Yas Winter Fest Returns to Abu Dhabi with 10 Days of Festive Fun

Abu Dhabi – Yas Winter Fest is back, bringing ten days of festive fun to Yas Gateway Park from December 12th to 21st. The park will be transformed into a winter wonderland full of snow-filled activities, dazzling decorations, and magical moments for the whole family.

Organised by BRAG in partnership with Miral, the festival promises a wide range of attractions, including workshops, Santa meet-and-greets, retail markets, delicious food, and more. The festival runs daily from 4pm to 11pm.

Top Highlights at Yas Winter Fest 2025:

1. Festive Tree Lighting – Each evening at 6:30pm, families can enjoy the grand tree lighting ceremony, turning the garden into a sparkling winter scene.

2. Live Shows & Entertainment – The main Celebration Stage hosts live music and performances every night, featuring DJ Ibrahim, Inga & Wess, Isabella, Elijah, Mawhibaty Choir, and other talented artists.

3. Letters to Santa – Children can write festive wishes to Santa using special templates and post them in a red letterbox.

4. Santa’s Meet & Greet – Kids can meet Santa, share their wish list, and capture a memorable holiday photo.

5. Snow Play & Winter Rides – Snowfall Park offers the Winter Sparkle Ice Rink, Penguin Snow Park, Frozen Palace, obstacle courses, snowball fights, and pony rides. The Festive Fairground features carousels, bumper cars, Snowworm Express, and interactive games.

6. Creative Workshops – Families can enjoy hands-on activities like ornament painting, candle decorating, tie-dye, marshmallow decorating, and more. The National Aquarium hosts the Butterfly Gardens with interactive activities and nature experiences.

7. Roaming Performers – Visitors will encounter festive buskers including life-sized gingerbread men, stilt elves, Christmas dwarves, reindeer, polar bears, and more throughout the park.

8. Food & Treats – The Winter Feast offers international cuisines, including burgers, Italian, Vietnamese, Latin American, sushi, and all-day breakfast. Sweet treats, bubble tea, and specialty drinks are also available.

9. Festive Market & Shopping – Guests can shop for gifts, fashion, beauty products, handmade crafts, children’s toys, and more at the Family Market.

With so many attractions, Yas Winter Fest 2025 promises an unforgettable holiday experience for visitors of all ages.