Christmas is approaching! While you are planning to buy the perfect presents for your loved ones, have you thought of making the season of gift-giving more meaningful?  This Christmas, D’Deck, the renowned oceanfront alfresco dining hotspot in Discovery Bay collaborates with local charity UniHeart in organising the “D’Deck Loving Christmas” campaign, an initiative to spread love and care to the community of Tung Chung by collecting toys and gifts for children and families in need. Let your love shine in the Lantau Island community this Christmas by joining this meaningful campaign in Discovery Bay. You cannot only spread love by donating gifts, but also share the joy with your loved ones by visiting D’Deck, where you can enjoy a dazzling range of festive gourmet delights and the unique southern European ambience - the ultimate holiday gift for Christmas. 

 

As part of Christmas traditions, children hang up Christmas stockings on Christmas Eve, hoping to find them filled with gifts by Santa; today, popular customs are often exchanging gifts with friends and family.  Nevertheless, a survey conducted by Green Sense* found that more than 60% of people had left unwanted gifts at home, 30% had left such gifts unused for at least three years, and 20% had ended up discarding these items.

 

To make the festival more meaningful and encourage the reduction of festive waste, D’Deck collaborates with local charity UniHeart to organize the “D’Deck Loving Christmas” from 30 November 2013 to 1 Janaury 2014.  The campaign aims to collect brand new or unused children’s books and toys (without missing pages and parts), pre-washed dolls and clothing as Christmas gifts for charity sales and as presents for the underprivileged community with all the gifts and proceeds going to UniHeart to support children and families in need in Tung Chung. D’Deck and UniHeart would also like to this opportunity to deliver the real meaning of gift donation is love sharing and blessing. To support the initative, D’Deck will be adorned with a giant Christmas stocking and glittering presents near the DB pier, to encourage everyone to join force to care for the community and to protect the environment. 

 

Do not miss the opportunity to find the one and only, creative Christmas gift for your loved ones at the Discovery Bay Christmas Bazaar on 15 December. DB Plaza will be transformed into a fun-filled bazaar like the classic European market, showcasing unique and stylish gifts, arts and crafts, including jewellery, eco-friendly clothing, baby products and exquisite décor, produced by over 100 talented local indie-crafters, artists, designers and small business owners. Entry for this bazaar is free! You can also donate gifts or purchase charity gifts at the UniHeart booth to support the “D’Deck Loving Christmas”. 

 

D’Deck has specially prepared “Cozy Christmas Stockings” as a free gift to keep your feet warm and add a festive touch in the holiday season.  Simply spend HK$350 or above for lunch or dinner at one of the 13 designated restaurants at D’Deck, and you can redeem a pair of “Cozy Christmas Stockings” during the promotion period.

 

Come enjoy a magnificent Christmas Feast with your loved ones at D’Deck Discovery Bay this Christmas! Choose from one of the 20 thematic international-cuisine restaurants at D’Deck, Hong Kong’s renowned oceanfront alfresco dining hub, and indulge your taste buds with delectable Christmas dishes. Coupled with the 180° panoramic sea view, glittering Disneyland fireworks, spectacular festive décor and southern European ambience, Discovery Bay is the perfect getaway destination for Christmas dinner.  For a more intimate and romantic dining experience during the festive season, don’t miss the double seats available in numerous D’Deck restaurants along the promenade facing the 400-metre-long beach! 

 

Santa Claus is coming to town!  Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at Discovery Bay to meet and greet children, as well as creating a heart-warming memory for you and your loved ones with his wonderful gifts and picture time.  Live performance of classic Christmas tunes will also be presented, keeping resident and visitors captivated throughout the joyous Christmas celebration. 

 

Have an enchanting Christmas full of love and joy!  An amazing “Christmas Short & Sweet Horse Carriage Ride” will be available at DB North Plaza to bring you and your loved ones a romantic, fairy tale experience.

 

With a beautiful carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds, the “Short & Sweet Horse Carriage Ride”³ is a relaxing experience in Discovery Bay North area with appealing European-styled architectures and fascinating scenery en route.  Cost per ride is only HK$200.  From 24 – 26 December, the carriage will be decorated for an extra festive touch. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your fairy tale come true this Christmas with the lovely horse carriage ride!

 

Don’t forget to complete your Christmas journey at Discovery Bay with our Dine ‘N Ride offer! By spending HK$120 or more at any of the 13 designated D'Deck restaurants⁵, you will be able to enjoy a free ferry ride back to Central. Simply bring your transaction receipt to the “D’Deck Free Ferry Service Counter” to redeem the offer!

