As the weather turns cold and the holiday season approaches, Yas Island Abu Dhabi comes alive with a holly, jolly line-up of winter events. Always one for family-friendly fun and entertainment, this destination pulls out all the stops to ensure its residents and visitors have the best winter yet.
If you plan on being in Abu Dhabi December and January, make sure to mark your calendar for these unmissable events.
Winter Events on Yas Island
Yas Island is where many events in Abu Dhabi are happening. Three theme parks in particular are set to be the hub of all things festive this holiday season: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
The Winter Spectacular
This season, you and your little ones can attend the Winter Spectacular, an action- and fun-packed celebration complete with 60 delightful cartoon and superhero character encounters, exciting rides and lots of holiday cheer.
Below is the event’s line-up of shows and performances:
The Nutquacker Show
Spinning yarns and regaling stories as only they can, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck will be taking you on a magical journey with music, dancing and hold-on-to-your-seats surprises.
Daffy’s Dance Party
Sitting on the sidelines is not an option for this one. Daffy Duck will be the life of his very own party, and everyone is welcome to join in.
Scooby-Doo & The Mystery Gang
Meet Shaggy, Scooby-Doo and the rest of The Mystery Inc. Gang on their winter-pegged mission to solve the latest mystery.
Naughty or Nice?
Gift-giving is what the holidays are all about, but not the way the Joker and Harley Quinn do it. Watch this mischievous duo as they cook up some surprises for Batman.
Chinese New Year
When February rolls around, Warner Bros. World will put on its finest red and gold decorations to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
And who better to lead the festivities than Bugs Bunny? Meet the ultimate trickster and many more of your favorite Warner Bros. characters as they usher in the new year with music, dance and good fortune.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s Polar Ocean realms will be hosting Polarfest, an arctic-themed festival with marine animal encounters, meets and greets with beloved characters and decorations galore.
The following are some activities and experiences you can enjoy at Polarfest:
Meet Joulupukki
You may know him as Santa, but at Polarfest, he goes by his Finnish name, Joulupukki. Bring your little ones to meet the man of the season and don’t forget to document those smiles and twinkling eyes on camera.
See Shivers and Puck
Shivers, a polar bear, and Puck, a penguin, are two of the newest additions to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s character crew. Keep an eye out for them as they wander around the park with open arms for hugs and high-fives.
Explore Juhani Village
The North Pole is a long way away, but at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s Juhani Village, you’ll feel like you’re right there. This place’s authentic decorations and festive ambiance will have your camera roll full of unforgettable memories.
Learn About the Penguin Nesting Season
Who says you can’t learn while having fun? Head to Antarctica, the second Polar Ocean realm of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, where you’ll find six species of penguins in their nesting season. There, the Education team will be happy to share all they know about these fascinating creatures and their behaviors at this time of year.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Known as a place of exhilarating rides and adrenaline-pumping fun, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is not slowing down this winter. The theme park is inviting visitors of all ages to experience WinterFest, a season celebration that includes many highlights such as:
Winterfest On Ice
Don’t miss out on this all-new ice-skating extravaganza. Watch professional skaters dazzle and delight on the rink with breathtaking performances that will leave you wanting more.
Gingerbread Factory
There’s nothing like building your very own gingerbread house to get you in the holiday spirit. At Espresso Rosso, an Italian coffee bar famous for its decadent pastries and homemade gelato, you can do just that.
Build snow-frosted windows, icing-covered rooftops and candy cane fences, and don’t forget to take a picture with the Gingerbread Lady before you head home with your masterpiece.
Tree Lighting Ceremony with Bella, Jack and Gio
When it’s time to light up the holiday tree, Bella, Jack and Gio will need all the racing spirit they can get. Give them a hand to make sure the tree is merry and bright, just in time for Santa’s arrival.
Join In on the Fun on Yas Island
Festive celebrations on Yas Island Abu Dhabi promise an exciting time for the whole family.
Take advantage of the various theme park deals and discounts Yas Island Abu Dhabi offers throughout the season to experience all its winter wonders at great value.
