Enjoy A Magical Festive Season at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
If you’re celebrating the festive season in Abu Dhabi, it’s hard to beat Saadiyat Island for a gorgeous beachside spot! This festive season at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, you’ll find the perfect way to celebrate every special event. From Christmas Eve dinner to Christmas Day brunch, festive afternoon tea through to fabulous New Years Eve parties and even a turkey feast to enjoy at home - whatever you’re looking for, Saadiyat Rotana has got you covered!
Bring your loved ones along for a refined 4-course dining experience, toast at a sparkling gathering with your friends, or make some special memories with delightful family traditions throughout the holidays - and with the endless white sands and stunning blue sea as your backdrop, it’ll be a festive season you won’t forget in a hurry.
Christmas Celebrations - All Things Merry & Delicious
Festive Delights at Sama Lobby Lounge
Christmas Vitrine
Why wait until Christmas Day to enjoy all the good stuff? At Sama Lobby Lounge, you don’t have to! They’re offering handmade festive sweets, festive activities and seasonal takeaways all season long to bring in the holiday cheer. Featuring an array of in-house made festive items - including adorable gingerbread houses and a vast selection of festive Christmas sweets - you’ll be sorted whether you want cute treats to enjoy at home, or the perfect gift for friends or hosts as you do the rounds of end of year celebrations!
Timing: December 8th – January 11th
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Christmas Turkey Takeaway
Christmas and turkey go hand-in-hand - or should that be, hand-in-wing? - and Sama Lobby Lounge will be holding the turkey’s other wing this season! Treat your loved ones to a delicious turkey without compromising on quality time and spending hours in the kitchen. Choose from a variety of turkey roasts, along with all the traditional trimmings of course, for a feast at home.
Feed a smaller crew for AED999 with a 5-6kg bird, or increase your odds of those tasty leftovers for AED1299 for an 8-9kg turkey.
Timing: November 27th – December 26th | 12PM – 8PM
Price: AED999 for 5-6kgs | AED1299 for 8-9kgs
Bookings: call 02 697 0000 | orders to be placed 24 hours in advance | early bird promotion: 20% off on all the orders placed before December 3rd | home delivery available on request
Festive High Tea | Sama Lobby Lounge
Enjoy Sama at it’s jolly best as it gets all decked up this season for a Festive Afternoon Tea: guests will enjoy a selection of their favourite Christmas-themed hot beverages, along with small bites and holiday treats to celebrate the season. This one is perfect for those catch ups when you have run out of evenings to squeeze everyone in before 2025 comes knocking - and if you ask us, there is something extra cosy about an afternoon tea with your friends.
Timing: December 8th – January 11th | 3PM – 6PM
Price: AED250 for 2 adults
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Magical Moments at Sim Sim
Gingerbread House Workshop | Sim Sim Restaurant
What’s even better than buying a perfectly decorated gingerbread house? Attempting to make one of your own! Sim Sim is throwing open the doors for you and your little ones to build their own festive creation, and we’re chomping at the bit to book our spot! Don’t worry if your house building skills aren’t up to scratch - the helpful staff will be on hand for some extra guidance, and most of the fun is in the trying anyway. Admit defeat - or bask in the glory of the finished product - while enjoying a tasty spread of sweet treats, confectionery and freshly baked Christmas-themed sweets & pastries.
Timing: December 14th and 21st | 2PM – 4PM
Price: AED225 per child
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Christmas Eve Dinner | Sim Sim Restaurant
Christmas is all about getting together with your loved ones and sharing special memories - but if you prefer a more low key Christmas Day, Christmas Eve dinner at Sim Sim is a great way to kick off celebrations. Enjoy a flavourful selection of seasonal favourites, and save room for dessert: delightful festive treats like panettone and stollen bread await! Entertainment is on point, too - there’s a 3-piece band keeping things merry throughout the evening!
Timing: December 24th | 6.30PM – 10.30PM
Price: AED275 soft package | AED375 house grapes | AED112.50 children between 6-11 years | kids below 6 dine for free
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Christmas Day Brunch | Sim Sim Restaurant
Nothing beats the joy of spending Christmas Day with loved ones, and at Sim Sim there is no worrying about who is cooking, how many seats you need and who’s doing the washing up. Instead, enjoy festive favourites such as roasted turkey & beef Wellington at their popular market-style brunch, where an impressive array of international delicacies will be paired with signature beverages. The mood will be undeniably jolly with a 3-piece live band and a DJ too - that equals bucketloads of entertainment throughout the afternoon. And for the kids? A dedicated play area and a surprise visit from Santa Claus - he might even be giving out Christmas presents if you’re on the nice list.
Timing: December 25th | 1PM – 4PM
Price: AED550 soft package | AED650 house package | AED850 premium package | AED295 children between 6-11 years | kids below 6 dine for free
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Buone Feste at Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar
La Vigilia Di Natale | Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Spend Christmas Eve feasting like the Italians do: Sì Ristorante is returning with its much-loved Italian Christmas table tradition, La Vigilia Di Natale. Family and friends can gather to share a memorable 4-course meal to celebrate the season together, bringing the perfect Italian twist to your Christmas celebrations. A musical duo will be on hand to add a little extra magic to the evening from 6.30-9.30PM.
