At Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. In the pastry kitchen, Executive Pastry Chef Rasika Weerasinghe and his team are crafting exquisite holiday confections. Across the hotel's six dining venues, Executive Chef Christian Buenrostro has orchestrated festive menus featuring traditional holiday flavors. Together, they are setting the stage for One Joy, the month-long celebration at Al Maryah Island that brings the festive season to life through cuisine, atmosphere, and connection.
Set on Al Maryah Island, the hotel places guests minutes from The Galleria's luxury boutiques and Abu Dhabi's family-friendly attractions, yet has an atmosphere all its own. With the skyline rising to the west and the Arabian Gulf shimmering to the east, Four Seasons Abu Dhabi serves as the city's festive season host.
"The festive season at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi is all about celebrating cherished traditions," said Bob Suri, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island. "With One Joy, we're bringing together everything that makes Christmas magical: exceptional cuisine, warm hospitality, and that special atmosphere our guests remember. We're honored to welcome guests to experience the holidays with us."
"One Joy brings global festive traditions to life through exceptional ingredients and culinary artistry," said Executive Chef Christian Buenrostro. "From Cafe Milano's Italian Feast of Seven Fishes to Butcher & Still's classic American steakhouse celebration, each venue tells its own story while creating one unified experience. Working alongside Chef Rasika's incredible pastry program, we're crafting moments that bring people together around the table."
Celebrate the season across four distinctive venues, with festivities ranging from intimate gatherings to grand feasts.
Butcher & Still brings Prohibition-era glamour to the festive season. On Christmas Eve, Chef Marshall Röth and his team present a curated menu of steakhouse classics, featuring showstopping beef Wellington and the restaurant's signature pecan pie, served in an atmosphere of vintage sophistication and timeless elegance. À la carte menu available. On Christmas Day, Chef Marshall Röth and his culinary team present a grand festive brunch at the stylish Chicago-style steakhouse, featuring holiday favorites.
Cafe Milano honors Italian tradition with Chef Delfino Chiarello's Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, featuring Hokkaido scallops with Osetra caviar and pan-roasted monkfish with fava bean purée. À la carte menu available. On Christmas Day, the Pranzo di Natale brunch celebrates the spirit of an Italian Christmas with roasted smoked lamb, handmade veal and chicken tortellini, and other festive favorites.
Crust invites you to celebrate Christmas with a festive brunch buffet for the ages. Elegant holiday décor and the warmth of celebration set the scene for Oscietra caviar and blinis, carved turkey roulade, and a seafood bar with Boston lobster and king crab. Little guests enjoy a dedicated zone with entertainment and activities.
Al Meylas invites guests to a cherished holiday ritual of timeless elegance with Christmas Afternoon Tea from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, featuring Chestnut & Grapefruit Mont Blanc, Pistachio St. Honoré, maple pecan scones with clotted cream, and festive beverages in an elegant lounge setting.
Ring in 2026 with Abu Dhabi's dazzling skyline as your backdrop. Six distinctive venues. Six ways to celebrate.
Butcher & Still pulls out all the stops this New Year's Eve, transforming the steakhouse with roaring Chicago glamour. Chef Marshall Röth presents lavish steakhouse classics amid glittering décor, while a DJ and a three-piece band sets the soundtrack for the countdown to 2026. Swing into the new year where vintage sophistication meets holiday revelry, with signature cuts sizzling and craft cocktails flowing as the clock strikes midnight.
Cafe Milano invites you on a five-course journey into 2026, where traditional Italian flavors meet festive flair. Australian wagyu beef tenderloin, pan-roasted line-caught seabass, and refreshing lemon sorbet with prosecco are a few highlights served with live music for an evening of elegance and joy.
Crust serves a festive evening buffet of indulgence, with roasted wagyu beef, slow-cooked turkey, and panettone pudding with spiced caramel and winter fruit. Families are welcome with a dedicated kids' zone featuring entertainment, activities, children's menu favorites, and festive desserts.
Saikindo makes its festive debut with three seamlessly curated experiences with thoughtfully paired music, food, and drink. The intimate Yakitori Room presents an omakase-style journey, featuring Chef's precise omakase selections. In the private Party Room, exceptional cuisine, curated cocktails, and a private DJ harmonize to create an unforgettable evening. At the Bar and Terrace, à la carte bar bites and craft cocktails mingle with DJ curated sounds. The venue welcomes guests from 5:00 PM to 4:00 AM.
Al Meylas offers an elegant escape for those seeking a more intimate New Year's Eve. Throughout the day and into the evening, guests enjoy à la carte selections in the lounge's sophisticated setting, complete with customized festive decorations and live violin.
Eclipse offers one of Abu Dhabi's most spectacular skyline views from the open-air poolside terrace. Under a canopy of stars, guests indulge in a four-course menu featuring wagyu tenderloin with bone marrow crust, while a live DJ and live saxophone set the mood for an unforgettable night.
One Joy extends to wellness and renewal.
The Pearl Spa & Wellness Center offers the Festive Radiance Retreat: a 1.5-hour journey beginning with a full-body exfoliation, followed by a bespoke massage, and finishing with a hydrating facial for a luminous holiday glow.
Share the gift of renewal with Pearl Spa gift certificates, allowing loved ones to choose their own wellness journey from signature treatments to restorative rituals. Gift certificates are available at the spa or as e-gifts.
The celebration extends beyond the hotel. Starting from November 27, bring the magic home with the signature Turkey Dinner To-Go. Executive Chef Christian Buenrostro's holiday feast arrives complete with classic trimmings and festive sweets, perfect for intimate gatherings in your own space.
Share the gift of unforgettable experiences with Four Seasons Gift Cards, or extend the celebration with seasonal accommodation offers featuring 15% savings and optional access to Saadiyat Beach Club, where the festive season meets beachside serenity.
This season at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, One Joy is more than a name—it's a philosophy where every experience centers on the joy that brings people together. Whether you're toasting the new year framed by the sparkling skyline, savoring a grand Christmas brunch with family, or shopping for loved ones at The Galleria, One Joy makes every moment feel like a gift.
The celebration awaits. One Joy.
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