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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 appetizers 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.
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.
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.
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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
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