Perched on Al Maryah Island, the sophisticated Rosewood Abu Dhabi has unveiled a collection of experiences that are specifically curated to make the Christmas and New Year festivities extra memorable for every family or group of friends. The luxury global festive campaign The Rosewood Edit, presents magical experiences for merry makers such as the Christmas Eve family dinner at Aqua, the chance to ring in the New Year sipping bespoke botanical infusions at Hidden Bar, and the sizzling masquerade party at Glo, inviting guests to dance long into the night against charming views of the island’s fireworks.
Festive Season
Majlis – Festive Afternoon Tea
Bright and welcoming, the Majlis lounge offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for an elegant afternoon tea. In honor of the festive season, the talented pastry chefs have poured all their immeasurable talents and skills into creating a special winter-themed afternoon tea spread that’s brimming with sweets and artistic savories.
Guests are invited to experience the charm and magic of the cooler months in the UAE while young explorers tuck into their own delightful seasonal spread and have a go at being pastry chef themselves. Little ones will be kept well entertained with the engaging nutcracker decorating activity, or by channelling all their creativity and imagination into crafting their own traditional gingerbread house, complete with a vast array of colourful creams and pretty toppings.
Alongside the classic winter-themed afternoon tea, those who relish more exotic flavours are welcomed to savour dedicated Levantine, Asian, vegetarian, and vegan spreads as well. A truly splendid and visually amazing affair, the winter afternoon teas at Majlis are ideal for Christmas gatherings or celebrating special occasions such as baby showers and birthdays.
Featuring free-flowing barista coffees and loose-leaf teas, the festive afternoon tea at AED 210 per person, and AED 250 per person including one kids’ activity (nutcracker decoration). Gingerbread house decorating is available for an additional AED 180. Available throughout the month of December until January 15th. 2023. For bookings, please contact Rosewood Abu Dhabi at abudhabi.majlis@rosewoodhotels.com or call +971 (0)2 813 5550.
Majlis – A Residential Christmas Bake Sale
The exceptional pastry chefs at the Majlis are inviting guests to take a little bit of Rosewood Abu Dhabi Christmas magic home with them this year. Set up in the beautiful lounge and in front of the panoramic views of the city skyline, Al Maryah Island while overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the Christmas Bake Sale will feature all kinds of sweet and indulgent seasonal favourites, spanning Christmas cakes, chocolates, cookies and more. Perfect for heartfelt Christmas gifts or special treats for the family, each delicacy is utterly flavourful and expertly made with premium ingredients.
Available throughout the month of December 2022..
Christmas Eve
La Cava – Christmas Eve Celebration
The special Christmas Eve edition of La Cava’s ever popular wine and cheese experience is sure to be a spirited and unforgettable affair. Perfect for those with a passion for exceptional grapes and expertly crafted European cheeses, guests are invited to celebrate the joys of Christmas while La Cava’s skilled sommeliers pair a curated selection of wines with an irresistible buffet of creamy and aromatic cheeses. Set within the cosy and intimate ambiance of the distinguished wine cellar, an array of exquisite premium cold cuts is also available from the live carving stations, while a curated soundtrack sets the relaxed, yet upbeat, mood
The Christmas Eve 7ATE9 celebration takes place on December 24 from 7pm to closing, priced AED 279 per person for the standard package (wine, cheese and cold cuts) or AED 389 including sparkling for two hours.
Aqua – Christmas Roast
Nothing brings people together like a traditional Christmas Roast. Providing the perfect way of honoring the special day and bonding with families and friends, the heartwarming feast is set against sensational views of the Abu Dhabi skyline and the sparkling Arabian Gulf. Offering the choice of dining out in the fresh air on the terrace or inside the stylish dining room, guests are free to feast on traditional favorites such as succulent roast beef, golden Yorkshire puddings, colorful roast vegetables, lashings of aromatic gravy, and all the trimmings that anyone could ever desire.
The Christmas Roast is available to enjoy on December 24, 12pm to 4pm. Packages start from AED 255 for food only, AED 355 for cocktails, infusions, sommelier wines, sparkling and beer, and AED 455 for Champagne.
Aqua – Christmas Roast Brunch After Party
Once the feasting has concluded at the Christmas Roast brunch, guests are invited to extend the festivities on a while longer with the after-brunch party. A lively and jovial gathering filled with the spirit of Christmas, guests are encouraged to let their hair down and celebrate with free-flowing refreshments, infectious tunes from a live saxophonist and fun kids’ activities for little ones.
The Christmas Roast Brunch after-party will take place on December 24, 4pm to 6pm, priced AED 55 per hour for free-flowing cocktails, infusions, sommelier wines, sparkling and beer. Happy hour starts from 6pm.
