Elevate your end of year holidays with gleaming celebrations at Desaru

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, the luxury resort located on the pristine beachfront of Malaysia’s eastern coast, announces a series of festive events and activities for you 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 Holiday Begins

The festive celebrations begin on 16 December 2023, with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Herbs Garden where you 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, as well.

On Christmas Eve, celebrations go full tilt, 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.

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Ho-Ho-Ho And More

Kicking off Christmas Day is a joyful Santa meet-and-greet at the Petanque Garden, where the Galore Classic Fiesta at Turmeric features a splendid buffet of cuisines from all over the world. Alternatively, you can tuck the kids in early and enjoy 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, treat yourself to a Merry, Jolly Afternoon Tea at the Observatory Bar, where you can enjoy a mini buffet of scones, cupcakes and sandwiches while taking in the stunning 360-degree view of the resort and the sea.

Arr, Matey! Happy Holidays

On New Year’s Eve, you 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.

Finally, over at Infinity Bar, the countdown to 2024 will see live DJ sets and more, before culminating in a firework display. Every bill is entitled to a lucky draw with fun prizes too.

Visit the Official Anantara Desaru Coast Website to find out more.