Sponsored: Discover magical moments, sublime Christmas fare and glittering New Year’s celebrations at The Abu Dhabi EDITION
The fabulous Abu Dhabi EDITION is inviting you to a whole month of dazzling festivities, Christmas culinary experiences and merrymaking, New Year’s revelries galore and rejuvenating stay and spa packages.
Festive happenings
Festive Menu at Oak Room
‘Tis the season at Oak Room, the quintessentially British steakhouse, for a delightful set menu featuring the very best cuts and seasonal ingredients. Tuck into an A 4-course menu, perfect for festive gatherings or simply to get in the seasonal spirit.
December 7 to 31 from 6:30-11:30pm. AED350 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED495 per person (inclusive of house beverages, mulled grape and eggnog). Available by reservation, for minimum of four people. Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
Festive Tea on the Terrazza, Alba Terrace
Sit down to a lavish Mediterranean tea featuring highlights including Golden peaked charcoal croissants and Chocolate pecan choux, ready to be devoured over Avantcha teas, free flowing bubbly and Christmas catch ups.
December 7 to 31 from 1-5pm. AED120 per person (inclusive of coffee, tea and soft beverages), AED188 per person (inclusive of bubbly for two hours). Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
Christmas
The Festive Overnighter at The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Couples, friends and family can make the most of a festive staycation, selecting from an array of vibrant experiences to rejoice the wonderful season; followed by a laidback morning with a Market Breakfast and pool access to soak up the winter sun.
December 24 to 25. AED2,300 (inclusive of overnight stay in a Deluxe Room; Festive experience of your choice for two with house beverage packages: The Festive Spritz at Alba Terrace, Christmas Eve Brunch, Dinner or Christmas Day Brunch at Oak Room; and Market Breakfast for two). Subject to availability. Visit the website or Instagram.
The Festive Spritz at Alba Terrace
The Weekend Spritz receives a festive sparkle this Christmas Eve and Day. Expect five-courses of Alba Terrace classics and seasonal creations, from homemade Spaghetti vongole to Panettone and freshly-baked delights from the poolside wood fired oven. Enjoy signature orange-hued Italian concoctions, a selection of Amalfi-inspired punchy creations and more, complemented by live entertainment.
December 24 to 25 from 12:30–5pm (three-hour experience). AED295 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED395 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED495 per person (inclusive of bubbly). The Festive Overnighter – stay package available. Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
Christmas Eve Brunch at Oak Room
Indulge in a set menu of signature British dishes across sharing starters, one main and sides for the table; paired with traditional desserts and a robust beverage selection.
December 24 from 12:30-5pm (three-hour experience). AED345 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED495 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED645 per person (inclusive of bubbly). The Festive Overnighter – stay package available. Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Oak Room
Look forward to a quintessentially British four-course set menu featuring Roast turkey and Lamb loin with all the trimmings; and complemented by adult beverages.
December 24 from 7-11:30pm. AED350 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED495 per person (inclusive of house beverages and bubbly). The Festive Overnighter – stay package available. Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
ANNEX Eve Night Brunch
T’was the night before in ANNEX and all through the place, every creature was buzzing in the happening social space. ANNEX Rooftop presents an Eve brunch with stunning views, a vibrant live DJ set, light bites, bubbly and house beverages to revel the night away.
December 24 from 2-5pm and 6–9pm (three-hour experience). AED248 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED368 per person (inclusive of house beverages and bubbly). Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
Oak Room Christmas Day Brunch
Enjoy an elevated and festive Oak Room Brunch boasting succulent meats and sinful treats, including mince pies and flambéed Christmas pudding served to share.
December 24 from 12-5pm (three-hour experience). AED345 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED495 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED645 per person (inclusive of bubbly). The Festive Overnighter – stay package available. Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Oak Room Rock & Rolla!
Ring in 2022 at the award-winning setting with a touch of flair. Begin with bubbly and oysters, served in the Library Bar; followed by a sumptuous five-course dinner in Oak Room featuring Wagyu and Irish scallops from a menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens. Round of the evening with live entertainment and the finest mixology.
December 31 from 7pm-2am (four-hour experience). AED595 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED795 per person (inclusive of bubbly). Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
New Year’s Eve at Alba Terrace
Bid farewell to 2021 and welcome 2022 with a vibrant celebration, where live entertainment sets the tone on the terrace and poolside with welcoming Italian bubbly and crostini. A Burrata bar features, whilst a crafted menu of six-plates designed to share is served to the table. Delectable desserts follow, while Italian-style concoctions prepare you for the countdown.
December 31 from 7pm-2am (four-hour experience). AED375 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED495 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED595 per person (inclusive of bubbly). Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
ANNEX Countdown on ANNEX Rooftop
Abu Dhabi’s electric hotspot, ANNEX, the stand-alone nightlife space is the place to see and be seen this New Year’s Eve. Enjoy glittering views of the Corniche fireworks from the ANNEX Rooftop, with classic old school hip hop, RnB and pop tunes mixed with modern sounds from a live DJ, light bites and bubbly.
December 31 from 9pm-1am (four-hour experience). AED548 per person (inclusive of house beverages and bubbly) and AED698 per person (inclusive of premium bubbly). Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
Oak Room New Year’s Recovery Day Brunch
Experience a special edition New Year’s Day Brunch, with an additional complimentary hour, featuring signature Oak Room Sourdough with Marmite butter to start and followed by shared starters, a main, desserts and a cheese selection.
January 1 from 12:30-5pm (four-hour experience). AED195 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED295 per person (inclusive of house beverages) and AED365 per person (inclusive of bubbly). Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Visit the website or Instagram.
Festive Spa Packages and Gift Vouchers
Addicted to the Glow Facial at The EDITION Spa
This December, it’s time to shine with the benefits of a triple oxygen glow facial, an exclusive LING treatment, designed as an instant non-invasive facelift. Look forward to pure rejuvenation with The EDITION Spa Addicted to the Glow Facial
December 7 to 31. AED640 for 90 minutes. Visit the website or Instagram.
EDITION Spa
EDITION Spa showcases an array of luxury products with exclusives from Omorovicza, LING and HydroPeptide, to personalized vouchers, a thoughtful token for someone special.