Father Christmas Will Arrive in Style at the Christmas Day Brunch at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Those spending Christmas Day at the brunch at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is in for a treat.

Olea, the resort’s award-winning venue that overlooks the stunning Saadiyat beach, will host a festive brunch on December 25 from 1pm until 4pm. While the buffet will feature a mouthwatering range of seafood specialties, carving and rotisserie stations and desserts, it is the surprise visit from Santa that is the talk of the town.

Marwan Fadel, general manager at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, said: “When we heard that reindeers may not be able to cope with our Middle Eastern weather, we took it up as our responsibility to provide Father Christmas with a ride that will better suit our weather conditions.

After all, we couldn’t leave our younger guests spending Christmas Day without the much-awaited visit from Santa. With this special surprise, we can also guarantee a picture-worthy moment for the family that will no doubt be displayed at homes for years to come.”

Offering live entertainment and building the festive spirit leading up to the surprise visit from Santa is the band Zero Funk, popular for its lively sets at some of the best dining destinations in the region.

The festive spread at Olea is priced at AED 380 with soft beverages, AED 495 with house beverages and AED 695 for the bubbly package. Children aged between six and 12 years can enjoy the spread for AED 180, while children below six years can dine for free.

Buddha-Bar Beach, the latest addition to the resort’s dining repertoire, also welcomes guests in the day to extend the revelries with an after party the swankiest setting in the Capital.

For reservations, email restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or call +971 2 498 8888. To learn more about The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, please visit stregissaadiyatisland.com

About The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

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Located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island and framed by the distinguished Saadiyat Beach Golf Course, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is the ideal destination for the discerning, well-traveled connoisseur.

The resort features 376 guestrooms, all with private terraces, offering panoramic views of the turquoise-blue sea, golf course, or resort gardens. Spaces range from the intimate to the grand, from rooms of 55 sqm with 10 sqm balconies to the majestic Royal Suite, a 2,000 sqm lavishly appointed duplex that features five bedrooms, a private pool and a spacious, ocean-facing terrace.

Situated within the grounds are Iridium Spa, Sandcastle Club for children, tennis and squash courts and the 3,500 square-meter St. Regis Athletic Club. Guests can pamper their palates in no fewer than five restaurants and bars. The elegant gourmet restaurant 55&5^th, The Grill, which includes a private dining room and vino lounge with some 2,000 fine vinos, offers a memorable epicurean experience. Featuring live cooking stations and Mediterranean-influenced specialties, Oléa offers a delightful dining setting and was named ‘Favorite Brunch’ for 2017 by readers of What’s On magazine. Meanwhile, guests at Sontaya can broaden their culinary horizons by sampling the Asian delicacies that earned it the 2017 What’s On Award for ‘Favorite Thai Restaurant’. The Manhattan Lounge is the place to start the evening or finish the day on a strong note, with unbeatable beverage offers. The Drawing Room, with its open lounge and inviting sofas, offers the delightful tradition of afternoon tea. Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi brings exquisite Asian-fusion cuisine and cocktails right to the seafront.

Inspired by the distinctive, century-old legacy of New York’s Astor family, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is the city’s first true beach resort. Combining a unique blend of refined elegance with enduring heritage, the resort stays true to the Astor vision of creating “the finest hotel in the world.”

Accommodation 376 luxury rooms and suites – Superior, Superior Sea View, Premium Sea View, St Regis Suites, Astor Suites, Ocean Suites, Spa Suites, Majestic Suites and Royal Suite, all with private balconies. All rooms have *air conditioning *en-suite bathroom *minibar *IDD phone *safe *flat-screen TV *Wi-Fi *butler service

Facilities *great variety of restaurants and bars *spa *fitness center *24-hour butler service *three outdoor pools *one adult-only pool with hot tubs *private beach *grand ballroom *Iridium Spa

Activities *tennis courts *squash courts *Sandcastle Kids’ Club *Watersports activities (non-motorized)

*Listed facilities/activities are subject to change and not all are complimentary.