Resorts World Sentosa is embracing the festive spirit with their extensive Christmas marketplace, aptly named “A Big Carnival Of Joy,” offering visitors an exciting and immersive holiday experience. Running from now until January 2, 2025, the event features a broad range of holiday-themed activities, including gourmet food, retail booths, carnival games, and captivating performances. This seasonal extravaganza transforms the resort into a holiday wonderland, promising a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone who visits. From delectable culinary delights to thrilling games and spectacular shows, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Gourmet Food Offerings
Resorts World Sentosa has curated a unique culinary experience for guests, showcasing a variety of global Christmas gastronomic delights. The marketplace includes several food and beverage booths offering delectable treats from different cultures. Visitors can start their culinary journey at the “Ho! Ho! Hot from Japan!” booth, where Tori Karaage (S$14) is reimagined with a twist. This traditional Japanese fried chicken is infused with the refreshing flavor of yuzu, delivering a blend of savory and citrus notes. This unique take on a classic dish is sure to delight food enthusiasts.
Moving on to the “Jolly German Delights” booth, guests can savor hearty German cuisine that includes Gourmet Sausages (S$11) topped with creamy caramelized onions. Options at this booth feature Smoked Jalapeno Cheese Sausage and Smoked Hokkaido Arabiki Sausage, catering to fans of both classic and spicy flavors. This booth is a must-visit for those craving robust and comforting tastes, with each sausage offering a delicious and satisfying bite. The combination of savory sausages and sweet onions is perfect for warming the soul during the festive season.
For those with a sweet tooth, the “French Sweet Joy” booth will not disappoint. Here, desserts such as Crêpes de Noël (S$10) are creatively shaped like Christmas trees and paired with almonds, custard, pure Origine chocolate, blueberries, and raspberries. Alternatively, guests can opt for Crêpes “SANTA” (S$10), featuring chantilly cream, custard, coulis, and strawberries, offering a delightful end to any meal. These sweet treats not only taste heavenly but also add a visual element of festive cheer, making them a perfect addition to the vibrant marketplace.
Retail Therapy and Carnival Fun
After indulging in gourmet treats, guests can enjoy shopping and entertainment at various retail booths and carnival games. The marketplace offers a diverse range of products and activities to cater to different preferences. Retail booths such as Clan 72 are a shopper’s delight, offering a range of press-on nails, from basic designs priced at S$10 to more intricate ones costing up to S$48. These booths provide an opportunity to find unique gifts and fashionable items, adding a touch of style to the holiday season.
Loma. Whale, a brand from Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market, provides quirky knitted Christmas pouches and fashionable tops or bags. Whether visitors are looking to refresh their wardrobe or find unique gifts for loved ones, these booths offer something for everyone. The blend of local and international brands ensures a wide variety of choices, making the shopping experience both exciting and fulfilling.
The carnival booths present opportunities for fun and games, with chances to win coupons exchangeable for prizes. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of Christmas Carolers performing enchanting holiday music every Saturday and Sunday, as well as on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Performances by The Outside Edition, The A Cappella Society (TAS), and Vox Camerata add to the musical delight, creating a lively and joyful ambiance.
A spectacular 10-meter-tall tree-shaped LED screen on level 1 showcases the Parisian Noel LED Show, running every hour from 12:15 pm to 9:15 pm daily. Adding to the winter wonderland experience, artificial snowfall offers a magical reprieve from Singapore’s tropical climate, perfect for capturing cherished holiday memories with family and friends. This combination of visual spectacles and festive activities ensures that visitors are thoroughly entertained throughout their visit.
Signature Restaurant Experiences
For those seeking more refined dining experiences, Resorts World Sentosa’s signature restaurants have designed special festive menus. These exclusive dining options provide a luxurious and memorable way to celebrate the holiday season. At Osia Steak & Seafood Grill, diners can revel in an elegant atmosphere enhanced by impeccable service and sustainably sourced produce from Australian boutique farms. The highlight here is the luxurious Grilled Seafood Platter (S$298), featuring an array of ocean treasures including oysters rockefeller, king prawns, Fremantle octopus, sustainable black grouper fillet, king scallops, and storm clams. Each delicacy is paired with flavorful accompaniments, ensuring a gastronomic delight for seafood enthusiasts.
For meat lovers, the Festive Meat Platter (S$298) offers a mouthwatering selection including 2GR wagyu beef striploin, Bangalow sweet pork BBQ ribs, corn-fed chicken, braised oxtail with Agria potato, and roasted winter vegetables. Each meat dish is meticulously prepared to highlight its unique flavors, elevated by sides of cranberry sauce and mixed-herb butter. The dessert menu at Osia features the Flamed Drunken Festive Pudding (S$28), a visually stunning sticky date pudding served with a cognac brandy butterscotch sauce and roasted wattle seed ice cream, promising a sweet and luxurious conclusion to the meal.
For a mesmerizing dining experience with views of marine life, Ocean Restaurant at Equarius Hotel offers a modern European fine-dining menu. The festive lunch and dinner sets start from S$148++, with wine pairing available for added sophistication. Highlights from the 6-Course Festive Lunch Menu (S$188++) include Hokkaido Scallop with hazelnuts, avocado, and yuzu. This exclusive menu is crafted to provide an immersive dining experience while admiring the surrounding aquatic beauty. The combination of exquisite dishes and serene ambiance makes dining at Ocean Restaurant a truly unforgettable experience.
Festive Roasts and Goodies
Resorts World Sentosa is fully embracing the festive season with their expansive Christmas marketplace titled “A Big Carnival Of Joy.” This holiday event runs from now until January 2, 2025, offering visitors an exciting and immersive experience. The marketplace features a wide array of holiday-themed activities, including gourmet food stalls, retail booths, carnival games, and enthralling performances. The seasonal extravaganza transforms the resort into a magical holiday wonderland, ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone who visits.
Visitors can indulge in delectable culinary delights crafted by renowned chefs, browse through charming retail booths for holiday gifts, and participate in a variety of thrilling carnival games. The event also boasts spectacular shows and captivating performances that are sure to enchant attendees of all ages. From mouth-watering food options to exciting entertainment, there is something to cater to every taste and preference.
Designed to create lasting memories, “A Big Carnival Of Joy” is an ideal destination for families, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the festive season together. Whether you’re a foodie, a shopaholic, or someone who loves a good show, Resorts World Sentosa’s Christmas marketplace offers a perfect mix of holiday cheer and entertainment. Make sure to visit before January 2, 2025, to experience this magical celebration and create cherished holiday memories.
