Find out the best deals around town for New Years Eve and Day
AREAS: AL SUFOUH | DUBAI MEDIA CITY
Media One Hotel, The Med
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Lavish buffet to see out 2014
Extra: 1980s party music
Price: 650 per person including house beverages and prosecco per person
Opening Hours: 8pm to 11.45pm. After midnight drinks will be charged upon consumption
To make a booking: (04) 4271000
MediaOne Hotel, The Dek
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Tempting bites
Extra: Live DJ
Price: Dhs395 per person including house drinks. After 11.45 pm entrance Dhs100 per person and all drinks charged on consiumpton. Table packages are also available
Opening Hours: 9pm to 3pm
To make a booking: (04) 4271000
AREAS: BUR DUBAI | DEIRA | GARHOUD
Al Bustan Rotana, Choices
Food: Seafood buffet on New Year’s Eve
Price: Starting from Dhs459 per person
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 2820000
Zest, One&Only The Palm
Al Bustan Rotana, Blue Elephant & Benihana
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Specialities ranging from sushi, maki, temaki, sashimis to dimsums and Peking duck
Price: Starting from Dhs499 per person
Opening Hours: 6pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 2820000
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Boardwalk, Silver New Year’s Eve Ball
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Five-course set menu
Price: Dhs550 per person including soft beverages, Dhs790 per person with selected house beverages. Dhs290 for children between ages seven to 14
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 2956000
Grand Hyatt Dubai, Al Nakheel Lounge
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Celebrate your New Year in style with local delicacies
Extra: Samba dancers, jugglers, magicians, DJ and live band
Price: Dhs850 per person all inclusive
Opening Hours: 7pm to 2.45am
To make a booking: (04) 3172222
Date: New Year’s Eve
Venue: Paris at night cabaret-themed party at hotel lobby
Extra: Live music from British band The Shades
Food: Extravagant menu and free-flowing wine, beer and house spirits
Price: Begins from Dhs600 per person onwards
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3172222
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre,Yalumba
Food: Lavish buffet laden with oysters, lobsters and delectable desserts
Extra: Bottomless supply of Bollinger special Cuvée NV and live DJ
Price: Dhs649 per person
Opening Hours: 8.30pm to 12am. Happy hour from 12am to 3am
To make a booking: Tel: (04) 7022455
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Meridien Village Terrace
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: All you can eat, drink and dance into the New Year
Extra: Flames Band accompanied by resident DJ and Ciruqe Symphony performance
Price: Dhs699 per person including beverages
Opening Hours: 9pm to 2.45am
To make a booking: (04) 7022455
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Sukhothai
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Feast on authentic Thai four-course set menu
Extra: Entertainment by College of Dramatic Arts and magic show
Price: Dhs499 per person including beverages
Opening Hours: 7.30pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 7022455
Meliá Dubai, Estrellas Rooftop Bar
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Feast on paella and tapas while dancing the night away
Extra: Live jazz singer followed by DJ
Price: Dhs250 per person including one drink and canapés. Dhs545 per person including alcoholic beverages
Opening Hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: (050) 2416307
Raffles Dubai,Ballroom
Date: New Year’s Eve
Extras: The theme is black and white. Live performance by a jazz band and DJ. Designated children area with face paintings, balloon bending, bouncy castles and a magician to keep them occupied
Price: Dhs795 per person
Opening Hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3248888
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Family-style Italian culinary feast
Price: Dhs650 with beverages including sparkling wine. Children from ages six to 12 Dhs325 each and under six dine free
Opening Hours: 8pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 2071410
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Ashiana
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Vegetarian delights cooked by chef Vineet Bhatia and his team
Price: Dhs450 for set vegetarian menu. Dhs550 for special set menu
Opening Hours: 8pm to 1am
To make a booking: (04) 2071410
AREA: DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY
Al Badia Golf Club by Intercontinental, Blades
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: International fare
Extra: Arabian music
Price: Dhs220 per person for a five-course meal including soft beverages
Opening Hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 7011127/28
Crowne Plaza, Skyline Lounge
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Creative cocktails, canapés and Mediterranean tapas
Extra: Live DJ
Price: Dhs625 per person including soft beverages, Dhs825 per person including house beverages and sparkling wine
Opening Hours: Dinner 8pm to 12pm. Bar will be open from 8pm to 3am
To make a booking: (04) 7011127/28
Al Hamra, Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah
Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Anise
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Succulent seafood and international fare
Extra: Live music and crackers on table
Price: Dhs650 including soft beverages, Dhs850 including house alcoholic beverages and one complimentary beverage in Vista Bar
Opening Hours: 8pm to 12am
To make a booking: (04) 7011127/28
Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Choix Patisserie & Restaurant Par Pierre Gagnaire
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Authentic Parisian dining experience
Price: Dhs295 with three-course set menu including soft beverages, Dhs2,000 per person including non-alcoholic beverages and tasting platters
Opening Hours: 7pm to 12am