Aqua – Christmas Eve Family Dinner
Families are invited to come together this Christmas Eve and relish an incredible spread of international specialties, enhanced with an array of premium refreshing beverages. Taking place on the picturesque terrace and charming dining room of Aqua, diners will immediately get into the festive spirit as they admire the beautiful decorations, and tuck into the lavish spread. Spanning freshly barbecued seafood, juicy roast meats, crunchy salads, decadent desserts and more expertly made delicacies, every wonderful recipe is served with flair, charisma, and a dose of festive cheer.
The Christmas Eve Family Dinner is available to enjoy on December 24, from 6.30pm onwards. Packages start from AED 255 for food only, AED 355 for cocktails, infusions, sommelier wines, sparkling and beer.
Christmas Day
Christmas at La Cava
Sophisticated wine cellar La Cava is treating distinguished diners to an unforgettable five-course Christmas culinary experience. An exclusive and private affair for a limited number of people, it invites food connoisseurs to spend Christmas night immersed in a multi-sensory voyage inspired by the finest traditional specialties of Italy and beyond. The perfect way to toast the special day, each delectable course is served carefully paired with a smooth grape, sourced from the world’s most highly regarded vineyards, or a premium Scotch whisky. Starting with a lavish cocktail reception, the festive mood is set with tunes from a live saxophonist, while the evening ends on a high with La Cava’s legendary cheese buffet and opulent after-dinner drinks.
Christmas at La Cava takes place on December 25 from 7pm to 11.30pm, priced AED 455 per person for five courses and paired wines and whisky.
Aqua – Christmas Day Brunch
Welcoming Christmas Day with sizzling garden vibes and fun in the sun by the pool, Aqua’s Christmas Day Brunch is a vibrant al fresco festive affair. Guests are invited to absorb the timeless joys and traditions of the special day whilst sipping creative festive cocktails and a savoring lavish array of flavorsome Christmas dishes, inspired by different cultures from across the globe.
Providing a stunning backdrop of the azure Arabian Gulf and city skyline, the family-friendly event invites everyone to celebrate Christmas Abu Dhabi-style and cool off from the sun in the stunning, palm-tree fringed, rooftop pool.
The festive ambiance is further enhanced with tunes from the incredibly talented saxophonist, while guests are free to feast and party to their heart’s content. Alongside traditional Christmas favorites such as herb-roasted turkey with all the trimmings, guests are free to relish in a delectable array of dishes that spans sushi, oysters and other fresh seafood, Italian treats such as homemade pasta and pizza, Asian specialties such as Peking duck, and a tandoori selection that’s ideal for those who adore their brunch with a spicy and scrumptious kick.
The opulent dessert room provides the perfect sweet conclusion, while the charming staff ensure the refreshing beverages continue to flow throughout the blissful Christmas afternoon.
The Christmas Day Brunch at Aqua is available to enjoy on December 25, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. Packages start from AED 255 for food only, AED 355 for cocktails, infusions, sommelier wines, sparkling and beer, and AED 455 for Champagne.
Aqua – Christmas Eve After Party
Once the feasting has concluded at the Christmas Day Brunch, guests are invited to extend the festivities a while longer with the after-brunch party. A lively and jovial gathering filled with the spirit of Christmas, guests are encouraged to let down their hair and celebrate with free-flowing refreshments, infectious tunes from a live saxophonist and fun kids’ activities for little ones.
The Christmas Eve brunch after-party will take place on December 25, 4pm to 6pm, priced AED 55 per hour for free-flowing cocktails, infusions, sommelier wines, sparkling and beer. Happy hour starts from 6pm.
Aqua – Christmas Day Family Dinner
Aqua has a memorable dinner waiting for families after they have enjoyed their festive games and unwrapped their Christmas gifts.
Starring an incredible spread of festive favorites and international specialties, every moment is enhanced with an array of premium refreshing beverages. Each member of the family is sure to find plenty to please and delight their palettes, while guests can choose to dine outside in the cooler winter temperatures on the picturesque terrace, or inside the charming dining room.
Dilled with the joys and heartwarming spirit of Christmas, diners are encouraged to relax, admire the beautiful decorations, and tuck into sharing-style appetisers of crunchy salads, delicate bites, creamy dips and more, before helping themselves to array of juicy and succulent barbecued meats and fresh seafood from the live grill stations.
Finally, a decadent spread of immaculate desserts will appear at the table in front of each family’s eyes, providing a magical sweet conclusion to a perfect Christmas Day.
The Christmas Day Family Dinner is available to enjoy on December 25, from 6.30pm onwards. Packages start from AED 255 for food only, AED 355 for cocktails, infusions, sommelier wines, sparkling and beer.
