From fun-filled family festive feasts to a record-breaking fireworks display that will light up the skies on New Year’s Eve, join the Emirate in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year

This festive season, Ras Al Khaimah invites residents and visitors to experience unforgettable holiday experiences and staycations with loved ones. Take a sleigh ride up north and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as the Emirate brings you a list of the merriest events to put you in the jolly spirit:

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Revel in the holiday spirit across Ras Al Khaimah’s leading hotels, as guests are invited to celebrate the most anticipated time of the year and dine to their hearts content accompanied by festive entertainment and celebratory cheer. From traditional Christmas Eve and Christmas day themed buffets to specially curated dinner menus served across the properties’ restaurants, guests will be spoilt for choice. Diners are invited to enjoy the spirit of the season with live entertainment, kids’ activities as well as a surprise drop-in from Santa.

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah:

Kick of the festive season with carol singers, performing Christmas favourites at the Peacock Alley on December 12th between 4pm and 6pm, priced at AED 50 per person. Room rates during the festive season start from AED 1,600.

• Christmas dining experiences include:

• Lexington Grill & Bar | Three-course dinner on December 24th & 25th | AED 420 per person inclusive of food and AED 570 per person inclusive of food and wine pairing | 6:30PM – 11:00PM
• Qasr Al Bahar | Traditional Christmas dinner on December 24th & 25th | AED 295 per person | 6:00PM – 11:00PM
• Garden Cabanas | Christmas Day lunch in private cabanas on December 25th | AED 335 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 435 per person inclusive of house beverages | 1:00PM – 3:30PM

The Ritz Carlton Al Hamra Beach:

• Villa rates starting from AED 5,377
• Christmas dining experiences include:

• Shore House | Five-course Christmas Eve dinner | AED 399 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 545 per person inclusive of house beverages and AED 199 for kids between 6 – 12 years old | 6:30PM – 10:30PM
• Beach Deck | Four-course private Christmas Eve dinner | Available for minimum 15 pax at AED 299 per person inclusive of soft beverages, and AED 499 per person inclusive of house beverages | 7:00PM – 10:00PM
• Christmas Day Seafood Fiesta at Beach Deck | Four-course family style brunch | AED 355 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 499 per person inclusive of house beverages, AED 695 per person inclusive of premium beverages and bubbles and AED 175 for kids between 6 – 12 years old | 6:30PM – 10:30PM

The Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert:

Starting off the seasonal merriment, the hotel will mark its inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 10th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, welcoming in-house guests into the lobby lounge. The hotel will also host a creative Gingerbread House decorating workshop at Kaheela for AED125 per child between 2:00PM and 5:00PM on December 11th,17th,18th and 24th. Guests can stay in the property’s luxurious villas starting from AED 5,287.

• Christmas Eve dinner experiences:

• Kaheela | Family-Style Buffet | AED 300 per person inclusive of soft beverages and AED 450 per person inclusive of house beverages | 6:30PM – 10:30PM
• Farmhouse | A la carte festive dishes | 6:30PM – 10:30PM

• Christmas Day dining experiences:

• Kaheela | Family-Style Buffet | AED 325 per person inclusive of soft beverages and AED 450 per person inclusive of house beverages | 12:30PM – 4:00PM
• Farmhouse | Family-Style Buffet | AED 450 per person inclusive of soft beverages and AED 550 per person inclusive of house beverages | 12:30PM – 4:00PM

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa:

Open the season with a special carol singing performance, Christmas tree lighting in the hotel lobby and a visit from Santa Claus himself at the Dome Lounge on December 7th at 6:00PM. A staycation at the beach resort is sure to feel Christmassy with room rates starting from AED 1,000.

