This festive season, Dorchester Collection’s The Lana shimmers into December like a modern desert fairytale—its marble halls and soaring views transformed into a world of glittering décor, couture elegance, and unforgettable winter experiences. Each year, The Lana reimagines the art of celebration, but this season is touched with particular magic: a dazzling collaboration with Manolo Blahnik, who unveils his first-ever branded Christmas tree in the hotel’s grand lobby. Think sculptural beauty, candlelit glow, and the unmistakable whisper of high-fashion enchantment—an icon of style reinterpreted as a festive masterpiece.
To honour the season, The Lana introduces an exclusive festive stay experience, weaving together the comfort of a winter retreat with the glamour of Dubai’s most talked-about address. Guests are welcomed with celebratory drinks and treated to 500 AED in hotel credit, redeemable across its acclaimed restaurants, chic bars, and serene spa sanctuaries. Rates begin at 3,890 AED for rooms, 5,990 AED for Junior Suites, and 12,190 AED for suites, with stays available until 9 January.
It is a rare invitation to experience the holidays elevated to an art form—Dubai-style. For those seeking something even more extraordinary, bespoke enhancements await: serene boat journeys along the waterfront, or indulgent wellness rituals crafted within the hushed, fragrant world of the Dior Spa.
The Dior Spa: Rituals of Renewal
Echoing the spirit of the very first Dior Spa, The Lana offers the deeply restorative Escale at The Lana Body Ritual—a 90-minute Japanese-inspired experience blending stretching, calibrated pressures, and rhythmic percussive therapy. Priced at 2100 AED, it is a treatment that softens the body into complete tranquillity.
Also available is the Golden Aura Face Treatment (2100 AED), another 90-minute journey designed to illuminate the complexion. Through sculpting motions that stimulate oxygen flow and awaken the skin’s natural vitality, guests emerge glowing—radiant for the season’s celebrations and soirées.
A Manolo Blahnik Christmas: An Iconic Collaboration
On December 8, The Lana’s lobby becomes the stage for a theatrical unveiling of the Manolo Blahnik Christmas Tree. Adorned with delicate bows, hand-crafted baubles, and soft candlelit accents, it captures the designer’s timeless sophistication. The effect is mesmerising—evoking both the wonder of childhood holidays and the refined glamour of couture.
A Couture-Inspired Afternoon Tea
Throughout December, The Gallery invites guests to linger over a festive afternoon tea designed in collaboration with Manolo Blahnik. Each detail reflects the season’s elegance: delicate sandwiches such as organic turkey with cranberry relish and Alaskan King Crab with avocado and lemon zest.
Sweet accompaniments feel like treasures from a pâtisserie atelier—orange tarts with almond cream, festive éclairs filled with speculoos and spiced crèmeux, and fragrant, warm scones served with Devon clotted cream and signature Angelo Musa jams. It is an afternoon steeped in indulgence, artistry, and anticipation.
Festive Dining: A Culinary Journey Through the Season
Open throughout the holidays, The Lana’s dining destinations embrace the warmth of shared moments. Riviera presents Mediterranean flavours uplifted with seasonal accents—dishes crafted to be savoured slowly, in good company, against the backdrop of Dubai’s winter glow. For those seeking culinary drama, Jara offers bold Basque flavours that ignite the senses. Whether for intimate gatherings or festive feasts, each restaurant at The Lana promises an unforgettable Christmas table.
Thoughtful touches, couture collaborations, exceptional cuisine, and experiences infused with imagination—this season, The Lana invites guests to step into a world where every moment feels touched by enchantment. It is a festive celebration crafted with unmistakable Dorchester elegance, promising warmth, wonder, and memories that linger long after the decorations fade.
