The leading luxury integrated resort the City of Dreams Manila is celebrating the holidays with enticing staycation, entertainment, shopping, and interesting shows.
Holiday magic meets luxury at the consistent Forbes Travel Guide Five Star-rated Nuwa Manila.
The luxury resort’s three Forbes Travel Guide-rated hotels have this line-up: two-night stay holiday packages for families starting at P19,600 at Hyatt Regency, P20,600 at Michelin Guide-recommended Nobu Hotel Manila, and P22,600 at Nüwa Manila, all of which include daily complimentary breakfast buffet at The Café for two adults and two children, 12 years old and below; a special Christmas welcome amenity of handcrafted chocolates, and complimentary maxibar; two participant tickets and two non-participant tickets at DreamPlay; and one Gingy plush toy per stay. Booking period is until December 29, 2025, with stay period until December 30, 2025.
Shoppers discover the season’s curated lifestyle finds at City of Dreams Manila’s The Gift Market, beautifully set at the Shops at the Boulevard.
Against a backdrop of a display of parol (lanterns) at the resort’s retail strip is an exciting collection of over 40 handpicked brands perfect for holiday shopping. Participating brands at the resort’s Gift Market bazaar until January 4 are Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Coach, Tory Burch, Charriol, Anne Klein, Seiko, Longchamp, Swarovski, Francis Libiran, Clinique, MAC, Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, Bath & Body Works, Gourdos, Lodge, Swissmar, Microplane, Triflex, Oakley, G-Force, Sunglass Haven, Dyson, JBL, Harman Kardon, Giordano, Esprit, Guess, Tobys, Nike, Adidas, Sanuk, Pottery Barn, Make Room, Samsonite, American Tourister, and Jisulife. City of Dreams Manila premium items and Café Society’s Christmas goodies are also available at the holiday bazaar.
Café Society offers seasonal breads, pastries, handcrafted chocolates, and confections to spread cheer and capture yuletide flavors. From buttery cookies, fruitcakes, and chocolates to hampers and artisanal gift sets, the creations are wrapped in festive packaging.
Café Society offers sweet indulgences with an array of cakes, confections, and artisanal chocolates, like this Pistachio Wreath Cake.
Available until January 4, choices include Christmas hampers starting at P 7,980; gingerbread houses in different sizes with the smallest at P1,500; and various Panettone (Italian Christmas bread) at P3,600. Not-to-be missed holiday indulgences are Christmas-themed cakes, including the Christmas Gift Box Surprise Cake (P2,400), Pistachio Wreath Cake (P2,200), Santa Belt Cake (P1,900), and other yule log cakes.
The world’s first DreamWorks-inspired indoor family entertainment center kicked off its in-park yuletide-themed festivities on December 6 and will run until Jan. 1, 2026. Kids and kids at heart can look forward to Shrek Santa Meet and Greet happening daily from 2 to 7 pm. A magic show is held at DreamTales Library at 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5:25 pm from Wednesday to Friday, and at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Families can look forward to DreamPlay’s all-star holiday parade at The Shops at the Boulevard at 6 pm, happening all Saturdays and Sundays of December, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Well-loved characters from DreamWorks Animation films Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Puss in Boots, Madagascar, and Trolls will be on parade.
After Christmas, the resort’s Grand Ballroom features two dynamic live performances. The Korean men group The Man Alive Choice, is touted as “Seoul’s hottest secret,” and performs December 27 and 28. Produced by Rabbit Hole Entertainment, the live male-revue show of eight artists blends choreographed dance, sultry music, and playful theatrics for a night of captivating entertainment.
‘The Carpenters Reborn’ showcases Chloe Foston’s soulful renditions of the duo’s pop classics and cherished Christmas songs. DMC Philippines presents this heartwarming show on December 29 at the Grand Ballroom.
On December 29, a walk-down-memory-lane concert, The Carpenters Reborn, staged by DMC Philippines, features Chloe Foston and her creative take on the beloved hits of The Carpenters such as Close to You, I Won’t Last a Day Without You, and other Christmas tunes including Merry Christmas, Darling.
‘The Man Alive Choice’ turns up the heat with a high-energy two-night spectacle at the Grand Ballroom on December 27 and 28. Produced by Rabbit Hole Entertainment, the show stars eight Korean powerhouse performers.
The Man Alive Choice and Carpenters Reborn performances are at 8 pm.
For reservations and more information, call tel. no. 8800-8080, email guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit https://www.cityofdreamsmanila.com/en/whats-on .Stay updated on exclusive offers and rewards through the Melco Club App, available for free on iOS and Android.