To make a booking: (04) 7011127/8
AREAS: DUBAI MARINA | JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS
The Address Dubai Marina, Blends
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Fusion cuisine
Extra: Live DJ
Price: Dhs1,100 per person inclusive of free-flowing beverages and entrance to Blends
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Rhodes, Grosvenor House
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Irish cuisine
Extra: All-inclusive dinner and house beverage package
Price: Dhs299 per person
Opening Hours: 8pm to 12.15am
To make a booking: (04) 3780800
Pier 7, Cargo
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Asian-inspired menu
Extra: Marina views and live DJ
Price: Dhs149 including two house beverages and canapés
Opening Hours: 4pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3618129
AREAS: DOWNTOWN | DIFC
The Address Dubai Mall, Cabana
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Exotic cocktails
Extra: Live DJ
Price: Dhs2,200 per person. Dhs16,000 per VIP Cabana which seats eight guests
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Address Dubai Mall, Na3Na3
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisine
Price: Silver package Dhs850 per person including soft beverages and juices, Gold package Dhs1,150 per person including house beverages, Platinum Package Dhs1,500 per person including all beverages, bubbly and complimentary access to Cabana
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Address Downtown Dubai, Zeta
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Four-course meal
Extra: Live DJ
Price: Dining package Dhs3,000 per person including food and unlimited house beverages and bubbly. Beverage package Dhs2,000 per person, per table. Barstool package: Dhs1,800 per person per table
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Address Downtown Dubai, Cut by Wolfgang Puck
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Four course meal
Price: Dhs3,000 per person outdoor seating, Dhs2,500 per person indoor seating, Dhs1,250 per person lounge seating
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Armani Dubai, Ristorante
Food: Extravagant seven-course signature degustation experience for all senses
Extra: Eight person private dining room for Dhs16,800 (minimum spend) and 12 person private dining room Dhs25,200 (minimum spend)
Price: Dhs1,400 per person including non-alcoholic beverages, Dhs2,100 per person with paired grape beverages
Opening Hours: December 31, 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Armani Dubai, Hashi
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Six-course Japanese menu served in a strikingly minimalistic setting
Extra: Guest DJ
Price: Dhs1,200 per person including non-alcoholic beverages, Dhs1,900 per person with select alcoholic beverages and one bottle of sparkling per couple
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Armani Dubai, Privé
Date: New Year’s Eve
Theme: Exclusive club for incognito fun at the Grand NYE Bal Masqué featuring a headline DJ
Extra: VIP table for six from Dhs6,000
Price: Entrance before midnight Dhs400 for ladies and Platinum Card holders including select premium alcoholic beverages. After midnight Dhs600 for ladies and Dhs900 for gents with select beverages
Opening Hours: 9pm to 3am
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo
Atlantis The Palm, Royal Gala Dinner
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Live cooking stations, barbeques and buffets with a wide array of hot and cold international delicacies
Extra: 26-piece band, premium view of the year end fireworks
Price: All inclusive gala package Dhs3,000 per person for those above 18 years of age. Dhs2,400 per person for those between the ages of 12 to 17. Dhs1,475 per child for children between ages four to 11 and children under three are free
Opening Hours: 7.30pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4262626
Atlantis The Palm, Nobu
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Japanese set menu, pre-dinner Saketini and snacks at Nobu Bar and Lounge
Price: All inclusive gala package Dhs2,730 per person for those above 18 years of age. Dhs2,045 per person for those between the ages of 12 to 17. Dhs1,365 per child for children between ages 10 to 11
Opening Hours: From 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4262626
Atlantis The Palm, Ossiano
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Seafood infused with modern Mediterranean flavours
Price: All-inclusive gala package Dhs2,730 per person for those above 18 years of age. Dhs2,045 per person for those between the ages of 12 to 17. Dhs1,365 per child for children between ages 10 to 11
Opening Hours: From 7.30pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4262626
Atlantis The Palm, Yuan
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Gastrononic Cantonese cuisine
Price: All-inclusive gala package Dhs2,635per person for those above 18 years of age. Dhs1,775 per person for those between the ages of 12 to 17. Dhs1,185 per child for children between ages 10 to 11
Opening Hours: From 7.30pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4262626
Yuan, Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis The Palm, Levantine
Date: New Year’s Eve
Extras: Belly dancer and DJ music
Food: Feast on cold and hot Mezze, traditional raw dishes like Kebbeh Nayeh and much more
Price: All-inclusive gala package Dhs2,365 per person for those above 18 years of age. Dhs1,775 per person for those between the ages of 12 to 17. Dhs1,185 per child for children between ages Four to 11
Opening Hours: From 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4262626
Atlantis The Palm, Kaleidoscope
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Mediterranean menu with North African and Indian specialty dishes
Extra: Live music
Price: All-inclusive package of Dhs1,210 per person for those above 18 years of age. Dhs910 per person for those between the ages of 12 to 17. Dhs605 per child for children between ages Four to 11.
