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NEW YEAR’S EVE IN DUBAI: The Top 15 Parties Worthy Of Your Time
Say goodbye to the hardships of 2020 and say hello to hopefully a splendid 2021. You just know the city is going BIG with sparkly decor and fountains dancing away to the music. Be part of the fantastic celebrations with your friends and family!
Walk out of 2020 and celebrate the New Year in the TOP 15 spots in Dubai
15. Ninive’s New Year’s Eve, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
If you’re a major fan of the bursting flavours of Arabic cuisine then make a celebration of it at Ninive’s New Year’s Eve night. They have expertly curated a three-course sharing set menu for the evening, offering top notch dishes which you’ll love. That Arabic twists can be found in their truffle mutabal for starters, seafood makbus for mains, and of course a delectable selection of Arabic sweets and pastries. Those are just some dishes to look forward to but you gotta hurry because tables are flying!
Date: December, 31
Prices:
- AED750 sharing set menu
- AED650 to add house beverages
- AED950 to add premium beverages
For reservations & more info: Ninive Dubai | call: 043 266 105 | email: book@ninive.ae
Location: Jumeirah Emirates Towers
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James Bond 007 is a classic and is now the inspiration for Taikun Pan Asian Restaurant & Lounge as they host the Goldfinger-themed New Year’s Eve party. Taikun is serving up the best authentic flavours straight from the Asian kitchen, with free-flowing bevvies and awe-inspiring entertainment. Taking center stage, dancers, singers, and varied musical artists will set the tone for a luxurious NYE. Their menu for the night include faves like dynamite shrimp, sashimi, teriyaki beef tenderloin and ahhhh the menu is just divine. If the cool breeze is a little much, have your pick in the indoor seating area or opt for a table in the garden overlooking the amazing Burj Khalifa.
Date and time: December, 31 | 8PM – 12PM (venue open till late)
Prices:
- Bronze package: AED 1,999 per person for 4 hours with set menu and unlimited house beverages.
- Silver package: AED 2,499 per person for 4 hours with set menu and unlimited house beverages and sparkling.
- Gold package: AED 2,999 per person for 4 hours with set menu and unlimited premium beverages and premium sparkling.
Contact: +971 4 528 3780 | reservations@taikundubai.com | Please visit to book
13. New Year’s Eve at Kanpai Dubai, Donwtown
Your table at Kanpai, overlooking the magical Burj Khalifa, awaits. A stunning view only requires the most delicious Japanese/Asian fusion dishes. The final dinner of 2020 needs to be spectacular and that’s why Kanpai has carefully curated a lush six-course menu and perfectly selected bevs to pair. Your lavish evening of the finest NYE Gala dinner 2020 is the perfect way to wave 2020 goodbye and the New Years Party 2021 will carry the night forward with more food and drinks.
NYE Gala Dinner 2020
Timing: 8pm – 12am
Restaurant Prices:
- AED699 – set menu with unlimited soft beverages
- AED899 – set menu with unlimited house beverages
- AED1199 – set menu with unlimited premium beverages.
Lounge Prices:
- AED499 – unlimited soft and house beverages
- AED599 – canapés with unlimited soft and house beverages.
+ A glass of Bubbly at Midnight to celebrate the New Year!
New Year Party 2021
Timing: 12AM – 2:30AM
Prices:
- AED499 – unlimited soft and house beverages
- AED599 – free entry. Redeemable on a la carte menu items
NOTE:
15% early bird discount on packages before 10th December 2020.
20% discount on packages for groups of 6 people and above
15% early bird discount on packages before 10th December 2020.
20% discount on packages for groups of 6 people and above
location: Souk Al Bahar
For table reservations, please contact: 04 441 9262 | reserve@kanpaime.com
12. Ring the New Year with Pai Thai, Souq Madinat Jumeirah
Celebrate the New Year with a delectable five-course menu overlooking the tranquil views of Souk Madinat Jueirah waterways at Pai Thai. The DJ’s tunes will have you dancing on your way in and out but so will the Thai drum performance. The most authentic Thai resto in Dubai will be serving you dishes like grilled praws and veggie dumplings, wok fried seafood and grilled Australian beef, and sweet mango panna cotta. Sip on sparkling, hops and unique bevvies like thuk-thuk and chao phraya. Celebrate the Thai way because it sounds awesome!
Pricing:
- AED 595 soft drinks
- AED 795 house beverages
- AED 995 premium beverages
- AED 350 kids.