 

For more information about “D’Deck Loving Christmas” Gift Sharing Campaign and Dine ‘N Ride complimentary ferry services at D’Deck, please visit www.ddeck.com.hk. For any enquiries, please email to inquiry@ddeck.com.hk.

 

Situated next to Discovery Bay Pier, D’Deck is Hong Kong’s renowned oceanfront al fresco dining destination with numerous thematic restaurants along the promenade beside Tai Pak Beach.  With spectacular 180° sea views and nightly Disneyland fireworks, D’Deck offers a wide selection of international cuisine at First Korean Restaurant (Korean), Kiraku Tei Japanese Restaurant (Japanese) and Koh Tomyums (Thai) for Asian cuisine; Solera (Spanish), Café Duvet (Tapas), Berliner (German), Sopranos (Italian) and McSorley’s Ale House (Irish Pub) for European tastes; and Caramba Mexican Cantina (Mexican) and Hemingway’s by the Bay (Caribbean) for a flavor of Central America. 

 

Other specialty restaurants include Life Café serving globally inspired organic vegetarian and gluten free food; 22° North boasting a large selection of classic French recipes; Dymocks Books & Café merging the culture of bookstore and Café; and last but not least ZAKS, which serves international cuisine with alfresco seating area of 5,000 sq. ft. in resort style. 

 

Easily accessible, D’Deck is just 25 minutes away from Central by ferry or 15-20 minutes away from Tung Chung or Sunny Bay MTR Stations by bus. 

 

UniHeart was established in 2011 by a group of public-spirited professionals who are dedicated to serving communities in need. Since 2013, UniHeart is recognised by Hong Kong government as a charitable organisation that is exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.  UniHeart has a team of experts which comprises Psychiatrist, Pediatrician, Clinical Psychologist, registered nurse and California state Medical Case Manager, Honorary President of Scout Association of Hong Kong and Director of Rotary Club of Hong Kong Financial Centre, Counselors, School Principal, Speech Therapist, Special Education Teacher, Social Worker and Corporate Management Consultant. With the team’s many years of experience, UniHeart offers extensive professional, reliable and complementary psychological services to individuals, family, institutions as well as organisations. Its full range of services includes psychological assessment, counseling services, public lectures, workshops and psychosomatic health products.

 

Remarks
*According to a survey - “Christmas gift being a festive waste at home and its equivalent rent value” conducted by Green Sense in December 2010
 

¹ The Christmas gift collection for the “D’Deck Loving Christmas” will take place between 30 Nov 2013 and 1 Jan 2014 during the following schedule: Sat/Sun/public holiday/Christmas Eve/New Year’s Eve from 1pm – 11pm. Brand new or unused children’s books and toys, pre-washed dolls and clothing can be handed in at the collection point beside the “D’Deck Free Ferry Service Counter”.

 

² A pair of Cozy Christmas Stockings can be redeemed at the “D’Deck Free Ferry Service Counter” for every single transaction of HK$350 or more for lunch or dinner at one of the 13 designated restaurants at D’Deck during 30 Nov 2013 - 1 Jan 2014 (from 1pm to 11pm) on Sat/Sun/public holiday/Christmas Eve/New Year’s Eve.  The original restaurant receipt must be presented for redemption.

 

³ Tickets for the “Christmas Short & Sweet Horse Carriage Ride” at DB North Plaza can be purchased at the Activity Centre of Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong.  Each ride will last about 10 minutes at a special price of HK$200 per ride.  A maximum of 4 people (2 adults and 2 children) are allowed per carriage per ride.

 

⁴ The complimentary ferry ride offer is valid for dinner consumption from Monday to Friday, and lunch/dinner consumption on Sat/Sun/public holiday. This free ferry ride is valid on the same day of the transaction, and for the following schedules only: Mon-Fri: 7:30pm-12:00am and Sat/Sun/public holiday: 1:00pm-12:00am.

 

⁵ The 13 designated D’Deck restaurants are 22° North, Berliner, Café Duvet, Caramba Mexican Cantina, First Korean Restaurant, Hemingway’s by the Bay, Kiraku Tei Japanese Restaurant, Koh Tomyums, Life Café, McSorley’s Ale House, Sopranos, Solera and ZAKS.  The “D’Deck Free Ferry Service Counter” is located near the bus stop escalator at DB Plaza.