From Christmas to New Year: SO/ Ras Al Khaimah unveils its first festive calendar on Al Marjan Island
Stays start from Dh2,199 per room per night on an ultra-all-inclusive basis
RAS AL KHAIMAH – SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, Al Marjan Island's design-led, ultra-all-inclusive lifestyle resort, introduces its first festive calendar for the 2025 season.
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, the emirate’s bold new resort opening and the first all-inclusive property on Al Marjan Island, is marking the brand’s debut in Ras Al Khaimah. With 257 design-led rooms and suites, each framing uninterrupted sea views, the resort brings together fashion, art, dining, and lifestyle in a concept-store-inspired environment.
This season’s programme is a curated blend of bold dining experiences, music-infused evenings and vibrant family moments, all set against the striking backdrop of Al Marjan Island’s shores. Festive stays start from Dh2,199 per room per night on an ultra-all-inclusive basis, with rates subject to tax and TDF, on a non-refundable basis.
Christmas Eve dinner
- When: 24th December, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
- Where: The Market and Palm House Stage
- What: Guests can indulge in a generous buffet dinner at The Market, paired with live entertainment including violin solos, and Afro Journey live band, saxophone performances and a DJ and percussion Christmas set at The Palm House. The evening promises an elegant blend of festive flavours and curated music.
- Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
Christmas Day brunch
- When: 25th December, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
- Where: The Market and Amphitheatre
- What: Enjoy a Christmas Day brunch at The Market, followed by a Beyond Memories live band performance at the terrace. The Kids Festival runs concurrently at the Amphitheatre, offering entertainment, snacks and activities for younger guests.
- Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
Christmas Eve and Day Kids’ Society Program
- When: 24th and 25th December
- What: A fully hosted children’s program with snowflake meditation, festive crafts, games, storytime with Santa, movie nights, karaoke, and more, ensuring fun and festive magic for the kids.
- Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
New Year's Eve celebration
- When: 31st December, from 7:30pm onwards
- Where: The Market and Palm House Stage
- What: Ring in the New Year in style as SO/ Ras Al Khaimah brings together live music, fashion-forward theatrics and a front-row view of Al Marjan Island’s fireworks display. The night begins with a festive New Year’s Eve dinner at The Market, setting the tone for an evening of performances, from a musical feast to a standout live band show. As midnight approaches, the energy builds toward SNAP!’s high-impact performance at the Palm House Stage with night snacks (served from 12:00am to 2:00am), followed by a late-night after-party with DJs and captivating dance acts.
- Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
NYE celebration for kids
- When: 31st December, from 7:00pm onwards
- What: Children can enjoy a dedicated New Year’s Eve celebration in the Ballroom, complete with a full line-up of activities. The evening features a kids’ buffet, inflatable games, face painting, a balloon show, a magic show, musical chair games and a cake-cutting moment. The night builds toward a New Year’s countdown before children wind down with a cinema time to close the celebration. Children under 4 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.
New Year's brunch
- When: 1st January 2026, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
- Where: The Market
- What: Guests ease into the new year with a laid-back brunch, supported by live music and DJ sets across the venues.
- Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
Orthodox Christmas Eve dinner
- When: 6th to 7th January 2026
- Where: The Market and Palm House Stage
- What: Celebrate Orthodox Christmas with a two-day programme that begins with a festive dinner featuring violin and saxophone performances, a special live band set and a late-night DJ session. The celebrations continue the next day with a Christmas-themed brunch complete with welcome drinks, more live stations, music across the resort and a dedicated kids’ festival at the Amphitheatre.
- Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
Festive bars at the terrace
- When: 24th to 25th December and 31st December to 1st January
- Where: The Terrace
- What: The Terrace hosts three seasonal pop-up bars. The Bubbly Bar, SO Cocktail Atelier, and The Market by the Waves are serving inventive drinks in a fashion-led setting overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
- Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. It is located in some of the world’s most vibrant and sociable destinations, including Berlin, Bangkok, St. Petersburg, Paris, Dubai and most recently the Maldives.