Shangri-La, Al Bandar & Al Waha Festive Brochure

Make this Christmas and New Year
one to remember and celebrate with us at
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah
Resort & Spa.

Christmas and New Year at Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Al Bandar and Al Waha hotels
is a memorable occasion for all 14TH December 2016 6 pm
the family, filled with festivities, Al Bandar Sablah Area
activities and the excitement of
this magical time of year. Join us in the Sablah area of our Al Bandar hotel
If you are looking for the perfect for the official switching on of our magnificent
way to welcome in 2017, then Christmas tree lights while listening to our choir
look no further as our New sing a chorus of festive carols.
Year celebrations are second to
none and will give you the most Complete the evening by sampling festive
memorable evening to start the treats served alongside warming Gluhwein,
the traditional mulled wine Christmas drink,
New Year. specially prepared to mark this festive occasion.

Christmas Eve Dinner Capri Court

24th December 2016 Enjoy traditional Italian dishes and discover
a taste of Italy with our festive five-course
Relax on Christmas Eve in one of our stunning Christmas menu. Open from 7 PM - 11:30 PM.
dining venues and start your festive celebrations
with a variety of offerings. With a buffet feast in OMR 35
Al Tanoor through to a fine dining five-course OMR 11 Children’s menu
menu in Bait al Bahr, we have something for
everyone this Christmas. Bait Al Bahr

For an additional OMR 10 enjoy unlimited Five-course seafood menu overlooking the
house wines, beers, soft drinks & juices in our tranquil waters of the Sea of Oman.
Al Tanoor or Samba restaurants. Open from 7 PM - 11:30 PM.

Al tanoor OMR 35
OMR 11 Children’s menu

Sultanah

Traditional buffet with all the trimmings. Enjoy our Barbecue Buffet with unlimited
Open from 6:30 PM - 11 PM. wines and champagne while enjoying live
entertainment from our resident band.
OMR 25 Open from 7 PM - 11:30 PM.

Samba OMR 59

Traditional family Christmas buffet at Samba Shahrazad
restaurant where all the family can relax and
enjoy this special day. Celebrate Christmas Eve the Arabic way with a
Open from 6:30 PM - 11 PM. delicious five-course menu served alongside live
Arabic entertainment and belly
OMR 22 dance performances.
Open from 7 PM - 11:30 PM.
OMR 50

Children of registered guests aged 11 years and under eat FREE in our Al Tanoor and Samba buffet restaurants.
Prices are in Omani Rials and subject to 9% government tax and 8% service charge.

Christmas Day

25th December 2016

Celebrate Christmas Day with friends and family
or a more intimate dinner for two and enjoy a
sumptuous buffet of international delicacies or
traditional set Christmas menus. Feel the festive
spirit with our choir singing carols throughout
the resort as well as a variety of activities
available to everyone to celebrate this
special day.

Lunch

Al Tanoor

Come and see our spectacular winter wonderland
dessert buffet while enjoying a traditional
Christmas Day buffet lunch and dinner at our Al
Tanoor restaurant. Open from 12:30 PM - 4 PM
for lunch.

OMR 25

Christmas Day Dinner

Al Tanoor Bait Al Bahr

Christmas Dinner with a traditional Christmas Enjoy a four-course menu of the finest fresh
buffet with all the trimmings at our Al seafood then make your way to our rooftop
Tanoor restaurant. Open from 6:30 PM - 11 PM. B.A.B. Lounge for special Christmas cocktails.
Open from 7 PM - 11:30 PM.
OMR 25
OMR 25
Samba OMR 11 Children’s menu

Traditional family Christmas buffet at Samba Sultanah
restaurant where all the family can relax and
enjoy this special day. Dine in our Sultanah restaurant this Christmas
Open from 6:30 PM - 11 PM. evening and sample an exquisite 5 course
set menu. Open from 7 PM - 11:30 PM.
OMR 18
OMR 35
Capri Court
Shahrazad
Christmas Dinner with the best of Italian cuisine
with our innovative four-course menu created Savour the flavours of Arabia in a five-course
by our speciality chefs. feast and enjoy Live entertainment from our
Open from 7 PM - 11:30 PM. Arabic musicians and belly dance show. Open
from 7 PM - 11:30 PM.
OMR 25
OMR 11 Children’s menu OMR 35

Children of registered guests aged 11 years and under eat FREE in our Al Tanoor and Samba buffet restaurants.
Prices are in Omani Rials and subject to 9% government tax and 8% service charge.

Gingerbread House

From 14th December 2016 Gingerbread men were first attributed to the
court of Queen Elizabeth I, who served the
Come visit our life size figurines to foreign dignitaries. Today, however,
gingerbread house in Al Bandar they are generally served around Christmas.
lobby. Why not pick up some
of the delicious seasonal treats Gingerbread houses originated in Germany
that will be on sale while there? during the 16th century. The elaborate cookie-
An essential festive outing for walled houses, decorated with foil in addition
everyone to enjoy, young and old! to gold leaf, became associated with Christmas
tradition.

