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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the songs say, and a time when many of us like to treat our friends and family with thoughtful gifts and special touches.

Yet as 2017 draws to a close, sometimes you need to spoil yourself a little bit too.

And while there are many pampering hotspots spread far and wide across Dubai, it can often be hard to find everything you need under one roof.

However we’ve found one hidden gem on the Palm Jumeirah with every relaxing spot you’ll need this month (with plenty of festive activities to keep the kids happy as well).

The Golden Mile Galleria, which is situated across from Al Ittihad Park, has a jam-packed timetable of holiday activities and deals to get you in the Christmas spirit.

For ladies in particular, there are myriad offers to get you feeling party-ready.

Fancy a glossy blow-dry for Christmas? Then The BlowOut Bar’s Holiday Hair Treatment (Dhs130) fits the bill, with a peppermint, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon masque that’ll revive dull locks while also smelling oh-so festive.

If a radiant complexion is your goal, the mall’s Tips & Toes spa will come to the rescue with its Pevonia facials—glow-enhancing treatments that promise to tackle signs of ageing. And you can keep the effects going at home, as you’ll get 50 per cent off any Pevonia skincare product when you have one of the natural beauty brand’s facials.

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Finish off your head-to-toe pampering session at the Feet Lounge Spa, which is offering 25 per cent off all its services throughout December (the traditional Thai massage, from Dhs165, sounds certain to ease away the stresses of the festive season).

If you’re after a more long-lasting treatment, and have always fancied the idea of a brighter smile, now might be the time to invest in professional teeth whitening.

Golden Mile Galleria’s Confident Clinic is offering 50 per cent off the service before the new year, so this could be your Christmas present to yourself.

For the little ones, there are plenty of Christmas-themed activities—including the chance to meet Santa himself.

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Between 4pm and 8pm from December 22 to 24, kids can get a gift from jolly old St Nick at Golden Mile Galleria’s cosy grotto, while Santa’s elves will put on arts and crafts entertainment (hello, Christmas-themed painting for the grandparents).

You can round off the day with dinner at the mall’s Japanese restaurant Kyo, which has created a special festive menu that will run until December 25.

With dishes such as scallop sashimi with spicy apple and black cod gyoza with hazelnuts, the Dhs239 spread will have you feel full (of Christmas cheer).

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The eatery is also hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner (Dhs350) and whopping 16-hour-long New Year’s Day brunch (Dhs239), featuring delicacies including makizushi foie gras, urumaki royal king crab, and nachi pear strudel.

The mall is open between 10am and 10pm from Saturdays to Wednesdays, and between 10am and midnight on Thursdays and Fridays.

For more information about Golden Mile Galleria and its festive offerings, call (04) 390 9999, visit goldenmilegalleria.com, or head to The Palm Jumeirah.

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Images: Supplied, Kyo/Instagram, Tips & Toes/Instagram