Text by Corina Tan
On the shores of Dreamland Beach in Uluwatu, Jumeirah Bali / Instagram @jumeirahbali
The newly opened Jumeirah Bali is an all-villa luxury resort located in the stunning region of Pecatu which is situated at the south-western region of Bali. On the stunning beach of Uluwatu, the spectacular resort provides an unsurpassed destination for couples, groups and solo travellers seeking to reconnect and find inner balance, while soaking in the resort’s stunning natural surroundings.
This season, visitors and the local community are invited to the unveiling of lavish Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations hosted by Jumeirah Bali at its spectacular cliffside venue. From flame-grilled delights and spectacular fireworks on the New Year’s Eve to languid brunches, Jumeirah Bali will be showing off the team’s culinary prowess as well as the resort’s cozy side this yuletide season.
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Festivities will kick off on December 16th with a Christmas Eve Degustation Dinner at the AKASA, the signature Asian twist restaurant serving elevated flame-grilled fusion cuisine. Priced at IDR 1,950,000 ++ per person, the exclusive event will feature a premium selection of dishes with an Asian twist, including such highlights as lobster, salmon, foie gras and duck meticulously prepared by Chef de Cuisine Joan Achour. The six-course degustation menu will be served against a background of uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and amid royal splendour inspired by the Majapahit Empire.
For enchanting Christmas Eve gatherings both intimate and large, Segaran Dining Terrace – where panoramic views of the ocean meet an elegant indoor/outdoor setting – invites guests to experience a gourmet Christmas Eve Dinner from Executive Chef Vincent Leroux for IDR 1,650,000 ++ per person. Accompanying a masterfully rendered six-course meal that re-mixes subtle East Asian flavours will be live acoustic music and the sound of gently lapping waves drifting up from the beach below.
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On Christmas Day, an indulgent Christmas Brunch will be served at Segaran Dining Terrace inviting guests to settle into a serene afternoon, as Jumeirah chefs take them on a culinary journey of delectable Christmas dishes, holiday classics, South-East Asian delights and international fare. Festive carollers performing heart- warming renditions of Christmas songs and a live band will further add to the atmosphere of festive enchantment. The experience is priced at IDR 950,000 ++ per person with free-flow juices and mocktails (half price for children aged between 4 and 12 years) or IDR 1,250,000 ++ per person with free-flow alcoholic drinks. Brunch guests can also stop at Maja Lounge Terrace for a spot of last-minute festive shopping and to soak up the atmosphere of a lively Christmas Bazaar, with an array of handmade products and fashions by local artists and designers on sale from 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
On the New Year’s Eve, Jumeirah Bali offers guests several options to ring in 2023 in style. At Segaran Dining Terrace, a glittering New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner will be held from 7.30 pm onwards with a set menu of exquisite South-East Asian flavours from Executive Chef Vincent Leroux priced at IDR 1,999,000 ++ per person.
Crustacean lovers and meat devotees, meanwhile, will find plenty to be excited about at AKASA where a six-course New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, priced at IDR 2,499,000 ++ per person, will be showcasing fresh seafood, premium grilled meats and delectable desserts from AKASA’s Chef de Cuisine Joan Achour.
After dinner, all guests are invited to join in the White New Year’s Eve Masquerade – a dazzling countdown party taking place on Trowulan level under Bali’s twinkling stars from 11.00 pm to 01.00 am. Here, fire dancers, awe-inspiring midnight fireworks, and back-to-back DJ sets will ensure that the start of the New Year is nothing short of spectacular. The experience is complimentary for guests with restaurant reservations and can also be purchased separately for IDR 699,000 ++ per person including free-flow drinks, a glass of Champagne at midnight, and party props.
On the first day of 2023, festivities at Jumeirah Bali will continue with a decadent New Year’s Day Brunch at Segaran Dining Terrace with live DJ sets setting the mood. Guests can choose from a vast selection of Balinese and South- East Asian delights, international favourites, and holiday classics. The price is 950,000 ++ per person with free-flow juices and mocktails (half price for children aged between 4 and 12 years) or IDR 1,250,000 ++ per person with free-flow alcoholic drinks.
Throughout the festive season, Peafowl Kids’ Club will be hosting fun and engaging activities for children aged 3 to 12 years old and a separate fun-filled programme for teenagers. On 24 December, children can start the day with Christmas tree decorating and greeting card making followed by a festive lunch, Santa apron painting, cookie making, a mocktail masterclass and movie time with marshmallows. The following morning, on Christmas Day, the fun will begin with a DIY dreamcatcher workshop and Christmas celebrations with Santa and Santarina before the lunch break. In the afternoon, the little ones can get creative with Christmas T-shirt tie-dye class followed by slime making. Activities are priced at IDR 250,000 ++ per child.
Between December 31st and January 1st , a whole new programme awaits with exhilarating activities such as kite flying, colouring competitions, piñata party, treasure hunt, New Year Bubble Party, cupcake decorating, and more. Activities are priced at IDR 400,000 ++ per child.
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At Talise Spa, the Festive Mindfulness package offers a healing experience that combines mindfulness meditation with Jagaraga treatment in which therapists harness the body’s divine energy through a kundalini body massage to enhance mental well-being. Designed to calm the nervous system, this relaxing treatment uses a singing bowl, signature oils and heated volcanic stones for a sensory reboot. The final step – youthful glow organic facial – completes the experience. Festive Mindfulness is priced at IDR 2,000,000 ++ per person and includes a gift of a 60- minute Jumeirah Signature Massage.
For more information and to make a reservation for any of the events lined up, please visit www.jumeirahbali.com.
