Whether you are looking for the perfect Christmas day brunch, something to entertain the kids over the holidays or the coolest way to end 2018 - we have the guide for you! (and it's little more than 12 days - yippee!)
The Galleria - Al Maryah Island
13th-26th December 2018
The annual Winter Wonderland event on Al Maryah Island is treating guests to a world of entertainment and exciting festive attractions for family and friends between December 13 and 26.
Al Maryah Island will transform into a spectacular Winter Wonderland with cozy winter cottages covered in frosty snowflakes which will host children’s activities including snow globe making, cookie decorating, face painting and much more.
A sliding slope park, a snow Zone, an immersive snow globe and other exciting activities will provide entertainment for hours on end, while the youngest visitors can enjoy train rides around the Promenade.
The Galleria also has a Santa’s Grotto from December 6 and will offer a lots of engaging activities inside the mall, from December 13.
At the Winter Wonderland, there will be roaming performances and live stage shows, festive music and spectacular decorations, alongside a selection of festive food and beverage offerings, arts and crafts, and enjoy carnival games for families.
There is a meet and greet with six princesses from popular children’s fairy tales including, Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, The Snow Queen and Belle.
You can also take a pic with the princesses in the themed photobooth.
All shows and activities will take place between 4pm and 10pm.
For the full schedule of activities, shows and workshops, head to: http://www.almaryahisland.ae/en/see-and-do/winter-wonderland-2018/
Yas Winter Carnival - Gateway Park South, Yas Island
11th to 15th December
With temperatures dropping across the UAE, we are likely to see to snow at next weeks Yas Winter Carnival, a free five-day festival from 11th to 15th December at Gateway Park South, Yas Island from 4pm daily.
Experience real snow falling on the hour every hour, a kid’s snow play zone with real snow to build their own snowmen, and a winter market to grab gifts for your loved ones, this winter carnival is the perfect place for everyone.
There will also be non-stop entertainment including: choirs, The Princess Show, mini-pantomime performance of The Toy Makers Magic, Magic Phil’s Wacky Wonderlands Show, festive entertainments and live music playing festive tunes and Urban Vibes live on stage every day of the festival
The festival kick-starts with the countdown to the official tree lighting ceremony taking place at 7pm every evening with festive food available to get you in the festive spirit, along side spectacular fireworks lighting up the night sky every evening at 9pm.
Head to www.wintercarnival.ae for more information.
Christmas Eve - 24th December 2018
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AT FAIRWAYS
24th December, 6:30pm to 11:00pm
Experience a multi-cuisine Christmas spread at the award-winning Fairways including
live cooking stations, Mediterranean, Arabic and Asian Kitchens and a delightful dessert
counter filled with traditional sweets and pastries.
Child package AED 140
Soft Drink package AED 285
Alcohol package AED 395
Champagne package AED 490
To book, call 02 616 9999, email FBauh.reservations@westinhotels.com or visit the Festive desk located at The Westin Abu Dhabi Lobby.
TODD ENGLISH'S OLIVES - VENETIAN VILLAGE
24th December 7pm-11pm
The famous and lively Mediterranean restaurant will surprise you once again for this unmissable end of year event. Let yourself be tempted by the special 3-course Christmas set menu showcasing Chef English’s unique interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine paired with fine glasses of grape!
Price: AED230
Wine pairing AED145 (each course)
Kids between 6-12 get 50% off
Information and bookings: email reservations@venetianvillage.ae or call 02 404 1940
SI RISTORANTE ITALIANO & BAR - LA TRAVOLATA DI NATALE
24th December, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar welcomes guests for a sumptuous “La Tavolata di Natale”
dinner experience, an authentic celebration inspired by one of the most cherished Italianfestive traditions. Families and loved ones can gather and devour an impressive array of fine cheeses, cured meats, colourful antipasti, olives, flavorful spreads and much more.
AED 295 per person net with unlimited soft beverages
AED 455 per person with unlimited selected house beverages
AED 595 per person with champagne
For more information or to make a reservation, call +971 2 697 0000 or email si.saadiyat@rotana.com
RITZ CARLTON, ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
24th December, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Arabic restaurant, Mijana, will celebrate Christmas Eve Dinner in presence of a live Oud player, set to transform the atmosphere while guests savor hearty Lebanese dishes. Adding a South-East Asian touch to Christmas celebrations, Li Jiang, will
serve a Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner with a la carte menus serving a smorgasbord of Pan Asian cuisines ranging from Vietnamese and Chinese to Malaysian and Singaporean.
