, whose core ethos is to simply “live better, for longer”. With a holistic approach to patient medical care, accommodating an exclusive patient base, as well as a membership community focused on health and longevity services this is the one stop you need for everything from a quick IV drip boost to an entire body overhaul. The multi-disciplinary medical team is committed to delivering the highest standards of specialist care: each patient receives individualised attention, with care plans tailored to their unique health requirements, lifestyle factors, and personal goals. One visit and you will be entirely addicted.
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