Arabesque Resort vs Xanadu Makadi Bay: food, drinks, service and New Year’s Eve experience

From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 27 days ago

TL;DR

Arabesque can be a lower-cost alternative to Xanadu: its main restaurant is praised for food quality, though the selection is smaller, and All Inclusive drinks are local brands. Xanadu is considered stronger for service; Arabesque’s New Year’s dinner was generous, but bringing or buying sparkling wine involved a €35 charge.

What the community said

Arabesque’s New Year’s Eve dinner was held in the Moulin Rouge tent and stood out for its décor and extensive food spread. However, opening your own Prosecco cost €35, and sparkling wine could also be bought for €35; at Xanadu, sparkling wine was reported as available without a separate charge.

28 days ago Moulin Rouge, €35

Xanadu Makadi Bay is still regarded as the stronger choice for service. Arabesque is worth considering mainly as an alternative when Xanadu’s New Year holiday rates are too high.

33 days ago Xanadu Makadi Bay / Arabesque Resort

At Arabesque, the main restaurant is praised for tasty food, although the overall selection is not especially large. All Inclusive alcohol is local, so travelers expecting the more generous premium-style drinks experience at Xanadu should factor this in.

33 days ago Arabesque main restaurant