Festive at Yas Marina

The lowdown on what is happening at the Yas Marina this festive season.

Yas Marina, one of Abu Dhabi’s premier lifestyle and leisure destinations, invites guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a spectacular line-up of festive brunches, family experiences, and glamorous New Year’s Eve celebrations. From al fresco dining along the marina to lively themed nights, the destination’s renowned restaurants serve up unforgettable moments overlooking glittering yacht berths and iconic landmarks on Yas Island.

Christmas Day Brunch and NYE at Bla Bla Bar Abu Dhabi

The ultimate spot for evening drinks, live entertainment, and weekly events is transforming its iconic brunch into a festive-themed brunch on Christmas Day, with an after-brunch package to keep the energy high until the evening. Bla Bla Bar Abu Dhabi is also hosting a Ladies Night immediately after the after-brunch party, offering free-flowing beverages for all ladies from 8 PM until 11 PM.

• Christmas Day Brunch (25 December 2025 from 12:30 PM to 4 PM)
  • Soft Package – AED 149 per person
  • House Package – AED 249 per person
  • Premium House Package – AED 299 per person
  • Bubbly Package – AED 399 per person

• After-Brunch (4 PM to 7 PM)
  • Soft Package – AED 150 per person
  • House Package – AED 200 per person
  • Bubbly Package – AED 250 per person

• Ladies Night (8 PM to 11 PM)
  • Free house beverage for all ladies

New Year’s Eve at Bla Bla Bar Abu Dhabi unfolds as a full-day celebration, starting with a lively brunch and carrying through into an evening of music, dining, and vibrant marina energy. Guests can enjoy free-flowing beverages, generous food offerings, and live entertainment in a dynamic waterfront setting, making it an ideal place to gather, celebrate, and welcome the new year at Yas Marina.

• New Year’s Eve Brunch (31 December 2025 from 9 PM to 1 AM)
  • House Package – AED 399 per person
  • Premium Package – AED 449 per person
  • Bubbly Package – AED 549 per person

For reservations, contact reservations@blablauae.com. For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/blablabar_abudhabi. 

Spanish-Style Festive Celebrations at Diablito Food & Music

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Diablito will be serving guests à la carte with delicious Spanish dishes and a cosy atmosphere, perfect for gatherings. 

Diablito invites guests to welcome 2026 with a vibrant evening inspired by Iberian traditions. Guests can enjoy an appetiser, their preferred main course from the special New Year’s menu, and classic Churros to share. All guests will enjoy a four-hour free-flowing beverage, including soft drinks, hops, grapes, Sangria, Aperol Spritz, and prosecco. 

As midnight approaches, they will join the countdown with Spain’s iconic “12 Grapes” celebration — a grape for each chime of the clock, bringing good luck for the year ahead.

• Christmas Eve & Day (24 and 25 December 2025)
  • À la carte 

• NYE Celebration (31 December 2025 from 9 PM to 1 AM)
  • Four-hours unlimited house package – AED 650 per person

For reservations and for more information, visit https://diablitofoodandmusic.ae/. 

Christmas Eve and Day Brunch and NYE Celebrations at Stars N Bars

On 24th and 25th December, guests are invited to indulge in a three-course festive meal and unlimited house beverages at Stars N Bars, accompanied by live entertainment to bring the holiday magic to this American sports bar.

Meanwhile, for the New Year’s Eve, Stars N Bars will offer a three-hour unlimited house beverages and a three-course meal.

• Christmas Eve (24 December 2025 from 12 PM onwards)
  • AED 299 per person – three-hour unlimited house beverage and three-course meal

• Christmas Day (25 December 2025 from 12 PM onwards)
  • AED 299 per person – three-hour unlimited house beverage and three-course meal

• NYE Celebration (31 December 2025
  • AED 499 per person – three-hour unlimited house beverage and three-course meal

For more information and for reservations, visit https://starsnbars.ae/. 

Christmas Lunch and NYE Drunch at Mika 

The culinary sanctuary, headed by Chef Mario Loi, is hosting a special Christmas lunch at AED 350 per person.

