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15 Glorious Stops To Celebrate This Festive Season In Abu Dhabi
‘Tis the season! Get ready to celebrate the festive season with your friends and loved ones right here in Abu Dhabi. Celebrate Christmas and New Years with Yas Plaza Hotels.
Santa and all his elves will be stopping over at all venues that Yas Plaza Hotels has! They’re delivering all their cheer and celebrations that Christmas has to offer.
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1. Gather around for a memorable holiday at Belgian Café
Head down to the first Santa Stopover and celebrate Christmas with a 3-course curated menu. Every meal comes with delish grapes and bevvies AND touching holiday melodies from a live performer.
Offer: Spirit of Christmas
- Soft – AED259
- Hard – AED359
- Kids 6 yrs. and above – AED129
Date & Time: Dec 24 – Dec 25 at 6pm – 11pm
Where: Belgian Cafe, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island
For bookings call +971 2 656 2000
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2. It’s time to celebrate the festive season the Mexican way at Amerigos
Get ready to enjoy a fun holiday tradition! Grab your little ones and get ready to smash a Piñata filled with treats this Christmas. Expand your culinary taste buds as Amerigos takes you to Mexico for your Christmas dinner and brunch! Enjoy delish food, fab vibes and amazing live entertainment.
Offer: Noche Buena Weekend
- Soft – AED259
- Hard – AED359
- Kids 6 yrs. and above – AED129
Date & Time:
- Dec 24 at 6:30pm – 10:30pm
- Dec 25 at 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Amerigos, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 2000
3. Enjoy Authentic Italian home cooking this festive season at Filini Garden!
It’s Santa’s best-kept secret – a homestyle Italian supper. Feel the holiday spirit as you jolly the night away with a solo singer, DJ, and games.
Offer: Santa’s Secret Weekend
- Soft – AED259
- Hard – AED359
- Kids 6 yrs. and above – AED129
Date & Time: Dec 25 at 6pm – 11pm
Offer: Garden Brunch Christmas Edition
- Soft – AED259
- Hard – AED359
- Kids 6 yrs. and above – AED129
Date & Time: Dec 25 at 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Offer: Naughty Elf invites you!
AED159
Date & Time: Dec 25 at 12:30pm – 4:30pm (04:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
Where: Filini Garden, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 3066
4. The spirit of Christmas is filing the air at Stills
Enjoy Still’s delicious brunch with a holiday twist – delectable eats, karaoke, live entertainment and more!
Offer: The Great Santa “Christmas Weekend Daydream Brunch”
- Soft – AED229
- Hard – AED329
- Kids til 10 years – Free
- Kids 10 – 12 years – AED89
Brunch After Party with unlimited house pours – AED149
Date & Time: Dec 24 – Dec 25
Brunch at 12:30pm – 4:00pm
After Party at 4pm – 8pm
Offer: Christmas Karaoke and Disco Night with DJ Shahara
- 2 hours unlimited house beverages (8pm-10 pm) – AED99
- 3 hours evening brunch with unlimited barbecue, salads, canapes and desserts (8pm – 11pm) – AED99
- Kids under 6 years – Free
- Kids 6- 12 years – AED50
Date & Time: Dec 24 at 8pm – 11pm
Where: Stills at Crowne Plaza, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 3066
5. Get a taste of Lebanon this Festive Season with Barouk’s Lebanese Christmas Brunch
Take your taste buds on a culinary journey on Christmas Day! Feel the Levantian vibe with Barouk’s Dabke entertainment, so be sure to jump in and dance along.
Offer: Lebanese Christmas Brunch
- Special set menu with soft – AED200
- Special set menu with premium beverages – AED300
- Kids 6 – 2 years old – AED80
Date & Time: Dec 25 at 1pm – 5pm
Offer: Lebanese Christmas Brunch (Orthodox Christmas)
- Special set menu with soft – AED200
- Special set menu with premium beverages – AED300
- Kids 6 – 2 years old – AED80
Date & Time: Jan 7 at 12:30pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Barouk, Crowne Plaza, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 3064
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6. Enjoy an English Christmas Special with an Indian twist at Rangoli
If you love masterfully flavoured food then get ready to indulge in meals crafted for all curry lovers! You can enjoy Malai Turkey Tikka, Turkey Roghan Josh and other authentic dishes.
Offer: Taste of Christmas
- Inclusive of soft drinks – AED189
- Unlimited selected house beverages – AED289
Date & Time: Dec 24 at 6pm – 10pm
Where: Rangoli, Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island
For booking call +971 54 709 1444
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7. Level up your steak experience this festive season at Blue Grill
This steakhouse is the place to enjoy premium cuts of USA, Australian, South African and New Zealand beef, all chargrilled according to your personal preference. Enjoy a delicious 3-course set menu at Blue Grill this Christmas Eve!
Offer: Christmas Eve
- Set Menu – AED260
- Set Menu including selected alcoholic beverages – AED340
Date & Time: Dec 24 at 6pm – 10 pm
Where: Blue Grill, Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 4155
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Get your sparklers and party gear ready for this fab New Year’s celebration!
