If your idea of the perfect festive season includes sandy toes, full plates, happy kids, and zero stress about planning — congratulations, you’re about to meet your holiday soulmate. Rixos Bab Al Bahr is going all out this festive season, turning Al Marjan Island into a beachside wonderland packed with Christmas sparkle, New Year glamour, and enough family fun to keep everyone smiling (yes, even the teens).
From Christmas Eve magic to a masquerade-style New Year’s Eve bash — plus Orthodox celebrations that stretch the joy well into January — this ultra-all-inclusive resort has basically said, “Relax, we’ve got this.”
Festive Highlights at Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Al Marjan Island
- 🎄 Christmas Eve Grand Buffet: Festive flavours, live saxophone, violin & dance shows — plus a surprise Santa visit.
Dec 24 • From 6:00 PM • Seven Heights Restaurant - 🎨 Christmas Eve Kids Wonderland: Yoga, crafts, carolling, bingo, disco & gifts from Santa for every child.
Dec 24 • All Day • Rixy Kids Club - 🎅 Rixy Kids Carnival – Christmas Edition: Inflatable games, beach challenges & interactive family fun.
Dec 25 • Morning onwards • Rixy Kids Club - 🍽️ Christmas Day Festive Brunch: Live cooking stations, themed dishes & roaming festive characters.
Dec 25 • From 1:00 PM • Seven Heights Restaurant - 🎭 New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala: Outdoor buffet, live band, violinist, dancers & front-row fireworks views.
Dec 31 • From 6:00 PM till late • Beachfront - ❄️ Snowflake Masquerade for Kids: Games, cinema, crafts & New Year countdown with Santa Bear.
Dec 31 • Evening • Rixy Kids Club - 🥂 New Year’s Day Brunch: Relaxed festive dining with lively entertainment to welcome 2026.
Jan 1 • From 1:00 PM • Seven Heights Restaurant - ✨ Orthodox Christmas Eve Celebration: Themed buffet, live music & warm festive cheer with Santa.
Jan 6 • From 6:00 PM • Seven Heights Restaurant - 🎉 Orthodox Christmas Day Brunch & Carnival: Kids carnival, beach fun, pop-up shows & farewell Santa visit.
Jan 7 • From 1:00 PM • Seven Heights & Rixy Kids Club
Festive vibe: Beachy celebrations, family smiles, full plates & fireworks-filled nights — the Rixos way.
Christmas Eve Magic
Christmas Eve at Rixos Bab Al Bahr is less “silent night” and more “wow, is this real life?”
Seven Heights Restaurant transforms into a festive feast zone, serving up a grand holiday buffet loaded with seasonal favourites. While you’re deciding between just one more plate (you deserve it), live performances by a saxophonist, cellist, violinist, and a live band keep the vibes high — topped off with themed dance shows and a surprise visit from Santa himself.
Meanwhile, Rixy Kids Club becomes Christmas HQ for little legends. Think yoga, arts and crafts, face painting, carolling, bingo, fashion shows, disco vibes, and yes… Santa gifts for every child, naughty or nice.
Date: 24 December 2025
Time: From 6:00 PM
Location: Seven Heights Restaurant & Rixy Kids Club
Admission: Open to all in-house guests
Christmas Day Cheer
Wake up, stretch, and prepare for a full day of festive fun — because Christmas Day at Rixos Bab Al Bahr doesn’t do half measures.
The Rixy Kids Carnival (Christmas Edition) kicks things off with inflatable games, beachside family challenges, and interactive workshops that keep kids buzzing with excitement. Parents, this is your moment to sip coffee peacefully… or join the fun.
By afternoon, Seven Heights hosts a spectacular Christmas Day Brunch with themed dishes, live cooking stations, and entertainment that keeps the party rolling. Santa and roaming characters pop up across the resort, because Christmas isn’t complete without a little surprise magic.
Date: 25 December 2025
Time: From 1:00 PM
Location: Seven Heights Restaurant & Rixy Kids Club
Admission: Open to all in-house guests
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala
Ready to say goodbye to 2025 in style? Rixos Bab Al Bahr is welcoming 2026 with a glamorous, family-friendly Masquerade Gala right by the beach. Masks on, confidence up.
Expect an outdoor buffet dinner, live band, violinist, belly dancers, roaming performers, and a festive atmosphere that builds all the way to midnight. The real showstopper? Front-row views of Al Marjan Island’s record-breaking fireworks — followed by a high-energy after-party that keeps the celebration going late into the night.
Kids get their own Snowflake Masquerade at Rixy Kids Club, complete with games, crafts, cinema time, shows, and a countdown with Santa Bear. Yes, Santa Bear. Iconic.
Dress code: Dress to impress
Date: 31 December 2025
Time: From 6:00 PM until late
Admission: Open to all in-house guests
New Year’s Day Brunch
New year, same great food — just with slower mornings and happier hearts.
Ease into 2026 with a cosy New Year’s Day Brunch at Seven Heights, featuring seasonal dishes, festive favourites, and lively entertainment in a warm, welcoming setting. It’s the perfect “we survived last night” celebration with loved ones.
Date: 01 January 2026
Time: From 1:00 PM
Admission: Open to all in-house guests
Orthodox Christmas Eve
For guests celebrating Orthodox Christmas, Rixos Bab Al Bahr brings the joy back with a themed buffet, live music, and festive entertainment at Seven Heights.
Santa makes another appearance (yes, he’s committed), spreading warmth, cheer, and that unmistakable holiday magic.
Date: 06 January 2026
Time: From 6:00 PM
Location: Seven Heights Restaurant
Admission: Open to all in-house guests
Orthodox Christmas Day Finale
The festive season wraps up with one last joyful hurrah.
Enjoy the Orthodox Christmas Edition of the Rixy Kids Carnival, pop-up dance shows, musician performances, beachside family fun, and a celebratory brunch at Seven Heights. Santa’s final visit seals the deal — because great holidays deserve great endings.
Date: 07 January 2026
Time: From 1:00 PM
Location: Seven Heights Restaurant & Rixy Kids Club
Admission: Open to all in-house guests
Why Rixos Bab Al Bahr Just Gets It
Set on the shores of Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, Rixos Bab Al Bahr is an ultra-all-inclusive, family-friendly resort that knows how to balance fun and relaxation. With a private beach, eight swimming pools, stylish sea-view rooms, seven restaurants, fitness activities, and entertainment for all ages — it’s basically a festive season shortcut.
So if you’re dreaming of a holiday where the kids are entertained, the food keeps coming, and the only thing you have to plan is what outfit to wear next… Rixos Bab Al Bahr is calling.
Contact & Location
Phone – +971 (7) 244 4400
