As the year draws to a close, few places in the world offer a more spectacular setting to welcome a new chapter than Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat. Nestled on the tranquil shores of Ghantoot, halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, this ultra-luxurious property is reimagining New Year’s Eve with a rare opportunity for guests to take over its entire 22-room sanctuary for an unforgettable private celebration.
Inspired by the serene cliffside resorts of Greece, Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is a contemporary haven where Mediterranean elegance meets Arabian hospitality. With panoramic sea views, secluded spaces, and personalised service, it becomes the perfect stage for a celebration defined not by grandeur alone, but by intimacy, privacy, and unparalleled attention to detail.
From 30 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, the retreat transforms into a world entirely of your own. Sparkling wine welcomes every guest, while round-the-clock butlers and personal chefs ensure every whim is anticipated. Whether it’s a sunrise breakfast on a terrace overlooking the Gulf or a chef-curated beachfront banquet under the stars, every moment is tailored exclusively to your group’s desires.
Wellness plays a central role in the experience, with the resort’s spa offering unlimited therapies that blend ancient traditions with modern innovations. Guests can indulge in Moroccan hammams, Himalayan salt saunas, and cryotherapy plunge pools, or simply surrender to the soothing rhythm of personalised treatments designed to refresh body and mind before the year ahead.
For those seeking enrichment and creativity, the retreat curates an array of unique experiences. From Arabic perfume workshops that capture memories in scent to mixology masterclasses and Spice Spoons cooking courses, each activity is designed to spark connection and leave behind tangible keepsakes of time well spent together. Private yoga sessions, glass kayaking, and snorkelling add to the retreat’s rich tapestry of leisure pursuits.
The property’s accommodation, including the Royal Santorini Duplex Suite reserved for guests of honour, allows each member of the party to retreat into their own sanctuary while staying connected to the spirit of togetherness. Every room looks out to the sea, blending independence with the intimacy of a shared celebration.
Dining, meanwhile, is elevated into a multi-sensory journey. Three distinct venues—Oia with its Arabic and Moorish influences, Thalassa celebrating the fresh vibrancy of Greek cuisine, and Apollo with its laid-back poolside atmosphere—offer a symphony of flavours. Each meal is an event in itself, carefully choreographed to reflect the group’s tastes, mood, and moment.
As midnight approaches on New Year’s Eve, the retreat becomes a blank canvas for your imagination. Whether envisioned as an elegant, candlelit soirée or a spectacular celebration filled with music, lights, and firework displays, the dedicated event team ensures that every detail is realised seamlessly. Guests can create a night that not only marks the turn of the year but also sets the tone for the one to come.
With rates starting from AED 220,000 per night and a minimum two-night stay, Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat offers more than just a luxury escape. It promises the rare gift of exclusivity: a private world where the year’s biggest celebration belongs only to you and those closest to you. For those seeking to welcome 2026 in unforgettable style, this retreat is not just a destination—it is the ultimate statement of celebration.
