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Festival season starts with Santa arrival

- Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter

DUBAI: The Christmas countdown has officially begun! Families gathered together to witness the spectacula­r Christmas tree lights at Ski Dubai being switched on by Santa Claus following his arrival from the North Pole. The tree lighting ceremony marks the start of Winter Wonderland at Ski Dubai – a magical seasonal line-up of activities for the whole family to experience the most wonderful time of the year, complete with real snow.

Santa Claus is coming back to town, and guests will have a chance to meet him and his merry elves at his groto till 25 December. A Santa Meet & Greet (Dhs125) is the picture-perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit; the package includes a festive git bag, signature hot chocolate and a photo to capture the special moment.

Start your day with a jolly good Breakfast with Santa (Dhs125). Every morning (8-10 a.m.) till 25 December, guests can mingle all the way with Santa and his elves while indulging in festive treats such as Snowman Pancakes and signature hot chocolate. Each ticket includes one breakfast dish and a beverage from a wide-ranging menu, as well as a souvenir photo.

Fancy geting active while dressed in your matching Christmas sweaters? Take the whole family to the Festive Fun Run (Dhs125) on 10 December. Perfect for kids and adults alike, the -4pc racecourse can be completed in (400m) for kids or (1km) for adults with a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Suitable for all levels and age groups, this promises to be a fun-filled family day out. All jolly joggers will also receive a Santa hat and a commemorat­ive medal.

CINEMAS LAUNCHES WORLD CUP MENU: Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, is excited to announce the launch of an all-new F&B menu, as part of its unique offering to screen the much-anticipate­d tournament live in partnershi­p with bein SPORTS, the Official Broadcaste­r of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the Middle East and

North Africa (MENA).

VOX Cinemas will be offering limited-time, football-inspired snacks from the Candy Bar. Football fans and food lovers can choose from à la carte items such as Loaded Chicken Pops,

Haltime Pies, Football Fries, Brazilian Hotdogs and Stadium Hotdogs, level up with Stadium Trays, or go all out with Snack Combos which come with football merchandis­e such as country flags, vuvuzelas and whistles. In addition, THEATRE Café is running a special promo: any sandwich or pizza.

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Santa Claus arrived at Ski Dubai on ‘Winter Wonderland’.
↑ Santa Claus arrived at Ski Dubai on ‘Winter Wonderland’.

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