• Christmas dining experiences include:

• The Kitchen | International Christmas Eve Buffet | AED 350 per person inclusive of house beverages, AED 195 inclusive of soft beverages and AED 100 for kids aged four to 11 years old | 7PM – Closing
• The Kitchen | International Christmas Day Buffet | AED 350 per person inclusive of house beverages, AED 195 inclusive of soft beverages and AED 100 for kids aged four to 11 years old | 1PM – 3:30PM and 7PM – 11PM
• The Kitchen | International Boxing Day Buffet | AED 350 per person inclusive of house beverages, AED 195 inclusive of soft beverages and AED 100 for kids aged four to 11 years old | 7PM – 11PM

Cove Rotana:

• Room rates starting from AED 1,200

• Basilico | Five-course Christmas Eve menu | AED 199 per person | 6:30PM – 11:30PM
• Cinnamon Restaurant | Traditional Christmas Eve Buffet, AED 165 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 265 per person inclusive of house beverages, AED 85 for kids between 6 – 12 years old | 6:30PM – 11:00PM

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island:

Set the scene for a winter wonder and Welcome Santa at our Christmas Tree Lightening Ceremony with Christmas Carols on December 9th at 6:00PM.

• Room rates starting from AED 1,020

• Vespa & Brasserie restaurants | Christmas Eve Buffet | AED 180 per person inclusive of soft beverages and AED 199 per person inclusive of house beverages | 6:30PM – 10:30PM
• Islander’s Christmas Day Brunch | Festive Buffet | AED 245 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 299 per person inclusive of house beverages, AED 349 per person inclusive of bubbly, 50% for kids between 6 – 12 years old and free for kids below 6 years old | 1:00PM – 4:00PM

Hilton Garden Inn:

• Room rates starting from AED 400
• Garden Grille | Traditional Christmas Buffet | AED 140 per person inclusive of house beverages and AED 110 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 55 for kids between 6 – 12 years old and Kids below six eat for free | 6:30PM – 10:30PM
• Garden Grille | Traditional Christmas Buffet | AED 140 per person inclusive of house beverages and AED 110 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 55 for kids between 6 – 12 years old and Kids below six eat for free | 6:30PM – 10:30PM

NEW YEARS EVE

Set to dazzle with two new Guinness World Record attempts, Ras Al Khaimah welcomes visitors to enjoy the glittering fireworks performance with a variety of experiences and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Covering a 4.7km stretch along the waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village, the 12-minute spectacle, open to the public, will be accompanied by a crescendo of modern and dynamic music to reflect a new spirit of optimism.

Welcoming 2022 in extravagant style, guests can indulge in lavish celebrations and stay in one of the Emirate’s hotels located on Marjan Island or Al Hamra and view the record-breaking fireworks. Hotels offering prime viewing spots for the fireworks spectacular include Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, The Ritz Carlton Al Hamra Beach and DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island.

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah:

• Room rates starting from AED 8,775
• NYE celebrations include:

• Peacock Alley | The Great Gatsby Gala | Silver Package – AED 1,695 per person inclusive of buffet dinner, selected beverages and a glass of bubbles at midnight, Gold Package – AED 1,995 per person inclusive of buffet dinner, selected beverages, a glass of bubbles at midnight and seating in front of the stage, Balcony - AED 2,222 per person inclusive of buffet dinner, selected beverages, a glass of bubbles at midnight and balcony seating | 7:00PM (Cocktail Reception) and 8:30PM – late (Dinner)
• Lexington Grill & Bar | Three-course dinner | AED 749 per person inclusive of food and AED 949 per person inclusive of food and wine pairing | 9:00PM – 12:00AM
• Faddah & Gawahr | New Year’s Eve for Children | AED 225 per child | 7:00PM – 12:00AM
• Lexington Grill & Bar | New Year’s Day Brunch | AED 345 per person inclusive of soft beverages and AED 495 per person inclusive of house beverages | 12:30PM – 3:30PM

The Ritz Carlton Al Hamra Beach:

• Villa rates starting from AED 7,100
• NYE celebrations include:

