Buon Natale! We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Around DB
Dec 4, 2023
4 min read

Experience an Italian-inspired Winter Wonderland @ Discovery Bay The Christmas decorations and activities provided in DB are traditionally second to none and this year is no exception. We are being treated to a Buon Natale, a Merry Christmas Italian-style, with DB transformed into a Winter Wonderland featuring European-style lighting and decorations, artificial snow and a host of festive programmes and dining options. The festivities began on November 24 with a lighting ceremony, romantic snow spectacle, parades and music and dance performances at DB North Plaza.DECORATIONS ACROSS DB Your European winter journey starts in DB North Plaza where the buildings are hung with over a thousand LED lights to create a dazzling backdrop that is both glamorous and welcoming. Light projections on the ground up the wow factor, providing a perfect space to share unforgettable moments with loved ones. The stand-out decorative feature at DB North is the clock tower, which has been transformed into a 13-metre-high replica of Milan Cathedral, complete with stained glass windows and glittering fairy lights. The stunning set piece is grandly surrounded by 10 pillars and four illumined angels, each three metres tall. A beribboned, six-metre-high Christmas tree stands close by the “cathedral” in an enchanting gondola-shaped base. The magic continues at DB Plaza and D’Deck, where a six-metre-high Christmas tree and eight, two-metre-tall illuminated angels take pride of place. WINING AND DINING ‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry and DB is the place to do just that. The restaurants at D’Deck and DB North Plaza are providing a truly international range of festive delicacies with special menus and offers which you can enjoy both indoors and out. Notably, Peony Chinese Restaurant in DB Plaza has a Christmas Set Menu available for lunch and dinner on December 24 and 25. Meanwhile, Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong is pulling out all the stops this Christmas starting with a delightful staycation package, which includes onenight’s hotel stay, breakfast buffet for two, festive dinner buffet for two and the opportunity to attend a Christmas workshop. Further offerings at DB’s celebrated “hidden oasis” include a sumptuous Sunday Brunch at Lounge bord de Mer available throughout December, including Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, plus a Christmas Dinner Buffet at Lounge bord de Mer from December 22 to 31, with Santa in attendance on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. You can also enjoy a two-hour, free-flow drinks package at The Bounty Entertainment & Sports Bar from December 24 to 26, and ring in 2024 at the Auberge’s celebrated Countdown Party on December 31.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Every weekend through December you can watch simulated snow fall at DB North Plaza from 3pm to 3.10pm and 6pm to 6.10pm.

On the lookout for last-minute Christmas gifts? Head to the Christmas markets at DB Plaza on December 10 and 17 from 11am to 6pm. You can expect over 100 local vendors offering a wide array of handmade goods, clothing, household items and Christmas delicacies, plus live music and dance performances. Moreover, kids get the chance to write letters to Santa Claus and receive his reply! This year, DB has also par tnered with the Neighbourhood Advice- Action Council to organise a charity market on December 24 and 26 from 11am to 7pm. Be sure to shop the NAAC Christmas Charity Markets at DB Plaza to assist Hongkongers in need and add an extra dimension of goodwill to the festivities.

Into figure-skating? Book your seats for Joyous Christmas on Ice at DB Ice Rink on December 16 and 17. The mesmerising performance gives coaches and students of DB Ice Skating School the opportunity to be in the spotlight and showcase their hard work and dedication. Know too that on December 28 at 3.15pm, you can join a special Santa-themed icepainting workshop at DB Ice Rink.

Fancy a festive singsong? Make your way to DB Plaza on December 24 from 7pm to 8pm to join in the Christmas Carolling, and again on December 25 and 26 from 3pm to 5pm for Christmas Busking.

And finally, why not give the kids an extra special treat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Take them to DB Plaza from 1pm to 1.30pm or DB North Plaza from 3pm to 3.30pm or 6pm to 6.30pm for a Santa Meet and Greet. This is their chance to grab a photo with Santa and pick up a free Popcorn and Cotton Candy Giveaway. Ho! Ho! Ho! We wish you a Buon Natale!

To find out more, visit www.visitdiscoverybay.com.

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

DECEMBER 10, 11AM TO 6PM |

Christmas Market, DB Plaza

DECEMBER 16 |

Joyous Christmas on Ice, DB Ice Rink

DECEMBER 17 |

Joyous Christmas on Ice, DB Ice Rink

DECEMBER 17, 11AM TO 6PM |

Christmas Market, DB Plaza

DECEMBER 24, 11AM TO 7PM |

NAAC Christmas Charity Market, DB Plaza