Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas classics, beautifully reimagined
Enjoy a selection of cherished holiday melodies, from traditional favourites to seasonal songs that capture the spirit of Christmas!

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Greensleeves (What Child Is This)William Chatterton Dix
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- O Holy NightAdolphe Adam
- O Christmas TreeErnst Anschütz
- We Wish you a Merry ChristmasArthur Warrell
- Let It SnowJule Styne
- Feliz NavidadJosé Feliciano
- Jingle BellsJames L. Pierpont
- Rocking Around the Christmas TreeBrenda Lee
- Love Is All AroundWet Wet Wet
- Let It Go from FrozenKristen Anderson-Lopez
- Once upon a DecemberLiz Callaway
- Maestro from The HolidayHans Zimmer
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasMichael Bublé
- Last ChristmasWham!
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
Performers
- String quartetThe Gulf String Quartet
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In short About the concert
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of beloved Christmas songs. From timeless carols to festive favourites, experience holiday classics with the people you love in a cozy, candlelit concert.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
🚨 Exclusive offer: Candlelight ticket holders can enjoy a 20% off à la carte menus at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental’s esteemed dining venues:
- Broadway
- Martabaan
- Talea
- Lebanese Terrace
This exclusive offer is available to all Candlelight ticket holders on the day of the event, either before or after the concert.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted, so we recommend arriving early.

Find your seat
Seats are assigned on arrival, on a first-come basis within the zone of the ticket you purchased.

Let the music take over
60 minutes of live music by candlelight.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 24 reviews
Scott C.
apr 2025
It was fantastic. The setting, the ambience, the pianist, the music. Just brilliant
Irina E.
apr 2025
One of a kind experience! Loved the performance and setting!
Hiba j.
apr 2025
Amazing experience i enjoyed it to the max.
V K
apr 2025
Marvelous
Roshanak M
apr 2025
Amazing! A memorable evening. exceptional performance in a magical environment by the sea!
About the venueEmirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Set within the iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, this open-air terrace offers a truly majestic setting overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Surrounded by lush gardens and the palace’s signature grandeur, the terrace provides a serene yet spectacular atmosphere perfect for immersive events and unique experiences. Combining luxury, elegance, and sweeping sea views, it captures the essence of Abu Dhabi’s refined hospitality in one of the city’s most breathtaking locations.
Address
West Corniche Road, 00000
Parking
No on-site parking available.
Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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