Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, the luxury resort located on the pristine beachfront of Malaysia’s eastern coast, is delighted to announce a series of festive events and activities for guests to enjoy this holiday season. From a dazzling Christmas tree lighting ceremony to a pirate-themed New Year’s Eve party, the resort offers something for everyone to make their stay memorable and magical.
The festive celebrations begin on December 16, with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Herbs Garden – an intimate enclave overlooking the ocean – where guests can join the resort’s in-house carollers and indulge in festive bites and drinks while admiring the sparkling tree. On December 23 and 30, signature grill house Sea.Fire.Salt will host a bubbly brunch by the sea, featuring unlimited drinks and signature dishes, accompanied by chill beats from a DJ.
On Christmas Eve, celebrations will get into full swing, offering holidaymakers a choice of two dining options: traditional family feast at Turmeric, the resort’s lively all-day dining restaurant, or dinner at Sea.Fire.Salt, where the chefs have curated a special a la carte menu of fresh seafood and succulent steaks. Both restaurants will have live music to set the festive mood.
Kicking off Christmas Day with a joyful Santa meet-and-greet at the Pétanque Garden, the stage will be set for the Galore Classic Fiesta at Turmeric featuring a splendid buffet of cuisines from all over the world, including seasonal dishes such as roast turkey, Yule log and Christmas pudding. Alternatively, guests can opt for a dazzling Christmas dinner at Sea.Fire.Salt, with an exclusive a la carte menu designed by Chef Gary Ekar.
From December 26 to 30, guests can treat themselves to a Merry, Jolly Afternoon Tea at the Observatory Bar, where they can enjoy a mini buffet of scones, cupcakes and sandwiches while taking in the stunning 360-degree view of the resort and the sea. During the same period, guests can also savour a festive dining special at Sea.Fire.Salt, featuring a delightful collaboration of signature dishes and seasonal favourites.
On New Year’s Eve, resort guests are invited to join the pirate-themed Ahoy! New Year’s Eve dinner, a spectacular feast featuring a live band and entertainment ranging from fire eaters and stilt walkers to a caricature artist and a photo booth. Turmeric will be serving an indulgent buffet experience, with an a la carte menu available at Sea.Fire.Salt. Over at Infinity Bar, the countdown to 2024 will be accompanied by live DJ sets and saxophone performances, before culminating in a spectacular firework display by the beach. Every bill is entitled to a lucky draw with fabulous prizes from other Anantara properties around the world.
Throughout December, guests can also make their holiday sparkle at the award-winning Anantara Spa, where they can book any 90-minute spa treatment and get to select a mystery gift from the Christmas tree. Guests staying over the festive season can also enjoy complimentary activities such as yoga on the beach, natural walks, terrarium-making classes, and classic Christmas movie screenings. Meanwhile, kids will have their own programme with gingerbread house decoration classes, snowflake- and collage-making, and other arts and crafts activities.
For further information about the festive season offerings at Anantara Desaru Coast, please visit https://www.anantara.com/en/desaru-coast/offers/tis-the-sea-sun.
