Resorts World Las Vegas Transforms into Holiday Wonderland
Winter is here and Las Vegas is dressing up for the holidays. One of Sin City’s newest and certainly one
Tristan Green
Winter is here and Las Vegas is dressing up for the holidays. One of Sin City’s newest and certainly one of their biggest resorts is going all out for their first holiday season, and you won’t want to miss it. Resorts World Las Vegas is transforming into a holiday wonderland as Christmas and New Year’s approach. Here’s a look at what you can expect at Vegas’s hottest new hotel.
Strolling the District
The District at Resorts World Las Vegas is a shopping experience unlike any other. The 70,000-square-foot retail space feels futuristic and spacious while retaining a classy and intimate atmosphere. During the holidays, it’s become even more spectacular – if that’s possible. Holiday touches are throughout the space, with seasonal installations delighting at every turn.
The District is a charming destination and provides the perfect photo opportunity for families looking to grace the front of their holiday card or catch that perfect profile pic. The 50-foot LED globe suspended in the center of the District is re-imagined as a festive snow globe for the holidays. Guests to the District will enjoy fun animations that bring the snow globe to life throughout the day. The globe showcases charming displays of falling snow on a hillside cabin decorated with Christmas lights and surrounded by trees, a snowman and more.
Fine Foods
If your shopping is done and you’d rather indulge your inner foodie, Resorts World has you covered there too. The mega-resort already offers some of the best dining in the city. From Wally’s and Fuhu to Brezza and more, there’s a flavor and a menu in the budget for every guest. Famous Food Street Eats’ market-like atmosphere turns festive as Saint Nick himself greets guests from noon to 4PM on December 11, 12, 18 and 19. Enjoy a photo op with the big man himself or head over to Sweet Eats for some delectable holiday treats such as chocolate Christmas ornaments, Santa macarons, gingerbread cookies and more.
The Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den is less Saint Nick and more Oh My. Famous Food’s discreet speakeasy is transforming for the holiday, with an elegant and upscale touch of the festive. Guests who know about this thoughtfully tucked-away bar can enjoy the following holiday cocktails:
- Hot White served hot with Baileys, peppermint liqueur, a white chocolate ball and garnished with a candy cane.
- Palm Springs Holiday with Captain Morgan rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon syrup, egg whites and topped with nutmeg and an umbrella
- Yuletide Punch with Ketel One vodka, St. Elizabeth all-spice dram, lime juice, pomegranate syrup and garnished with a dehydrated lemon chip.
Other Resorts World restaurants are dressing up as well, offering select menu items to delight guests celebrating the season. The Resorts World team shares the following menu options:
- Dawg House Saloon & Sportsbook will provide a $35 specialty holiday dish on Saturday, Dec. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., which includes: Bone-in ham steak with an orange marmalade glaze, southern greens and mashed red potatoes.
- Genting Palace will welcome guests for an extravagant $138 five-course holiday menu on Saturday, Dec. 25, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. The menu will consist of: A combination of Vietnamese shrimp spring rolls, crisp Peking duck skin and foie gras, Braised bird’s nest soup with Alaskan crab meat in supreme broth, sweet and sour crispy Kurobuta pork, Penang “Konlo” wonton and BBQ pork noodle, plus a combination of tropical fruits, chilled mango cream, pomelo and sago.
- Kusa Nori will have a luxurious holiday special for $125 on Saturday, Dec. 25, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. which features: Black Hawk Wagyu Prime Rib with furikake tempura haricot vert, wasabi celery root puree, black garlic au jus and a yuzu kosho crème fraiche.
- The Kitchen will welcome guests for a tasty three-course meal on Saturday, Dec. 25, priced at $47.99 which includes: Choice of Lobster bisque or The Kitchen Caesar salad Holiday Prime Rib with au jus, au gratin potato, crispy brussels sprouts, bacon and apple gastriqueChocolate chestnut tart with cranberry coulis and Chantilly cream.
- ¡VIVA! by Chef Ray Garcia will serve a $79 three-course family-style holiday meal on Saturday, Dec. 25, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. that consists of: Piña Asada and mushroom tetelas, Ancho-crusted ribeye, crispy fingerling potatoes, wood-roasted brussels sprouts, arroz and frijoles, and pastel de camote and churros.
- Wally’s Wine and Spirits presents a delectable holiday dish for $95 that will be available on Saturday, Dec. 25, from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.: Tournedos Rossini, foie gras, a beef oxtail madeira reduction, truffled potato millefeuille and shaved truffles.
Resorts World has created a holiday guide of events and offerings that you can visit here.
New Year’s at Resorts World
And when you’ve eaten your last bite of 2021 and shopped your last item, you can turn to Resorts World to ring in the end of the year and welcome 2022. A variety of celebratory options are available at Resorts World, including special New Year’s Eve menu options from Genting Palace, Kusa Nori, Fuhu, Redtail, Crystal Bar and Sweet Eats at Famous Foods.
Resorts World Theater welcomes resident star Katy Perry for a December 31 performance, and Zouk Nightclub caps the year off with a huge party. Events start the weekend with Madison Beer on December 29, followed by a set from international icon Tiësto on Dec. 30. Grammy award-winning artist Zedd will welcome the New Year with a performance on December 31 and DJ Snake will kick off 2022 with a show on January 1.
For more information on the New Year’s Eve festivities, visit the website. If you find yourself in Las Vegas for the holidays, Resorts World is the perfect place to be. And if you’re not already planning to be there – what are you waiting for?