From Christmas feasts and spa escapes to New Year’s Eve glamour
PARTNER CONTENT: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is turning the festive season up to full volume across its signature venues this December.
At Garage, guests can expect high-energy celebrations from Christmas Eve dinner and Santa’s B.I.G. Christmas Day Brunch to a dazzling New Year’s Eve gala.
Pappas Taverna brings Mediterranean magic to the holidays with coastal comfort, big Greek feasts, and full-on festive vibes, while Brooklyn Chop House channels bold New York style for a countdown with flair.
Beyond the dining, AWAY Spa offers a limited-edition holiday escape for a much-needed reset, and W Lounge keeps the party going with live entertainment, glowing visuals, and a camera-ready midnight moment.
Three styles of celebration, one iconic destination for the season’s biggest nights.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Garage
Wednesday, 24 December, 6pm-11pm
Forget the burnt turkey and forced gift exchanges, Garage is rewriting Christmas Eve.
The six-course menu is a global adventure, featuring truffle foie gras torchon, laksa xiao long bao, and gunkan sushi crowned with oscietra caviar.
For mains, choose between a comforting roasted turkey ballotine or slow-cooked beef cheeks that outshine any traditional roast.
Dessert seals the festivities with a winter marron mille-feuille layered in chestnut cream and salted caramel.
With DJ Firas creating the atmosphere, consider this the most deliciously untraditional Christmas Eve you’ve ever unwrapped.
Set menu priced at AED 450 per person, À la carte beverages. For bookings, please call 02 656 0000, or WhatsApp 050 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
Santa’s B.I.G. List – Christmas Brunch
Thursday, 25 December, 1pm-4pm
When the wrapping paper hits the floor and cooking is officially cancelled, Garage steps in with a Christmas brunch that’s B.I.G..
Steam Table fires up dumplings and wok-tossed favourites, while Nikkei House goes sushi-crazy with soft-shell crab maki, rainbow rolls, and oysters for endless bubbles.
La Tavola brings the classics, featuring roasted turkey ballotine, beef medallions, and a cheese selection Santa would trade his sleigh for.
Souk Social adds Middle Eastern flair, and the Food Truck Taco Station stacks nachos and quesadillas like holiday miracles.
Dessert is an event of its own: yule logs, ginger-spice crème brûlée, pistachio verrines, and a chocolate fountain worth lining up for twice.
With DJ Firas spinning festive house beats, expect zero silent nights and six kitchens of pure Christmas chaos.
AED 450 for soft package, AED 590 for house beverages, AED 740 for sparkling package. For bookings, please call 02 656 0000, or WhatsApp 050 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
New Year’s Gala Dinner at Garage
Wednesday, 31 December, 9pm-1am
New Year’s Eve at Garage isn’t just dinner, it’s a celebration dressed in sparkle and sound.
As 2025 takes its final bow, the city’s most dynamic dining hub returns with a gala that blends festive warmth and full W attitude.
The menu is a global journey, starting with poached prawn cocktail salad, crab avocado tart, and foie gras terrine before leading into standout mains like grilled rock lobster with braised fennel, roasted prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, and beef tenderloin Rossini with truffle jus.
Seafood lovers can dive into sushi, sashimi, oysters, and ceviche, while comforting dishes such as confit duck and cauliflower gratin add modern nostalgia.
Dessert brings a show-stopping finale: raspberry pistachio verrine, tonka bean crème brûlée, a signature chocolate clock, plus a flowing chocolate fountain and classic patisserie favourites.
As DJ Firas drops the countdown soundtrack and glasses are raised, the night flips from feast to full celebration mode.
AED 590 for soft package, AED 750 for house beverages. À la carte sparkling and bubbly. Ages up to five years complimentary. Ages 6 to 11 – half rate of soft beverage package. Ages 12 and above – full rate of soft beverage package. For booking, please call 02 656 0000, or WhatsApp 050 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
A Mediterranean Christmas at Pappas Taverna
Wednesday, 24 December, 6pm-11pm
This Christmas Eve, the vibe shifts south, all the way to the Mediterranean.
The night begins with an amuse-bouche trio of Greek tzatziki, tirokafteri, and taramosalata; the ultimate starter pack for good energy.
Charred octopus lands next, paired with silky Santorini fava, while the Achaia salad brings a fresh crunch of pomegranate and walnuts.
For mains, go classic with slow-roasted turkey and hearty roots, or stay luxe with Astakomakaronada; lobster linguini with cherry tomatoes and Graviera cheese from Crete.
Dessert arrives as Santorini Snow: a pistachio baklava yule log crowned with pomegranate gel and meringue.
With clinking glasses and mellow beats, forget the North Pole, this is festive on the coast.
