If your festive-season mood swings wildly between “I want cozy Christmas vibes” and “I want to dance into the New Year with a drink in my hand” — congratulations, Yas Marina has understood the assignment.
This iconic waterfront playground is going all out with Christmas brunches, ladies’ nights, indulgent lunches, and New Year’s Eve parties that range from classy to let’s-not-talk-about-what-time-we-got-home. Think glittering yachts, festive plates, flowing drinks, and enough live entertainment to keep your calendar (and WhatsApp group chats) very busy.
Let’s break it down — venue by venue — so you can plan like a pro and party like a legend.
Christmas Day Brunch & NYE at Bla Bla Bar Abu Dhabi
If festive brunch had a hype soundtrack, it would be playing at Bla Bla. Known for its live entertainment and high-energy vibes, this spot is turning Christmas Day into a full-on celebration — and then casually rolling straight into Ladies Night. Because why not?
Christmas Day Brunch | 25 December (12:30 PM – 4 PM)
- Soft Package – AED 149
- House Package – AED 249
- Premium House Package – AED 299
- Bubbly Package – AED 399
After-Brunch | 4 PM – 7 PM
- Soft – AED 150
- House – AED 200
- Bubbly – AED 250
Ladies Night | 8 PM – 11 PM
- Free-flowing house beverages for all ladies
For NYE, Bla Bla goes full marathon mode — brunch, beats, food, drinks, and marina magic from start to finish.
New Year’s Eve Brunch | 31 December (9 PM – 1 AM)
- House – AED 399
- Premium – AED 449
- Bubbly – AED 549
Contact: +97143548088
Location: Bar Du Port Abu Dhabi
Spanish-Style Festive Celebrations at Diablito Food & Music
For those who like their holidays warm, social, and sprinkled with European tradition, Diablito brings Spanish soul to the season. Christmas stays relaxed with à la carte dining, while New Year’s Eve is all about flavour, flow, and fun rituals.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day | 24 & 25 December
- À la carte festive dining
New Year’s Eve Celebration | 31 December (9 PM – 1 AM)
- Four-hour unlimited house package – AED 650
Expect a curated NYE menu, free-flowing drinks (hello Sangria and Aperol Spritz), and Spain’s iconic 12 Grapes countdown — because starting 2026 with good luck never hurts.
Contact: +97125651175
Location: Diablito Food & Music
Christmas & NYE at Stars N Bars
Festive season, but make it fun, familiar, and proudly American. Stars N Bars keeps things lively with hearty food, flowing drinks, and live entertainment — perfect for groups who like their celebrations energetic and unpretentious.
Christmas Eve | 24 December (from 12 PM)
- AED 299 – 3-hour unlimited house beverages + 3-course meal
Christmas Day | 25 December (from 12 PM)
- AED 299 – Same festive deal
New Year’s Eve | 31 December
- AED 499 – 3-hour unlimited house beverages + 3-course meal
Contact: +97125650101
Location: Stars N Bars
Christmas Lunch & NYE Drunch at Mika
If your idea of celebration includes seriously good food, Mika is calling your name. Led by Chef Mario Loi, this is where refined Italian comfort meets festive indulgence.
Christmas Day Lunch | 25 December (12 PM – 4 PM)
- AED 350 per person
Expect oysters, octopus skewers, handmade pasta, beautifully cooked mains, and desserts that deserve their own applause.
New Year’s Eve Evening | from 9 PM
- House Package – AED 550
- Champagne Package – AED 695
- Live DJ entertainment
NYE Evening Brunch | from 9 PM till late
- House – AED 550
- Bubbly – AED 695
Contact: +971564331422
Location: Mika Abu Dhabi
Noël Edition Ladies Night & Christmas Brunch at Bar Du Port Abu Dhabi
Elegant, festive, and effortlessly chic — Bar Du Port knows how to do Christmas properly. Expect French-Mediterranean flavours, Veuve Clicquot touches, and a crowd dressed to impress.
Ladies Night | 24 December (from 7 PM)
- AED 150 – 2-hour unlimited house beverages + one starter & dessert
- Add AED 60 for a glass of Veuve Clicquot
Christmas Brunch | 25 December (1 PM – 5 PM)
- Soft + Mocktails – AED 290
- House Grape – AED 390
- Full House – AED 480
- Bubbly – AED 650
Contact: +97143548088
Location: Bar Du Port Abu Dhabi
NYE at Ishtar – A Thousand Dreams
If dramatic views, Middle Eastern flavours, and fireworks are your NYE vibe, Ishtar delivers. Expect live DJs, belly dancing, and a waterfront deck that turns midnight into a moment.
New Year’s Eve | 31 December (8 PM – 1 AM)
- Silver – AED 499 (3-course dinner + soft beverages)
- Gold – AED 599 (3-course dinner + house beverages)
- Platinum – AED 799 (3-course dinner + bottle of bubbly for two)
- Kids (8–12 years) – AED 199
Contact: +971504022293
Location: Ishtar Yas Marina
Final Thought
From bubbly brunches to grape-counting at midnight, Yas Marina is basically your festive-season cheat code. Whether you’re brunching, dancing, dining, or doing all three in one day, this waterfront wonderland has a celebration with your name on it.
Pro tip? Book early. The only thing worse than missing NYE fireworks… is watching them on Instagram the next day.