Their popularity rose when the Brothers Grimm
wrote the story of Hansel and Gretel, in which
the main characters stumble upon a house made
entirely of treats deep in the forest. It is unclear
whether or not gingerbread houses were a result
of the popular fairy tale, or vice versa.

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The GINGERBREAD
sn INGREDIENTS

all flour
baking powder
While visions of sugar-plums ground ginger
danced in their heads.
cinnamon
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, butter
and I in my cap,
brown sugar
eggs

treacle
white icing to decorate

ad just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

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Festive Activities

Complete your Christmas with a variety of activities specially created
for this festive season. Whether you are looking to meet Father
Christmas, burn off the Christmas Dinner or simply relax in the Spa,
we have something for everyone.

A Special Visitor at Al Waha Christmas Football Match

25th December 2016 | 3 pm - 4:30 pm 28th December 2016 | From 3 pm

A special festive visitor will be meeting all Looking for some competitive fun this
of our little guests by the dhow area in Al Christmas? Then why not join us for a
Waha. Come and have a family photo taken Christmas Football Match. Suitable for ages
with Father Christmas while the management over 16 years and for all levels of ability. You
invites parents to join them for a Christmas can show off your ‘Messi’ like skills against our
refreshment. very own Recreation Team on our 5-a-side pitch
in Al Waha.
Boxing Day Yoga Balance

26th December 2016 | 4 pm - 5 pm

We invite you to clear your mind and balance
your body in this special Yoga Balance Class.
Suitable for ages over 16 years and for all levels
of ability. Our skilled instructor will take you
on a journey of personal exploration through
timeless yoga techniques.

New Year’s Eve Pre-Dinner Cocktails

31st December 2016 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Our celebrations are the perfect way to see out Al Waha Guests
the old and bring in the new. Whether you’re
a couple or with family and friends, we have a Al Waha lawn and beach area
superb night planned for you complete with a
number of options for a fantastic feast as your Al Bandar Guests
last meal of 2016 and all finished with our
countdown party night which is the only way to Al Bandar lawn and beach area
welcome in 2017.

Start your night with pre-dinner cocktails
served in your hotel from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
followed by dinner in your selected restaurant.
After enjoying a superb dinner, make your way
to our countdown party on Turtle Beach. For
those wanting to dance late into the night, our
B.A.B. Lounge and Piano Lounge will continue
the celebrations into the early hours.

New Year’s Eve Dinner

31st December 2016
Al Tanoor Tapas And Sablah Area Capri Court

Begin your New Year celebrations with a Make your last meal of 2016 a memorable one
delicious buffet of international delicacies. with a traditional Italian five-course dinner.
Open from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Open from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

OMR 45 OMR 45
OMR 15 Children’s menu
Bait Al Bahr
Samba
Overlooking the Sea of Oman and with a
dramatic mountainous backdrop, this is the Sample our extensive special buffet with choices
perfect location to enjoy a sumptuous five- for all the family - including a dedicated
course dinner. Open from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM. children’s area! Open from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

OMR 45 OMR 35
OMR 15 Children’s menu

Prices are in Omani Rials and subject to 9% government
tax and 8% service charge.

New Year Countdown Party

31st December 2016 New Year’s Day
Turtle Beach
1st January 2017
Join us on Turtle Beach for the grande finale to Al Tanoor
2016 and experience a countdown party like no
other, hosted by our live band and resident DJ. Plan your New Year resolutions over
With champagne to toast in 2017 and unlimited lunch where you can enjoy dishes from
wines, cocktails, beers, soft drinks and juices our extensive buffet including barbecue
there really is no better place to welcome in the stations situated on the terrace of our
New Year. Open from 10 PM - 1 AM. Sablah area.
Open from 7:30 PM - 10 PM.
The After Party...
OMR 25
After seeing in the New Year on Turtle Beach,
join us for our after party at one of the following Prices are in Omani Rials and subject to 9%
venues: government tax and 8% service charge.

B. A. B. Lounge

Chill out with music courtesy of our resident DJ.
Open from 1 AM - 2AM.

Piano Lounge

Relax in the sophisticated setting and enjoy
live entertainment from our fabulous resident
pianist. Open from 1 AM - 2AM.

Restaurant Reservations

Advance reservations during the festive season are highly
recommended and essential for New Year’s Eve dinner. For
all in-house guests staying over New Year’s Eve, please book

early to select your preferred restaurant and table.

The hospitality and reservations desk can be found
at Al Bandar lobby and is available daily from

22nd to 31st December 2016 from 11 AM - 6 PM.

Alternatively, please email
[email protected]

Or call
2477 6565
(Ext 6565 for in-house guests)