The festive season is upon us. We’re all decked out in our best Christmas jumpers and Santa hats and we are on the hunt for a winter wonderland.
If you’re looking for the best ways to celebrate, too, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan is bringing the Christmas vibes and we can’t get enough. There’s everything from takeaway turkeys to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Let’s go.
Takeaway turkeys
First on the roster, head to the giant gingerbread house in Mellow Café to order your perfect festive meal complete with a roasted turkey and all the trimmings. If you order before Monday December 20 you’ll get 20 percent off your order.
Dhs400 (3-4kg), Dhs500 (5-6kg), Dhs600 (6-7kg). Mellow Café, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan (056 413 3787).
Festive treats
Mellow Café is also stocked with a range of festive treats to be enjoyed with your loved ones, from Christmas pudding for Dhs50, to chocolate panettone for Dhs94. There’s also a strawberry, chocolate or vanilla yule log for Dhs125 for 1kg, and loads of Christmas cookies at Dhs38 per 100g.
Until Fri Jan 7, 2022. Mellow Café, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan (056 413 3787).
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feasts
Pepper Restaurant is hosting a festive feast on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The “White Christmas” themed buffet will be full of seasonal favourites such as smoked salmon, a shrimp pyramid, beef carpaccio, mac and cheese, oven-roasted turkey, Christmas pudding and mince pies. The buffet is available on Friday December 24 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm and on Saturday December 25 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Dhs149 (soft), Dhs249 (house), Dhs349 (premium). Fri Dec 24, 6.30pm-10.30pm; Sat Dec 25, 12.30pm-3.30pm. Pepper Restaurant, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan (056 413 3787).
Three-course al fresco dinner
Tuck into a beautiful al fresco dining experience at Waves Bar & Outdoor Lounge with a three-course set menu for Dhs150. Add on a festive mixed drink with every course for Dhs79.
Dhs150 (food), Dhs229 (three mixed drinks). Sat Dec 25, 6.30pm-10:30 pm. Waves Bar & Outdoor Lounge, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan (050 898 3959).
Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve
Live entertainment and a lavish buffet are on offer this New Year’s Eve at Pepper Restaurant. Prepare to tuck into sushi, festive terrines, mezze, beef wellington and much more. The party goes from 6.30pm to midnight.
Dhs149 (soft), Dhs249 (house), Dhs349 (premium). Thu Dec 31, 6.30pm-midnight. Pepper Restaurant, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan (056 413 3787).
Party all night at Waves Bar & Outdoor Lounge
In the mood for more of a party all night? Head to Waves Bar & Outdoor Lounge with live music and drinks packages that go from 9pm to midnight. Waves will be open until 3am.
Dhs139 (unlimited mixed or house), Dhs199 (unlimited premium). Thu Dec 31, 9pm-3am. Waves Bar & Outdoor Lounge, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan (050 898 3959).
