Emirates Palace sparks the spirit this festive season, with the lighting of its magnificent Christmas Tree, and the launch of its holiday offerings that marries the best of dining, entertainment and extraordinary luxury.

Commenting on Emirates Palace’s holiday preparation, Holger Schroth, General Manager at Emirates Palace said: “This year we are pulling all the stops as the team gears up to host the most spectacular Christmas and New Year. We have designed this grand culinary production that comprises of an exquisite afternoon tea, brunch, dinner and even take-away turkey roast and lamb of leg replete with all its trimmings and sides. Needless to say, guests are spoilt for choice as each experience is crafted to be more memorable, extravagant and special than the other.”

Schroth confirmed more than 3,000 guests had attended the glittering ceremony that took place earlier this month, which saw the unveiling of Emirates Palace’s legendary and highly-anticipated Christmas Tree resplendent in luxuriant ornaments and strings of twinkling, fairy lights. Since then, both residents of the UAE and international travellers have thronged to the iconic hotel destination for a slice of its globally renowned celebrations in Le Café, Le Vendome and Mezzaluna.

Come New Years Eve, raise a glass to the advent of 2018 against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Emirates Palace’s iconic New Year gala. Festive revellers can enjoy a night of farewells to 2017 with a wealth of tantalizing entertainment performances, a lavish buffet spread combining sumptuous gourmet staples and signature festive cuisines from around the globe, and a mesmerizing fireworks display that will cover its palatial horizon as the clock strikes 12:00.

“Guests can expect to traverse on a journey of sensory delights wrapped in extravagance this Christmas and New Year. Our unprecedented myriad of offerings is designed to inspire, entertain and satisfy. All this season, I invite one and all to stay in the lap of luxury, feast on the finest food in magical world-class settings, and indulge in our spa as you soak up Emirates Palace’s boutique atmosphere,” concluded Shroth.