LAS VEGAS (December 2025) – SAHARA Las Vegas announces its roster of happenings in December, including a UFC viewing party, winter spa specials, plethora of new dishes and festive cocktails. Guests can also look forward to live entertainment and open bar offerings for a glamorous New Year’s Eve celebration. The full roster of December promotions and events follows.
UFC 323, DEC. 6
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
On Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at 6 p.m., Chickie’s & Pete’s will host the ultimate closed-circuit viewing party for UFC 323. Fans can enjoy reserved VIP seating and a $75 food and beverage credit for fight-day fare, drinks and bottle service. Must be 21 or older. To rsvp, click here.
BALLA’S “FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES” CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS, DEC. 24, 25
Balla Italian Soul
This Christmas Eve and Day, Balla Italian Soul will feature its “Feast of the Seven Fishes” a la carte offerings. Renowned for its coastal Italian cuisine bursting with flavor and flair, the limited-time dishes will include:
· Spicy Frutti di Mare – $26
· Bluefin Tuna Crudo – $28
· Baked Clams Casino – $21
· Grilled Oysters Bagna Cauda – $8 each
· Brown Butter Yuzu Scallop on Half Shell – $18 each
· Linguine and Clams – $28
· Whole Trout, Almond and White Truffle – $78
· Caviar Bumps – Priced at market value for each
BALLA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PRIX FIXE MENU, DEC. 31
Balla Italian Soul
In celebration of New Year’s Eve, gusts can dine at Balla Italian Soul and savor a tempting prix fixe menu for $150 per person. The complete five-course menu includes:
Canapé:
· Salted Milk Brioche – Whipped sesame butter
First Course (choose one):
· Blue Fin Tuna Crudo – Preserved lemon, capers, onion
· Gorgonzola Wedge – Crispy pancetta, walnuts, pomegranate, apple
· Beets and Ricotta – Pistachio, citrus, basil
Second Course (choose one):
· Ricotta Gnudi – Black truffle, hazelnut, radicchio
· Braised Lamb Agnolotti – Black garlic jus, rosemary
· Seafood Cannelloni – Meyer lemon, fine herbs
Third Course (choose one):
· Black Bass Brodetto – Fennel, tomato, squid
· Wagyu Eye of Rib – Wild mushrooms, Barolo jus
· Roast Chicken – Wild greens, salsa verde
Dolce:
· Petite Tiramisu
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION, DEC. 31
Property-Wide
SAHARA invites guests to ring in 2026 with an unforgettable, property-wide celebration featuring live entertainment, open bar options, premium VIP experiences and prime views of an iconic fireworks display. The evening’s lineup includes: Rick Parma setting the tone at The Tangier from 5 to 7 p.m.; UBE-Republic Band amping up the energy on the casino floor from 6 to 8 p.m.; Scott Ellis & Friends on dueling pianos from 8 to 10 p.m.; DJ violinist Marlon DaSoul and dancers bringing the beat at AZILO Ultra Lounge from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. (exclusive to open-bar ticket or VIP table holders); and DJ PKB closing the night at CASBAR Lounge from 1 to 4 a.m. At 11:30 p.m., guests will be invited to The Pool to enjoy Cali Tucker performing live and a view of the fireworks show while toasting to new beginnings in true SAHARA style. Open bar tickets start at $130 and include unlimited select spirits, specialty cocktails, beer, wine and sparkling drinks from 8 p.m. to midnight. VIP table packages start at $475 and offer private seating and premium service. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
FOOTBALL SEASON OFFERS AND EVENTS
“FLY, CHEESESTEAK, FLY” FOOD CHALLENGE
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Football fans with an appetite for victory can put their stomachs—and bragging rights—to the test with the “Fly, Cheesesteak, Fly” food challenge. Participants who accept the challenge will face off against a two-foot-long classic Philly cheesesteak weighing in at three pounds, plus two pounds of signature Crabfries®, all to be devoured in 45 minutes or less. The cost to compete is $100, but those who conquer the feast will receive their money back, an “It Hurts So Good!” victory T-shirt (a nod to Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts) and their name immortalized on the wall of fame. Winners also earn $100 in free slot play, while all other participants receive $10 in free slot play.
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL VIEWINGS
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Throughout the professional season, guests can enjoy the high-energy atmosphere surrounded by wall-to-wall screens, along with beverage specials and Chickie’s signature menu items, including Crabfries®, wings and cheesesteaks. Fans can book full-day or half-day seating directly at the restaurant or via OpenTable here. Chickie’s opens every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., with the full menu available starting at 10 a.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL VIEWINGS
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar is the ultimate destination for college football fans to catch every play this season. With wall-to-wall TVs, an unbeatable sports bar atmosphere and a menu stacked with fan favorites such as Crabfries®, cheesesteaks and wings, it’s the perfect spot to spend game day. Whether rooting for a hometown team or watching top matchups from across the country, fans can settle in for a full day of food, drinks and football. Chickie’s opens every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., with the full menu available starting at 10 a.m.
