If Marjan Island already feels like paradise, wait till you see it wrapped in twinkling lights and sugar-dusted Christmas magic! This festive season, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island is going full ‘holiday movie come to life’ mode — think cozy gatherings, cheerful carols, and feasts so good even Santa might stay for seconds. Ready to jingle all the way? Let’s unwrap what’s waiting for you!
Festive Magic at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
- 🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremony: Holiday glow-up begins! Live music, cookies & warm drinks.
Dec 5 • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM • Lobby - 🎶 Christmas Carols Night: Sing-along vibes with festive treats & cozy cheer.
Dec 5 • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM • Lobby - 🍪 Cookie & Gingerbread Decorating: Sweet chaos & cute memories for little bakers.
Dec 13 & 20 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Meze - 🎅 Santa Claus Is Coming: Meet, greet, giggle & capture the magic with Santa himself.
Dec 13 & 20 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Around the Resort - 🍽️ Christmas Eve Dinner: Festive buffet feast with holiday flavors & warm ambiance.
Dec 24 • 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM • Vespa & Brasserie • AED 279/329 - 🥂 Christmas Day Brunch: Islander’s brunch goes festive! Live vibes & joyful bites.
Dec 25 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • AED 289/389 - 🎆 New Year’s Eve Gala: Live band, DJ, performers & fireworks over the water.
Dec 31 • 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM • Pool Deck • AED 1,099 - 🌌 Night Under the Stars: Silk Route inspired feast + fireworks + live entertainment.
Dec 31 • 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM • Sanchaya & Meze • AED 999 - 🍸 Countdown Party: DJ beats, cocktails & fireworks views — good vibes only.
Dec 31 • 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM • Anchor Bar • AED 349 - ✨ Orthodox Christmas Buffet: Festive dining continues — warmth & flavor together.
Jan 6 • 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM • Meze • AED 199/249
Your festive season: Togetherness, sparkle, celebration — all at your island escape.
Step Into the Festive Wonder
From the first twinkle of lights to the last sip of hot cocoa, the resort transforms into a dreamy winter escape (minus the frostbite). Every corner glows with Christmas cheer, making it the perfect spot to gather your favorite people and soak in the warmth of the season. Expect joy, sparkle, and just the right amount of “Instagrammable magic.”
Christmas Events
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick off the celebrations with the official sparkle moment! Join the grand Christmas Tree lighting in the lobby as the resort band plays your holiday favorites. Sip on festive drinks, nibble on cookies, and stroll through a giant Gingerbread House that looks good enough to eat.
Where: Hotel Lobby
Date & Time: Dec 5, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Christmas Carols Night
There’s something magical about carols echoing through a glowing lobby. Sing along (or just hum awkwardly) as live carolers fill the air with joy. Add in mulled drinks, cookies, and a festive house brimming with treats — and you’ve got your holiday spirit fix sorted!
Where: Hotel Lobby
Date & Time: Dec 5, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Cookie & Gingerbread Decorating
Little chefs, it’s your time to shine! Join the hands-on decorating classes led by DoubleTree’s culinary wizards. Expect sugar, laughter, and enough frosting to fuel an elf army. Parents, bring your cameras — it’s going to get adorably messy.
Where: Meze Restaurant
Date & Time: Dec 13 & 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Santa Claus Is Coming Home
Spoiler alert: Santa’s traded the North Pole for Marjan Island! Catch him spreading holiday cheer around the resort — snapping photos, handing out gifts, and listening to every last wish (yes, even the outrageous ones).
Where: Across the Resort
Date & Time: Dec 13 & 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Christmas Eve Dinner
A night of magic, music, and mouthwatering bites awaits at Vespa & Brasserie. Feast on festive favorites while basking in the soft glow of fairy lights. No stress, no dishes — just pure Christmas joy.
Where: Vespa & Brasserie
Date & Time: Dec 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Price: AED 279 (Soft) | AED 329 (House Spirits)
Christmas Day Brunch
The Islander’s Brunch gets a holly-jolly twist! Expect carols, live entertainment, and a lavish spread of holiday classics that taste like joy. Bring your appetite (and stretchy pants).
Where: Resort Venue
Date & Time: Dec 25, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: AED 289 (Soft) | AED 389 (House Spirits)
Festive Season 2026
New Year’s Eve Gala
End 2025 in true Marjan Island style — under the stars, beside the pool, with a glass of bubbly in hand. The evening promises a spectacular buffet, live band, DJ, dazzling performers, and fireworks that light up the entire bay.
Where: Pool Deck
Date & Time: Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Price: AED 1,099 per person
Night Under the Stars
Start 2026 with an exquisite Silk Route–inspired culinary adventure. From Asian spices to Turkish sweets, every bite is a passport to flavor paradise. Pair it with fireworks, live music, and the most dazzling vibes of the year.
Where: Sanchaya & Meze
Date & Time: Dec 31, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Price: AED 999 per person
Countdown Party
If your idea of New Year’s Eve involves beats, bubbly, and beautiful chaos — head straight to Anchor Bar. Enjoy creative cocktails, live DJ sets, and views of fireworks as you toast to fresh beginnings.
Where: Anchor Bar
Date & Time: Dec 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Price: AED 349 Beverage Package
Orthodox Christmas Buffet
The festivities aren’t over yet! Celebrate Orthodox Christmas Eve with a hearty buffet and cozy vibes at Meze Restaurant. Perfect for family, laughter, and one last round of “pass the dessert.”
Where: Meze Restaurant
Date & Time: Jan 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: AED 199 (Soft) | AED 249 (House Spirits)
Pack your sparkle, your appetite, and your best holiday mood — DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island is ready to make your festive season shine brighter than the fireworks at midnight.
Contact & Location
Call 07 203 0104, WhatsApp +971 56 995 4579