Opening Hours: From 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4262626
Burj Khalifa, At.mosphere
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Gourmet canapés, sparkling beverages and signature cocktails
Extra: Live DJ and fireworks extravaganza
Price: Dhs1,200 per person for a regular table, Dhs1,900 per person for a window table.
Opening Hours: 7pm to 2.30am
To make a booking: (04) 8883828
Burj Khalifa, At.mosphere
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Refined menu featuring caviar, crispy Iberico pigeon , lobster tortellini and mouthwatering venison Rossini napped with Grand Veneur sauce
Price: Dhs4,000 per person for a regular table, Dhs4,500 for a window table. Price includes one glass of premium bubbles per person and paired grape beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 1am
To make a booking: (04) 8883828
Souk Al Bahar, Claw BBQ
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Three-course meal with premium beverages
Price: Packages range from Dhs499 to Dhs799 per head
Opening Hours: 5pm till late
To make a booking: Tel: (04) 4322300
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Sit down set menu
Price: Dhs2,000 per person food only. Minimum of four guests
Opening Hours: Reservations between 7.30pm and 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3525150
Desert Palm, Rare
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Gala dinner on the terrace with views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks
Price: Packages start from Dhs750 with soft beverages and Dhs990 including half bottle of bubbles
Opening Hours: From 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3238888
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Loose yourself in surreal Arabian delights
Extras: Live Arabic folk singer backed by a full live band accompanied by oriental dancers
Price: Indoors Dhs2,250 per person including food with open premium brands of spirits and wine. Outdoor Dhs1,750 per person including soft drinks and juices. Shisha is not included in the packages
Opening Hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4243000
101 on the marina at dusk
Iris, The Oberoi Hotel, Le Club
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Signature cocktails and stylish bites
Extras: Live saxophonist, special appearance by DJ MadJam
Price: For table bookings: Dhs1,000 per person including premium alcohol and cocktails. For bookings by the bar: Dhs750 per person including premium alcohol and cocktails. For walk-in guests: Dhs500 includes open bar service
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (056) 69511442
Marco Pierre White, Wheerler’s of St James
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: British cuisine
Price: Dhs450 per person including a glass of bubbly on arrival
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3860899
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Five-course gastronomic Indian fare
Extras: Live music
Price: Dhs1,500 per person with paired beverage plus champagne at midnight
Opening Hours: 9pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3860899
The Palace Downtown Dubai, Asado
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Begin New Year on Argentinian cuisine
Extra: Live Argentinian saxophonist and tango
Price: Dhs1,900 per person including soft beverages and indoor seating for a private dining room for a minimum of 10 guests. Dhs2,200 per person inclusive of house beverages and a welcome glass of premium bubbly. Dhs3,500 per person inclusive of house beverages, free flowing premium bubbly
Opening Hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Palace Downtown Dubai, Thiptara
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Sumptuous Thai cuisine
Price: Dhs1.900 per person including soft beverages and indoor seating. Dhs2,200 per person inclusive of house beverages and a welcome glass of premium bubbly. Dhs3,500 per person inclusive of house beverages, free-flowing premium bubbly
Opening Hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Café Belge
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Five-course Belgian menu with favourites such as duck consommé, and chocolate candied orange cake
Extra: Live DJ
Price: Dhs780 per person including soft beverages and a champagne toast at midnight
Opening Hours: 7.30pm to 3am
To make a booking:(04) 3722323
Vida Downtown, La Serre Bistro
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: French cuisine, à la carte or set menu
Extra: Moulin Rogue-themed party with a glass of bubbly upon arrival
Price: Early seating Dhs650 (table can be occupied until 10pm), late seating Dhs950 (no time limit)
Opening Hours: Early seating (7pm to 8pm) Late seating (9.30pm -10.30pm)
To make a booking: (04) 4286969
Peacock Alley, Waldorf Astoria
Vida Downtown, Toko
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Japanese cuisine
Extra: Midnight drinks package from 12am onwards at Dhs500 per person
Price: Ranges from Dhs890 to Dhs990 per person
Opening Hours: 5pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4428383
AREA: EMIRATES HILLS
The Address Montgomerie, Aquaviva
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: James Bond-themed party with fusion cuisine
Extra: Live band
Price: Dhs750 per person including soft beverages, Dhs895 per person inclusive of selected house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Toko, Vida Downtown
The Address Montgomerie, Nineteen
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Fusion cuisine