Once Santa and all the reindeers have returned back to the North Pole. Yas Plaza Hotels will be geared up to drop the ball, to welcome in the new year.
8. There’s no better way to kick-off the New Year than by celebrating at Belgian Café
Say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023 with a delicious 4 course menu and house beverages, accompanied by popping beats from a live band and DJ performances.
Offer: Its Country Style
- Soft – AED299
- Hard – AED399
- Kids 6 yrs. and above – AED159
Date & Time: Dec 31 at 8pm – 12am – the party continues until 3:00 am with a la carte beverages
Where: Belgian Cafe, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 2000
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9. Welcome 2023 with a lively New Year’s Eve party at Amerigos
This stylish New Year’s Eve party will have everyone dancing to the beat of the Mariachi band! Live food and beverage stations with DJ sets and pop-up dancers await the party-goers.
Offer: Año Nuevo Estilo Mariachi
- Soft – AED299
- Hard – AED399
- Kids 6 yrs. and above – AED129
Date & Time: Dec 31 at 8pm – 12am
Where: Amerigos, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 2000
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10. Get ready to celebrate the New Year in the most colourful way at Filini Garden
A Venetian themed New Year’s Eve Party is coming your way! Filini Garden is bringing you to Venice in a transportive New Year’s Eve party full of vibrant tastes and colour. Enjoy a hearty Italian supper and sips accompanied by a live duo DJ set.
Offer: Festa Veneziana
- Soft – AED299
- Hard – AED399
- Kids 6 yrs. and above – AED129
Date & Time: 31 Dec at 8:30pm – 12:30am
Where: Filini Garden, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 3066
11. Dance the night away in a truly magical New Year’s Eve celebration at Stills
Get ready to sparkle and join the Glitterati. Beats by DJ Shahara, Skater Singer Claudia, fun games and prizes, including surprise gifts for the best-dressed couple! This celebration of house and commercial music, dancing, family, and fun is a beautiful way to welcome the new year.
Offer: The Glitterati 2022 @ Stills New Year’s Eve Celebration
- Entry with unlimited house beverages from 8pm-12 am) – AED299
- With a Special New Year A La Carte Menu and Sharing Platters Menu
Date & Time: Dec 31 at 8pm – 2am
Offer: New Year Resolution Daydream Brunch
- Soft – AED189
- Hard – AED 289
- Bubbly – AED349
- Kids 6 – 12 years – AED79
Date & Time: Jan 7 at 12:30pm – 4pm with live entertainment from International Playboyz Band
Where: Stills, Crowne Plaza, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 3066
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12. Cheer on the New Year with uniquely Middle Eastern flavours at Barouk
Toast the old and say cheers to the new with the spectacular flavours of the Middle East! Enjoy a delicious Lebanese set menu and delightful beverages, accompanied by luxury shisha from 5 pm to 10 pm. For the night owls, dance the night way to the tunes of celebrity singer Ziad Murad and his band.
Offer: Arabian Nights at Barouk
5pm – 10pm
- Per person inclusive of Lebanese set menu – AED170
- Per person inclusive of house beverages – AED270 (a la carte also available)
- Luxury shisha available as a separate order
11pm – 3:30am
- Per person inclusive of soft beverages – AED450
- Per person inclusive of selected house beverages – AED550
- Luxury shisha available on order, Kids Playroom with kids’ activity available
Date & Time: Dec 31 at 5pm onwards
Where: Barouk, Crowne Plaza, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 3064
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13. Get ready to celebrate the festive season at Choices & Rangoli’s New Year’s Party
Celebrate a unique offering complemented with delectable international cuisine and outdoor BBQ.
Offer: A Picturesque Night Under the Stars
- Feast and get serenaded with our guest entertainer making your dinner celebration one-of-a-kind starting from AED349
Date & Time: Dec 31 at 7pm – 1am
Where: Choices & Rangoli, Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 4155
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14. Dance the night away as you say goodbye to 2022 at Y Bar
Get ready to bid farewell to 2022 with an upbeat flow of music from amazing DJs.
Offer: Bid Farewell to 2022 New Year’s Eve Celebration
- Table of 4 – AED999 for 3 hours
- Inclusive of free flow of selected beverages and bar snacks
Date & Time: Dec 31 at 12:30pm – 3am
Where: Y Bar at Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 4000
15. End the year with a bang! Say hello to 2023 at this Gatsby Gala in Assymetri
Celebrate this new year’s eve in style in a Gatsby themed gala! Assymetri is bringing you live stations, carvings, BBQ and so much more.
Offer: Gatsby Gala by the Poolside
- Soft – AED299
- Hard – AED399
- Kids 6 – 12 years – AED129
Date & Time: Dec 31 at 8pm – 12am and live fireworks across the mangrove at 12am
Where: Assymetri, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island
For booking call +971 2 656 2000
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