Swissotel Al Ghurair Dubai

Celebrate the Season with Festive Swiss Afternoon Tea at Swissotel Al Ghurair

Make time for a little festive indulgence with our Festive Swiss Afternoon Tea at Swissôtel Al Ghurair, Dubai. Gather your loved ones in the elegant surroundings of Yasmine Lounge and savour a delightful selection of sweet and savoury treats, thoughtfully prepared to bring warmth and joy to your Christmas celebrations.

From delicious savoury bites and freshly warmed scones to irresistible festive desserts and special treats for little explorers, it's a wonderful way to slow down, spend quality time together and enjoy the magic of the season.

Menu highlights:
Enjoy a delicious selection of festive favourites, carefully crafted by our pastry team.

Savoury delights: Smoked salmon roulade on crackers, cheese and pineapple skewers, and duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce. Festive sweet treats: Warm scones with blueberry jam, plum cake trifle, Christmas macarons, red velvet cake and berry tarts.

For the Little Explorers:
A specially curated selection of delicious treats for our younger guests:

Macarons Chocolate-dipped marshmallows Baked mac and cheese Peanut butter and strawberry sandwiches

Including a selection of Hot Chocolates, teas and coffees.

Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Witness the Magic of Christmas!

Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an enchanting Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Swissôtel Al Ghurair, Dubai.

Watch as our magnificent 20-foot Christmas tree lights up to the joyful melodies of the Swissôtel Christmas Choir, creating a heartwarming experience filled with festive cheer for the whole family.

Make the occasion even more special with our Festive Swiss Afternoon Tea and Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, included in the celebration. While little explorers get creative decorating their very own gingerbread houses with colourful icing and sweet treats, parents can relax and savour a delightful selection of festive favourites.

Gather your loved ones for an evening of festive melodies, sweet indulgences and magical moments to cherish.

Event Highlights:

Christmas Choir & Santa Meet-Up: Family fun with Santa and choir performances. Enjoy live performances from our Christmas choir and capture the magic with a special meet-and-greet with Santa at Swissotel Al-Ghurair, Dubai.

This season, let the expert chefs at Swissotel Al Ghurair prepare a feast for your loved ones, that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or office.

Available to pre-order, Traditional Roasted Turkey is cooked to perfection and is carefully packaged with all the traditional trimmings and favorites like Roasted Chestnuts, Brussels Sprouts, Herb-roasted potato, along with homemade festive desserts.

Meal includes:

Turkey | Trimmings | Roasted Potatoes | Roasted root vegetables | Brussels sprouts | Giblet gravy | Chicken sausages | Roasted chestnuts | Cranberry sauce

Add on to your meal: Swiss Chocolate Cake | Christmas Yule Log cake | Mince Pies | Christmas Stollen

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop with Festive Treats at Swissôtel Al Ghurair

Build a Little Festive Magic!

Create magical family moments this Christmas at Swissôtel Al Ghurair, Dubai, with our Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop and Festive Swiss Afternoon Tea.

Designed for little explorers and their families, this delightful experience brings together creativity, festive flavours and joyful moments.

For the Little Explorers

Let little hands get creative this Christmas! Guided by our talented pastry chefs, children can decorate their very own gingerbread houses with colourful icing and sweet decorations, bringing their festive masterpieces to life.

For the Parents

While little ones enjoy their gingerbread creations, parents can relax and indulge in a delightful Festive Swiss Afternoon Tea, featuring a tempting selection of savoury bites and seasonal sweet treats.

Menu highlights:

Savoury bites: Smoked salmon roulade on crackers, cheese and pineapple skewers, and duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce. Festive sweet treats: Warm scones with blueberry jam, plum cake trifle, Christmas macarons, red velvet cake and berry tarts. Little Explorers' favourites: Macarons, chocolate-dipped marshmallows, baked mac and cheese, and peanut butter and strawberry sandwiches.

Celebrate the joy of togetherness this Thanksgiving with a heartwarming evening of comforting flavours and memorable family moments at Swissôtel Al Ghurair.

Gather around the table and enjoy a special holiday feast while little ones discover their own festive fun with Thanksgiving card making, face painting and a kids' cooking class decorating Pumpkin Patch cookies.

From delicious food to joyful family experiences, make this Thanksgiving a celebration worth sharing.

Kids' activities

Thanksgiving card making

Face painting

Kids' cooking class: Pumpkin Patch cookie decorating

Make Way for 2027!

Ring in the New Year with a memorable celebration at Swissôtel Al Ghurair, where indulgent flavours, live entertainment and joyful moments come together.

Bid farewell to 2026 with a sumptuous New Year's Eve Dinner, featuring a lavish buffet of festive favourites and live entertainment, perfect for a memorable evening with family and friends in the heart of Dubai.

Gather your loved ones for one last celebration of the year, savour delicious culinary creations and welcome 2027 with laughter, togetherness and memories to cherish.

Menu highlights:
Indulge in a delightful selection of seasonal specialities, thoughtfully prepared by our chefs.