Price: Dhs995 per person including soft beverages, Dhs1,895 per person inclusive of selected house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 8883444
Emirates Golf Club, Spike Bar
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: New York-themed party with festive food
Price: Dhs495 per person for food and unlimited house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm
To make a booking: (04) 4179999
AREA: JUMEIRAH
Barasti, Barasti Beach
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Asian-inspired menu
Extra: VIP packages available
Price: Table for four Dhs4,000 on the middle deck
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3181313
Four Seasons Resort, Mercury Lounge
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Gourmet meals to ring in 2015
Extras: Resident DJ and angels & Demons-themed party
Price: Dhs2,015 per person including bubbly, selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, cocktails and caviar bites. Private lounges and alcove seatings begin from Dhs25,000
Opening Hours: 10pm to 4am
To make a booking: (04) 2707777
Four Seasons Resort, Suq
Date: New Year’s Day
Food: Brunch with six live cooking stations and a wide array of international dishes
Price: Dhs450 per person food only
Opening Hours: 3pm to 7pm
To make a booking: (04) 2707777
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Amala
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Indian cuisine with a twist
Price: Dhs850 per person inclusive of beverages
Opening hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Welcome reception complete with champagne canapés in the Sultan Lounge and a five-course paired meal at any one of these venues: The Rib Room, Lalezar, Al Nafoorah, Voi or the grand gourmet buffet Imperium
Extras: The gala is for house guests only. Bookings made from December 27 will have a minimum stay of five nights and a compulsory purchase of the gala dinner
Price: Dhs3,900 per person all inclusive
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Madinat Jumeirah, Mina A’Salam
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: An unforgettable combination New Year’s Eve party from Al Muna, Tortuga and Zheng He’s
Extra: Live music
Price: Dhs1,850 per person inclusive of alcoholic beverages, Dhs1,000 per person from ages 12 to 20, Dhs500 per child from ages four to 11
Opening hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3666730
AREA: THE PALM
Fairmont The Palm, Flow Kitchen
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Family celebration buffet with Wagyu beef, cured salmon, seafood foie gras and much more
Extra: Live band, fire dancers and DJ
Price: Dhs1,155 per person for indoor seating, Dhs1,555 for outdoor seating. Children between ages six to 12 receive a 50 per cent discount.
Opening Hours: 7pm to 1am
To make a booking: (04) 4573457
Fairmont The Palm, Ba Restaurant & Lounge
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Black & white-themed night featuring a lavish menu of dim sum combinations
Price: Dhs1,588 per person for indoor seating and Dhs1,888 per person for outdoor seating. Dhs688 per person in the lounge from 9pm to 12am. Dhs388 after-party package from midnight to 3am
Opening Hours: 8pm to 1am
To make a booking: (04) 4573457
Ristorante, Armani
Oceana Beach Club, West 14th
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Multi-course dinner in a New York-style setting
Extra: Resident jazz band
Price: Dhs650 per person food only. Beverage package available on request
Opening Hours: 7.30pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4477601
One & Only The Palm, 101 Dining Lounge and Bar
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Feast on light tapas and Mediterranean fare
Extra: Entry strictly for over 21 years of age only
Price: Bubble Package: Dhs1,490 per person including free-flowing bubbly and premium spirits. Silver Package: Dhs1,190 per person including free-flow premium spirits. Both packages include unlimited bar bites throughout the evening
Opening hours: 9pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4441163
Marina Bar, West 14th
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Exotic four-course menu
Price: Three packages: Silver – Dhs599 per person includes meal, soft drinks and juices. Gold – Dhs899 per person includes meal, soft drinks, juices, house spirits wine and beer and the Platinum – Dhs1,099 per person includes meal, soft drinks, juices, house spirits, wine, beer and bubbly
Opening Hours: 8pm to 12am
To make a booking: (04) 4309466
AREAS: SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED ROAD
Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Ranches Restaurant & Terrace
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Extravagant dinner featuring traditional delicacies
Extras: Fireworks display
Price: Dhs255 per person including soft beverages if you are a member and Dhs295 for non members
Opening Hours: 7.30pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 3607935
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Palermo Restaurant and Saha Courtyard
Date: New Year’s Day
Food: Sumptuous brunch
Extras: Live music
Price: Dhs260 per person including soft drinks. Dhs430 per person including a glass of house beverages. Half price for children from six to 12 years of age
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3618111
AREAS: SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD | BARSHA
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Vault
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Festive canapé menu
