With a full calendar of dining events for Christmas and New Year’s Eve and a variety of luxurious holiday experiences, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island is a magical place for creating holiday memories this festive season.
A landmark on the Arabian Gulf waterfront, Four Seasons is set within the capital’s new luxury neighbourhood of Al Maryah Island – five minutes from downtown but in a world all its own. Convenient for holiday gift shopping, it’s just a few steps to all the high-end boutiques of The Galleria, while the adjoining ADGM Plaza showcases fun family activities throughout the season.
“Christmas is always a favourite time of year at the hotel,” says Bob Suri, General Manager. “We’re ‘decking our halls’ with beautiful holiday décor, combining traditional warmth and contemporary chic. Our chefs have crafted lavish menus for Christmas and New Year’s Eve – and we have some special surprises coming too! Our goal is to make the season feel easy, relaxing and inspiring, both for local residents and visitors from afar.”
DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS DESTINATION IN THE CAPITAL
Christmas is on the menu at all six Four Seasons restaurants and lounges – all beautifully decorated and providing magical settings throughout the festive season, from December 8 to 31.
- Get into the spirit of celebration with a holiday breakfastat the market-inspired restaurant, Crust. Start the day with impressive breakfast favourites, featuring a special touch of Christmas. For an elevated Saturday Brunch, Crustpresents an abundant array of live chef stations, serving up classic roasts, inventive sushi, international specialties and a diverse array of bold new creations from the kitchen.
- For Christmas Eve Dinner,gather friends and family at Butcher & Still, a classic restaurant inspired by 1920s Chicago. The evening begins with Christmas-inspired cocktails, followed by delicious specialties, including winter squash soup, beef Wellington and a signature pecan pie. For an elegantly Italian celebration,Cafe Milano presents a festive feast, featuring warm lobster salad and roasted jumbo prawns. End the evening with a selection of Christmas sweets – dolci natalizi – that are perfect for sharing.
- To enhance the magic of the big day, choose from three options for Christmas Day lunch and brunch. Pranzo di Natale atCafe Milanocelebrates the comforts of home with an Italian Christmas lunch, featuring traditional Italian dishes such as tartare di gamberoni rossi, braised wagyu beef cheek and homemade tortellini in brodo. Indulge in Four Seasons luxury with a lavish Christmas buffet at Crust, featuring turkey roulade, roasted wagyu beef and live stations serving up fresh pasta, seafood and artisan cheeses, along with a traditional Christmas pudding and yule log. For a more traditional menu, come for festive brunch at Butcher & Still, pairing a live band with a curated selection of holiday favourites.
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE SIX DIFFERENT WAYS
All six Four Seasons restaurants and lounges are celebrating New Year’s Eve with superb dining, special décor, party favours, bubbly, music and more – and each offers its own distinctive tone and atmosphere. All six benefit from a prime location at the edge of Al Maryah Island, providing the best views of Abu Dhabi’s famous NYE fireworks display.
- Celebrate the arrival of 2025 in chic Italian style at Cafe Milano, presenting a bold five-course menu with pan-roasted meagre fillet and ravioli all’astice. With live music as a beautiful backdrop, the meal culminates in a signature dessert, delivering an explosion of flavours.
- The Roaring 1920s come to life in the 2020s with a Prohibition-era celebration at Butcher & Still. Feel the vibrant atmosphere as a DJ spins great music and you enjoy the menu of sizzling steaks, tempting desserts and contemporary twists on classic cocktails. A highlight is the signature tomahawk chop.
- Crustmay be known as Abu Dhabi’s premier brunch venue reaches, but for NYE, it’s reaching new heights with a grand year-end dinner buffet. Tableside trolleys feature an exquisite selection of dishes, including Boston lobster, caviar and blinis. Finish with traditional festive desserts – and a gorgeous view of the fireworks.
- For a more serene setting to welcome the New Year, Al Meylasis a sophisticated lounge with a sense of relaxed luxury. Enjoy a set menu with highlights such as pan-seared scallops and double lamb chops. Conclude with a special chocolate dessert, ensuring a memorable end to 2024.
- Have a blast watching the fireworks over the Arabian Gulf with an outdoor perch at Eclipse, serving a bold four-course tasting menu, including butter-poached Chilean seabass and braised beef cheek. The terrace offers panoramic views of the fireworks, with a DJ spinning celebratory tunes to elevate the dining experience.
- Toast to a sparkling year end with legendary Hollywood glitz and glamour at Zsa Zsalounge. Enjoy artfully crafted cocktails and culinary delicacies, providing an unforgettable flourish to the last night of the year. Opening at 4 pm, this is a great place to get the evening started.
FIND RELAXATION WITH FOUR SEASONS HOLIDAY INDULGENCE
Whether for a Christmas getaway or a memorable New Year’s Eve, Four Seasons provides a comfortably elegant holiday setting, welcoming with a wide choice of accommodations, including spacious guest rooms and stylish one-bedroom suites.
- To find the best value for any stay, explore the menu of festive Four Seasons offers. With Find Your Pace,receive 15% off the room rate for two or more nights, while the Seaside Escapeincludes daily breakfast at Crust, plus daily access to Saadiyat Beach Club. Book online or call +971 (2) 333 2500.
- Like a water’s-edge resort in the city, Four Seasons is the perfect holiday destination, packed with luxurious amenities. Guests can custom-design every day with a choice of six restaurants and lounges, two fitness centres, the third-floor pool terrace, and of course, the legendary Pearl Spa.
- Step into the new year with renewed vitality and confidence at The Pearl Spa & Wellness. The special “Bright Start” ritualprovides 2 hours 30 minutes of rejuvenation, beginning with a traditional hammam experience, followed by a full-body massage of choice. Finish with a Nanogold eye mask, including a lifting jade-roller face massage. Only available until January 14, 2025. Book by phone at +971 (2) 333 2500.
BRING EXTRA EASE TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Four Seasons offers so many ways to simplify holiday planning – from in-home catering to gift shopping and gift cards – making it a one-stop shop for the festive season.
- To enjoy a festive Four Seasons dining experience in the comfort of home, simply order the Takeaway Turkey Dinner– the full traditional meal conveniently prepared by our talented chefs. The menu includes a succulent roasted turkey, accompanied by classic side dishes and festive sweets. Available for pickup, daily from December 8 to 31. Please order at least 48 hours in advance, by contacting+971 (2) 333 2222.
- For gift shopping, Al Meylas presents an assortment of delicious gourmet treats – sure to please everyone on your list.
- Gift cards are an easy way to give endless possibilities, and this year there are two options. TheFour Seasons Gift Card– available in any denomination – may be used for a hotel or resort stay, dining, spa experience or shopping at any Four Seasons hotel or resort around the world. For local spa lovers, the exclusive Pearl Spa Gift Card gives the luxury of choosing any Four Seasons wellness experience – or even a Spa membership to make New Year’s resolutions come true. It’s only available by shopping in person.
For all reservations for dining and wellness, or to enjoy an overnight stay at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, simply contact +971 (2) 333 2222.