Still deciding where to spend the festive season? From winter in Paris and London to sun-soaked Maldivian islands, here are some of the season’s most tempting holiday escapes, all an easy flight from the UAE.
Maldives: island celebrations
RAH GILI Maldives: Circle of Light
The first island in the SIX & SIX Private Islands collection hosts an immersive festive programme in South Malé Atoll from 21 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. Reservations: reservations@rahgili.com.
The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives: Symphony of the Seas
Autograph Collection’s Maldives debut celebrates its first festive season in Gaafu Alifu Atoll from 18 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, with guest experts including fourth-generation Ayurvedic practitioner Dr Jubil P. Anil and professional padel player Victoria Kurz.
City breaks: Paris and London
Cheval Blanc Paris: Le Casse-Noisette yule log
Pastry chefs Maxime Frédéric and Sacha Vadier have created a Nutcracker-inspired yule log serving eight, priced at €190, for collection from 18 to 26 December. Pre-order at latelierdescreations.chevalblanc.com; quantities are limited.
Shangri-La The Shard, London
Set above London Bridge and Southwark, the hotel puts families within walking distance of Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern, HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge, making it an easy base for a festive London break.
A taste of Morocco: Royal Mansour Casablanca
The hotel’s Signature Yule Log pays tribute to the White City’s Art Deco heritage, layering almond and orange blossom sponge with vanilla mousse and amlou crémeux. It costs MAD 750 (about AED 282).
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