If your idea of festive season magic involves great food, live music, stylish vibes, and zero stress, then congratulations — SO/ Ras Al Khaimah just became your holiday personality. The design-led, ultra-all-inclusive lifestyle resort on Al Marjan Island is rolling out its very first festive calendar for 2025, and let’s just say… it understood the assignment.
Think bold dining, music that actually makes you want to stay out late, happy kids (a festive miracle), and fireworks views that don’t require elbowing strangers for a good spot. All of it framed by sea views, fashion-forward flair, and that effortlessly cool SO/ attitude.
Let’s unwrap what’s coming. Slowly. Dramatically. Like a good gift should be.
Festive Highlights at SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, Al Marjan Island
- 🎄 Christmas Eve Dinner: Festive buffet meets live violin, sax, Afro Journey band & DJ vibes.
Dec 24 • 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM • The Market & Palm House Stage • Complimentary for in-house guests - 🥂 Christmas Day Brunch: Laid-back Christmas brunch with live band performances & terrace vibes.
Dec 25 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • The Market & Amphitheatre • Complimentary for in-house guests - 🎨 Kids’ Society Christmas Program: Crafts, games, Santa stories, karaoke, movie nights & festive fun.
Dec 24–25 • Kids’ Society • Complimentary for in-house guests - 🎆 New Year’s Eve Celebration: Dinner, live bands, fashion-forward performances & front-row fireworks views.
Dec 31 • From 7:30 PM • The Market & Palm House Stage • Complimentary for in-house guests - 🎉 New Year’s Eve Party for Kids: Kids buffet, inflatables, magic show, balloon fun, countdown & cinema time.
Dec 31 • From 7:00 PM • Ballroom • Children under 4 with guardian - 🍳 New Year’s Day Brunch: Easy-going brunch with live music & DJ sets to start 2026 smoothly.
Jan 1 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • The Market • Complimentary for in-house guests - ✨ Orthodox Christmas Dinner & Brunch: Two-day celebration with festive dining, live music & kids’ festival.
Jan 6–7 • The Market & Palm House Stage • Complimentary for in-house guests - 🍸 Festive Terrace Pop-Up Bars: Bubbly Bar, SO Cocktail Atelier & Market by the Waves with sea views.
Dec 24–25 & Dec 31–Jan 1 • The Terrace • Complimentary for in-house guests
Festive vibe: Fashion-led, music-filled, family-friendly celebrations — all ultra all-inclusive by the sea.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Christmas Eve at SO/ Ras Al Khaimah is all about elegance with a pulse. Head to The Market for a generous festive buffet that means business, then drift over to the Palm House Stage, where violin solos, saxophone moments, Afro Journey live band vibes, DJs, and percussion-led Christmas beats keep the energy perfectly polished — never boring.
It’s festive dining that knows how to dress up and dance a little.
Date: 24 December
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
Christmas Day Brunch
Christmas Day is officially a no-cooking zone. Instead, it’s brunch o’clock at The Market, followed by live music from the Beyond Memories band on the terrace. Meanwhile, kids are off living their best lives at the Kids Festival in the Amphitheatre — snacks, entertainment, and activities included.
You eat, they play, everyone wins.
Date: 25 December
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Kids’ Society Program
This is where parents silently whisper thank you.
Across 24th and 25th December, kids get a fully hosted festive program featuring snowflake meditation (yes, really), crafts, games, storytime with Santa, movie nights, karaoke, and more. It’s festive magic with structure — the best kind.
Happy kids. Relaxed adults. Festive peace restored.
Date: 24th and 25th December
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
New Year’s Eve Celebration
If you’re going to say goodbye to 2025, do it properly. SO/ Ras Al Khaimah turns New Year’s Eve into a full-scale production with live music, fashion-forward theatrics, and a front-row view of Al Marjan Island’s fireworks.
The night kicks off with a festive dinner at The Market, builds through live performances and a standout band show, and peaks with SNAP!’s high-impact performance at the Palm House Stage. Midnight hits, fireworks explode, night snacks appear (12:00am – 2:00am), and the after-party rolls on with DJs and dance acts because… why stop now?
Date: 31 December from 7:30pm onwards
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
New Year’s Eve Celebration for Kids
Yes, the kids get their own party too — and it’s not an afterthought. Hosted in the Ballroom, this dedicated celebration includes a kids’ buffet, inflatable games, face painting, balloon shows, magic acts, musical chairs, cake cutting, a countdown moment, and even cinema time to wind down.
Children under 4 are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Festive chaos, expertly managed. Parents approved.
Date: 31st December, from 7:00pm onwards
New Year’s Day Brunch
After the fireworks, the dancing, and the “just one more song,” comes the recovery brunch. New Year’s Day at SO/ Ras Al Khaimah is a relaxed affair with laid-back brunch vibes, live music, and DJ sets to ease you gently into 2026.
No alarms. No rushing. Just vibes.
Date: 1 January 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
Orthodox Christmas Eve & Day
The festive season doesn’t stop early here. Orthodox Christmas is celebrated with a two-day programme starting with a festive dinner featuring violin and saxophone performances, a live band, and a late-night DJ session.
Day two continues with a Christmas-themed brunch, welcome drinks, live stations, music across the resort, and — of course — a dedicated kids’ festival at the Amphitheatre. Because consistency matters.
Date: 6–7 January 2026
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
Festive Bars at The Terrace
Between 24–25 December and 31 December–1 January, The Terrace turns into a seasonal hotspot with three pop-up bars:
- The Bubbly Bar
- SO Cocktail Atelier
- The Market by the Waves
Expect inventive drinks, fashion-led aesthetics, and Arabian Gulf views that make every sip feel slightly more glamorous than necessary.
Date: 24th to 25th December and 31st December to 1st January
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
The Resort, In a Nutshell
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah is the emirate’s bold new opening and Al Marjan Island’s first all-inclusive resort, welcoming guests from 15 November 2025. With 257 design-led rooms and suites offering uninterrupted sea views, the resort blends fashion, art, dining, and lifestyle into a concept-store-inspired experience that feels fresh, modern, and unapologetically stylish.
Festive stays start from AED 2,199 per room per night on an ultra-all-inclusive basis (taxes and TDF apply, non-refundable, terms and conditions apply).
If your festive wish list includes style, substance, music, food, fireworks, and zero festive stress, SO/ Ras Al Khaimah just ticked every box — and probably added a few you didn’t know you needed.
Contact & Location
Phone: +97172029999
