Muscat, Oman: Nothing captures the anticipation of the festive season quite like Christmas and New Year at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The luxury resort is celebrating all things merry and bright with a series of dazzling events to enchant guests of all ages. From tantalizing cuisine to live entertainment, tea-time traditions to Ritz Kids fun, join with family, close friends or the one you love, to make this festive season one to remember.

Ease into the Christmas mood with one of the finest Ritz-Carlton traditions, Festive High Tea. Served with a touch of glamour and luxury under the majestic dome of the Atrium Lounge, guests can tuck into seasonal treats such as praline yule log and cranberry cheesecake, as well as assorted savories paired with freshly brewed teas. For budding young chefs and artists, fairytales will come to life at a gingerbread decorating workshop where they can express their artistic styles.  Music-lovers young and old can listen to the songs of the season for a special pipe organ concert, getting lost in the festive symphonies of Mozart, Vivaldi, Daquin, Corelli and more.

The festive experience wouldn’t be complete without a Christmas feast and the resort’s line-up of culinary occasions will delight even those with the most bah humbug of sentiments! Choose from a variety of specially-curated multiple-course menus or sumptuous buffets, all provided with the signature service of the Ritz-Carlton brand and imbued with the warmth of the season of goodwill.

The season is not up yet and Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel is set to celebrate the arrival of 2020 in style. Dress to the nines for the ultimate New Year’s Eve party under the stars, surrounded by the lights of the torches in the gardens and on the beachfront. Toast to the New Year with a buffet among the palms in the resort’s gardens, at Al Khiran Kitchen, or indulge in a delectable four-course dinner right by the sea at Beach Pavilion Bar & Grill. Guests will be spoilt for choice with all kinds of delicious food prepared using the finest locally-sourced ingredients, with the dedicated chefs ensuring that there is something to tempt every member of the family. Topped off with a live band performance, as guests light flying lanterns to fill up the sky, all the ingredients are combined for a memorable celebration on the shores of Oman. Indoors and outdoors, dinner, music and magic, December at Muscat’s luxurious beachfront palace redefines the concept of holiday spirit. For reservations, email: Restaurant.reservation.albustanpalace@ritzcarlton.com or call +968 2476 4444 or whatsapp +968 9855 9333

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Festive High Tea
Where: Atrium Tea Lounge
When: December 13 – 31, 2 P.M - 5 P.M
Price: OMR 11++

Gingerbread Decorating Class

Where: Qantab Ballroom
When: December 20, 21
Price: OMR 18++ for Gingerbread House

Christmas Eve Dinner

Where: Beach Pavilion Bar & Grill
When: December 24, 6:30 P.M - 11 P.M
Price: OMR 45 net per person. 4-course set menu. No a la carte service. 

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner

Where: Al Khiran Kitchen

When: December 24, 6:30 P.M - 10:30 P.M

Price: OMR 32 net per person. Including live entertainment.

 

Christmas Day Brunch

Where: Outdoors – Gardens

When: December 25, 1 P.M - 5:30 P.M

Price: OMR 35 buffet and non-alcoholic drinks, OMR 49 buffet and house beverages. Live entertainment

Pipe Organ Concert

Where: Majan Ballroom

When: December 29, 5 P.M

Price: Complimentary

 

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Where: Beach Pavilion Bar & Grill

When: December 31, 6:30 P.M - 11 P.M

Price: OMR 55 net per person. 4-course set menu. Beverages not included.

New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner

Where: Al Khiran Kitchen

When: December 31, 6:30 P.M – 10:30 P.M

Price: OMR 45 net per person. Beverages not included.

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Where: Outdoors - Gardens

When: December 31, 8 P.M onwards

Price: OMR 85 net per person. Selected beverages included.

Contact: Melanie Dorange                  
Director of Marketing Communications
Telephone: +968 9824 2333     
E-mail: melanie.dorange@ritzcarlton.com

            Sudipta Dasgupta                    
            Senior Media Relations Executive
            Tel: +968 94558787
            Email: Sudipta.dasgupta@traccs.net

About Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Tucked away between the rugged Al Hajar mountain range and the Sea of Oman, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel is a hidden jewel amongst luxury hotels in Muscat, Oman, a beachfront retreat that welcomes guests with customs steeped in ancient traditions and contemporary comfort. From each of our 250 newly renovated luxury guest rooms and suites’ private balconies, guests can gaze upon magnificent mountain, sea or garden views. They can relax on the pristine stretch of private beach or dine on its sandy carpet under the stars, in one of the hotel’s three distinctive restaurants. Perfect for couples, business guests and families alike, Al Bustan Palace provides all the ingredients that will stir memories for a lifetime. For more information or reservations, please visit ritzcarlton.com/albustanpalace, join us on ‎www.facebook.com/albustanpalace.muscat or call +968 24 799 666.‎

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., part of Marriott International, Inc., currently operates more than 100 hotels and over 45 residential properties in 30 countries and territories. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com . 

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