Salads and starters: Thai beef salad, Japanese crab salad, roasted butternut salad with toasted peanuts and watercress, and basil-marinated heirloom tomato salad. Seafood selection: Poached seafood bar featuring shrimps, blue swimming crab, mussels, calamari and baby octopus, alongside fresh oysters with condiments. Festive mains: Whole roasted turkey with traditional trimmings, roasted Brussels sprouts, lamb rogan josh, slow-roasted beef brisket and baked chicken roulade with chestnuts. Decadent desserts: Sticky toffee pudding, trio chocolate mousse, Linzer torte, salted caramel cheesecake and balsamic-dosed blackberry panna cotta.

Live entertainment

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening, adding a joyful atmosphere to your New Year's Eve celebration.

Fun for the Little Explorers:
While you enjoy the New Year's Eve celebrations, little ones can look forward to fun-filled activities, making it a memorable evening for the whole family.

Face painting New Year's greeting crafts

Join us for a lavish Christmas Eve dinner at Swissôtel Al Ghurair, Dubai, where the season comes alive with festive flavours, live entertainment and fun-filled activities for the whole family. Gather your loved ones for a memorable evening featuring a sumptuous buffet of festive favourites, joyful entertainment and a warm Christmas atmosphere.

Little explorers can enjoy face painting, Christmas arts and crafts and a special meet and greet with Santa himself. With beautiful festive decorations and live entertainment adding to the celebrations, it's the perfect way to spend quality time together and create magical Christmas memories.

Menu highlights:
Savour a delicious selection of festive specialities, thoughtfully prepared by our chefs.

Salads and starters: Poached pear salad with walnuts, truffle-seasoned prawn salad with grapefruit, chicken liver pâté and beef consommé. Poached seafood bar: A delightful selection of shrimps, blue swimming crab, mussels, calamari and baby octopus. Festive mains: Whole roasted turkey with traditional trimmings, roasted Brussels sprouts, seafood paella and grilled lamb chops. Christmas desserts: Yule log, panettone, Stollen, Christmas pudding and mocha cake.

Little Explorers activities:

Face painting Christmas arts and crafts A special visit from Santa to delight the little ones

Festive entertainment

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening, bringing extra warmth and festive cheer to your Christmas Eve celebration.

This Christmas Day, gather your loved ones for an indulgent festive brunch at Swissotel Al Ghurair, Dubai. Perfect for families seeking festive cheer with a touch of elegance, our brunch offers a sumptuous feast, live music, and fun-filled activities for children.

Celebrate in a beautifully decorated festive setting, with live music, delicious seasonal favourites and a special visit from Santa. Little explorers can enjoy face painting, Christmas arts and crafts and a fun-filled Snowman Marshmallow Pops cooking class, making it a memorable Christmas celebration for the whole family.

Menu highlights:
Savour a delightful selection of festive favourites, thoughtfully prepared by our chefs.

Salads and starters: Compressed trio melon salad with kale leaves and sunflower seeds, quinoa salad, pulled chicken with artichoke salad, chestnut soup, pulled turkey salad with cranberry dressing and celeriac remoulade. Seafood selection: Poached seafood bar. Festive mains: Whole roasted turkey with traditional trimmings, roasted Brussels sprouts, slow-cooked beef ribs, seared Atlantic salmon and corn on the cob. Christmas desserts: Panettone, Stollen, Christmas pudding, toffee pudding, eggnog mousse and passionfruit pavlova.

Little Explorers activities:

Face painting Christmas arts and crafts Kids' cooking class: Snowman Marshmallow Pops Special visit from Santa

Festive entertainment

Enjoy live music from a talented singer, adding a joyful festive atmosphere to your Christmas Day celebrations.

Begin 2027 on a relaxed note with a delightful Lazy Breakfast at Swissôtel Al Ghurair, Dubai. Whether you've celebrated the night away or simply wish to enjoy a slower morning, gather your loved ones for a leisurely breakfast buffet filled with comforting favourites and delicious flavours.

Settle into the welcoming atmosphere of Liwan Restaurant and savour a tempting selection of international dishes, freshly prepared specialities and made-to-order grills. It's the perfect way to unwind, recharge and welcome the new year feeling refreshed.

Menu highlights:

Salads and starters: Asian chicken salad and roasted beetroot salad International favourites: Lamb biryani, Thai chicken curry, beef lasagna and stir-fried noodles Sweet treats: Mini Nutella and banana crêpes Made-to-order grill station: Freshly grilled chicken steaks, beef steaks and fish steaks

It’s always a great idea to grab a quick, delicious lunch at Liwan restaurant.

Inspired from international flavours, sourced seasonably and crafted to perfection.

Spend a day with the family at the beautiful outdoor pool of Swissôtel Al Ghurair and follow it up with a 2 course healthy “Vitality Lunch” at Liwan restaurant.

Travel to Switzerland over delicious brews, Swiss canapes, and tea-rrific board games.

Discover petite bites of turkey empanadas, jalapeno poppers, red velvet Swiss rolls, Lemon meringue tart, and much more. As the Little Explorers try a treasure chest full of mini sandwiches, mac and cheese, and Macarons.

All accompanied with free flowing tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, with option of mocktail.