New Year’s Eve Gala at Yas Links Abu Dhabi

About New Year’s Eve Gala at Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Over in the capital, Yas Links Abu Dhabi is hosting a New Year’s Eve Gala on Thursday 31 December 2026, running from 9pm until 1am. Set on Yas Island, the club’s lawn and terrace make a relaxed, open-air setting for a festive buffet, live entertainment and a countdown to midnight.

Yas Links is Abu Dhabi’s acclaimed links-style golf course, laid out along the waters of Yas Island, and its clubhouse spaces are popular for dining and social events throughout the cooler months. For New Year’s Eve, the club is offering two settings, the Yas Links Lawn and the Sunset Terrace, giving you a choice between a lively outdoor gathering and a slightly more elevated terrace experience.

What to expect

The evening centres on a festive buffet with live cooking stations, so there should be plenty of choice for everyone at the table. Live music and a DJ keep the atmosphere going throughout the night, and everything builds to a countdown to midnight to welcome 2027.

Prices depend on where you choose to sit and which drinks package you prefer:

• Yas Links Lawn, soft: AED 570
• Yas Links Lawn, house: AED 949
• Lawn, children aged 6 to 12: AED 225
• Lawn, children aged 5 and below: complimentary
• Sunset Terrace, soft: AED 758
• Sunset Terrace, premium: AED 1,208

The club is also running an early bird offer: book for 10 guests and pay for eight, valid until 31 October 2026. Members receive a discount, and advance booking is required.

Who it is for

With children’s pricing on the Lawn and free entry for little ones aged five and under, this is a welcoming choice for families in Abu Dhabi who want to celebrate together. It is also a good fit for groups of friends and colleagues, especially with the group early bird offer, and for golfers and club members who already know and love the venue.

If you want a relaxed, outdoor New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi with a buffet, live music and a DJ, at a price point that is noticeably gentler than many hotel galas, we think Yas Links is well worth a look.

How to book

Yas Links asks guests to book directly by phone, email or through its online reservation page. You can call +971 54 990 4246 or email villa.selene@viyagolf.com, or reserve via the restaurant’s online booking system linked from the club’s New Year’s Eve page. The club notes that the enquiry form on its website is not a booking form, so please use one of these routes to secure your place.

Tip: If you are organising a group of 10, the book 10 pay for eight early bird offer runs only until 31 October 2026, so it is worth getting everyone’s numbers confirmed quickly.

Good to know

The gala takes place from 9pm on 31 December 2026 until 1am on 1 January 2027, on the Yas Links Lawn and Sunset Terrace on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Advance booking is required.

The official page does not state a dress code, so we recommend checking with the club if you are unsure.

Tip: December nights on Yas Island can feel breezy by the water, so bring a light layer if you are booked on the Lawn.

Tip: Yas Island hosts several large celebrations on New Year’s Eve, which can mean busy roads around midnight. Plan your journey home in advance and consider pre-booking transport or nominating a driver.

For a laid-back, family-inclusive way to welcome 2027 in Abu Dhabi, with a generous buffet, live music and an open-air countdown, we think the Yas Links New Year’s Eve Gala is a lovely option.