Partner Content: From gala dinners to soothing spa retreats, the hotel is pulling out all the stops for a great New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Eve in the UAE is never just another night on the calendar; it’s a full-scale spectacle. And W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island makes sure the last night of 2025 is one to remember.
This year, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is rolling out a collection of celebrations that deliver something for everyone. Whether you’re after a gala dinner, a coastal celebration, or a relaxing getaway, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island has a lineup that’s tailored to all interests.
W Lounge
W Lounge ends the year with a party. Expect LED dancers and a DJ that builds into the big countdown. As midnight approaches, the Silver Rain moment steals the spotlight, with bubbly and signature W cocktails in hand. It’s the kind of celebration that feels exciting from start to finish, making it the best way to ring in 2026. Available on 31 December, from 10pm to 2am. AED 290 (soft beverages) and AED 550 (bubbly).
Brooklyn Chop House
Brooklyn Chop House offers a six-course New Year’s Eve menu inspired by Manhattan, mixing Eastern and Western flavours. The meal features an amuse-bouche trio, feta calamari spirals, a Greek salad and a main course of grilled tenderloin and lobster tail, served with a pistachio-coated lamb rack. The Elysium Countdown dessert ends the experience. Available on 31 December, from 6pm to 1am. AED 580 per person (set menu).
Garage Restaurant
Garage Restaurant is hosting a big New Year’s Eve dinner with festive dishes from around the world. You’ll start with small bites like prawn cocktail salad, crab avocado tart and foie gras terrine. Then come the mains such as rock lobster, roasted prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, plus sushi, sashimi, oysters and ceviche. The desserts are just as impressive, with raspberry pistachio verrine, their famous chocolate clock, a live chocolate fountain and fresh pastries. DJ Firas will be playing all night to set the mood. Available on 31 December, from 9pm to 1am. AED 590 (soft beverages) and AED 750 (house beverages).
Pappas Taverna
Pappas Taverna brings a cosy Mediterranean feel to New Year’s Eve. The meal starts with three classic dips, taramosalata, tirokafteri and tzatziki, followed by feta calamari spirals and a traditional Greek salad. For the main course, choose between the signature surf and turf or a pistachio-crusted lamb rack. The Elysium Countdown dessert wraps up the night on a sweet note. Available on 31 December, from 6pm to 1am. AED 380 per person (set menu).
AWAY Spa
For anyone needing a reset, AWAY Spa offers a festive-season escape designed to melt away year-end tension. The experience includes a 45-minute Hammam ritual with steam, exfoliation and cleansing, followed by a 45-minute Desert Breeze massage with essential oils. You can unwind in the sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and WET facilities, or fit in a pre-party stretch at the fitness space. Available from 10 December to 10 January. AED 600 per person and AED 1,100 per couple.
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