Set amidst the golden dunes of the Arabian Desert, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa invites guests to embrace the season’s spirit through an enchanting line-up of festive celebrations. From star-lit dinners and family feasts to tranquil spa indulgences, the resort transforms into a sanctuary of warmth, tradition, and timeless desert elegance.
Festive Season Highlights & Events
Thanksgiving Dinner | Bait Al Hanine
Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: AED 220 per person (inclusive of soft beverages and mocktails)
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a lavish buffet featuring classic favorites and heartwarming seasonal dishes. Enjoy live entertainment and the warmth of shared moments.
Gingerbread House Workshop | Bait Al Hanine
Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Price: AED 150 per child (includes festive nibbles, hot chocolate, and ice cream)
Little explorers can don their aprons and join our chefs for a joyful hands-on decorating session filled with creativity, confectionery fun, and holiday cheer.
Festive Afternoon Tea | Al Mesayan
Dates: 10 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Price: AED 220 per person (advance booking required)
Savor the magic of the season with a refined afternoon tea overlooking Al Wathba’s sweeping dunes, featuring holiday-inspired delicacies and artisan teas.
Christmas Tree Lighting | Zawaya
Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Complimentary Event – includes festive canapés, themed mocktails, and mulled vine. Gather under the desert sky as the grand Christmas tree is illuminated to the sounds of live entertainment, marking the joyful start of the holiday season.
Christmas Eve | Terra Secca & Bait Al Hanine
Date: Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Terra Secca – Set Menu
AED 350 per person (soft beverages)
AED 550 per person (bubbles, mixers, vine, and hops)
An intimate fine-dining celebration showcasing the season’s best ingredients in a handcrafted Italian menu.
Bait Al Hanine – Festive Dinner Buffet
AED 300 per person (soft beverages)
AED 500 per person (bubbles, mixers, grapes, and hops)
Enjoy a family-style buffet of global festive favorites with live entertainment under the desert stars.
Christmas Day | Terra Secca & Bait Al Hanine
Date: Thursday, 25 December 2025
Terra Secca – Festive Brunch
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
AED 300 per person (soft beverages)
AED 500 per person (bubbles, mixers, vine and hops)
A lively Italian-inspired Christmas brunch featuring antipasti, wood-fired specialties, and classic festive flavors with live entertainment.
Bait Al Hanine – Christmas Dinner
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
AED 195 per person
Celebrate Christmas night with an international buffet of roasts, seasonal dishes, and sweet indulgences.
A Bedouin Desert New Year’s Celebration | Al Mabeet Desert Camp
Date: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Price:
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AED 750 per person (soft beverages and mocktails)
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AED 1,000 per person (mixers, bubbles, vine, and hops)
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AED 375 per child (ages 6–12)
Welcome the New Year under a canopy of stars with a gala dinner set in the heart of the dunes. Enjoy live music, DJ entertainment, and traditional Arabian ambiance.
Additional menu for bubbles and cognac available upon request.
Orthodox Christmas Brunch | Bait Al Hanine
Date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: AED 250 per person (inclusive of soft beverages and mocktails)
Celebrate Orthodox Christmas with a warm and festive buffet featuring international dishes and timeless seasonal flavors, accompanied by live entertainment.
Essence of Tranquility | Saray Spa
Dates: 1 – 30 December 2025
Time: Daily, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Indulge in a 90-minute spa experience and enjoy 30% savings on the curated home-care collection. The perfect way to extend your festive renewal beyond the treatment room.
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi, +971 2 204 4444 or visit alwathbahotel.com