Set menu priced at AED 380 per person. À la carte beverages. For bookings, please call 02 656 0000, or WhatsApp 050 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Pappas Taverna
Wednesday, 31 December, 6pm-1am
Before resolutions kick in and someone mentions dry January, there’s one last night to do it right.
Pappas’ New Year’s Eve dinner brings Mediterranean glamour to the final hours of 2025. The evening begins with an amuse-bouche trio of taramosalata, tirokafteri, and tzatziki; the ultimate pre-party bites.
Starters follow with feta calamari spirals and a Greek peasant salad, leading into indulgent mains: the signature surf and turf of grilled tenderloin and lobster tail, and a pistachio-crusted rack of lamb with smoky eggplant purée and mint sauce.
Dessert seals the night with Elysium Countdown; a Manjari cinnamon chocolate crémeux with orange sorbet, smooth as the year ahead
Pair with a few bottles, the right crowd, and a playlist that hits, and New Year’s Eve becomes a little louder, a little brighter, and perfectly grown-up.
Set menu priced at AED 380 per person. À la carte beverages. For bookings, please call 02 656 0000, or WhatsApp 050 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
A Brooklyn Christmas at Brooklyn Chop House
Tuesday, 24 December, 6pm-11pm
The traditional Christmas dinner has had its run, and Brooklyn Chop House is flipping the festive script.
A Brooklyn Christmas serves a six-course set menu that blends bold Asian inspiration with New York attitude.
The night opens with a quartet of Christmas dumplings featuring Peking duck, chestnut and shiitake, and wagyu and foie gras, followed by the hoisin turkey bao, packing holiday comfort into one perfect bite.
The mouth-watering mains include stir-fried seafood glazed in garlic-ginger and grilled Australian wagyu striploin with smoky broccolini and red grape jus.
Dessert lands with aurora de noël, a jivara chocolate and banana sponge finished with salted caramel and crystallized ginger; sweet, smooth, and unapologetically extra.
With ambient holiday beats, sparkling décor, and signature drinks at their best, Christmas Eve at Brooklyn Chop House is fun, unfussy, and full-on main character energy.
Set menu priced at AED 580 per person. À la carte beverages. For bookings, please call 02 656 0000, or WhatsApp 050 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
A New York New Year at Brooklyn Chop House
Wednesday, 31 December, 6pm-1am
When the ball drops in Times Square, Brooklyn Chop House brings that big-city buzz to Yas Island with A New York New Year; a night made for sleek celebrations, smooth playlists, and elevated dining.
The six-course set menu channels East Coast flair with BCH’s signature twist, starting with a trio of taramosalata, tirokafteri, and tzatziki, followed by feta calamari spirals and a fresh Greek peasant salad.
The spotlight shines on the Pappas surf and turf with grilled tenderloin and lobster tail, plus pistachio-crusted rack of lamb.
Dessert seals the night with the Elysium countdown, Manjari cinnamon chocolate crèmeux and orange sorbet.
Ambient beats and signature drinks set the vibe for 2026.
Set menu priced at AED 580 per person. À la carte beverages. For bookings, please call 02 656 0000, or WhatsApp 050 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at W Lounge
Wednesday, 31 December, 10pm-2am
New Year’s Eve at W Lounge hits different with silver-dipped décor, neon edges, and an atmosphere that refuses to wind down quietly.
It’s a night built for bold entrances and louder celebrations, where shimmering visuals and LED dancers set the tone while the DJ warms up the room with smooth grooves that grow into full-throttle party mode.
As midnight closes in, the vibe sharpens: lights pulse, beats peak, and bubbly chills in anticipation.
Then comes the Silver Rain countdown; the moment everyone’s been waiting for.
Premium pours, sparkling serves, and signature drinks fuel every cheer and camera flash. If the year’s starting strong, it’s starting here.
AED 290 for house package (three-hour free-flow), AED 550 for bubbly package (three-hour free-flow). For booking, please call 02 656 0000, or WhatsApp 050 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
AWAY Spa Holiday Escape at AWAY Spa
10 December 2025 to 10 January 2026
The festive season can take its toll on you; packed calendars, late nights, and more sparkle than sleep.
AWAY Spa is here for the reset everyone pretends they don’t need. Start with a 45-minute Hammam ritual: steam, black-soap exfoliation, and a soothing rinse to leave skin glowing and event-ready
Follow with a 45-minute Desert Breeze massage, using desert-inspired oils and grounding strokes to melt tension.
Post-treatment, enjoy signature refreshments, from warm ginger blends to herbal infusions, and drift between sauna, steam, and jacuzzi.
Fitness space access is included, plus 20 per cent off Comfort Zone retail to keep the glow going.
11am-9pm. AED 600 per person, AED 1,100 per couple. T&C Advance booking required. Subject to availability. Not valid with other offers. For AWAY Spa reservations, call 02 656 0866 or email auhwh.spa@whotels.com
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