United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 21 January 2025: In celebration of the Year of the Snake, Jumeirah properties worldwide are embracing this time of connection and togetherness with meaningful experiences for guests and creative collaborations that infuse seasonal gifts with special symbolism.

 

To mark the occasion, Jumeirah partnered with Master Tan Guanghui, the esteemed Chinese National-level Inheritor of the Intangible Heritage of Guangzhou Painted Porcelain, to commission “Golden Snake Blessings” artwork symbolising blessings and prosperity. In Master Tan’s skilled hands, humble clay is transformed into a shimmering golden-scaled snake in motion on a handmade ceramic gourd from Jingdezhen – a traditional design crafted with time-honoured techniques. The exquisite piece adorned with intricate hand-painted overglaze decorations symbolising blessings and prosperity will be offered to guests over the festive season.

 

Mr. Tan’s artwork for Jumeirah is also used to design red envelopes and Chinese New Year gift boxes with luggage tags available at select properties in Dubai, China, and the Maldives, as well as an animated projection of the inspiring “Golden Snake” on the iconic façade of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab from 28 to 30 January, sending heartfelt blessings to Jumeirah’s guests and welcoming the prosperous Year of the Snake.  Finally, guests can have the chance to win the art inspired gifts through engagement with Jumeirah's Chinese social media accounts.

“Gold is a colour that symbolises prosperity and thriving energy. It is also a beloved hue in both Middle Eastern and Chinese traditional cultures. When creating this design, I contemplated how to blend the traditional image of a snake with modern elements, offering a fresh perspective to a traditional festival. Geometric shapes proved to be an ideal way to achieve this harmony,” said Master Tan.

The Art of Celebration at Jumeirah Guangzhou

At Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel, Master Tan-designed red envelopes will be part of room amenities, welcoming guests with spa and dining vouchers and lucky draw tickets to win experiences at Jumeirah Guangzhou and Jumeirah Nanjing. Master Tan’s artwork also inspired a series of gift boxes filled with Cantonese New Year cakes, viral Dubai chocolate bars, lucky camel dolls, and festive beverages. Other special Year of the Snake touches will include a themed afternoon tea service accompanied by live guzheng and Chinese drums, a complimentary minibar in Deluxe rooms and more. Travellers with kids can opt for a convenient family package offering a choice of two connecting rooms or a family suite, daily lunch, and activities such as red envelope printing, candied hawthorn making, and a tea ceremony. For more information, please click here.

 

Hundreds of Blessings from Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel

At Lu Chao, a modern Cantonese restaurant at Jumeirah Nanjing, a sumptuous New Year set menu served against the backdrop of Yangtze River and neon city lights will feature the perfect blend of authentic flavours and innovation from Chef Jacky Cai, who hails from Guangdong, the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine. Patrons can look forward to auspicious dishes such as the “Dragon Soars Across the Seas” made with cold-water Boston lobster, premium poon choi, and prosperity toss salad. Guests staying at the hotel can also sign up for dumpling-making workshops or learn to write Spring Festival couplets, before welcoming the Year of the Snake with a boisterous lion dance. For more information, please click here.

 

The Joy of Spring Harmony at Jumeirah Bali

A tranquil retreat in Uluwatu, Jumeirah Bali will be celebrating over three days with a traditional Chinese buffet, lion dance, lavish seafood feast, and premium Canadian oysters five ways. Inside the villas, guests will find thoughtful touches, including red envelopes with spa vouchers and fortune cookies. While children are learning to make lanterns and paper snakes or looking for hidden treasure in the Peafowl Pavilion Kids’ Club Garden, parents can rejuvenate and rebalance at Talise Spa with the special ‘Scent of Spring Harmony’ treatment using a signature blend of jasmine, mandarin, and ginger oils. Additionally, every spa guest will be presented with a lucky angpao envelope filled with surprises such as complimentary resort experiences and keepsakes to invite prosperity and luck for the year ahead. For more information, please click here.

 

Warm Lunar Embraces at Jumeirah Olhahali Island

Returning for its second year, the six-course ‘Flavours of China’ dinner by Charles Liu, Chinese Executive Chef at Jumeirah Guangzhou, is the highlight of the New Year programme at Jumeirah Olhahali Island. Taking place on 29 January, the experience pairs delicacies such as slow-cooked abalone with fish maw and braised Maldivian lobster with caviar, with fine Chinese pairings. Guests staying at the resort from 21 January to 7 February can also experience a floating breakfast with an Asian touch, Asian market nights, hot-pot feasts on the beach, and a range of Maldivian cooking classes. The excitement continues at the MERACA art studio, where a resident artist will host complimentary ceramic zodiac painting, candle crafting, tote decorating, and other workshops. Talise Spa, the hub of holistic rejuvenation, will see wellness expert Dr. Shagnika and visiting spa therapist from Jumeirah Guangzhou offering everything from moxibustion TCM therapy and reiki to locally-inspired wellness rituals. For more information, please email reservations.jmh@jumeirah.com.

 

Feasts of Fortune at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

In Dubai, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam will be celebrating at Zheng He’s, a modern Chinese restaurant, named after the famous Chinese navigator from the 1400s and recently recognised in the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE Guide 2024. The special menu, created by Executive Chinese Chef Wong Lian You, spans a vast geographical area, incorporating culinary influences from all over China. Guests can book the festive experience from 11 January through 9 February, with lion dancers performing on 28 and 29 January to manifest positive energy for the year ahead. In addition to enjoying Cantonese flavours in a prime waterfront setting, each guest will leave with auspicious gifts from the team. For more information, please click here.

 

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