Having trouble deciding what to do this festive season? Here’s a guide to all the happenings in Abu Dhabi.
Aloft Abu Dhabi
The atmosphere is festive up in the Aloft and the team has some excellent offers to make this the most memorable festive season.
Brick starts off with the Pre Christmas Sundowner Brunch on 24 Dec form 7 to 10 PM, packages range from AED 249 / 319 /389.
Christmas Special Brunch is on 25 Dec form 12 noon to 3 PM and packages are AED 269/339/399, kids under 12 AED 135 only.
New Year Eve party starts at 8.00PM with packages priced at AED 279/349/419 and kids below 12 at AED 145 only.
Sip and Spin in Your Stile at Relax@12 form 11.00 PM onwards at just AED 399.
Contact – 02 654 5000
Anantara Eastern Mangroves
There is so much planned at this stunning hotel that its best we just let you decide which offer is best for you form the link below.
Anantara Eastern Mangrove Festive Offers
Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel
With the festive season fast approaching heralding happiness and cheer, Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel invites you to experience its festive goodies in the comfort of your home.
Feast on a succulent, perfectly roasted turkey with all the trimmings, ideal for a gathering of 6, available for take away from 25th November to 31st of December, 2020.
A small turkey weighing 5-6kgs and serving 6 people is priced at AED 450 while the 8-9kg bird priced at AED 550 will serve up to 10 guests. Sides of roasted or mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and Brussel sprouts are also available for an additional fee.
Complement the turkey with something sweet. Our pastry chefs have prepared other festive treats to perfectly capture the holiday mood. These include a Christmas Yule Log, German Christmas Stollen and traditional Christmas Cake.
Order online on www.afoc.ae/delivery
Contact – +971 2 441 5900.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
This is the first Festive Season at the new Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers and they have outdid themselves putting together a host of offers across all their venues, click on the link below to choose and make your bookings.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Festive Offers
Courtyard by Marriott
Let’s Get Festive At Courtyard World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi.
Bistro Turkey Takeaway – Take your turkey home with all traditional trimmings to celebrate the spirit of Festive Season at home comfort.
Available form 1 Dec to 7 Jan, prices start from AED 499.
Christmas Eve Buffet – Create new memories with family and friends and indulge in culinary delights at Bistro. This festive themed buffet will feature a roast turkey station with all the Christmas trimmings as well as traditional desserts and more.
On 24 Dec from 7 PM to 10.30 PM packages at AED 99/199 and AED 55 for kids 6 to 12.
New Year Eve Dinner – Celebrate New Years Eve at Bistro, and enjoy a culinary journey with a wide range of international delicacies from cold selections to live stations while enjoying a great selection of traditional and international desserts.
On 31 Dec form 8 PM till midnight, packages are AED 129/225 and kids AED 65 form ages 6 to 12.
Contact – 02 698 2222
Danat Al Ain Resort
Head over to Al Ain this Festive season for something different and enjoy these special offers.
Christmas Eve Dinner – Christmas 4-course set menu with one bottle of grapes for just AED 299 per person from 7:00 pm till 1:00 am. With FREE special Christmas hampers.
New Year’s Eve – Indulge in wide array of delicious bites with unlimited selected premium beverages for just AED 399 per person from 10:00 pm till 1:00 am.
Contact – 03 704 6000
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
An excellent array of interesting offers awaits at the Dusit Thani this year, click on the link below to make your selections.
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Festive Offers
Emirates Palace
The tree is up and The Palace is in full festive mood with a host of exciting offers to choose form, click on the link below to see all the offers.
Emirates Palace Festive Offers
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
The stunning Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island has some very exciting plans for this Festive Season.
Christmas BBQ at Offside – Keep calm and fire on with Offside this Christmas with an all you can eat Christmas Day BBQ.