The lunch will begin with sharing appetisers such as Mika’s famous house bread, Potato Cake, Octopus Skewer, and Oysters from Britaney topped with clamato and lemon. For starters, diners can choose between Prawn Cocktail and Lemon Ricotta Tortellini, while guests can select from the main course menu, which includes Sole Meunière, Roast Duck Breast, and Saffron Risotto. To finish, guests may choose from Caramel Tart, Christmas Trifle, and Chocolate Fondant. 

• Christmas Day (25 December 2025 from 12 PM to 4 PM)
  • AED 350 per person – lunch set menu

Mika is hosting a special New Year’s Eve evening from 9 PM. The House Package costs AED 550, while the Champagne Package is AED 695. The evening will feature live DJ entertainment.

Mika is also hosting a special New Year’s Eve evening brunch from 9 PM until late. The brunch experience includes unlimited drinks and delicious dishes to enjoy, such as Scallops Crudo, Coccoli, and Salumi for starters; Duck Croquettes and Wood-fired Lamb Skewers for entrée, Braised Short Rib, Chicken Schnitzel, and more for the main course; and Mika’s famous Nonna Tiramisu and Lemon Meringue for dessert, with a shot of homemade Limoncello to finish off.

• NYE Evening Brunch (31 December 2025 from 9 PM onwards)
  • House Package – AED 550 per person
  • Bubbly Package – AED 695 per person

For reservations, contact +971 56 433 1422. For more information, visit https://mika.ae/. 

Noël Edition Ladies Night and Christmas Brunch at Bar Du Port Abu Dhabi

The sophisticated, newly opened dining concept at Yas Marina is hosting special ladies’ nights on Christmas Eve and a Christmas brunch the following day, in collaboration with Veuve Clicquot. On 24 December from 7 PM onwards, ladies can enjoy two hours of unlimited house beverages, along with a choice of one starter and dessert, for AED 150, with the option to upgrade to include a glass of Veuve Clicquot for AED 60. 

The starters include Burrata, Salmon Carpaccio, Rigatoni Truffle, and more, while the dessert options feature the traditional Christmas Yule Log cake in chocolate or vanilla. Meanwhile, on Christmas Day from 1 PM to 5 PM, Bar Du Port offers four packages for a four-hour brunch starting from AED 290 per person. Diners will enjoy a selection of starters such as Mini Beef Wellington, Duck Confit Croquettes, and Truffle Mushroom Arancini, while mains include Beef Ribeye and Turkey Roll. Desserts include the traditional Christmas Yule Log and classic Italian Panettone. 

• Ladies Night (24 December 2025 from 7 PM onwards)
• • AED 150 per person – two-hour unlimited house, one starter, and one dessert
  • An additional AED 60 per person for one glass of bubbly

• Christmas Brunch (25 December 2025 from 1 PM to 5 PM)
  • Soft + Mocktails Package – AED 290 per person
  • House Grape Package – AED 390 per person
  • House Package (grape, spirits, hops, and more) – AED 480 per person
  • Bubbly Package – AED 650

For reservations and more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/barduportabudhabi/. 

NYE at Ishtar: A Thousand Dreams

Guests at Ishtar will surely have a night to remember with exquisite cuisine, non-stop live entertainment, and spectacular fireworks lighting up the sky. Ishtar offers a deck with breathtaking views while enjoying music, dance, and performances by a live DJ and belly dancer.

Guests will savour the flavours of North Africa and the Middle East with a three-course set menu and free-flowing beverages.

• When: 31 December 2025 from 8 PM to 1 AM
• Packages:
  • Silver – AED 499 (3-course dinner with soft beverages)
  • Gold – AED 599 (3-course dinner with house beverages)
  • Platinum – AED 799 (3-course dinner with a bottle of bubbly for two persons)
  • Kids age 8 to 12 – AED 199 (special kids set menu)

For reservations, contact +971 50 402 2293. For more information, visit https://www.ishtaryasmarina.com/. 

With its vibrant mix of festive dining and celebrations, Yas Marina promises a memorable close to 2025. Guests are invited to join in the festivities and welcome the New Year surrounded by great food, music, and the spirit of celebration!