Timing: December 24th | 5PM – 10.30PM
Price: AED420 4-course set menu | a la carte also available
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Feste Di Natale | Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Combining two of our favourite things - excellent Italian food and Christmas cheer - Sì Ristorante are serving all your favourite Italian festive treats this Christmas Day, with an exclusive 4-course set menu. Book a table at your favourite Italian restaurant for an impressive lunch or dinner spread that is sure to make your celebrations memorable. We know you love a festive menu just as much as we do - so it’s a real winner.
Timing: December 25th | 12PM – 10.30PM
Price: AED420 4-course set menu | a la carte also available
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Turtle Bay Bar & Grill
Christmas Eve By The Grill | Turtle Bay Bar & Grill
Fancy a festive feast that comes with a side of stunning views? Turtle Bay Bar & Grill is where it’s at! Serving up their exclusive festive set menu - filled with fresh seafood and premium cuts - on Christmas Eve, you’ll be spoiled with vacation views in every direction, all without leaving Abu Dhabi. Pool, palms and paradise await!
Timing: December 24th | 5PM – 10.30PM
Price: AED450 4-course set menu | a la carte also available
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
A Christmas Day to Savour | Turtle Bay Bar & Grill
Spend Christmas Day in the easy rhythm of the coast - whether for lunch or dinner, they’re ready for whatever suits your Christmas Day plans. Tuck into a delightful four-course menu that stars both comforting holiday favourites to get you into the festive spirit, as well as Turtle Bay’s signature grilled dishes. Yum!
Timing: December 25th | 12PM – 10.30PM
Price: AED450 4-course set menu | a la carte also available
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Holiday Flavours at Hamilton’s Gastropub
Festive Burger | Hamilton’s Gastropub
This December, Hamilton’s Gastropub is bringing a cheerful twist to the festive season - and it’s available all month long! We love this for a casual Christmas catch up, your work Christmas do or just an easy weekend lunch - enjoy a rich, succulent burger paired with your choice of craft brews in the relaxed setting of Hamilton’s. Too easy!
Timing: December 1st – 30th | 1PM – 10.30PM
Price: AED220 per person
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Ringing Out The Old - Sparks Into The New!
New Year’s Eve Gala
Sim Sim Restaurant
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 beverages. The festivities don’t stop with dinner and drinks: enjoy a live 3-piece band, before kicking on to a festive countdown at Nasma Beachfront Bar. For the stayers, join the afterparty at Hamilton’s Gastropub as it kicks into gear until the small hours.
Timing: December 31st | 7PM to 11PM | 11.45PM – 12.30AM New Year’s Eve countdown at Nasma (beverages al carte)
Price: AED999 per person inclusive of soft beverage package | AED1250 per person inclusive of house beverage package | AED1450 per person inclusive of premium beverage package | AED499 children between 6-11 years | kids below 6 dine for free
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
Opera Gala Dinner
Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Fancy a little dramatic flair for your New Years Eve plans this year? We’ve found the perfect spot! At Si Ristorante, the night begins like a scene from a film: five courses of elegant Italian dishes are served, all to a soundtrack of opera rising live into the night. That’s right - an enchanting opera singer will be wowing the crowd all night long. How special is that!
Timing: December 31st | 7PM to 10.30PM
Price: AED1150 per person inclusive of soft beverage package | AED1450 per person inclusive of house beverage package | AED1650 per person inclusive of premium beverage package | AED575 children between 6-11 years | kids below 6 dine for free
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
New Year Under The Stars
Turtle Bay Bar & Grill
Welcome the New Year with your loved ones… and a feast of epic proportions! Tuck into 5 delicious courses for a meal sure to end 2025 on a high note. Turtle Bay Bar & Grill is adding some much-needed flavour to your year-end celebrations with tasty seasonal dishes paired with premium beverages - it’s classy, and we’re here for it! A 3-piece band and a DJ will keep your toes tapping and spirits high all night - and you can head over to Nasma or Hamilton’s if you want to keep the party going.
Timing: December 31st | 7PM to 10.30PM
Price: AED1150 soft package | AED1450 house package | AED1650 premium package | AED575 children between 6-11 years | kids below 6 dine for free
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
New Year’s After Party
Hamilton’s Gastropub
If an a la carte evening is more your style, Hamilton’s Gastropub will kick off the New Year’s fun from 6PM, but has hours of fun coming your way - staying open until the early hours. A DJ steps things up from 1AM and will be spinning the decks until 3AM, if you can make it that long!
Timing: December 31st | until 3AM
Price: a la carte
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
At Tasteful Start To 2026
New Year’s Morning Delight
Sim Sim Restaurant
New Year's Eve hogs all the attention - but what about New Year’s Day? Begin the new year as you wish to continue: a lovely, relaxed morning filled with good food and good company at Sim Sim. Enjoy a generous breakfast spread filled with fresh and comforting dishes - the perfect beginning to 2026!
Timing: January 1st | 7AM - 12PM
Price: AED200 per adult | AED100 children between 6-12 years | kids below 6 dine for free
Bookings: call 02 697 0000