The finest BBQ spread on Saadiyat Island for AED 195 Add a 2-hour beverage package for AED 189 – 25 December 2020 12:00 – 16:00
White NYE Buffet Dinner – Wishing you beautiful moments, treasured memories, and all the blessings a heart can know. Let the White New Years Eve Buffet Dinner set the tone for a wonderful 2021. Expect delicious food, an electric atmosphere and the best background entertainment, best shared with friends and family.
White NYE Buffet Dinner 31 December 2020 20:00 – 00:00 Packages start form AED 550.
Mare Mare in Festa – Luxuriate this festive season at Mare Mare, a relaxed poolside restaurant that effortlessly brings together the coastal flavors of Italy. Mare Mare is named after the Italian word for ‘sea’ in recognition of its location with magnificent views of the azure.
This festive season marvel on more than just views and allow our master chefs to tantalize and delight.
New Years Eve 20:00 – 24:00, packages form AED 575.
NYE Set Menu on the Boardwalk – For a personal experience, a limited number of Boardwalk tables will delight those seeking a more intimate experience. Light entertainment and premium bubbles will accompany a beautifully curated set menu. From 20:00 – 24:00 Price on request
Contact +971 2 811 4342 or email [email protected]
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Lots of interesting plans across all the venues this year and here are a few of the interesting ones.
P. J. O’Reilly’s
XMas Eve Brunch – An evening brunch with entertainment, festive music and a countdown to Christmas morning. 24 Dec from 7 to 10 PM packages start form AED 199.
Christmas Brunch – An evening brunch with entertainment, festive music and a countdown to Christmas morning from 1 to 4 PM on 25 Dec, packages form AED 199.
NYE Brunch Bash – Evening party with live entertainment, festive music and a countdown to the New year 8 PM to 2 AM on 31 Dec.
Market Kitchen
Christmas Eve Brunch – A Traditional American Christmas Eve sharing style table-brunch on 24 Dec from 7 to 10 Pm packages form AED 250.
Christmas Day Brunch – Experience the market-to table spirit whilst enjoying the Christmas vibe at this chic place, form 12.30 to 4 PM on 25 Dec packages form AED 250.
New Year’s Eve Dinner – Seal 2020 with a New year’s eve table sharing brunch at Market Kitchen followed by exclusive complimentary access to Stratos between 10:00pm-3:30am and avail 20% off Available Package
Contact – 02 674 2020
Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
This year the folks at the Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan have some really exciting offers for this festive season, click on the link below and chose your favorite offer.
Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Festive Offers
Remal Hotel
Remal Hotel is all set for the upcoming festive season with its Christmas Eve experience in the heart of Al Ruwais.
Guests can enjoy a stay in a deluxe room inclusive of a traditional Christmas Eve dinner and breakfast for AED 600 including all taxes. Early check-in from 10:00am on 24 December and late check-out up to 5:00pm on 25 December are also included.
While at the hotel, guests can also delight in Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch specials at the all-day dining Falaj restaurant. The festive buffet takes you around the globe while also featuring traditional delicacies such as roast turkey with Perry sauce and roasted chestnuts, beef Wellington, and more.
Christmas Eve Dinner: Thursday, 24th December 2020 | 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Christmas Day Brunch: Friday, 25th December 2020 | 12pm to 4pm
Price: AED 100 per person for resident guests | AED 120 per person for visitors
Contact +971 2 8092222
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Experience a festive season out of the ordinary at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas. Enjoy quality time with your loved ones experiencing the finest festive celebrations curated especially for you.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Sim Sim -Christmas is all about getting together with your loved ones and sharing a memorable meal. Sim Sim restaurant welcomes you to taste our Christmas Eve Dinner featuring a flavorful selection of seasonal favorites including delightful treats such as panettone and stollen bread. On 24th December | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM packages from AED 275.
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Sim Sim – Sim Sim is pulling out all the stops this festive season with an impressive New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Indulge in a lavish spread of international delicacies complete with live cooking stations, delectable seafood and grills along with unlimited premium beverages.
