A Homecoming Celebration
- Pandaception Resources
- Nov 29, 2025
- 5 min read
This year, the spirit of Christmas at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur feels especially warm, not just in its glowing lights and polished grandeur, but in its theme: “A Homecoming Celebration.”

The idea of reunion and comfort anchors the entire festive season, and it was beautifully brought to life during the hotel’s exclusive media preview, where every dish, detail, and note of hospitality reflected that idea of coming home.
An Elegant Return to Togetherness
Hosted within the hotel’s refined dining spaces, THIRTY8 and JP Teres, the preview evening unveiled the heart of Grand Hyatt’s 2025 festive season — a celebration designed around connection, indulgence, and nostalgia.
The preview opened with a tour through The Hearth and Harmony Afternoon Tea — a three-tier showcase of Christmas craftsmanship at THIRTY8.

Imagine: warm scones with clotted cream, delicate Valrhona mousse cakes, Aburi tuna crostini, and that signature Beef Wellington, all paired with panoramic skyline views. It was everything you’d expect from a Grand Hyatt Christmas — elevated, yet intimate.
A Feast Worth Coming Home To
The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffets highlight the hotel’s two personalities: global flair and local comfort.At THIRTY8, a symphony of international indulgence — from Grass-Fed Beef Wellington and Salt-Baked Tasmanian Ocean Trout to Australian Lamb Noisette — promises a refined, modern Christmas table
Downstairs, JPteres transforms into a festive gerai — a lively, heartwarming reimagination of Malaysian street-food charm. Here, the aromas of grilled satay and fragrant rice mingle with the sound of laughter and clinking cutlery. It’s nostalgia, served with Hyatt polish.

Santa Claus and “Santa Rina” are even set to make appearances during the actual celebrations — a playful touch that ties warmth to wonder, the kind only the season can bring.
A Festive Journey that Continues Beyond the Table
The hotel’s celebrations stretch beyond dining.The Homecoming Gift Shop — open until 31 December — overflows with handcrafted festive treats: gingerbread men, reindeer pralines, festive cookie boxes, and the classic Gingerbread House. For gifting, the Rudolph’s Red Nose and Santa’s Goody Bag hampers make thoughtful gestures that mirror the hotel’s signature elegance.