Timing: 8PM – 11:45PM
Location: Souq Madinat Jumeirah
11. Celebrate in style at Eve Penthouse & Lounge, Oud Metha
From the rooftop bar, 34 stories high, Eve Penthouse and Lounge are inviting you to celebrate the New Year in style. Keep those unlimited drinks rolling in because they’re serving only the finest cocktails and cosmopolitan bites. Have your perfect shisha as you soak in the views and music to set the vibe
Price: Starting at AED 750 per person
Location: Hyatt Regency, Dubai Creek Heights, Oud Metha
For bookings, please click here!
10. La Serre Bistro’s Moulin Rouge New Year’s Ever Dinner, Downtown
Celebrate like they do in Paris this New Year’s Eve at La Serre Bistro’s Moulin Rouge Dinner Party. From 8 till late, enjoy the free-flowing beverages paired with the finest dishes in the city for a memorable night. On the list of entertainment, dancers, a violinist and a DJ will take the night swiftly to 2021. The highlights of the night will be your choices of escargot de Bourgogne, seared foie gras and oxtail ravioli but the menu is a lot more vast. Leave some room for dessert because La Serre’s famed bakery will have you ordering seconds.
Date and time: December, 31 | 8PM – midnight (party till late).
Prices:
- Silver package: AED 1,999 for four hours with free-flow house beverages and set menu.
- Gold package: AED 2,999 for four hours with free-flow premium beverages, set menu and oyster service.
- Premium Champagne & Caviar package: AED 3,999 for four hours with free flow bubbly and premium beverages, set menu and oyster service.
Contact: +971 4 528 3779 | reservations@laserre.com | Click here to book
9. Distillery’s Coyote Ugly New Year’s Eve Party, Downtown
It’s all about the laid-back beauty of the city at Distillery’s Coyote Ugly New Year’s Eve Party. Enjoy your fave beats played by DJ Shef Codes as you savour the amazing flavours of their dishes. The menu for the night is something else! Start with popcorn prawns, tuna tartare; dine on beef brisket tacos with chimichurri blackened salmon; sweeten the night with delicious New York cheesecake. Burj Khalifa views, live entertainment AND amazing food? Way to ring in 2021.
Timing: 8PM – 12:30AM, venue open till late.
Prices:
- AED 449 (indoor seating) with three-course menu and unlimited selected beverages
- AED 949 (outdoor seating with Burj Khalifa view) with three-course menu and unlimited selected beverages
To book, please contact: +971 54 998 2003 | reservations@distillerydubai.com | Book here!
8. The Great Gatsby New Years, Sonara Camp
Start the New Year The Great Gatsby way with Broadway dancers, talented musicians and a breathtaking fire show. In the beautiful desert of Dubai, celebrate 2021 on sandy dunes and under the star filled sky at Sonara Camp. The exquisite night is topped off with a delicious sharing menu and a variety of refreshing drinks. Children can also enjoy the night with camel rides, sporting activities, movie under the stars and more.
Prices:
- Dinner and Party (includes two glasses of Champagne to toast): AED1,200 per adult excluding Tax.
- Dinner, Party with house selection of Wine and Spirits: AED1,750 per Adult excluding Tax
- AED 450 per child (6 to 12 years). Complimentary for Toddlers ages 5 years and below.
For bookings please visit here
7. Glamorous celebrations at KYO, The Palm Jumeirah
Dinner with a view could not be more relatable than at KYO restaurant on the Palm. In celebration of the New Years, KYO is launching a special set menu curated by Head Chef Arturo Mendez. Look forward to only the freshest catch-of-the-day seafood, delectable appetizers, finest main course dishes and of course a the sweet taste of dessert. Best seats in the house can be found here as the new Pointe Fountains show will play throughout the night.
Note: Along with a huge cocktail menu, the dinner and bar are open from 8PM – 1:30AM
Prices:
- AED1,400 (non-alcoholic)
- AED1,600 (all inclusive)
- AED395 (3-11 years old)
Location: KYO, The Pointe, The Palm Jumeirah Dubai
For Bookings: +971 04 557 5182 | reservations@kyorestaurant.com
6. Sing LAH LAH for New Years in Zabeel House, The Greens
Ring in the New Year at your fave community hangout, Zabeel House! Visit LAH LAH to toast to a fresh start with an option of delish evening brunch or a delightful canapé menu. Make your way to the beautifully decked out terrace for a view of the stars. Surely lighting up the evening!
