Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or planning an unforgettable escape with someone special, these standout experiences and handcrafted pieces are sure to capture the heart and imagination. This festive season, indulge your favourite people with The Perfect Gift—choose from Tyler Ellis’s eco-luxe apple leather collection or the hand-embroidered couture clutches created in collaboration with Hamda Al Fahim. For a quick getaway, head to Bab Al Shams and experience Chef Sneha’s reimagined Indian classics at the newly opened pop-up, RAIT. If your soul craves a more immersive escape, embrace Riviera glamour at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo or venture to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi for a festive wonderland filled with moments to treasure.
Created by the Italian ecology textile developer Mabel Srl, this new versatile plant-based material is produced from fibres derived from the industrial processing of apples, with industrial waste from the jam and juice industry recovered and transformed into a new raw material through a patented process by FRUMAT. This inevitably not only reduces the waste management costs and relative damages to the environment, but also offers a DMF-free leather substitute, helping to lower the emissions and the consumption of energy is often associated with the entire production chain in industry.
Tyler Ellis x Hamda Al Fahim: Couture-Infused Clutches
Tyler Ellis limited edition collaboration collection ‘Love and Romance’ with Emirati designer Hamda Al Fahim . The capsule collection is the combination of timeless Tyler Ellis pieces, with Hamda’s hand-broidered couture fabrics. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, made from textiles created in Hamda’s Abu Dhabi atelier and finished by skilled artisans in Italy.
RAIT by Chef Sneha at Bab Al Shams
Set against the tranquil desert landscape of Bab Al Shams, RAIT, meaning ‘sand’ in Hindi, is a recently launched Indian pop-up led by Chef Sneha Singhi Upadhaya. Rooted in tradition yet inspired by today’s culinary expressions, RAIT celebrates the dishes and stories that have shaped India’s diverse gastronomic identity. Each creation reflects Chef Sneha’s philosophy of bringing comfort, creativity, and connection to the table, crafted to resonate with diners through familiar warmth and bold new interpretations. The menu includes reimagined classics like Mini Pav Bhaji, Bhutte Ka Khees, Angaara Murgh Tikka, Lucknawi Gosht Seekh, Goan Cafreal Jhinga, 24-Hour Kali Dal Makhni, Dilli 6 Butter Chicken, Nizami Seekh Masala, and Dum Biryanis. Tandoor-baked Blue Cheese Naan and desserts like Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream and Saffron Rose Mille Feuille complete the experience.
Timing: open daily for dinner from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Celebrate this festive season in Monaco and enjoy a European winter without the frost. Just a short flight from the Gulf Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, is the ultimate Riviera escape to bask in the crisp sunshine of a warm, elegant terrace overlooking glimmering ocean waves. Guests are spoilt for choice with options to choose from for their festivities, from an intimate Christmas dinner under the stars to a sparkling New Year’s Eve celebration by the Mediterranean, all steeped in the timeless glamour of Monte-Carlo.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafush
To celebrate the festive season, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafush is launching “The Grand Illusion,” featuring immersive performances and curated dining, running from 15 December 2025 to 7 January 2026. During this period, the luxury resort will transform its island into an experiential dreamscape with theatrical feasts, interactive art installations, and nightly entertainment designed to blur the line between reality and imagination. The season’s highlights also feature lagoon-side Christmas festivities, transformative masquerade parades, and restorative spa experiences led by resident and visiting wellness experts.
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