New Year’s Eve
Dai Pai Dong – Gala Yum Cha Celebration
The famous Yum Cha Brunch at award-winning Asian restaurant Dai Pai Dong has been ramped up a notch in honour of New Year’s Eve. Guests are invited to toast to the year ahead whilst savouring authentic Chinese specialties and spicy delights from roaming food trollies. Spanning an irresistible array of expertly made dim sum, dumplings, roast meats and desserts, there’s no better way to welcome in the New Year than with Dai Pai Dong’s most incredible and scrumptious dishes.
The New Year’s Eve Gala Yum Cha Celebration at Dai Pai Dong will take place on December 31 from 7.30pm to 12pm. Packages for 4.5 hour free-flow are priced AED 688 for hops, grapes, house spirits and fizz, and AED 788 for sparkling.
Hidden Bar – Gala Gin O’Clock
This year, friends are invited to gather at Hidden Bar, Abu Dhabi’s most sizzling nightspot for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Gala that’s bound to be filled with fun and surprises. Providing a bottomless flow of the iconic destination’s famous gin infusions, guests are encouraged to look forward to all the adventures that lie ahead in 2023 and party the night away in style.
Presenting a four-course set menu of exquisite culinary delights, the vibes will be kept upbeat and buoyant all the way through until midnight. Presenting the perfect spot to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks, guests are free to gaze in wonder as the sky above them becomes illuminated with sparkles and a glorious array of colors. Those who are looking to make the celebration even more special can add on a bottle of champagne for only AED 300, while pre-drinks are available from 4pm for those who can’t wait to get the party started.
The bottomless New Year’s Eve Gala Gin O’clock experience at Hidden Bar will take place from 8pm to 12pm on December 31. Packages for the four-course dinner and four-hour free flow start from AED 665 for hops, grapes, house spirits and fizz, and AED 765 for sparkling.
Aqua – A Gala Dinner Affair
This year, Aqua is proud to present its most lavish and extravagant brunch yet in honor of New Year’s Eve.
Set under the starry night sky on the terrace or inside the stylish and elegant dining room, the opulent Gala Dinner Affair is bound to leave every guest amazed with its incredible spread of interactive live stations, free-flowing signature cocktails and awe-inspiring panoramic views.
Inviting guests to catch up, unwind and celebrate all they have achieved in the past year, the Champagne will continue to pour as diners tuck onto a delectable array of dishes, including sushi, oysters and other fresh seafood, Italian treats such as homemade pasta and pizza, Asian specialties such as Peking duck, spicy tandoori selection and much, much more.
The feasting and partying will continue all the way until midnight, when every guest is invited to gather on the terrace to marvel at the beautiful spectacle that is the Al Maryah Island New Year’s Eve fireworks.
The New Year’s Eve Brunch at Aqua is available to enjoy on December 31, from 7.30pm to midnight. Packages start from AED 855 for hops, grapes, house spirits and fizz, and AED 955 for the Champagne Pommeroy package.
Glo Lounge – Masquerade Party
Those looking for the liveliest and most electric New Year’s Eve party in the UAE capital should look no further than Glo, the stunning rooftop nightspot at Rosewood Abu Dhabi. Overlooking the glittering waters of Al Maryah Island, the destination is pulling out all the stops to host an unmissable New Year’s Eve party that is filled with enrapturing beats, refreshing mixes and uplifting vibes and a front view of the stunning fireworks presented by the capital.
Starting the fun from 9pm onwards, the amazing live DJ, saxophonist, percussion, and singer is bound to have everyone up on their feet and dancing in no time. Boasting the most exclusive ambiance of anywhere in the city, guests are free to unwind, mingle, and enjoy having premium bottle service delivered to the tables and cabanas.
Those in the mood to socialise can join the city’s most fashionable crowd at the bar, while the pop-up shawarma stand is always on hand for anyone who fancies a casual late-night snack. With the party continuing until 4am, Glo is the ultimate place for party goers and music lovers to gather for a good time this New Year’s Eve and showcase their most head-turning masquerade-inspired outfits.
The New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party at GLO, hosted in collaboration with Esquire Events, is available to enjoy on December 31, from 9pm to 4am. Packages start from AED 150 for standing with one house beverage, AED 300 per Champagne bottle, AED 1,500 per table of four people with one bottle of wine or spirit, AED 3,000 per table of six people with two bottles of wine or spirits, and AED 5,000 for cabanas inclusive of F&B.
For bookings, please contact Rosewood Abu Dhabi at abudhabi.reservations@rosewoodhotels.com or call +971 (0)2 813 5550.
