Want a special Christmas present this festive season that combines holiday family fun with arts and crafts? It doesn’t get better than a gingerbread house making experience. And there are numerous gingerbread making classes in Abu Dhabi for kids and big kids. If you’re looking for an early Christmas activity this December in the capital, these gingerbread house making experiences have a delightful treat. And everyone has a sweet Christmas gingerbread house to take home for their festive tables.
Giornotte
Continue the delightful tradition of gingerbread house making this season at Giornotte’s pastry kitchen. Children can create their sugary creations with various candies and goodies.
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Dhs175 (per kit). Tue Dec 14, Sat Dec 18, Mon Dec 21, 3pm-4pm. Giornotte, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Al Maqta (02 818 8203).
Sim Sim Restaurant
Participate in a gingerbread house workshop at the restaurant in the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas where guests can build their very own gingerbread houses as they enjoy freshly baked Christmas-themed pastries and sweeties. Yum.
Dhs125. Sat Dec 11, Sat Dec 18, 1pm-4pm. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).
Mangroves Ballroom
Families are invited to come together to create their dream gingerbread house at this fun festive afternoon at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves. Little and big kids can personalise their edible houses with frosting and candies for a one-of-a-kind creation.
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Dhs150. Wed Dec 15, 6pm-8pm. Anantara Eastern Mangroves, Al Kheeran (56 503 5121).
Oléa Restaurant
Looking to build a gingerbread house? Children can head to this workshop to create their special houses this holiday season. The event includes sweet treats from Oléa’s Tiny Afternoon Tea.
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Dhs250. Fri Dec 10, 3pm-5.30pm. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Al Falah Street (02 498 8888).
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