Gather for exceptional dining, captivating live performances and a pearl-inspired New Year’s Eve Gala on the shores of Saadiyat Island
From the first glow of the Christmas Tree Lighting to an unforgettable gala dinner, festive brunches, live music and joyful gatherings, the festive season comes alive at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island.
Celebrate the moments that bring everyone together, with exquisite cuisine, sparkling entertainment, and a calendar filled with festive experiences for every generation. Little ones can look forward to days of creativity, adventure and Christmas fun, while adults discover memorable evenings filled with music, celebration and exceptional culinary experiences. Set against the shores of Saadiyat Island and recognised with a MICHELIN Key, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island invites you to experience the holidays in a setting where every moment is made to be remembered.
This is the season to gather, celebrate, and create memories together.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: 8th December
Time: 6pm onwards
Price: Part of the all-inclusive package for hotel guests (only available for hotel guests)
The countdown to Christmas starts with a little sparkle at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island. On 8 December, guests can gather in the lobby for the moment the Christmas tree lights up, accompanied by a live choir and festive music. With seasonal treats to enjoy and surprises added to the occasion, it is an invitation to round up loved ones and get into the holiday spirit.
Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch
Venue: Turquoise
Date: December 24th and 25th
Time: Christmas Eve Dinner starting from 7 pm
Christmas Day Brunch: 1 pm to 4 pm
Entertainment: Live music performance and party at Courtyard on Christmas Eve
Price: Part of the All-inclusive package
Price for outside guests: Christmas Eve Dinner AED 985 per person
Price for outside guests: Christmas Eve Brunch AED 895 per person
Make Christmas Eve a celebration that carries on long after dinner. Turquoise sets the evening in motion with seasonal favourites, before guests head to the courtyard for live music and a Christmas party. The following afternoon, Christmas Day Brunch brings everyone back around the table for festive dishes, a selection of beverages, and plenty of time to catch up. From the first dinner plans to the last Christmas toast, the resort makes spending the holidays together feel effortless.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Venue: Lobby Bar and the Courtyard Area
Date: Available throughout December
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
Price: AED 249 per person for in-house and outside guests
Give the Christmas shopping a break and make an afternoon at the Courtyard. Festive Afternoon Tea pairs delicate pastries and seasonal sweets with a selection of teas, turning a catch-up with friends or a treat for someone special into a holiday occasion of its own. Settle in, choose your tea and let the conversation carry you through the afternoon.
The Pearl of Saadiyat Gala Dinner
Date: 31st December
Time: 6:30 pm – 3 am
Price: Part of the All-inclusive package
Price for outside guests: AED 2,950 per person
Dress for a sparkling send-off to 2026 as the Pearl of Saadiyat Gala Dinner brings a pearl-inspired celebration to the island. A palette of pearl white, champagne tones and silver sets the scene for a night that builds from dinner and live music to dance performances and a party that carries well into the first hours of 2027.
Arrive from 6:30 pm for cocktails in the lobby, where live music and roaming acts get the evening underway, before the buffet opens from 7 pm. A dinner duo, raffle draw, dance acts and live band performances keep the night moving, with a belly dance performance adding to the line-up. Electric Corn takes over from 10:30 pm to midnight, before Courtyard becomes the place to keep celebrating, with DJ and dance performances running until 3 am.
Younger guests have a New Year’s Eve celebration to call their own. The Rixy Kids Club line-up packs in magic, a kids’ show, inflatable games and visits from cartoon characters, alongside face painting and musical games. With a kids’ disco for dancing and cartoon cinema for a change of pace, there is plenty to keep younger guests entertained throughout the evening.
The First Brunch of the Year
Venue: Turquoise
Date: 1st January
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Price: Part of the All-inclusive package
Price for outside guests: AED 895 per person
Start 2027 with good food, live music, and an afternoon that leaves room to linger. Garden Brunch Delight brings seasonal favorites and gourmet dishes to a laid-back island setting, giving guests a reason to gather again after the night before. Younger guests can get stuck into their own activities and entertainment while families enjoy an easy-going first celebration of the year.
Timeless Orthodox Christmas
Orthodox Christmas Eve Dinner
Venue: Turquoise
Date: January 6th
Time: 7 pm – 10 pm
Price: Part of the All-inclusive package
Price for outside guests: AED 985 per person
Orthodox Christmas Day Brunch
Venue: Turquoise
Date: January 7th
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Price: Part of the All-inclusive package
Price for outside guests: AED 895 per person
The season’s magic continues with Orthodox Christmas gatherings. On January 6th, guests are invited to a traditional Orthodox Christmas Eve Dinner at Turquoise, followed by live music and a festive party in the Courtyard. On January 7th, the celebrations move outdoors with the Orthodox Christmas Day Garden Brunch, a delightful family occasion filled with abundant flavors, lively entertainment and holiday spirit.
A Season of Wonder & Joy
Date: December 8th to January 6th
Price: All-inclusive package
Make room in the holiday diary for days of play and evenings of entertainment. From Rixy Kids Fest and Rixy Art Event to masterclasses at the Exclusive Sports Club, the resort seasonal line-up gives guests plenty to join in with festive meals. Christmas choirs, live entertainment at sunset and children’s shows add to the calendar, while the Rixy Kids Club programme keeps younger guests busy with opportunities to play and get creative.
From the first Christmas gathering to the first brunch of 2027, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island offers a season shaped around time together, with dining, music and family experiences against the shores of Saadiyat Island.
For stay reservations please contact reservation.saadiyat@rixos.com or call +971 02 492 2222
For Afternoon Tea and New Year’ Eve Gala Dinner please contact RHAUH.DineinPremiumSaadiyat@rixos.com or call +971 02 492 2222
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