For restaurant reservations and for further information, e-mail
abudhabi.restaurants@ritzcarlton.com or call the Hotel Restaurant Desk at +971 2 818 8282.
CAFE MILANO - FOUR SEASONS ABU DHABI
24th December
An Italian Christmas Eve Dinner with all the style and atmosphere one would expect from this sophisticated outpost of the award winning restaurant of the same name in Washington, DC. A four course set menu inspired by seafood specialties awaits (with A La Carte options also available), and expect the Cafe Milano team to bring the festive cheer with customized decorations and their very own brand of Italian Christmas spirit!
Four Course Set Menu AED 330
For bookings call, +971 2 333 2444 or email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com
Christmas Day - 25th December 2018
SANTALICIOUS CHRISTMAS BRUNCH - WESTIN HOTEL
25th December, 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Prepare for a festive feast on Christmas Day as we bring you a brunch with all the
trimmings! Signature drink stations, mouthwatering buffet, petting zoo, kids bouncy
castle, delicious desserts and live entertainment – all in one afternoon. It’s a festive
event not to be missed!
Child package AED 129
Soft Drink package AED 429
House beverage package AED 549
House beverage package + After Brunch Party AED 709
Champagne package AED 699
Champagne package + After Brunch Party AED 899
After Brunch Alcohol package - AED 189
To book, call 02 616 9999, email FBauh.reservations@westinhotels.com or visit the Festive desk located at The Westin Abu Dhabi Lobby.
NAHAAM AT JUMEIRAH ETIHAD TOWERS
This popular brunch in the city, is promising an upbeat atmosphere with a DJ and Sax players playing some classics that for the ultimate festive feel. Enjoy your seafood being grilled to order while you toast with your eggnog. Santa will be there with his loudest ho ho ho's and there'll be plenty to keep the little ones engaged. It's all about the moments at the Nahaam Christmas brunch and they are inviting you to find yours!
AED 575 with French bubbles
AED 475 with grapes and brews
AED 395 with soft drinks
Kids aged between 4 and 11 dine for AED 150 each with soft drinks
Kids below 4 years old dine for free
Prices are inclusive of 10% Service Charge, 3.5% Tourism Fee, 2% Municipality Fee
and 5% VAT
To book call, +971 2 811 5666 or Email: JADrestaurants@jumeirah.com
SIM SIM - CHRISTMAS DAY MARKET BRUNCH
25th December, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For ultimate festivities on 25th December, families and friends are invited to join a special edition of the recently launched Market Brunch. Winter dishes and sweet treats will be served from the expansive, interactive buffet and cooking stations, while the resident band and DJ perform seasonal favourites. An enhanced grand feast of international cuisine awaits, evoking feelings of home for guests of all nationalities, with something for everyone to enjoy.
AED 335 per person net inclusive of brunch with unlimited soft beverages
AED 475 per person inclusive of brunch with unlimited selected house beverages
AED 595 per person includes of access to VIP lounge, Champagne, Premium beverages,
wines, beers & cocktails
AED165 Kids from 0 to 5 years dine for free, 6 years to 11 years
For more information or to make a reservation, call +971 2 697 0000
MR MIYAGI - YAS MARINA
Christmas Day - 25th December
Looking for a Thai-ditional Christmas day experience? Then get ready to have your
stockings wok’d off with Miyagi’s ‘wok & ho ho ho’ brunch! Get stuck into 5 pho-nomenal
courses from all around Indonesia and get merry on 3 hours of unlimited drinks including Christmas Thai-tanic buckets & loco-coconuts.
Christmas Day Package – 5 courses + 3 .5 hours unlimited drinks
Soft Package AED 190
Premium Package AED 290
For booking enquiries contact the reservation team on eat@mrmiyagisauh.com
THE SCENE - YAS MARINA
Christmas Day - 25th December
The Scene is bringing it home on Christmas day and treating guests to a true home-from-home experience. Savoured over 5 courses you’re sure to be rubbing your belly and loosening your belt notches after this feast.
