All play no work

As 2008 draws to a close there is one final hurdle for planners - the annual staff party. MIME looks at four festive hotspots for a celebration guaranteed to be the talk of the office well into the New Year.

Exotic celebrations: The Beach House at Manafaru, Maldives

For a Western-themed festive celebration with a difference, swap snow for white sand in the Maldives.

The Grand Pavilion venue located in the Beach House at Manafaru resort is available for hire at a cost of AED 33,060 (US $9,000) per evening.

Guests are welcomed with a glass of chilled mulled wine and a beachside choir. Food and beverages are charged separately and could include a choice of canapés, a fresh seafood selection or even a seasonal roast with all the trimmings.

The venue also provides a great chance for guests to dance the night away to a special live mix of classics, jazz, blues, rock or samba.

Maximum capacity: 100

Telephone: +960 332 5977

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Website: www.beachhousecollection.com

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