Santa Claus is coming to town. That’s right, Father Christmas in arriving in Abu Dhabi to spread festive cheer for the Christmas holidays. The big man in red sure is busy this 2021 festive season. Santa is popping up everywhere from his usual Winter Wonderlands and Santa’s Grottos in the capital to Christmas brunches and dinners. He is even headed to Expo 2020 Dubai. That means there are more opportunities to see Santa in Abu Dhabi and prove just how good you were this year.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island
There is a Winter Wonderland at The Galleria Al Maryah Island featuring a special appearance by Santa Claus himself. Take the family to see Santa at the grotto. He’ll be asking visitors if they have been good and what they want for Christmas, so have your answers (and wish lists) ready.
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Until Sat Dec 25. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, thegalleria.ae/winterwonderland (02 493 7400).
The Garden
Gather the family for a kid-friendly Christmas Day brunch at The Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi. The affordable brunch has plenty of festive cheer and opportunities to feast. But, the highlight of the brunch will likely be when little ones get a Christmas present from Santa Claus himself.
Dhs199 (soft drinks), Dhs299 (unlimited mixed drinks), Dhs349 (bubbly). Sat Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (02 616 6166).
Yas Mall
Yas Mall has transformed into a Winter Wonderland. The Yas Island attraction has family-friendly Christmas experiences for the entire family including snowball photo-ops, gingerbread house making classes and a special ride on the Santa Express Train to the Elf Toy Factory. Of course, the highlight of the experience is going to see Father Christmas at Santa’s Grotto and sharing your Christmas wish list. There are even festive prizes to be won.
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Fri Dec 10-25. Yas Mall, Yas Island, www.yasmall.ae/en/home.
Anantara Eastern Mangroves
The beautiful hotel is hosting a multi-venue “Dine Around Christmas Brunch” meal on Saturday December 25 across Ingredients, Pool Deck and Mekong. Keep a watch because Santa will be there – Christmas Day brunch just wouldn’t be complete without him.
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Dhs325 (soft drinks), Dhs475 (house drinks). Sat Dec 25, 12.30pm-4pm. Anantara Eastern Mangroves, Al Kheeran (56 503 5121).
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