Banana Island Resort Doha Launches its Festive Season Offers

Doha, Qatar - To Celebrate the festive season, Banana Island Resort Doha has launched a variety of offers in all of its outlets and facilities. The offers are available at all its restaurants, Balance Wellness Centre and at the Anantara SPA. In addition, a selection of activities will offer guests and visitors the opportunity to witness a unique island experience filled with luxury and upscale services during this festive season of the year.

During this period, Azraq, the perfect destination for the gathering of family members and friends, is offering a variety of international dishes, seafood and live cooking stations in a private setting during the festive dinner buffet on the 24 December and the festive brunch on Monday 25 December.

Furthermore, to celebrate the Qatar National Day and share joy on this happy occasion with members of the community, the ‘I Love Qatar Brunch’ at Azraq will be available on the 7th, 14th and 18th December.

For the New Year’s Eve, Q Lounge will present to its guests and visitors a lavish buffet by the waterfront with delectable dishes from around the globe, including European cuisines, delights from across Asia, Indian curries and grills from the tandoor, plus mouth-watering Arabic selections. Adding to the festivity, will be live cooking stations, fresh seafood selection, and the eastern and western sweets corner. Moreover, guests will enjoy the latest oriental and western beats played by the resident DJ.

Zest Café is joining the festivity as well and six chefs have prepared a ginormous gingerbread house, which is the biggest ever made by any of the local hotels. The massive gingerbread house took 200 hours to complete, consumed 650kg of flour, 42kg of brown sugar, 25kg of ginger powder, 1200 eggs and 30 liters of milk, and will welcome kids during the entire month of December and January. Zest Café is also offering a special menu of winter foods and festive drinks during the period.

Italian food lovers are in a special appointment with Riva Restaurant, which will take them into a special culinary trip to the northern part of Italy, where they will enjoy a diverse selection of Risotto dishes and the traditional Lombardy dish served with an array of creamy recipes crafted with the finest imported ingredients. Guests can dine indoors or enjoy an amazing al fresco experience with a splendid view overlooking the Gulf.

For people searching for sense of adventure, Banana Island Resort Doha is offering up to 40% discount on diving experience. The offer includes a quick theory lesson by the poolside, allowing participants to gain confidence with a practice session in a dedicated dive pool, then experience an amazing dive in the warm blue waters of the Gulf. 

To ease the stress of daily routine life, guests can head to Balance Wellness Centre and the Anantara SPA to immerse themselves in the Arab hospitality, tranquility and beauty. During December guests and visitors alike can pamper themselves with a 60-minute massage or hammam treatment and benefit from complimentary 30 minutes access to the floatation pod or infrared sauna.

Moreover, Banana Island Resort Doha has initiated the ‘Festive SPA Indulgences’ program, allowing its guests to select from a range of seasonal spa packages created specifically for the festive season and available only via gift card.

On this occasion Mr. Thomas Fehlbier, Area General Manager - Qatar of Minor Hotels - owners of Anantara brand  operating the Banana Island Resort Doha, said “As the year comes to a fruitful end our humble effort is to give families and friends the opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful times during December with our best services in all the resort’s facilities, in a special ambiance and to live an unforgettable experience.

About Anantara

Anantara is a luxury hospitality brand for modern travelers, connecting them to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences, and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. The collection of distinct, thoughtfully designed luxury hotels and resorts provides a window through which to journey into invigorating new territory, curating personal travel experiences.

From cosmopolitan cities to desert sands to lush islands, Anantara connects travelers to the indigenous, grounds them in authentic luxury, and hosts them with passionate expertise. The portfolio currently boasts over 35 stunning hotel and properties located in Thailand, the Maldives, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Zambia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Portugal, with a pipeline of future properties across Asia, the Indian Ocean, Middle East, Africa and South America. The brand’s premier vacation ownership programme, Anantara Vacation Club, extends the opportunity to own a share in the Anantara experience with a portfolio of 8 luxurious Club Resorts as well as travel privileges at partner resorts and hotels worldwide.

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About Al Rayyan Project Management

Al Rayyan Project Management (ARPM) is a Qatar-based project development company that provides consultancy, development, and management services for projects that are of special interest, both locally and internationally. The project highlights modern design concept and innovation with preservation of the country’s heritage. Such projects range from rebuilding of existing properties to completely new luxury hotel and resort and other leisure destination.

The company has established its credentials by developing Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli a collection of nine luxury boutique hotels located in the country's iconic cultural landmark, the ancient Souq Waqif, now a popular tourist attraction in Qatar.  This in addition, is Al Diyafa Hotel Suites a seven storey sophisticated full serviced hotel apartment complex which offers ideal living in the heart of Doha.

Al Rayyan Project Management developed the idyllic Banana Island Resort by Anantara off Doha’s waterfront look set to align Al Rayyan Project Management’s vision to create the finest resorts. In a prime location in central Doha situated within a lushly landscaped 33-acre site.

Al Rayyan Project Management will expand its hospitality portfolio with the launch of a range of exciting new projects, soon to open Souq Al Wakra Hotel Qatar by Tivoli and other properties. These impressive properties are developed on traditional values, yet are contemporary, innovative and engaging, with the aim to encourage visitors to relax and enjoy all the activities and features available in their stunning locations and luxurious surroundings.