Once you’ve finished dining, you can continue your end of the year celebrations at Nasma Beachfront Bar or Hamilton’s Gastropub with a 20% discount at the after-party. Packages form AED 550.
New Year’s Eve Set Menu at Turtle Bay – Welcome the New Year with your loved ones feasting on an unforgettable 5-course meal. Turtle Bay Bar & Grill is adding some much needed flavor to your year-end celebrations with a scrumptious New Year’s Eve Set Menu including the finest selection of seasonal dishes, paired with the best premium beverages. Packages form AED 690.
Contact – 02 697 0000
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
With the opening of the newly renovated Grills@Chill’O the Sofitel has something new to offer this year, here are some of the festive offers for this year.
Brunch at Grills@Chill’O – Enjoy a fantastic indoor & outdoor Brunch at this stunning venue and enjoy a delectable range of signature grills and traditional festive dishes.
24 Dec – 7 to 11 PM/ 25 Dec & 1 Jan 12.30 to 4.00 PM packages form AED 220.
New Year’s Eve at Grills@Chill’O Restaurant – Curated for the discerned diner, savor an elegant 4-course menu this New Year’s Eve. Let the Mediterranean dishes sing a ballad of flavors on your taste buds and end the year on the most wonderful of notes.
From 8.00 PM to midnight with packages form AED 295.
Contact – 02 813 7777
The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal
As usual, this amazing hotel has a host of activates to choose form this festive season, some of them are are listed below.
Christmas Dinner at The Forge – The Forge presents a delectable set menu showcasing the best of classic Christmas cuisine and featuring all of your festive favorites for an evening of contemporary elegance and scrumptious cuisine. A la carte and Christmas set-menu, Ritz Kids menu available.
On 24 & 25 Dec form 6.00 PM to 11.00 PM, packages form AED 450.
Dinner at Li Jiang – With a prime location within the resort, Li Jiang boasts a festive ambiance and an extensive Pan Asian set menu for a memorable evening ahead. A la carte and Christmas set-menu, Ritz Kids menu available.
On 24 & 25 Dec form 7.00 PM to midnight, packages start at AED 400.
NYE Dinner at Giornotte – Ring in the New Year with a silvery setting under swaying palm trees decorated with fairy lights. The sumptuous gourmet dinner will feature all of your culinary favorites, including sushi and sashimi, foie gras, oyster and seafood bar and a wide variety of main courses. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening and, at midnight, celebrate with a glass of bubbly on the beach to start an extraordinary year ahead.
On 31 Dec 8.00 PM to 2.00 AM, packages form AED 695.
NYE Dinner at The Forge – Savor a delicious five-course feast from our special New Year’s set menu then join the live entertainment at Giornotte to start an extraordinary year ahead. No à la carte and Ritz Kids menu available.
From 8.00 PM to midnight, packages from AED 950.
Contact – 02 818 8888
The St Regis Abu Dhabi
There is so much happening at the St Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche that we can’t decide where to begin so here are some of the highlights.
Christmas Eve at The Terrace on the Corniche – A traditional buffet dinner with packages from AED 250.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Villa Toscana – A five course menu offering a glamorous journey to Tuscany priced form AED 395.
Christmas Day Brunch at Catch – An exquisite seafood brunch unlike no other with packages starting from AED 450.
New Years Eve.
Villa Toscana – 6 Course set menu from AED 450.
Azura Panoramic Lounge – Buffet dinner form 8.00 PM packages form AED 450.
Catch – 6 Course set menu form 8.00 Pm packages from AED 550.
Contact – 02 694 4444
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Christmas Eve at Olea – Oléa with its ocean views, white marble décor, gorgeous palm tree-lined terrace, an intimate ambience and live entertainment by a pianist sets the tone for a perspective-changing festive dining experience.
Enjoy your Christmas favorites from around the world and celebrate with a myriad of Festive delicacies from seafood selections, roast turkey, beef wellington, grills from the Josper oven and much more. From 7 PM to midnight packages from AED 325.
