This December, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, is inviting guests to experience the grace of the festive season via an array of traditional ceremonies, interactive masterclasses and unforgettable dining experiences.

Tree lighting ceremony The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre kick-starts the season with a graceful tree lighting ceremony where you can feel the holiday spirit with the lighting of the grand tree and floating garden tunnel.

Experience the magical feeling and embrace the season whilst listening to the choir with your family and friends at the sophisticated hotel Lobby Lounge.

Gingerbread house masterclass Little ones can revel in the joy and wonder of the year with The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre’s interactive children’s masterclass led by Executive Pastry Chef Emanuele Saracino.

Creative toddlers will be provided with everything needed to build and decorate their own gingerbread house. After the hour-long workshops, each unique masterpiece is packed and prepared for guests to take away.

AED 125 per participating child.

Start a wonderful cuddly tradition Make a difference this season with The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre’s new wonderful tradition. Guests are invited to extend the holiday cheer to children in need and become a part of the Community Footprint initiative.

Bring a plush toy and let The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre’s take care of the rest. The plush bundle of joy will be carefully wrapped and stored under the Christmas tree until the time comes to donate them to reputable children’s charities that work towards bringing positive change to their communities.

Gourmet takeaways at Cake Cake café and patisserie offers a signature selection of gourmet desserts and festive hampers filled with gourmet delights such as minced pies, specialty cookies chocolates, and much more.

Traditional roasted turkey-to-go family dinners can also be ordered from 21 November to 31 December 2018, to ensure you can enjoy the festive season in the intimate setting of your own home.

Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance priced at AED 750 for a medium turkey and AED 950 for a large turkey, both inclusive of three appetizers, eight side dishes, and choice of your favorite fruit pie.

Grand festive brunch at Café Belge Join Café Belge on Christmas day from 12 to 4 pm for the biggest Christmas Brunch you have ever seen! The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre has set the scene for a memorable festive day with different stations in true Belgian spirit featuring an abundance of food, drinks and live entertainment.

Joyeux Noel at Le Cirque Celebrate Christmas day at Le Cirque restaurant with French-Italian inspired meals from classic creations to create theatrical but sophisticated #RCMemories surrounded by the warmth of friends and family.

With music that sets the tone, an inviting atmosphere that’s exceptionally made for festive cheer and a surprise visit from Santa Claus so your little ones are kept entertained, nothing says Christmas quite like Le Cirque’s Gourmand Brunch.