This is the time to gather with family and friends and enjoy some days of rest and catch up with all the stunning Christmas decorations strung throughout the city! We’ve got you covered when it comes to celebrating this festive time of year in Macau, so be sure to check out our suggestions to have fun this weekend. There are art exhibitions, but also Fisherman’s Wharf festive deals and awe-inspiring light installations, plus a selection of the best afternoon teas to enjoy amongst friends.
‘Tis the Season to Dream High and Live Tall at Grand Lapa, Macau
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’Tis the season to be merry as Grand Lapa, Macau spreads festive joy to the city with an array of sumptuous delicacies, exclusive stay packages, and a two-story gingerbread Christmas tree display that is guaranteed to be the tallest gingerbread tree in town! The hotel also crafted a holiday feast of art-inspired festive Boa Vida signature events with special highlights on the amusingly amazing stilt arts performance and workshops, offering a life-time opportunity for art lovers of all ages to understand, appreciate and experience this captivating performance art with its Portuguese origins.
As this is the season to dream high and live tall, the hotel is also reaching new heights. Grand Lapa, Macau will fully start using its new name Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau on New Year’s Day, with more excitement to come along when it kicks off its upcoming rebranding programs in 2021. To get in the Christmas spirit and leave 2020 behind, it’s time to mark your calendar for good food, good wine, and good vibes!
When: December 1–31, 2020
Where: Hotel Lobby, Grand Lapa, Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
Book a Christmassy Family Staycation
Macau offers the best accommodations and hospitality in Asia. We haven’t been able to travel extensively this year that is why a superb staycation is the best way to embrace the festive season. Take your family on a holiday right here in the heart of our city. Immerse yourself and your loved ones in world-class options and indulge in the opulent surroundings of all the hotel properties offering a fantastically festive staycation this time of the year!
From themed decorations to secret Santa Claus visits, there’s a lot to enjoy at several hotels across the city, including Sheraton Grand Macao, Mandarin Oriental, Macau and lots more! Gather around a perfectly decorated festive dinner table, or take the time to dine in your hotel room surrounded by those you love and cherish this season.
Also read: Best Festive Season Staycation Deals in Macau
Wonderful Christmas Stays at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Mandarin Oriental, Macau has two fantastic staycation packages to celebrate this seasonal time amongst friends and family! Both offer accommodation, plus 25% discount on spa treatments, a one-pound cake from The Mandarin Cake Shop, and a secret visit from Santa Claus right to your doorstep for the little ones’ amazement!
Their Merry Moments package includes a one-night stay at a Deluxe Bay View Room and daily dining credit of MOP $500 per room, while the Sensational Suite package offers a one-night stay at a Waterfront Suite, plus MOP $1,000 dining credit per room and the choice to have your suite decorated with Christmas-themed accessories!
What better way to celebrate this Christmas season than booking a room at Mandarin Oriental, Macau, and celebrating in an intimate setting amongst the ones you cherish most.
When: December 1–30, 2020
Where: Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Merry Moments – From MOP $1,288 per room (per night)
Sensational Suite – From MOP $1,888 per room (per night)
For more information and reservations, call +853 8805 8822, send an email to [email protected] or click here
100 Years Afternoon Tea The St. Regis Bar
Gather for a delightful festive afternoon with tea and snacks
What could be more relaxing than sipping on hot tea and biting into a freshly-baked scone with cream strawberry jam? From tranquil indulgence to sophisticated surroundings, we rounded up the most stylish afternoon tea sets to enjoy during the winter season in Macau. A fantastic way to while away time with family and friends, discover the perfect setting for your next outing with our favorite afternoon tea spots.
Head there with your girlfriends and don’t forget the camera, as there are beautifully set up tables, with colorful foods and drinks, some even including alcoholic delights to toast 2021 away as the sun goes down!
Also read: Best Afternoon Teas to Try in Macau This Winter
Indulge in a Uniquely St. Regis Festive Season
The St. Regis Macao is celebrating the festive season in 2020 with a luxurious suite package offer, as well as a range of exquisite culinary delights available until the end of the year. There’s an array of delicacies to try out at The Manor, the newly renovated The St. Regis Bar, and many more surprises! Have fun over drinks amongst friends, and bask in quality time spent with your family in the privacy and luxury of some of The St. Regis Macao’s best rooms–lavish dining included–and more.
Especially for the festive season, guests are being invited to indulge in the “Celebrate Exquisitely at St. Regis” stay package, which includes a one-night stay in an Empire Suite or Presidential Suite, a festive dinner served in-suite featuring a 14lb Butterball roast turkey with side dishes, dessert, and champagne for toasting, as well as complimentary breakfast the following morning.