Christmas Day Package – 5 courses + 3 hours unlimited drinks
Soft Package AED 275
House Package AED 450
Premium Package AED 550
Kids (7-12) AED 99
Kids (0-6) Eat for free
For booking, enquiries contact the reservation team on eat@thesceneauh.com
THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY BRUNCH - ORIGINS, YAS HOTEL
December 25th, 12:30-4:00 pm
On Christmas Day, Santa drops by at Origins for an exclusive visit while families enjoy free-flowing beverages, a traditional roast with all the trimmings, and kids can enjoy extended use of the kids zone, fun face painting and much more.
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AED 395 inclusive of soft beverages
AED 425 inclusive of house beverages
AED 525 inclusive of premium bubbly
AED 195 for children ages 6-12, brunch is complimentary for children under 6.
For bookings: Call +971 2 656 0600; or email dining@marriott.com
Boxing Day - 26th December 2018
THE PATIO - WESTIN HOTEL, ABU DHABI
26th December
Spend the day outdoors with the whole family as you take a refreshing dip in our pool and savor mouthwatering treats from our carefully packed picnic baskets.
Soft Drink package AED 350
Alcohol package AED 400
Champagne package AED 550
All packages are for 2 adults and 2 children.
To book, call 02 616 9999, email FBauh.reservations@westinhotels.com or visit the Festive desk located at The Westin Abu Dhabi Lobby.
HAMILTON’S GASTROPUB - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
26th December, 12pm onwards
On Boxing Day, Saadiyat Island’s first gastropub concept will open its doors from
12pm onwards. The venue is welcoming football lovers and friends to watch all of the
international live action, whilst tucking into a special burger and beverage offering.
For more information or to make a reservation, call +971 2 697 0000 or email hamiltons.saadiyat@rotana.com
New Years Eve - 31st December 2018
FAIRWAYS NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER - WESTIN HOTEL ABU DHABI
31st December, 7pm until 12am, drinks will be served until 1am.
Ring in the New Year at with the most indulgent Gala Dinner in town! With live cooking
stations, delectable cuisine and live entertainment all the way to 2019, this is a party you
don’t want to miss.
Child package AED 190
Soft Drink package AED 490
House beverage package AED 590
House beverage package + After Party AED 690
Champagne package AED 790
Champagne + After Party AED 975
To book, call 02 616 9999, email FBauh.reservations@westinhotels.com
NEW YEARS EVE @ BARFLY
31st December 8pm-1am
Barfly by Buddha Bar is the only Neo-Baroque mystic-lounge concept in Abu Dhabi, so why not welcome 2019 in style! Barfly suggests a unique New Year’s Barbecue party on the beach with DJ Montana on the decks spinning iconic tune setting the mood right. Choose the cosy and classy indoor atmosphere or the lively outdoor sitting but don’t miss the fireworks at midnight as Venetian Village is the perfect spot to catch the amazing show.
Indoor AED595 for soft package & AED695 for house beverages package
Outdoor AED695 for soft package & AED795 for house beverages package
Information and bookings: email reservations@venetianvillage.ae or call 02 404 1940
HAKKASAN
31st December 2018 - 7pm to 12am
This New Year’s Eve, guests can expect a culinary set menu feast to delight, tastefully
decorated interiors that will transport them to the alluring Orient, and resident DJ Kristina
will setting the celebratory mood from the decks. The distinguished venues large new
terrace space welcomes guests to view the impressive Emirates Palace fireworks display
with cabana and bar space outdoor options, complementing the renowned indoor rich
interiors.
AED 648 per person – non alcohol package
AED 748 per person – inclusive of welcome cocktail + unlimited wine package
Note: Minimum of two guests. For terrace cabana bookings guests can contact the
reservations team.
Reservations: email hakkasan.com or call 02 690 7999
SAADIYAT ROTANA RESORT & VILLAS - NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA
31st December, 8:00 pm – midnight
The most anticipated evening of the year, Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas will be
counting down in style with an exclusive extravaganza dinner across the resort’s popular
Sim Sim restaurant and Turtle Bay Bar & Grill, accompanied by live entertainment.
