BELLE ÉPOQUE NEW YEAR’S EVE 

SHANGRI-LA QARYAT AL BERI ABU DHABI

Step into an evening of French-inspired glamour this New Year’s Eve. Opulence takes centre stage as guests are transported to the era of Belle Époque, known for its bohemian flair and unabashed splendour. 

Experience exceptional hospitality at an elegant soiree in a spectacular setting: what better way to welcome the upcoming year? An exclusive dinner experience accompanied by breathtaking fireworks that light the skies above Khor Al Maqta Creek will serve as the picturesque backdrop for the evening. As the countdown to the New Year begins, a special tribute to the Gipsy Kings will unfold, followed by live DJ music and show-stopping dance performances. Bid bye bye to 2023 and bonne année to 2024 in style! 

Timing: 7.30PM-2AM | Sunday, 31st December

Price: AED599 soft package, indoor seating | AED999 soft package, outdoor seating | AED849 house package, indoor seating | AED949 bubbly package, indoor seating 

Bookings: +971 2 509 8555 or email restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE’S MASQUERADE-THEMED GALA DINNER 

AL BATEEN BALLROOM | GRAND HYATT

Usher in the New Year with grandeur and grand style at this masquerade-themed gala dinner. Soak up a night filled with live performances and a stunning firework display, as you drink, dine and dance your way out of 2023. Dress to impress for the elegant setting of the Grand Ballroom for an unforgettable celebration of the year that was.

Timing: 8PM-1AM | Sunday, 31st December

Price: AED600 soft package | AED800 house package 

Dress code: formal

NEW YEAR’S EVE COCKTAIL PARTY 

LEXX | GRAND HYATT

Soak in the shimmering West Corniche views and toast to the New Year with a celebratory night on the terrace. One for adults only, what’s more luxe than a New Year’s Eve celebration offering gorgeous palace views? Groove to talented live entertainment on an energetic dance floor, and ensure you bid farewell to 2023 in glittering style, with fireworks adding with a touch of magic. 

Timing: 10PM-2AM | Sunday, 31st December

Price: AED1100 including bubbly

Bookings: 02 510 1234 or festive.grandhyattabudhabi@hyatt.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT KAMOON 

KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA 

Bid farewell to 2023 and celebrate the arrival of a new year under the open skies at Kamoon. Immerse yourself in a Middle Eastern culinary adventure, featuring live-cooking stations inspired by the Arabian world, delectable festive desserts, and endless servings of delightful festive mocktails. Following dinner, the festivities continue with entertainment, including captivating live sets by a talented singer. 

Parents, this is a great one for New Years Eve with the family. Relax and enjoy the evening while the little ones partake in a variety of activities at the Kids Club (babysitting services are also available upon request for a fee). 

Timing: 7PM-1AM | Sunday, 31st December 

Price: AED425 including soft drinks and water | AED499 Seaview table including soft drinks and water | 50% off for under 12s | under 6s dine for free | Early Bird offer: book before December 20th for a 10% discount | no alcoholic beverages will be served

HORIZON BUFFET DINNER

KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

Welcome the New Year with a delicious holiday banquet - complete with live culinary theatrics, an extensive array of delectable pastries, and bottomless festive mocktails - suitable for the whole family. While you enjoy the festivities, the children will be entertained with delightful and festive outdoor games in the garden.

Timing: 6.30-10.30PM | Sunday, 31st December 

Price: AED295 including soft drinks and water | no alcoholic beverages will be served

Bookings: 02 657 0000 or email fb.khalidiya@rotana.com or visit http://roho.it/ztmtf

NYE PROHIBITION-ERA SOIRÉE

STRATOS | LE ROYAL MERIDIEN

Embark on a journey to the opulent past and raise a toast to the promising future, prohibition-style! Treat yourself to unlimited starters, followed by a choice of main course and dessert. Stay on theme, with 3 hours of free-flowing prohibition-themed cocktails, all while taking in the panoramic cityscape from this impressive 360-degree view venue.

After dinner, make like the rum runners and keep the party going: for AED150, partake in a 3-hour house beverage package kicking off from 11PM. Enjoy DJ performances and New Year-worthy views as you bid farewell to 2023. 

Timing: 7-11PM | Sunday, 31st December 

Price: AED499 3-hour unlimited starters, main course, dessert & free-flow festive themed cocktails/house wine & spirits | AED150 3-hour house package available from 11PM

Bookings: 800 101 101 or WhatsApp 056 404 9988

SOIRÉE OUT NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER

GRILLS@CHILL’O | SOFITEL ABU DHABI CORNICHE

Ready for a celebration filled with food and fun? Look no further. Start your evening off with a decadent bouillabaisse station and savour the flavours of a rich seafood soup made with fresh fish, shellfish, and vegetables. Move on to indulge in foie-gras, scallops, oysters, and a mix grill that includes all your favourite meats.

We love the touch of New Year crackers on the tables with fun, festive surprises inside, and to keep the party going all night long, look out for live entertainment to get you on your feet and dancing. A live band (from 9-11.30PM) will be followed by a DJ spinning tunes until 1AM. At the stroke of midnight, get ready for a countdown to welcome in a new year and toast to 2024. 

Timing: 8PM-1AM | Sunday, 31st December

Price: AED395 soft package | add AED165 unlimited house beverages including sparkling wine | add AED438 for unlimited Champagne | 50% for children 6-12 years

Bookings: +97128137777

FELIZ ANO NUEVO

AMERIGOS | PARK INN BY RADISSON, YAS ISLAND

Welcome to ‘Feliz Año Nuevo’: a street food-style party bursting with live food and beverage stations. Buckle up for four hours to indulge in some of the most enticing street food delights and drinks to match! Add in a live band and pop-up dancers - to get guests grooving their way into the New Year with pure Latin flair - and you’ll be all set for a fiesta to remember!

Timing: 8PM-2AM | Sunday, 31st December

Price: AED300 soft package | AED400 house package | AED100 kids 6 years and above (allowed until 12AM)

Bookings: +97126562000

NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR

CABANA BEACH BAR & GRILL | THE ST. REGIS ABU DHABI 

Find an abundance of New Year’s Eve magic at a beachside bash that has it all: a picturesque setting on the Corniche beach, sunset over the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf, a lavish dinner and an epic band!  

The evening revelry commences with dinner, featuring a decadent buffet and live cooking stations offering an array of international delicacies. Fuel up for a night of dancing and excitement, as last year’s 5-piece band makes a sought after return, along with a live DJ. The Talent, hailing from the UK, isn’t your typical party band: with unparalleled energy on stage and boasting an ever-expanding repertoire of songs, they’ll keep you on your feet. Embrace the promise of a splendid 2024 with an evening brimming with energetic live performances and an electric atmosphere. As the clock strikes midnight, raise a glass to send off 2023 in style and mark a New Year’s Eve to remember. 

Timing: 8.30PM-2AM | Sunday, 31st December 

Price: AED800 soft package | AED1100 including selected cocktails, grapes, hops, and Italian bubbly | AED 1500 per person, including selected French bubbly, cocktails, grapes, and hops | AED 400 for under 12s

Bookings: +971 2694 4553 or email restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com