Yas Winter Fest returns with Abu Dhabi’s grandest winter celebration

Snow, Santa, and spectacular surprises await your arrival.

Prepare to wrap yourselves in festive cheer, as Yas Winter Fest makes its return to the capital. Taking place at the Yas Island Gateway Park South from 13 to 22 December, Yas Winter Fest promises a winter wonderland for all ages. 

Frolic in an artificial Snow Zone with exhilarating snow-inspired activities or make your way over to the North Pole for a chance to write and post a letter to Santa. You can also get some photos for the gram as you explore Santa’s workshop, where ornament decorating, crafts, and gingerbread decorating are in full swing.

To add some culinary magic to your festive season, learn classic holiday recipes and cook along with professional chefs. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, the Carnival Zone features rides for adults and kids, skill games, and more. They’ve also got retail outlets so you can get some Christmas shopping done.

From day to night, the Festive Stage will be alive with nonstop entertainment, including bands, Christmas carol sing-alongs, school choirs, jugglers, magicians, and even appearances by the man himself—Santa Claus.

If last year’s festivities are repeated, you can witness a grand tree-lighting ceremony at 6:30pm each day, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm.

If you’re looking for more festive fun, Bubble World will debut in December, offering an interactive experience for the young and young at heart. December will also see the return of Liwa Village and Liwa International Festival, featuring live music, high-octane thrills, culinary offerings, and family-friendly activities amidst Al Dhafra’s breathtaking desert landscape.

Advance tickets for Yas Winter Fest, priced at AED 15 for children and AED 20 for adults, are now on sale via Platinumlist. Season tickets are also available for the whole ten days.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

GO: Visit https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net for more information.