Extras: Live DJ from 10pm to 1pm
Price: Dhs2,015 per couple including house beverages and a bottle of bubbly. Dhs450 per person for food only
Opening Hours: 5pm to 9pm for regular service and 9pm to 3am for package only
To make a booking: (04) 4143000
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Rang Mahal
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Indian cuisine from award-winning chefs
Price: Dhs2,015 per couple including house beverages. Dhs1,150 per couple and Dhs950 per person for food only
Opening Hours: 9pm to 1am
To make a booking: (04) 4143000
ABU DHABI
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace, Ballroom Staircase
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Gala dinner
Extra: Firework show along the beach and dance the night away in the Blue Saloon
Price: Dhs2,750 per person for gala dinner
Opening hours: 7pm to 3am
To make a booking: (02) 6907999
Emirates Palace, Le Vendome
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Buffet
Extra: Firework show along the beach
Price: Dhs1,800 per person
Opening hours: 7pm to 3am
To make a booking: (02) 6907999
Emirates Palace, Las Brisas
Date: New Year’s Day
Food: Brunch
Price: Dhs500 per person with soft drinks, Dhs650 per person with wine selection
Opening hours: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
To make a booking: (02) 6907999
Iris, Yas Island, Le Club
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Signature Iris dishes
Extras: Outdoor rooftop clubbing experience
Price: For table bookings: Dhs950 per person including premium alcohol and cocktails. For bookings by the bar (seated): Dhs750 per person including premium alcohol and cocktails
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (055) 1605636
Caramel, Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Rosewater
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Feast on grilled seafood, pasta and regional delicacies
Price: Dhs599 per person including house beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (02) 8115666
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Scott’s
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Indulge in delicious British five-course New Year’s Eve set menu
Price: Dhs1,375 per person one glass of bubbly and access to the Scott’s Bubbly Soirée
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (02) 8115666
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Brasserie Angélique
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Indulge in delicacies including Wagyu beef tenderloin, potato fondant, pearl onions and white chocolate crumble
Price: Dhs1,375 per person
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (02) 8115666
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Quest
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Five-course set menu of delicacies created by Abu Dhabi Chef of the Year Chef Benjamin
Price: Dhs1,450 per person including one glass of premium Dom Perigon and access to Scotts Bubbly Soirée
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (02) 8115666
Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Café Palmier
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Creative fusion cooking
Extras: White and Silver soriee
Price: Dhs449 per person including wines and a glass of champagne, Dhs349 per person including soft beverages, Children Dhs199 per child
Opening Hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: 800101101
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Stratos
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: A la carte festive favourites
Extras: Feast on desserts such as strawberry posset and sorbet, meringues
Price: You can book a table for four with a minimum spend of Dhs3,000 or Dhs500 per person including canapés and drinks until midnight
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: 800101101
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Angar
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Four-course Indian menu
Price: Dhs440 per person excluding beverages
Opening Hours: 7pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (02) 6560000
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Origins
Date: New Year’s Eve
Price: Dhs460 per person with soft beverages and Dhs650 per person with house beverages and Dhs850 per person with house beverages and bubbly
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
To make a booking: (02) 6560000
CONCERTS
Dubai Amphitheatre, Masterjam
Date: New Year’s Eve
Extra: A mega-concert with a legendary line-up including Chaka Khan, Chic and Nile Rodgers, Gloria Gaynor, Jocelyn Brown, Kathy Sledge and Incognito
Prices: Start from Dhs295
Opening: 6pm onwards
To make a booking: masterjam.ae
Meydan
Date: New Year’s Eve
Extra: An all-star line up with Charli XCX, rapper Busta Rhymes, and performer Sky Blu. Pharrell is the headline act. If it’s DJs you’re after, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Paul Oakenfold and Seb Fontaine will also hit the stage.
Prices: Start from Dhs395
Opening: 6pm onwards
To make a booking: (050) 2878703/2972097
Date: New Year’s Eve
Food: Fine dining
Extra: International electro giants Groove Armada will be belting out the music joined by house DJ, Hot Since 82, dancers and support acts
Price: VIP tickets are priced at Dhs1,499 per person and include exclusive use of the upper deck, unlimited dining and premium beverages for seven consecutive hours
Opening Hours: 8pm to 3am
To make a booking: (04) 3990009
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