Wondering how best to enjoy the 2021 festive season in Abu Dhabi? Anantara Eastern Mangroves promises guests a joyful festive journey filled with unique and everlasting memories. This year’s programme boasts magical experiences for guests of all ages, with traditional Christmas feasts, a visit from Santa Claus, fine festive dining and so much more.
Activities
Decorate Your Christmas Tree
Kids can decorate mini-Christmas trees with lights, personalised ornaments and more while parents enjoy eggnog and festive finger foods and sweets. Watch out because Santa will make an appearance.
Dh150. Wed Dec 8, 6pm-8pm. Mangroves Ballroom.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Enjoy the winter breeze and free seasonal goodies along with life performances as the festive tree is turned on. Santa will arrive by boat from the mangroves. Guests get to enjoy a 200m stollen around the pool. The proceeds from every slice purchased will go to charity.
Sun Dec 12, 6pm-8pm. The Pool Deck.
Gingerbread House Making
Families can come together to decorate their dream gingerbread house using frosting, sprinkles and more candies. Then their creations can have pride of place at home.
Dhs150. Wed Dec 15, 6pm-8pm. Mangroves Ballroom.
Dining Events
Turkey Takeaway
Take the hassle out of holiday preparation by reserving a takeaway turkey with all of the trimmings, including roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, Brussel sprouts and cranberry sauce. Order between November 20 and December and get 20 percent off. Stollen and a bottle of grape are free.
Dhs650 (5-6kg), Dhs750 (8-10kg). Nov 20 to Jan 8, 2022. 10am-11pm. Ingredients.
Impressive Christmas Eve
An open-air Christmas party by the pool awaits you with a dazzling buffet featuring all the festive favourites. Bop to a glittering line-up of live entertainment. Santa will come with gift-stuffed stockings for kids.
Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (house beverages). Fri Dec 24. 7pm-midnight. The Pool Deck. Get 20 percent off all bookings made before December 20.
Upbeat Christmas Eve
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to dance the night with DJs spinning energy-packed sets featuring Christmas hit songs.
Dhs500 (minimum spend, free-flow selected drinks and finger food, three hours). Fri Dec 24. 10pm-3.30am. Impressions Rooftop Bar.
Dine Around Christmas Brunch
Enjoy eating around three outstanding venues – Ingredients, The Pool Deck and Mekong – as you sway to live entertainment. With gourmet dishes, mangrove views and a visit from Santa Claus himself, it’s a Christmas Day celebration like no other.
Dhs325 (soft drinks), Dhs475 (house beverages). Sat Dec 25. 12.30 pm-4.00 pm. Ingredients, Mekong, and The Pool Deck. Get 20 percent off all bookings made before December 20.
Room Offers
Festive Escapes
Enjoy a holiday staycation in Abu Dhabi with a jolly atmosphere Christmas gifts, live performances, gourmet festivities and so much more.
From Dhs1,050. Anantara Eastern Mangroves, abu-dhabi.anantara.com (800 ANANTARA).
New Year’s Eve Offers
Countdown by the Pool
The Pool Deck’s New Year party will cap off 2021 just right. Graze on an incredible buffet paired with unlimited drinks while enjoying a massive line-up of live shows and performances including a singer, DJ, belly dancer, fire show and more.
Dhs575 (soft drinks), Dhs725 (house beverages). Fri Dec 31. 8pm-3.30am, The Pool Deck. Get 20 percent off all bookings made before December 20.
Up-Hi NYE
Head into 2022 in style with the nonstop exciting entertainment line-up from the 7th floor. Dance all night long before counting down to the New Year.
Dhs500 (minimum spend, free-flowing selected drinks and finger food, three hours). Fri Dec 31. 10pm-3.30am. Impressions Rooftop Bar.
Glorious 2022
Toast to 2022 with an unforgettable evening with glamorous live performances. An opulent dinner spread has been carefully prepared, serving up delicious global dishes.
Dhs425 (soft drinks), Dhs575 (house beverages). Fri Dec 31, 8pm-2am. Ingredients. Get 20 percent off all bookings made before December 20.
For more information and bookings call 056 503 5121, email emdining@anantara.com or visit abu-dhabi.anantara.com.
