If you’ve ever attempted to host New Year’s Eve at home, you’ll know that sinking feeling when you realise you’ve run out of ice, a good chunk of the guests are missing-in-action, and someone is insisting on hijacking the speakers to play whatever song they heard a snippet of on TikTok that they’ve decided is “iconic”. That’s usually the point where you start to think, ‘surely there must be a more relaxing way to start the new year‘. As it turns out, there is, and it’s a stay at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort on Ummahat Island.
The property has put together a festive season calendar that gives you the pleasure of leaving the logistics to infinitely more capable hands (delivered with the trademark St. Regis Butler Service). The island is best at delivering the idea of exclusivity, as it is reachable only by private boat or seaplane, and with this year’s festive line-up, the experience can only get even better.
For starters, there’s the gala dinner on December 31 at the Japanese-inspired Gishiki45, and it’s the sort of farewell party to 2025 that you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Then, after your lively transition into the new year, there’s brunch at Nesma, one of the restaurants at the resort, on January 1 — a gentle affair that’s the perfect follow-up after a late night out. Daily breakfast for two is also part of the stay, which makes waking up in the morning a touch more bearable.
The resort also offers a series of wellness rituals that give you everything you need for a full reset ahead of the new year – perhaps a kickstart to the self-care bit on your resolutions list. Including moonlight yoga and a tea ceremony to end the day with something more memorable than doom-scrolling, meanwhile, there’s also the Rhassoul Renewal Ritual, a traditional Moroccan spa treatment that uses mineral-rich rhassoul clay to deeply cleanse, detoxify, and rejuvenate the skin and hair.
The festive package runs from December 24 to January 6, with a minimum two-night stay and a prepaid, non-refundable rate. Guests can use the promotional code EVE when booking online, or call the resort directly for assistance with bookings.
If you plan on stepping into 2026 with a well-rested mind, a rejuvenated body, and plenty of moments to fondly look back on, then a stay at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort is the most foolproof way to get it done.