• Shore House | Six-course Gala dinner | AED 1,999 per person inclusive of premium beverages and bubbles, AED 999 for kids between 12 -17 years old and AED 599 for kids between 6 – 11 years old | 7:30PM – 11:30PM
• Beach Deck | NYE Private Dinner | Available for minimum 20 pax at AED 1,899 per person inclusive of premium beverages and bubbles and a Ritz Carlton Al Hamra day pas (redeemable in January 2022) | 8:00PM – 11:30PM

The Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert:

• Room rates starting from AED 5,287
• NYE celebrations include:

• Kaheela | Family-Style Buffet | AED 600 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 850 per person inclusive of house beverages and AED 300 for kids between 6 – 12 years old | 8:00PM – 11:30PM
• Farmhouse | Family-Style Buffet | AED 900 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 1,900 per person inclusive of premium house beverages and bubbles and AED 450 for kids between 6 – 12 years old | 8:00PM – 11:30PM
• Moorish & Moon Bar | Tapas Selection | AED 350 per person inclusive of house beverages | 10:00PM – Midnight

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa:

Guests can stay and catch the hotel’s own fireworks display at midnight from the oceanfront terrace in Al Maeda. Room rates starting from AED 1,400.

New Year’s Eve Celebrations include:

• Al Maeda | NYE Gala Dinner | AED 295 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 1050 per person inclusive of house beverages and AED 195 for kids between 4 – 11 years old | 8pm – late The Kitchen | NYE family Buffet | AED 350 per person inclusive of house beverages, AED 195 inclusive of soft beverages and AED 150 for kids | 8PM – late
• Vida Restaurant | Festive Churrasco | AED 295 per person inclusive of soft beverages and AED 600 inclusive of house beverages | 8PM – late
• Vida Rooftop | Drinks & Canapes | AED 350 per person inclusive of house beverages | 8PM – late
• Piaceri Da Gustare | Buon Anno Set Menu | AED 295 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 600 per person inclusive of house beverages and AED 195 for kids between 4 – 11 years old | 8pm – late
• Sol Bar | Tapas by the beach | AED 295 for entry and tapas | 8pm – late

Cove Rotana:

• Room rates starting from AED 1,200
• NYE celebrations include:

• Basilico | NYE Buffet | AED 399 per person inclusive of food, AED 499 per person inclusive of house beverages and AED 599 per person inclusive of bubbles (Kids below 12 years old are not permitted) | 8:00PM – 1:00AM
• Cinnamon Restaurant | NYE Buffet | AED 375 per person inclusive of food, AED 479 per person inclusive of house beverages, AED 575 per person inclusive of bubbles and AED 185 for kids between 6 – 12 years old | 8:00PM – 1:00AM
• Sunset Terrace & Breeze Bar | AED 250 for entry and fully redeemable on F&B | 8:00PM – 2:00AM
• Basilico | New Year’s Day Buffet | AED 210 per person inclusive of food, AED 290 per person inclusive of house beverages and AED 325 per person inclusive of bubbles | 1:00PM – 4:30PM

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island

• Room rates starting from AED 1,112 (for two nights)
• Vespa & Brasserie Terrace | New Year’s Eve Buffet | AED 499 per person inclusive of soft beverages and AED 599 per person inclusive of house beverages | 7:30PM – late

For more information or reservation inquiries:

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa: Please call +971 7 228 8844 or email reservation_rakresort@hilton.com

The Cove Rotana: Please call +971 7 206 6000 or email res1.cove@thecoverak.com

Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert: Please call +971 7 206 7777 or email reservation.RAKdesert@ritzcarlton.com

Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach Resort: Please call +971 204 8888 or email rc.rktrz.experience@ritzcarlton.com

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah: Please call 072035533 or email at rktwa.fbdine@waldorfastoria.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island: Please call 07 203 0000 or reservations_dtmarjan@hilton.com

Hilton Garden Inn: Please call +971 7 228 8888 or visit https://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/index.html