Spend the festive season immersed in unparalleled levels of luxury at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. The bespoke seasonal experiences include activities to delight every member of the family. Little ones will be enraptured by the Christmas tree lighting and gingerbread house making, food connoisseurs will adore the sumptuous feasts across the destination’s numerous fine dining restaurants, and socialites will have a blast seeing in the New Year in style at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Honouring the St. Regis family traditions, families and friends are invited to welcome in the festive season with The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The magical evening will feature mulled wine, Christmas cookies, mince pies and other traditional home-made festive treats.
Providing a warm and uplifting atmosphere, the event encourages everyone to embrace their inner child and reminisce about past Christmas memories. Father Christmas himself might even pay a surprise visit.
The Christmas tree lighting will take place on Thursday, December 9, from 5.30pm to 7pm. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
A Moveable Feast at The Drawing Room
Carefully sourced, cooked and prepared by The Drawing Room’s expert chefs, the ‘A Moveable Feast’ experience invites families and friends to celebrate the festive season with a majestic Christmas banquet in the comfort of their own homes. Providing a superb, home-cooked meal that doesn’t require hours and hours of preparation in the kitchen, families can simply enjoy spending quality time together whilst their delicious dinner is lovingly created.
The slow-roasted herb turkey comes complete with chestnut and sage stuffing, a wide range of tasty trimmings and sides and an array of indulgent desserts. Orders can be collected from the hotel between 9am and 9pm, and all must be booked and paid for at least 24 hours in advance.
The ‘A Moveable Feast’ experience is available from December 1 to 30, priced AED 550 for the 6-7kg turkey, and AED 650 for the 8-9kg turkey. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
The Gingerbread House Workshop at Oléa
Little ones will adore getting creative with this festive activity. Providing a full afternoon of joyful activities, the gingerbread house workshop encourages children to discover a new festive craft and embrace the Christmas spirit. The experience is further complemented with a Tiny Afternoon Tea spread, filled with an array of delectable sweet treats and delights.
The gingerbread house workshop is available to enjoy on Friday, December 10, from 3pm to 5.30pm for AED 250 per child. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
Bubbles & Joy at The Manhattan Lounge
The Manhattan Lounge has unveiled a special festive experience that pairs quality bubbly champagne with delicate sweet and savoury macaroons. Featuring a collection of miniature nibbles in a vast range of flavours, Bubbles & Joy provides the perfect way of embracing the festive season.
Set within the chic and sophisticated ambiance of the elegant lounge bar, the experience tempts friends and loved ones to relax and enjoy three classes of champagne with a selection of macaroons for AED395 per person.
Bubbles & Joy is available to enjoy from December 1 to 30, from 12pm to 12am. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Drawing Room
In honour of the St. Regis family’s treasured ritual, The Drawing Room presents a Festive Afternoon Tea experience set within its warm and welcoming lounge. The delicious assortment of savoury delights and traditional scones is joined by an indulgent selection of bespoke Christmas sweet treats, with each created exclusively for the occasion by the boutique café’s imaginative Pastry Chef. The sensational spread includes traditional stollen bites, warm Christmas pudding, clementine pavlova and more.
These exquisite delicacies are further enhanced with a wide range of quality loose leaf teas and smooth barista-style coffees. Inviting guests to relax, take in their elegant surroundings and enjoy a festive get together, this delectable spread is a truly magical and joyful culinary voyage.
Available from December 1 to 30, from 2PM to 6PM. Priced AED 195 per person or AED 250 per person inclusive of one glass of champagne. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
Coa at Sontaya
This festive season, Sontaya is delighting guests with a unique and exciting selection of mezcal and tequila-based mixed drinks. The Coa menu is named after the machete-like tool that is traditionally used for harvesting agave, the aromatic plant harnessed in both mescal and tequila. Beautiful and refreshing, the signature concoctions are served decorated with intricately cut fruits and infused with Thai spices.
The Coa menu is available at Sontaya from December 1 to 30, between 6pm and 12am, priced à la carte. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Oléa
With its stunning ocean views, white marble décor, gorgeous palm-treelined terrace, intimate ambience and live pianist, Olea provides a unique and magical festive dining experience. Featuring a delicious array of Christmas favourites from around the world, guests can savour festive delicacies including fresh seafood, roast turkey, beef Wellington, succulent grills served straight from the Josper oven, and more.
The Christmas Eve Dinner at Oléa will take place on Friday, December 24, from 7pm to 11pm. Packages start from AED 325 for soft drinks, AED 450 for festive mixes, mulled grapes and hops and AED 150 for children aged six to 12 years’ old. Reservations are mandatory. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
Christmas Day Brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi
Create precious memories with family and friends over a lavish Christmas Day brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi. Indulge in a feast designed to spread the cheer of the season and leave everyone smiling and glowing. The delightful cuisine selection features specialties inspired by a fusion of different cultures, and the menu spans sushi, robata grills, ceviche, festive desserts and much more. With live entertainment from the resident DJ and saxophonist, impeccable service, delectable food and a beautiful setting directly overlooking the beach, it promises to be a magical and elegant Christmas Day that every guest will remember forever.
The Christmas Day Brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi will take place on Saturday, December 25, from 1pm to 4pm. Prices start from AED 425 for food and soft drinks, AED 550 for food and selected house beverages. Reservations are required. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
The Grand Opus New Year’s Eve Experience
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island is ringing in the New Year across three exceptional venues. Guests are invited to mark the conclusion of 2021 with their loved ones and choose between an epicurean feast at Oléa, a magnificent spread of Asian delicacies at Sontaya or a journey through aromatic Pacific Rim cuisine at Buddha-Bar Beach. This spectacular New Year’s Eve experience is designed to create memories that last a lifetime. As the clock approaches 12, diners are invited to head down to the beach where they can raise a glass to the exciting year ahead.
The Sparkling Soirée at Oléa features a grand festive buffet of delicious international delicacies and live music from a talented two-piece band. Priced AED 375 for food and AED 550 for food with selected grapes, premium beverages and mixed drinks.
Shimmer & Shine at Sontaya presents a set menu of exceptional Asian recipes, joined by live entertainment from a DJ and saxophonist. Guests can savour this sumptuous culinary journey for AED 550, or AED 650 including selected grapes, premium beverages and mixed drinks.
Ignite the Night at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi invites diners to enjoy a set menu of expertly crafted dishes inspired by the Pacific Ring. Guests can choose whether to dine outside on the stunning beachfront terrace, or inside in the elegant and vibrant dining room. The resident DJ and live saxophonist will set the mood throughout the night, and the menu is joined by a selection of grapes, premium beverages and mixed drinks. Ignite the Night is priced AED 750 for indoor seating, AED 950 for the outdoor terrace and AED 1,500 for the lower deck.
The Grand Opus will take place on Friday, December 31 from 8pm to midnight. Reservations are required. For more information, kindly contact the resort at restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8888.
The Iridium Wonderful Escape
Iridium Spa has unveiled a delightful festive pampering package that combines a wonderful fusion of luxurious indulgences. The relaxing journey begins with an uplifting vitamin C body scrub that polishes the skin, removes dead cells and reveals a glowing and radiant complexion. The voyage is then completed with an amazing 60-minute massage that is designed to refresh and reenergise tired muscles. Spanning a total of 90 wonderful minutes, the experience leaves every recipient feeling confident, beautiful and ready to make special memories throughout the festive season.
The Iridium Wonderful Escape is exclusively available to enjoy from December 1 to 31, from 11am 11pm priced AED 750 per person. To book, please contact Iridium Spa at: Iridium.Saadiyat@stregis.com or +971 2 498 8996.
