Christmas in Abu Dhabi with children is one of the most exciting times of the year.
The UAE’s capital always has so many things to do, especially for kids and families, but during the festive season in Abu Dhabi, families are spoilt for choice in terms of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day activities and more. Let’s not forget New Year’s Eve!
Wondering how to celebrate Christmas 2021 in Abu Dhabi with kids? Here is your holiday featuring the best 2021 Christmas activities and events for families in Abu Dhabi. Bookmark this page because we’ll be continually updating it with new festive events for children and all the fun ways families can celebrate the holidays in Abu Dhabi together.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is getting very festive this 2021 Christmas season with its “Winter on Italian Street” holiday event. Families will be able to enjoy live entertainment, including the Jingle Bell Rock Band and Candy-Cane Cabaret, festive-themed arts and crafts, holiday characters and much more. Don’t miss out on the theme park’s signature experiences at the Gingerbread Factory or the Festive Trees and Tees Mini Golf.
Nov 5 to Jan 8, 2022. Yas Island, ferrariworldabudhabi.com (600 511 115).
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Christmas cheer is coming to Warner Bros. World with an immersive festive celebration, Winter Spectacular. The theme park’s plaza will be totally transformed in the spirit of a “Looney Winter,” featuring favourite Looney Tunes characters. Additionally, the Abu Dhabi park is hosting a new holiday show for Christmas 2021, “‘Bugs Saves the Holidays,” starring Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Tom and Jerry, Sylvester and Daffy Duck.
Nov 5 to Jan 8, 2022. Yas Island, wbworldabudhabi.com (600 511115).
Wooden Gingerbread House Making
Edible gingerbread houses are great, but it can be a challenge for little and big kids not to eat them in the process. That’s why this wooden gingerbread house making workshop is a brilliant Christmas activity to do with the kids this 2021 holiday season in Abu Dhabi. All the materials and instructions are provided and families can personalise their gingerbread houses together. The holiday craft project is for ages four and up.
Dhs200 per family (five members per family or group of friends permitted to participate). Dec 4. 1-2pm; 2.30-3.30pm. Makerspace Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach, makerspace.ae (02 558 8624).
Festive Ceramics Club
Kids aged 8 to 15 years can showcase their artistic creativity at the Winter Markerland’s ceramics club. Interested in creating a unique DIY gift for someone this Christmas? Contact Makerspace Al Zeina’s to book a spot.
Dec 4. 10am-noon. Makerspace Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach, makerspace.ae (02 558 8624).
Want to make something special this Christmas 2021? Click here for easy Christmas recipes to make with kids in the UAE.
