From gourmet dining to neon-lit countdowns and exclusive spa experiences
PARTNER CONTENT: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island transforms into the city’s ultimate playground for celebration this New Year’s Eve.
Whether you’re after a high-energy gala, a Mediterranean feast, New York glamour, or neon-lit party vibes, the hotel’s signature venues promise a night of sparkling experiences.
W Lounge – Neon nights and midnight magic
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 10pm-2am
W Lounge is where NYE hits full throttle featuring silver-dipped décor, neon lights, LED dancers, and a DJ set that rises to full-blown party mode set the scene.
As midnight approaches, the Silver Rain countdown sparkles, bubbly flows, and the room pulses with energy, the perfect start to 2026.
Beverage Package, AED 290, Bubbly Package, AED 550
Garage Restaurant – A gala to remember
Wednesday, 31 December, 9pm-1am
Step into Garage for a New Year’s Gala Dinner that fuses festive warmth with W’s signature energy.
The menu is a globe-spanning journey: start with poached prawn cocktail salad, crab avocado tart, and foie gras terrine before diving into centrepieces like grilled rock lobster with braised fennel, roasted prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, or beef tenderloin Rossini layered with foie gras and truffle jus.
Seafood lovers can enjoy sushi, sashimi, oysters, and ceviche, while comforting dishes like confit duck, cauliflower gratin, and honey-glazed vegetables deliver festive nostalgia with a twist.
Desserts steal the spotlight with raspberry pistachio verrine, tonka bean crème brûlée, and the signature chocolate clock, a Manjari chocolate crémeux with spiced berries, complemented by a live chocolate fountain and classic patisserie treats.
As DJ Firas spins, the countdown begins, bubbly flows, and the room bursts into celebration.
Soft package AED 590, house package AED 750, bubbly & sparkling à la carte. Kids aged 5 or under complimentary; 6–11 half rate, 12+ full rate
Pappas Taverna – Mediterranean Magic
Wednesday, 31 December, 6pm-1am
Pappas New Year’s Eve Dinner brings coastal flair to the countdown.
Start with an amuse-bouche trio of taramosalata, tirokafteri, and tzatziki, followed by feta calamari spirals and Greek peasant salad.
Mains are indulgent: surf-and-turf grilled tenderloin and lobster tail or pistachio-crusted lamb with smoky eggplant purée and mint sauce.
Dessert is the Elysium Countdown, a Manjari cinnamon chocolate crèmeux with orange sorbet, as smooth as the year ahead.
AED 380 per person, à la carte beverages
Brooklyn Chop House – A New York New Year
Wednesday, 31 December, 6pm-1am
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in iconic New York style at Brooklyn Chop House, where bold flavours and signature drinks set the stage for an unforgettable 2026 countdown.
Enjoy a luxurious set menu starting with dumplings like black angus xiao long bao, king crab and yuzu, and spinach, edamame and truffle, followed by smoky beef satay skewers and a vibrant California lobster and avocado salad.
Main courses feature delicately steamed seabass or slow-roasted wagyu beef carved tableside with seasonal sides.
End on a sweet note with the golden chocolate sphere, then dance the night away to hip hop beats.
AED 580 per person, À la carte beverages
AWAY Spa – Reset before the countdown
10 December 2025 – 10 January 2026, 11am-9pm
Start the festivities at AWAY Spa with a limited-edition holiday reset. A 45-minute Hammam ritual followed by a 45-minute Desert Breeze massage soothes, energises, and preps you for the night ahead.
Float between sauna, steam, and jacuzzi, sip warming herbal blends, and enjoy 20 per cent off Comfort Zone retail to extend the post-treatment glow.
AED 600 per person, AED 1,100 per couple
For bookings, call 02 656 0000, WhatsApp 050 642 0893, or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
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