AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR HOSTING AT HOME THIS PARTY SEASON

  • Publish date: Thursday، 16 December 2021
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Party Season is upon us! Whether you"re serving dinner, lunch, or drinks, here are some tips to make your guests feel welcome and impressed by your hospitality.

Harness the power of scent to set the scene

Enrich your home with Midnight Rose by SHIFA Aromas available on Namshi. A sensual fragrance that opens with Mandarin, Rose Otto, Lily, Chamomile & soft notes of Peony resting elegantly on a base of rich Musk, Amber and Patchouli. The luxury glass candle is infused with the finest aromatic Oud wood and Peony petals to set the scene for your festive gatherings. Visit Namshi to add to your cart - https://en-ae.namshi.com/shifa_aromas/

Add an exotic twist with a refreshing mocktail

With a fun assortment of tropical flavours, Rubicon, the pioneers of exotic fruit juice, have put together a festive Cosmopolitan mocktail recipe to keep the party going this holiday season. After all, no holiday party is complete without a festive mocktail and this cosmopolitan mocktail ticks all the boxes! It’s easy to make, low in sugar, tastes amazing and comes in an aesthetically-pleasing holiday red colour. Rubicon Exotic is available at Spinneys, Waitrose, Zoom, Choithrams, Abu Dhabi Coop, Sharjah Coop and Geant, as well as online at Amazon, Choithrams.com and Mumzworld

When it comes to entertaining large groups, look no further than the Italians

The most enjoyable gatherings won"t be complete without delightful light snacks, which is why Go Pasta!’s Mushroom Risotto Arancini should be on your list this holiday season. Deep-fried mozzarella balls are filled with mushrooms and mozzarella buffalo and served with either a pesto or olive tapenade dip. Arancini works as a starter as part of a sit-down meal, as well as being the perfect pass-around party nibble.

Roll out the red carpet with a sushi platter suitable for the stars

‘Tis the season to rock and roll! No matter which rolls you select, Ichiban Sushi guarantees that they are freshly-made to order with only the highest quality seafood. They  have several unique and downright delectable specialty sushi items to choose from too, such as Sesame California, Crazy California, Crispy Shrimp, Alaska, Crunchy Salmon, Sweet Duo, Salmon Belt Crazy Naked, Deep Crab, Tuna Special,  Unagi Crown,  Sushi Salmon,  Sushi Crab, Hoso Avocado, Hoso Shrimp and Sushi Shrimp rolls.  Enjoy those immensely popular customisable party sets that can include up to 78 pieces and experience an out-of-this world sushi experience by ordering Ichiban Sushi from Deliveroo and ChatFood.

Celebrate in style with a stunning and delicious cake from TBK

Make any celebration more special with this toasted exterior Vanilla Meringue Cake made with Italian meringue, vanilla cream and moist vanilla sponge. With its rich yet light flavour, this cake will be a centerpiece for any celebration. The generously sized mouthwatering, Vanilla Meringue Cake serves six to eight people and can be ordered 24 hours in advance. Guests can purchase this utterly delicious cake from TBK, located in Galleria Mall in Al Wasl, Jumeirah, Dubai or order by calling the restaurant on 050 285 0083.Visit their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbkdubai/

Don"t forget the coffee lovers

While you and your guests gather to celebrate the festivities and create unforgettable moments, add a caffeine kick to the table with the blend editions from Intellect Coffee that will delight everyone"s taste buds. You can select from a wide range of options, such as the Prima Café blend, which is a tribute to traditional Italian espresso with a taste of roasted hazelnuts, brown sugar, and baker"s chocolate, the Crema Café blend, which combines a delicate note of honey with luxurious cream, and the Quattro Café blend, which is an aromatic combination of vibrant, fruity, and exotic flavors.

For the apprehensive

Keep in mind the caution seekers and keep some masks handy from MEO, a New Zealand based mask manufacturer. Your sense of style does not have to suffer in order to protect your health and care for yourself. With MEO, you can choose from a variety of face masks with different patterns to stay elegant, chic or fun. You can also buy their latest limited edition BTS Mask that celebrates the iconic international pop sensation BTS. This limited-range is highly sought-after and sells out immediately!