It’s the most wonderful time of the year – so Yas Mall food hub Cascade Dining has decided to kick off its Christmas celebrations early.

It will be a case of the mall the merrier as the Winter Festival kicks off this Thursday, with hours of holiday-themed entertainment lined up all the way to Christmas Day.

Daily events, such as a chance to catch a glimpse of Santa and his elves and an array of festive performers, will be full of all the joys of the season from noon until 2pm and from 5pm to 10pm.

From December 19 to December 25, snow will fall every half hour between 2pm and 9pm in the atrium to provide some enchanting picture perfect moments.

The Festive Market and Santa’s Grotto at the Town Square in Yas Mall will also serve up a yuletide treat.

With so much going on, you will be in need of a refuel, so it’s lucky there are a terrific twenty outlets offering cuisine from all over the world at the dining spot.

It looks set to be a real Christmas cracker on Yas Island.

Yas Mall, Yas Island.