Jumeirah Olhahali Island unveils ‘Tides of Celebration’ for festive season 2026
This festive season, Jumeirah Olhahali Island invites guests to experience ‘Tides of Celebration’, a programme of memorable dining, ocean adventures, creative discovery and restorative wellbeing, from 15 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. With a full refurbishment underway, the festive season offers an opportunity to experience the newly reimagined island, where 67 beach and overwater villas and residences, refreshed dining experiences and thoughtfully designed spaces create a setting for guests to reconnect and celebrate together.
Inspired by the natural rhythm of island life, the programme is centred around gratitude, connection and the moments that bring people closer together, giving guests the freedom to celebrate the season at a pace entirely their own.
Festivities begin with The First Festive Glow, Christmas tree lighting ceremony on 15 December, before a calendar of experiences unfold across the island. On 31 December, the Last Sunset Soirée will mark the final sunset of 2026 before the Starlit New Year’s Eve Gala welcomes the year ahead with exceptional dining and live entertainment. Celebrations continue into January, culminating in the Seasonal Oceanside Gala on 6 January in celebration of Orthodox Christmas.
Dining provides a recurring thread throughout the programme, with highlights including An Evening Curated with Krug on 19 December, An Izakaya Evening at Umi Kei on 22 December, Terroir & Tide on 26 December and A Journey of Gaja & Gastronomy on 1 January. Guests can also discover Maldivian-inspired dining, curated wine pairings, degustation menus and intimate gatherings by the ocean.
At Talise spa, visiting specialists Petra Kinga Nagy and Balazs Sebestyen will lead a carefully curated programme spanning movement, breathwork, nutrition, recovery and holistic wellbeing, complemented by sunrise yoga overlooking the lagoon and immersive workshops designed to restore balance and vitality.
Beyond the celebrations, guests can discover the natural and creative character of Jumeirah Olhahali Island through Turtle Quest, Reef Discovery Snorkelling, yacht excursions and workshops at MURACA Art Studio. Younger travellers can join a Jumeirah Circle programme of culinary workshops, outdoor adventures and cultural activities, alongside family traditions including the Gingerbread Atelier.
For more information and to explore the full programme, visit here.
