If you thought Christmas was all snowflakes and fireplaces, think again. This year, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is flipping the holiday script and serving up Coastal Noël — a Christmas where mistletoe meets seashells and Santa swaps his sleigh for a seaside entrance. Picture this: twinkling lights, ocean breezes, fireworks on the beach, and enough festive magic to make even the Grinch book a suite.
A Festive Calendar by the Sea
Christmas Tree Lighting
From 5 December 2025 through January 2026, the resort turns into Ras Al Khaimah’s most sparkly seaside playground. It all begins on Friday, 5 December 2025, with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, complete with carols, glitter, and Santa’s grand coastal arrival.
Date: 5 December 2025
For the little elves, “My First Coastal Christmas” kicks off from early December onwards, where kids decorate seashell and starfish ornaments for their very own lobby tree. Throughout December, couples can join “Wishes in the Wind”, a romantic lantern-lighting tradition where dreams float into the night sky on the sea breeze every Friday.
Date: Every Friday
Santa, Sand, and a Sleigh-full of Fun
The festive buzz peaks on 24 and 25 December 2025. Across both days, the resort becomes a wonderland for kids with:
- Aroma Stone Making
- Letters to Santa of the Sea
- DIY Sand Snowmen & Mini Christmas Tree Making
- Gingerbread House Decorating
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus
- Santa Treasure Hunts & Tropical Workshop
- Christmas Movie Nights
The highlight? Santa’s seaside arrival on Christmas Day bringing surprises, gifts, and the kind of holiday cheer that makes even adults believe again.
Date: 24 and 25 December 2025
Feasts Fit for Foodies (and Santa’s Waistline)
Holiday dining begins with a lavish Christmas Eve Dinner on 24 December 2025, followed by a festive Christmas Day Brunch on 25 December 2025. Sweet lovers can also indulge in Festive Afternoon Tea all December long, while those who prefer a cozy night in can pre-order gourmet Turkey Takeaways for at-home celebrations.
And when it’s time to ring in 2026, Mövenpick pulls out all the stops with New Year’s Eve celebrations:
- A 5-course Gala Dinner at Boons Brasserie
- Rooftop countdown at Neo Sky Bar
- Exclusive Bow & Bubbles Party for in-house guests
- Adults-only Ula Beachside Bash, complete with fireworks and a live DJ
Stay, Splash, and Celebrate in Style
Whether you’re a family rolling deep, a couple chasing sunsets, or a solo traveler ready to adopt someone else’s grandma for Christmas dinner, the resort has you covered. Choose from private pool chalets, open-air jacuzzi chalets with direct beach access, the jaw-dropping Panoramic Bridge Suite, or family-friendly connecting rooms with dreamy sea views. Basically, your Christmas card photos just got an upgrade.
At Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, Coastal Noël blends Ras Al Khaimah’s sun-kissed shores with the sparkle of the festive season. Whether you’re hanging lanterns, raising a glass at the Christmas Eve Dinner, brunching on Christmas, or dancing under fireworks on New Year’s Eve, this holiday calendar is a ticket to seaside magic wrapped in twinkling lights.
Contact & Location
Call +971 56 219 5908 or email resort.almarjanisland@movenpick.com