Christmas Day Brunch at Buddha Bar Beach – Create precious memories with family and friends over a lavish Christmas Day brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi. Indulge in a festive brunch designed to spread the cheer of the season and put smiles on everyone’s faces.
The cuisine selection will have everyone’s favorites, from Sushi, Robata grill, Mongolian varieties, Spit-Roast, Glühwein granite to festive desserts. We promise a Christmas to remember with live entertainment from our DJ, impeccable service, delectable food and a beautiful setting directly overlooking the beach. Packages form AED 400.
New Years Eve – Welcome the New Year with your loved ones and choose between an epicurean feast at Oléa, Asian delicacies at Sontaya or Pacific Rim Cuisine at Buddha-Bar Beach. Enjoy a superb New Year’s Eve experience and as the clock strikes 12, raise your glass.
Olea – Live Cooking Stations form 7 to midnight packages form AED 295
Sontaya – A la carte and set menus starting form 6.00 PM packages form AED 500.
Buddha-Bar Beach – 4 Course set menu at AED 950 / Canapes at AED 750 with unlimited selected beverages.
Contact – 02 498 8888
The Abu Dhabi Edition
The Abu Dhabi Edition has an amazing array of festivities across all their outlets this year and here are some of the highlights
Annex Eve Night Brunch – An Eve brunch with renowned views, a vibrant live DJ set, light bites, bubbles and fresh house beverages to revel the night away. From 7.00 Pm on 24 Dec with packages form AED 248.
Christmas Eve at Oak Room – A spirited Christmas Eve to remember at Oak Room, the quintessentially British steakhouse. Guests can expect a delightfully curated set menu featuring seasonal cuts and ingredients from Turkey to Beef to Lamb, packages form AED 250, timings 7 PM to midnight.
New Years Eve activities
Oak Room Rock & Rolla! – True to concept, award-winning Oak Room presents a celebration of world-class ingredients with British rock ‘n’ roll flair this New Year’s Eve.
It’s time to ring in 2021 with an exquisite epicurean journey, a touch of excess. Wagyu Beef, Scallops, Oysters and more feature on the menu curated by Michelin Chef Tom Aikens. The evening is complete with the finest mixology and bubbles, ready to toast. Packages form AED 350
Alba Terrace – Ciao 2020! A vibrant celebration in coastal Mediterranean-style awaits at Alba Terrace. This New Year’s Eve, live entertainment sets the tone, alongside an authentic, exclusively crafted 10-plates sharing menu including bubbles and beverages. Packages form AED 350.
Contact – 02 208 0000
W Hotel Yas Island
The Festive mood has taken hold at the stunning W Hotel Yas Island and here is a glimpse of some of the activities and offers.
W2GO Turkey – Choose between a traditional yet so yummy Turkey, or go vegetarian this festive season and order a delicious celeriac baked in herbs and salt crust.
Why not do something out of the ordinary and pick Roast beef with peppercorn and thyme jus – yes we spoil you with choice! By one simple click you’ll be able to pick your favorites for this sparkling holiday and light it up at home in style!
Available form 8 Dec to 7 Jan, prices start at AE 400.
B.I.G Goes Festive at Garage – Glam up! It’s your time to shine! Gather your friends & family and join us for B.I.G – Brunch In Garage on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day – or why not join us on both days to celebrate in style!
We’re going à la candy shop festive style with gigantic lollipops to Christmas tree filled with different candies, it will be another level of sugar rush. It’s sure this will leave you with sparkling and the sweetest memories!
And if you’re looking for the man in red on a sleigh bearing all the gifts… he’ll be waving at you from a racecar on the track – in silver!
On 24 Dec form 6 to 10.30 PM / 25 Dec form 12.30 PM to 5.00 PM, packages from AED 395.
Contact – 02 656 0000
Well that concludes our roundup of interesting activities to indulge in this festive season in Abu Dhabi.
We wish you the very best for this festive season and hope we all stay safe and enjoy the festivities.
