COUNTDOWN TO THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT SHARQ VILLAGE AND SPA Monday, 06 December 2010 19:14

Qatar, Doha. – As the year end festive season approaches, Sharq Village and Spa gears up to offer residents of Doha and visitors alike a place like none other to celebrate Christmas and the countdown to the new year.

Kicking off the slew of events at Sharq Village and Spa is the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Saturday, 4 December. This complimentary event is held at the main lobby of the hotel where by Area General Manager Hossein Vetry will light the 15-foot tree. Adding to the merry-making are carollers, Santa and his two mischievous elves. Throughout the evening, revellers may look forward to a continuous serving of hot-chocolate with marshmallows, juices, apple cider and even mulled wine. Following the tree lighting ceremony, guests may also tuck into home-made Christmas confections such as fruit cake, mince pies, stollen and gingerbread cookies which are also available for sale at the Christmas Gift Shop in Al Jalsa.

Join the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sharq Village and Spa in their festive countdown and tuck into celebratory meals at Al Dana and Al Liwan such as the Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners, brunches and even afternoon tea in Al Jalsa. For more information, please contact +974 4425 6666.

Operated by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, B.V., Sharq Village and Spa is a luxury beachfront property overlooking Doha Bay, 15 minutes from the city centre. Modeled after a traditional Qatari village, the 174 room resort blends authentic Arabian architecture with the very latest in modern comforts and amenities. Services and facilities include restaurants and lounges serving Middle Eastern and Western cuisine with outdoor dining options, a cigar lounge and rooftop shisha terrace; a 6,500 square meter Six Senses Spa with 23 treatment rooms, private ladies’ areas, and two outdoor pools; and over 1,130 square meters of conference space that includes two magnificent ballrooms, a boardroom and a grand reception foyer. For more information or reservations, please visit www.sharqvillage.com / www.ritzcarlton.com or call +974 425 6666.