For those celebrating privately, the Festive Roast Set (serving 4–5 people) turns the Grand Hyatt experience into a gourmet affair at home — complete with side dishes, Chocolate Pralines, and Homemade Panettone. Even ESSA Spa joins in the spirit, offering Calm & Bright and Comfort & Joy treatments — luxurious experiences of renewal designed for the season’s slower, more reflective days.
Where Celebration Meets Skyline
The evening’s highlight, of course, was a preview of the New Year’s Eve experience — a dazzling crescendo to “A Homecoming Celebration.”With fireworks poised above the Petronas Twin Towers, the Sky Lobby becomes one of Kuala Lumpur’s most coveted vantage points for the countdown. Guests will indulge in Oscietra caviar, French oysters, and premium seafood — a feast designed to usher in 2026 with grandeur and grace. It’s the kind of celebration that feels deeply Malaysian yet cosmopolitan, blending the hotel’s global heritage with a sincere sense of belonging.
A Season of Heart and Heritage
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s 2025 Festive Preview proved that even in a world of constant reinvention, some things never change — the joy of gathering, the taste of well-crafted food, the calm of being among good company.
As the lights of the city shimmered beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass, and the scent of cinnamon and roast lingered in the air, it was clear:This isn’t just a hotel celebrating Christmas. It’s a homecoming — a place where every guest, old or new, is welcomed like family.
The Hearth & Harmony Afternoon Tea — THIRTY8
A three-tier holiday afternoon tea designed around warmth, elegance, and the comfort of classic flavours.
Time: Daily, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Dec 1–31, 2025)
Price: MYR 138 nett (weekday), MYR 168 nett (weekend)
You may also add a trolley selection featuring Aburi tuna sushi, Chicken Liver Mousse, Valrhona Manjari Mousse Cake, and their signature Beef Wellington for MYR 30 nett per person.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day — THIRTY8: A Celebration of Gathered Hearts
A festive buffet glowing with premium roasts, seasonal classics, and Christmas nostalgia.Expect highlights such as:
Grass-Fed Beef Wellington
Salt-Baked Tasmanian Ocean Trout
Australian Lamb Noisette
A full dessert theatre of festive sweets
Christmas Eve Dinner (Dec 24, 2025)
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
MYR 528 nett (KLCC view), MYR 508 nett (city view)
Christmas Day Brunch (Dec 25, 2025)
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MYR 528 nett (KLCC view), MYR 508 nett (city view)
Both sessions include appearances by Santa Claus & Santa Rina, photo cards, and a festive beverage counter.
JPteres — The Threads of Tradition: A Gerai-Inspired Christmas
For those who seek warmth and the charm of Malaysian street flavours, JPteres turns into a festive gerai — lively, flavourful, familiar.
Dec 24 & 25, 2025
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
MYR 178 nett (indoor), MYR 158 nett (outdoor)
Children below 6 dine complimentary (1 child per paying adult)
A beautiful option for families seeking a relaxed, heartfelt holiday gathering.
New Year’s Eve 2025 — Where Celebration Meets the Sky
The Feast of New Beginnings — THIRTY8
An international buffet featuring premium ingredients, live DJ entertainment, photo cards, and lucky draws.
Dec 31, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
From MYR 768 to MYR 944 nett depending on view, inclusive of sparkling wine+bouche for couples
JPteres NYE Buffet — The Threads of Tradition
A lively buffet with Malaysian and international dishes.
Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
MYR 198 nett (indoor), MYR 178 nett (outdoor)
Sky Lobby Countdown Party — The Unwrapping Countdown
The most coveted view in the city — fireworks over KLCC, live entertainment, and a gourmet buffet featuring Oscietra caviar, French oysters, and premium seafood
Dec 31, 2025 | 10:00 PM until closing
MYR 358 nett per person
This is the moment of the season — bold lights, brilliant skyline, and that unmistakable Grand Hyatt elegance.
New Year’s Day — THIRTY8 First Gather Roast
Begin 2026 with a lavish afternoon feast.Expect unlimited freshly roasted selections, a cold delicacy tower, desserts, and pass-around trolley highlights including Beef Wellington and Salt-Crusted Sea Bass
Jan 1, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
MYR 228 nett per person
he Homecoming Gift Shop — Festive Treats to Bring Home
Open from Nov 24 – Dec 31, 2025.Specialities include:
Gingerbread Man
Festive Cookie Box
Reindeer in Fur Coat (chocolate praline)
Gingerbread House
Traditional Stollen
Homemade Panettone
Gift hampers:
Rudolph’s Red Nose — MYR 300 nett
Santa’s Goody Bag — MYR 350 nett
Plus:
Festive Roast Set (4–5 pax) — MYR 978 nett
Includes premium main course choices, four sides, pralines, panettone, and stollen.
Festive Rooms & Spa Promotions
Festive Stay Package (Dec 10, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026)
15% off room rates
Daily breakfast for two
Dining experience at Le Petit Chef (Le Master Chef menu) for two.
ESSA Spa Promotions
Calm & Bright — MYR 780+ (135 min)Comfort & Joy — MYR 680+ (120 min)Both include seasonally curated wellness treatments designed for renewal and relaxation.
Festive Beverage Deals (Dec 31, 2025 Only)
From 4PM onward — rotating drink deals every hour, including:
20% off festive cocktails
Complimentary house shots with bottle purchase
Buy 1 free 1 sparkling by the glass
RM10 off selected beer buckets
Straw pick giveaways with prizes(All deals vary by hour and venue: THIRTY8 & JPteres)
How To Book
Website: https://kualalumpur.grand.hyatt.com
Reservations:
+60 12 621 9869 (WhatsApp)
restaurant.kuagh@hyatt.com (Email)
Socials:
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