When: Loving others – a Christmas story of joy and giving – December 21–25, 2020
The St. Regis classic afternoon tea – Mondays–Thursdays, December 1, 2020–January 1, 2021
Where: The Manor, The St. Regis Macao, The Londoner Macao, Estrada do Istmo, s/n, Cotai
How much: Loving others – a Christmas story of joy and giving (six-course set dinner)– MOP $988+ per person; MOP $1,488+ per person (with wine pairing)
The St. Regis classic afternoon tea – MOP $398+ for two persons (with festive treats)
For more information and bookings, call +853 2882 8898 or send email to [email protected]
Shop for Thoughtful Christmas Presents this Year
Are you on the look-out for thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for the wonderful women in your life? This holiday season is the perfect excuse to shower your lady loves with appreciation. Mothers give us unconditional love while sisters offer support and comfort in times of need. Our girlfriends extend help all the time while female colleagues continue to inspire us as we climb the career ladder. Wives are true soulmates and nothing can compare to their passion and devotion. No matter who it is you’re thinking of giving a Christmas gift to, we’ve got a selection that will wow any woman!
We must admit that this year, we’ve become devoted homebodies whether due to lockdowns, quarantines, or working from home. Having experienced lockdown, we’ve come to appreciate the spaces of our home no matter how big or small it might be. It’s about finding simple things that can lift our mood, give us good vibes, or even remind us of wonderful memories. This Christmas, give a friend, family member, and all your loved ones the best gifts for their home. Our selection is a blend of cool, classy, and colorful; definitely, something that’ll beautify or add an extra homey touch to your abode!
Also read: Perfect Christmas Gifts for the Home
Seafood Cheese Fondue at Privé
Rejoice, seafood lovers! Upgrade your seafood dining experience with the sumptuous seafood cheese fondue Privé is offering every Friday, Saturday, and public holidays this December! Savor the extremely fresh seafood tower featuring jet-fresh Boston lobsters, French oysters, Malaysian prawns, and many more, but also enrich the seafood flavor with premium cheese. After this incredible feast of flavors, perfect your dinner with a delectable French dessert. To check the full menu, click here.
When: 6:00pm–9:30pm, Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays, December 1, 2020–January 31, 2021
Where: Privé, Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: MOP $488++ per person (minimum two persons)
*Enjoy 20% discount with the Macau Consumption E-voucher (except on public holidays and designated dates)
For more information and bookings, call +853 8861 7210
3rd Macao Winter Carnival
With the theme of “Let’s Build a Healthy City and Present the Dynamic of Tourism”, the third installment of the Macao Winter Carnival invites visitors to experience the only real outdoor snow park in town. There are photography areas, a kid’s world, and game booths where everyone is welcome to enjoy a white winter, right here in Macau.
The chosen venue is the square in front of Macau Tower, allowing for lots of family fun under the snow and several games and cartoons!
When: 1:00pm–10:00pm, December 18–27, 2020
Where: Rua da Torre de Macau, adjacent to Macau Tower, Largo da Torre de Macau
How much: Free admission to the park
Snow Zone – MOP $120 (for 45 minutes)
Kid World – MOP $60 (for 30 minutes)
Game booth – MOP $20 (per game)
For more information, check the organizer’s Facebook page
“Re-Naissance” – Macau Art For All Society 13th Anniversary Members Exhibition
In order to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Art For All Society and the successful outcome of this year’s General Assembly Election, the annual anniversary members exhibition is held at the Galeria Lisboa of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf. A total of 21 artists including founding member artists, senior member artists and artists from the board of councils and supervisors were invited to participate in the exhibition. Born in between the 60s and the 90s, the artists’ background spanning through 40 years of generations. The media on display include paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, and video art with more than 40 artworks.
The participating artists are: Alice Kok, Bianca Lei, Chiang Wai Lan, Eric Fok, Filipe Miguel Das Dores, Ieong Man Hin, James Chu, Joaquim Franco, Kent Ieong, Kit Lee, Konstantin Bessmertny, Lai Sut Weng, Lei Chek On, Leong Chi Mou, MJ Lee, Noah Ng Fong Chao, Tang Kuok Hou, Tong Chong, Wong Ka Long, Wong Weng Io, Yves Etienne Sonolet.
When: December 17, 2020–January 3, 2021
Where: Galeria Lisboa, Rossio Square, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Avenida da Amizade e Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2836 6064 or send an email to [email protected]
“EXO: Are We Alone?” at the Macao Science Center
Humankind has always sought to understand the mysteries of the Universe and speculated about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Today we know of thousands of exoplanets – planets located outside our Solar System – that offer valuable information about our own planet, its origins and life on Earth.
We’re on the cusp of making some fascinating discoveries. But how will they change our lives? The answer to all these questions can be found in the dome show “EXO: Are We Alone?” The show is 25 minutes with Cantonese, Mandarin and English versions available). Welcome all to come to explore your own answers.
When: 12:00pm and 4:00pm (closed on Thursdays), December 18–31, 2020
Where: 2D dome, Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau
How much: MOP $60
For more information, check the event’s website or the organizer’s Facebook page