Location: LAH LAH, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens
Time: 8pm – 12:30am
Prices:
- AED575 – sharing platters with house beverages (per person)
- AED675 – sharing platters with premium beverages (per person)
For bookings, contact: festivethegreens@jumeirah.com / 04 519 1111
5. New Years Eve dinner at JA The Resort is unlike any other
New Year’s Eve Dinner will be hosted at these amazing restaurants; La Fontana, White Orchid, Sette, Ibn Majed & Ellora by Vikas Khanna, at the JA Resort. This is the culinary experience you want to be a part of, and what better timing than when celebrating the ring of 2021. Various dining experiences but all guarantee an exquisite 5 course menu, live music and grasping entertainment. Be part of the New Year’s Countdown party at Captains Beach Bar & Restaurant with bubbly in hand.
When? December 31st, 7pm onwards
How much?
- AED950 per person inclusive of alcohol
- 50% off for kids aged 6-12 years (children under 6 free of charge)
- free entry to the New Year’s Countdown party at Captains Beach Bar & Restaurant
4. An Italian New Year’s Eve at Palazzo Versace, Jaddaf Waterfront
Palazzo Versace is setting the scene and transporting you to the enchanting 1001 Arabian Nights featuring guests like Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie. Sip on cocktails and munch on canapés on the mosaic terrace before heading on into your favorite restaurant. Celebrate the end of 2020 at Vanitas, Palazzo Versace’s signature restaurant. Savor a fantastic 5-course meal serving up dishes like Risotto all’Astice and Fileto di Manzo.
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Price:
- AED 690 per person (food only)
- AED 790 per person – soft beverages
- AED 1,199 per person – house beverages
- AED 1,399 per person – house beverages & Prosecco
Kids policy: No children
To Book: Call 04.556.8805 or email dining@palazzoversace.ae
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3. Kiss concert at Atlantis, The Palm
Kiss 2020 goodbye at the Atlantis hotel’s concert featuring the iconic rock and roll band KISS. Hotel guests can enjoy the concert from the safe spots of the balcony seats. If you’d like to stay at the hotel for the concert, a five-night package is available for 2 guests, including a New Years Eve dinner and of course the concert will serve in-room bevies and snacks. If streaming is your thing, you could also tune in to the live stream of watching KISS performing at Atlantis.
Prices:
- $7,431 for a five-night room package
- US$39.99 – Live Stream and 24 hours of unlimited replays
- US49.99 – Live Stream and 72 hours of unlimited replays
- US$249.99 – Gold VIP package- Live Stream, 30 days of unlimited replays, Limited Edition DVD w/ 16-page book, Limited edition T-shirt, limited edition poster
- US$999.99 – Platinum VIP Package- Live Stream, 30 days of unlimited replays, Limited edition DVD w/ 16-page book, name in DVD credits and in book, Limited edition T-shirt, limited edition poster (autographed), limited edition Hoodie, silver plated limited edition commemorative ticket, limited edition vinyl record of the show
To book a room please visit www.atlantis.com/KISS2020 or call 04 426 3000
For streaming: tickets are available now at www.KISS2020Goodbye.com
2. Vietnamese food lovers galore, Downtown
Get your front row seats overlooking the Burj Khalifa’s at Vietnamese Foodies. If you’re a fan of this delicious cuisine then what are you waiting for? Vietnamese Foodies are inviting you for an all-you-can-eat dinner served right to your table. The night will serve you only the best Vietnamese food favorites, and top notch music played from the live DJ booth. Bask in the beautiful interior or opt for the outdoor seating for additional cost and if you book before December 15.
Prices:
- AED560 per person (indoor seating)
- AED720 per person (outdoor seating) purchase before December 15
Date & time: December, 31 | from 8:30PM
Location: Vietnamese Foodies, Burj Vista Residence, Tower 1, Downtown Avenue Dubai.
To book, please contact: 04 554 2090 (Downtown Dubai branch)
1. Spend New Year’s Eve with Love Parties, JLT
Celebrate the ring in of 2021 in style with the help of Love Parties’ The Stage New Year’s Eve Party. Feast on the most feel-good food provided by Jazz@PizzaExpress and of course free flowing bevies that your heart desires. Be sure that Adam Baluch’s outstanding soundtrack will create the funnest atmosphere to kick start the new year. Can’t wait, right?
Location: Jazz@Pizza Express, JLT
Timing: 8pm – 1:30am
Price: AED449 all inclusive
Please visit their website to book!
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