HOCKEY SEASON OFFERS
WEAR VEGAS GEAR, GET A BEER
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
During every home or away game, guests wearing Vegas hockey team colors can receive one free beer. A food purchase is required to redeem this offer. One promo per person, per visit.
MONTHLY SPECIALS AND OFFERS
FEATURED HOLIDAY COCKTAILS
The Tangier and CASBAR Lounge
All month long, The Tangier and CASBAR Lounge will feature three distinctive holiday cocktails available for $15 each. Guests can savor Mom’s Apple Pie made with Captain Morgan, Avua Falernum, Fireball, Oleo and apple juice; Merry Spritzmas crafted with La Marca Prosecco, Suro Elderflower, lemon juice and cranberry; and Take a Pisco My Heart featuring Macchu Pisco, egg whites, lemon juice, cinnamon and sugar.
BURGER OF THE MONTH
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Available the entire month of December, Chickie’s & Pete’s will offer the bulgogi burger as its burger of the month. Including a half-pound beef patty, kimchi mayo, bulgogi sauce, pickled daikon, radish and purple cabbage on a peppered brioche bun, this burger will be available for $23.
“PETE-ZZA” OF THE MONTH
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Chickie’s & Pete’s is now offering a “Pete-zza” of the month. December’s featured dish is the classic fall “Pete-zza” made with olive oil, mozzarella cheese, butternut squash, goat cheese, caramelized onions, fig jam, Pecorino Romano and fresh basil. Available for $23.
WINTER SPA SPECIALS
Amina Spa
Available Monday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 28, Amina Spa invites guests to unwind with a collection of winter-themed treatments crafted to nourish the skin and restore seasonal serenity. The peppermint pedicure ($55 for 50 minutes) refreshes tired feet with a peppermint-infused soak, followed by a moisturizing scrub, trim, cuticle care and a polish of choice. The Glisten & Glow facial ($125 for 50 minutes) delivers a radiant, holiday-ready complexion using Pure Fiji’s naturally derived vitamin C and a moisture-rich Dilo mask for deeply hydrated, luminous skin. Guests seeking full-body relaxation can melt away tension with the cranberry bliss massage ($125 for 50 minutes), a therapeutic escape enhanced with subtle cranberry aromatics. For a winter glow from head to toe, the warm gingerbread sugar scrub ($125 for 50 minutes) provides gentle exfoliation and a vanilla-infused lotion application that leaves skin smooth, polished and nourished. These winter treatments are available for a limited time and may not be combined with other offers or discounts. An automatic 18% gratuity will be applied.
ONGOING SPECIALS AND OFFERS
BEVERAGE SPECIALS
Balla Italian Soul
Offering an eclectic, Euro-centric wine list, locals and industry professionals can take advantage of 50% off all bottles of wine every Wednesday. Balla’s wine menu includes sommelier-selected varieties, handpicked bottles from northern, central and southern Italy and more. A Nevada I.D. is required to redeem this promotion. Additionally, all guests can enjoy daily happy hour at the bar from 5 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. as well as a $7 limoncello spritz drink special available all day.
CASBAR Lounge
Happy hour offers are available daily from 3 to 5 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. Locals and visitors alike are also invited to say cheers with $7 glasses of prosecco, available all day, every day.
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Every day, Chickie’s & Pete’s offers mystery buckets comprised of five beers/seltzers for $20. Every Monday through Friday from 2 to 5 p.m., guests can also look forward to 50% off all draft beers.
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits
Uno Más invites guests to Tequila Tuesdays every Tuesday in December. From 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., attendees are invited to celebrate with $5 margaritas made with fine Mexican tequila prepared by expert mixologists. Guests can also enjoy daily happy hour until 6 p.m. For those seeking a non-alcoholic option, Uno Más also offers Dole Whips for just $7 every day until 6 p.m.
COMPLIMENTARY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
CASBAR Lounge
Dueling Pianos performs live inside CASBAR Lounge every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. To RSVP for free admission and receive a BOGO drink ticket, click here. Must be 21 or older.
MALA VIDA FRIDAYS
AZILO Ultra Lounge
Mala Vida Fridays return to AZILO Ultra Lounge in December. Every week, visitors can enjoy hookahs as well as the hottest Latin nights in Las Vegas with DJs Shark, Moy and Muneco. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests can RSVP for free admission here.
50% OFF STEAKS EVERY TUESDAY
Balla Italian Soul
Locals and industry professionals alike are invited to savor Balla’s selection of premium steaks for 50% off every Tuesday. Showcasing a thoughtful blend of authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients, Balla offers an array of expertly prepared cuts. A Nevada I.D. or industry I.D. is required to redeem this promotion.
ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers, more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, The Pool and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The 60,000-square-foot casino features elegant designs and a newly expanded slot floor with approximately 30 of the latest slot machines from the world’s top gaming content creators, bringing the total to more than 650 machines. The casino features more than 30 classic table games, the Infinity High Limit Lounge and a sports book operated by global gaming leader William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Maroon, a Caribbean Steakhouse by James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi (opening winter 2026); Balla Italian Soul by James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; AZILO Ultra Lounge; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; and Zeffer’s Café. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and X.
