The UAE’s Dreamiest Festive Escape: Coastal Noël at Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island

October 2025: When Christmas drifts to the coast, it takes on a different kind of magic, quieter, warmer, and touched by the rhythm of the waves. This festive season, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island invites guests to embrace the magic of the holidays with its enchanting “Coastal Noël- where Christmas Meets the Sea” celebration. Set against the pristine shores of Ras Al Khaimah, the resort transforms into a seaside wonderland where ocean breezes blend with festive sparkle from glittering tree-lightings to beachfront fireworks to create unforgettable moments for families, couples, and friends. It’s an invitation to slow down and celebrate, whether you’re writing letters to Santa, dining under the stars, or watching fireworks reflected on the water.

The season begins on 5 December, when Santa arrives not by sleigh but by sea, marking the start of the holidays with a coastal Noël tree lighting between 6:00 and 7:00 PM. From that moment on, the resort hums with festive cheer: afternoon teas, turkey takeaways, and joyful activities for little guests, from crafting seashell ornaments to decorating gingerbread houses.

As Christmas approaches, the air fills with the warmth of celebration. Guests gather at Boons Brasserie & Bar for intimate Christmas Eve dinners and a relaxed Christmas Day brunch, while those celebrating Orthodox Christmas can join a special dinner at The Market, All Day Eatery on 7 January, featuring an international buffet of heartwarming flavours.

When it’s time to toast the New Year, the island lights up in a symphony of fireworks and celebration. New Year’s Eve offers a choice of moods, a five-course gala at Boons, panoramic fireworks at Neo Sky Bar, or a glittering Bow & Bubbles poolside party for in-house guests. Adults can head to Ula for a chic beachfront soirée, while children revel at the Jais Ballroom Kids’ Party. Every moment feels tailored to your rhythm, whether it’s dancing barefoot by the beach or raising a glass under the midnight sky.

Between festivities, the resort’s elegant chalets, suites, and family rooms offer the comfort of home with sweeping sea views. Think private pools, open-air jacuzzis, and corners designed for connection, spaces that make you pause, breathe, and be present.

“Our Coastal Noël theme blends the serenity of Ras Al Khaimah’s shores with the spirit of the festive season,” says Evan Harrington, Cluster General Manager, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island. “From families starting new traditions to couples creating their own moments of magic, we’ve designed a celebration that feels both timeless and deeply personal.”

Where Christmas meets the sea, every moment glows a little brighter. Festive experiences begin from AED 195 for the Orthodox Christmas dinner, from AED 249 for the Christmas Eve set menu, and from AED 299 for the Christmas Day brunch at Boons Brasserie & Bar. The Jais Ballroom Kids’ Party is priced at AED 275 per child, while New Year’s Eve packages start from AED 499, with premium options across venues.

For reservations and enquiries, email Resort.AlMarjanIsland@movenpick.com or call +971 50 219 5908 / +971 72 246 0000.