This season, gather your nearest and dearest and make yourselves at home, in a place where privacy meets coastal elegance. With spacious two- and three-bedroom villas, private pools, and room to celebrate together, the holidays feel more intimate, more joyful, and entirely your own. Let the little ones unwrap beachside adventures, while you savor golden afternoons by the pool and twinkling evenings beneath the stars. The freedom to celebrate, your way.

Available through Dec 9 - Jan 8 | The Library & Vinesse Al Fresco Bar Island

Indulge in the season’s most delicious tradition with our Festive Afternoon Tea - a charming celebration of sweet moments and savoury bites, served in the serene elegance of The Library or Vinesse Al Fresco Bar Island. Think crisp cucumber sandwiches, turkey and cranberry brioche, and velvety goat cheese tartlets all with a festive sparkle. Then come the sweets: cinnamon-kissed brownies, golden Alfajores, passion choux, and soft tea cakes perfumed with orange and winter spice. And of course, our signature scones buttery, spiced, and ready to meet mascarpone and house-made jam. Served with your choice of freshly brewed tea or coffee, and optionally, a glass of bubbly to toast the season in style. Some traditions are simply too delicious to skip. AED 290 for two guests | Champagne package - AED 360 for two guests.

Festive Turkey Hampers

Available Dec 21 - 25 | Delivered to your villa or ready for takeaway

Bring the celebration home or let it arrive at your door. This holiday season, our Chefs have prepared the perfect centerpiece for your gathering: a golden roast turkey surrounded by all the traditional trimmings and a few gourmet surprises. Expect crisp rosemary potatoes, maple-glazed carrots and chestnuts, chipotle sausage wrapped in turkey bacon, and soft brioche rolls infused with herbs. Add in velvety potato and butternut mash, classic stuffing, and cranberry sauce made the proper way, it’s the kind of feast that makes memories. For dessert? Picture soft pumpkin pie, a shimmering milk chocolate yule log, and traditional Stollen soaked in festive spice and hint of rum. Whether you’re celebrating with close friends or the whole family, this is festive dining without the stress, beautifully prepared, perfectly portioned, and ready to serve. AED 799 (serves 4-6 guests) | AED 995 (serves 7-9 guests). Add-on desserts available separately. Pre-order required.

Festive Supper at Vinesse

21-25 December | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | AED 295 per person (à la carte pricing available for individual courses)

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with a refined evening at Vinesse, where the glow of the season meets the artistry of modern festive cuisine. Start with golden orange brioche paired with natural foie gras and Verjus-pickled strawberries or opt for a crisp winter pear salad, sprinkled with blue cheese and spiced pecans. Then comes the centerpiece: prune-braised turkey with sweet potato purée and croquette stuffing or the wild mushroom Wellington, layered with truffle cream and root vegetables. End on a sweet, snowy note with Mont Blanc, the most elegant of seasonal indulgences. This Christmas, gather at our table, where familiar flavors wear their holiday best.

December 25 | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

This Christmas, the coast is calling and it smells like festive spices, grilled indulgence, and ocean breeze. Join us at X-MAS Flames, a festive brunch where ocean breezes meet live-fire barbecue, panoramic views, and plates full of holiday joy. Expect interactive flame-grilled stations, sparkling bites, winter wonderland vibes, and just the right amount of mischief, all set to the rhythm of live music and a DJ set. AED 325 per person | Soft Beverages AED 450 per person | House Wine & Prosecco AED 550 per person | House Champagne

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Aquario

December 31 | From 8:00 PM | AED 1700 per person

Close the year in unforgettable style, with toes in the sand, music in the air, and a menu as dazzling as the fireworks to come. Ring in the New Year where elegance meets enchantment: a beachfront celebration with live music, a DJ spinning under the stars, and a table magician adding wonder to every course. With a stage set on the sand, a dance floor by the sea, and cocktails flowing from open-air bar counters, the night unfolds in perfect rhythm. And as the final seconds of the year slip away, gather for a spectacular fireworks countdown, champagne in hand, stars overhead, and the promise of a brilliant year ahead. Our Gala Dinner is a seaside symphony of flavor and flair, starting with tapas at your table and unfolding across vibrant live stations, gourmet counters, and fire-kissed grills. From king crab and Fine de Clair oysters to veal-stuffed Wellington, truffle-brie brioche, saffron paella and flame-grilled tenderloin, every bite is a celebration. A raclette corner melts hearts, while a dozen French cheeses and signature sweet selections (think gelato trolleys, baklava, baba au rhum, pecan pie and tonka crème brûlée) keep the indulgent surprises coming. Because New Year’s Eve should be nothing short of spectacular.

Festive Dining Under the Stars

Celebrate the season with an unforgettable beachfront dinner, where twinkling lights echo the stars above. Indulge in a bespoke menu curated just for you, served with candlelit charm, refined flavours, and the warmth of personalised service. Seasonal magic, served with a side of sea breeze and candlelight

Festive Rituals at the Spa

Available throughout the holiday season

Step into a season of glow and gratitude with two indulgent rituals designed to restore balance, beauty, and a sense of calm.

The Candlelight Glow Ritual (75 min | AED 750) wraps you in warmth from head to toe, starting with a sparkling sea salt foot scrub and followed by a soothing candle massage, where amber-scented wax melts into nourishing oil. A therapist-applied Nano Gold Collagen Mask completes the journey, leaving your skin luminous and spirit renewed.

The Golden Eve Facial (60 min | AED 700) is your invitation to radiate. With sculpting massage, deep hydration, and the youth-restoring touch of our Eternal Youth range, it’s the ideal pre-celebration reset, whether you’re toasting in heels or curling up by candlelight.