AED 650 per person net with unlimited soft beverages (Sim Sim or Garden setting)
AED 850 per person with unlimited selected house beverages (Sim Sim or Garden setting)
AED 1050 per person includes of access to VIP lounge, Champagne, Premium beverages, wines, beers & cocktails (Turtle Bay Bar & Grill setting)
All packages have access to the dinner with entertainment and 20% discount at the after-party in Hamilton’s Gastropub
For more information or to make a reservation, call +971 2 697 0000
MR MIYAGI - YAS MARINA
31st December
New Year’s Eve kickstarts with wok & roll brunch with your karaoke stars singing a
celebration medley of 2018’s best hits. And get liberated on 5 pho-nomenal courses and
3 hours of unlimited drinks to get you ready for Miyagi’s after party taking you into the
New Year. Soy no to baggage control, delayed flights and pricey tickets when Thailand is
right on your doorstep at Mr. Miyagi’s NYE Full Moon Party!
New Year’s Eve Package – 5 courses + 3.5 hours unlimited drinks
Soft Package AED 190
House Package AED 290
Premium Package AED 390
For booking enquiries contact the reservation team on eat@mrmiyagisauh.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE - THE SCENE, YAS MARINA
31st December
The Scene is going against the grain this New Year and letting guests savour the moment enjoying signature dishes they’ve tried and loved over the year before the New Year brings new changes
A la carte menu, individually priced dishes
For booking, enquiries contact the reservation team on eat@thesceneauh.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE - CIPRIANI, YAS ISLAND
31st December, 6pm – 2am
This New Year’s Eve, Cipriani Yas Island, the world-class restaurant, announces live musical entertainment from classically trained artists followed by DJ Samad, and stunning marina firework display views from the wrap around open-air terrace. Whether a pre-Yas Island concert gathering in the lounge or full evening celebration, the all-Italian team will welcome guests with the renowned a la carte menu for an unforgettable evening.
For bookings call, +971 2 657 5400 or email yasisland@cipriani.com
MINISTRY OF SOUND NYE PARTY - SKYLITE, YAS HOTEL
31st December, 8:00pm – 4:00am
Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi conducts a dramatic farewell to 2018 with Skylite’s “Ministry of Sound NYE Party”. Featuring Ministry of Sound resident Tim Cullen, along with Dance FM’s Lucy Stone and James Murray with DJ Seb Fontaine making a special appearance as the headline act, The Ministry of Sound NYE Party brings in the New Year with a bang.
AED 499 with bubbly, AED 599 with premium bubbly and spirits. Table packages start at AED 10,000 for 8 guests.
For bookings: Call +971 2 656 0600; or email dining@marriott.com.
ECLIPSE TERRACE LOUNGE - FOUR SEASONS ABU DHABI
31st December, 7pm onwards
A modern, high energy atmosphere awaits at Eclipse Terrace Lounge on the 3rd floor of Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, with a vibrant New Year’s Eve Party featuring a live DJ, and a stylish outdoor bar and lounge setting. There is guaranteed seating for the evening for those selecting a special four course set menu.
Four course menu - AED 420 per person.
Bar bites menu also available, with entrance fee for non-diners at AED 150.
For bookings call, +971 2 333 2444 or email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com
New Years Day - 1st Jan 2019
NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH AT SACCI
1st January 2019, 12:30pm until 4:00pm
Kick off the year and make your 2019 so much better with this sumptuous New Year’s
Day brunch at Sacci. Bring in the whole family to savour delicious Italian dishes and
desserts or celebrate with close friends with special free flow packages.
Child Package AED 170
Soft Drink package AED 340
House Beverage package AED 430
Champagne package AED 624
To book, call 02 616 9999, email FBauh.reservations@westinhotels.com or visit the Festive desk located at The Westin Abu Dhabi Lobby.
BARFLY DETOX BRUNCH AT VENETIAN VILLAGE
1st January 2019, 2pm-6pm
After a good time being surrounded by family and friends over Christmas and New Years’ it’s time to try and live up to those New Year resolutions ;) What better way to begin the year than with a healthy Detox Brunch? Relax and begin start 2019 feeling refreshed at Barfly overlooking the water.
AED250 for soft package
Information and bookings: email reservations@venetianvillage.ae or call 02 404 1940
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