So long 2021 and hello 2022. It’s time to celebrate the New Year. If you’re after best spot to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2021 in Abu Dhabi, but don’t want to blow your budget, there are some brilliant affordable New Year’s Eve events in the capital.
Christmas and the festive period, not to mention Boxing Day sales can leave a dent in our wallets, and no one wants to start the New Year off with massive bills to pay. These cheap New Year’s Eve events promise good times with friends and family as we ring in the 2022.
Akiba Dori
New year, new place? Mark 2022 at this newly opened Japanese fusion spot at Yas Bay Waterfront. Experience the flavours of the restaurant with a five-course menu featuring all of Akiba Dori’s most popular dishes.
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Dhs255 (soft drinks), Dhs455 (house beverages). Fri Dec 31, 8pm-late. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, yasbay.ae/dine_in/akiba-dori (04 770 7949).
Benjarong
Celebrate NYE in Abu Dhabi with a full belly thanks to a five-course dinner menu at Benjarong featuring authentic Thai dishes.
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Dhs260 (glass of bubbly). Fri Dec 31, 7pm-midnight. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).
Cho Gao
Want to enjoy a delicious dinner for New Year’s Eve? Cho Gao has a special five-course menu with classic Asian dishes. There’s also the option to continue the fun at an after-party at Level Lounge or Heroes.
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Dhs199 (soft drinks), Dhs299 (unlimited house beverages until 1am and free access to Level Lounge or Heroes), Dhs399 (unlimited bubbly and free access to Level Lounge or Heroes party with unlimited drinks until 2am). Fri Dec 31. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (02 616 6166).
Level Lounge
Ring in 2022 at a rooftop New Year’s Eve party at Level Lounge between 10pm and 3am. Expect lively tunes and free-flowing house beverages for the countdown to 2022.
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Dhs249 per person. Fri Dec 31, 10pm-3am. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (02 616 6166).
Kuzbara
Searching for a New Year’s Eve brunch in Abu Dhabi? Kuzbara is serving up international dishes and free-flowing drinks as we get ready for 2022.
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Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages), Dhs425 (bubbly). Fri Dec 31, 7pm-midnight. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi (02 304 7777).
Hawksbill Restaurant
Countdown to 2022 with friends and family at Dolphin Lawn in Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Tuck into unlimited barbecue and a surprise gourmet basket.
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Dhs285 (soft drinks), Dhs399 (house beverages), Dhs143 (kids aged seven to 12), free (kids under seven). Fri Dec 31, 9pm-3am. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island (056 660 8780).
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