Partner Content: This year, celebrate the holidays in a truly unique way.
The festive season in the UAE is a time for joy and beautiful experiences. This year, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, is inviting you to add a twist to your festive celebrations. Trade the city lights for the desert sky and indulge in the Bedouin-inspired celebrations that promise the best of Arabian hospitality.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Start the season with a cosy Thanksgiving dinner surrounded by loved ones at Bait Hanine. Enjoy a flavourful buffet of classic holiday favourites, heartwarming dishes, and live entertainment that brings the festive season to life. Available on 27 November, from 7pm to 11pm. AED 220 per person.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Let your little ones embrace the joy of the season with the hands-on Gingerbread House Workshop. Guided by the resort’s chefs, kids can decorate their own delicious creations while enjoying sweet treats, hot chocolate, and festive nibbles. Available on 6 December, from 3pm to 5pm. AED 150 per child.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Unwind with a Festive Afternoon Tea overlooking Al Wathba’s dunes at Al Al Mesayan. Enjoy a selection of holiday-inspired sweets and savouries, paired with your choice of tea or coffee. It’s the perfect way to pause and savour the season. Available from 10 December to 7 January, from 3pm to 6pm. AED 220 per person.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Terra Secca
Spend Christmas Eve at Terra Secca, where you get a chance to dine beneath the stars. With views of horses grazing nearby, while you enjoy a delicious set menu of seasonal favourites, along with live entertainment, you’re guaranteed to have a festive evening. Available on 24 December, from 7pm to 11pm. AED 350 (soft beverages) and AED 550 (bubbly).
Christmas Eve Dinner at Bait Al Hanine
Make your way to Bait Al Hanine for a lively Christmas Eve. Indulge in a grand festive buffet and live music, creating an atmosphere that’s perfect for all ages. Available on 24 December, from 7pm to 11pm. AED 300 (soft beverages) and AED 500 (bubbly).
Christmas Day Brunch at Terra Secca
Celebrate Christmas Day with an Italian-inspired brunch at Terra Secca. Enjoy antipasti, wood-fired pizzas, and holiday classics reimagined with a Mediterranean touch — all in a relaxed and festive setting. Available on 25 December, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 300 (soft beverages) and AED 500 (bubbly).
Christmas Day Dinner at Bait Al Hanine
As the sun sets below the horizon, Bait Al Hanine invites you for a delicious Christmas dinner buffet. Indulge in festive roasts, international favourites, and desserts, while you listen to live music — making your evening truly special. Available on 25 December, from 7pm to 11pm. AED 195 per person.
New Year’s Celebration
End the year with a celebration under the desert sky at Al Mabeet Desert Camp. Enjoy a gala dinner surrounded by lanterns, live music, and a lively DJ as you welcome 2026 in true Bedouin style. Available on 31 December, from 8pm to 1am. AED 750 (soft beverages) and AED 1,000 (bubbly).
GO: Visit www.alwathbahotel.com for more information.