Afyä Beach Lounge
Make the biggest night of the year even better at this beachside spot. You’ll enjoy an outdoor barbecue and amazing views of the canal.
Dhs299 (soft drinks), Dhs399 (house beverages), Dhs99 (kids six to 11). Thu Dec 31 7pm till late. Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri (02 510 8888).
B lounge
Countdown to 2021 at this chilled lounge and enjoy a few drinks with friends before the celebrations start at midnight.
Dhs100 (with one drink), Dhs199 (unlimited drinks). Dec 31, 8pm onwards. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, Corniche East (02 677 3333).
Bistro
New Year’s Eve is set to be a culinary journey with dishes from around the world at Bistro.
Dhs129 (soft drinks), Dhs225 (house beverages), Dhs65 (kids six to 12). Thu Dec 31 8pm-midnight. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center (02 698 2222).
Brick Rooftop Kitchen and Bar
Enjoy live acoustic music, dishes cooked in the brick oven and free flowing beverages on the countdown to 2021.
Dhs279 (soft drinks), Dhs349 (house beverages), Dhs419 (bubbly), Dhs145 (children under 12), free (children under six). Aloft Abu Dhabi (02 654 5000).
Café 302
The three-course set menu at Café 302 features dishes such as shrimp and fennel bisque soup, pan-seared sea bream and homemade mango cheesecake.
Dhs130 (per person, soft drinks), Dhs230 (per couple, soft drinks). Thu Dec 31 7pm-10pm. Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Al Markaziya (02 610 6688).
Escape
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve after party with unlimited drinks at Escape.
Dhs295 (house beverages). Jan 1, 12.30am-2.30am. Radisson Blu Hotel and Resort Abu Dhabi, Corniche (02 681 1900).
Hamilton’s Gastropub
On the hunt for a great after party spot? Then look no further than Hamilton’s Gastropub. Open until 3am, you can party the night away right here.
Dhs175 (two drinks and a bar bite before 11pm), Dhs350 (unlimited house beverages and a bar bite between 11pm and 3am). Thu Dec 31 7pm-3am. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).
Horizon Restaurant
Head to Horizon Restaurant this year and you can expect a lavish dinner buffet, with plenty of festive treats and live cooking stations. There will be activities for your little ones, and a festive buffet just for them, too.
Dhs249. Thu Dec 31 6.30pm-12.30am. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Al Bateen (02 657 0000).
Kuzbara
See in the new year with a New Year’s Eve brunch at Kuzbara where you can enjoy a spread of international dishes and free-flowing drinks as the countdown to 2021 begins.
Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs445 (house beverages), Dhs555 (bubbly). Dec 31, 7pm-midnight. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi (02 304 7777).
Nasma Beachfront Bar
You can celebrate on the beach at this after party at the Saadiyat Rotana this year. At Dhs125 for soft drinks its affordable, too.
Dhs125 (soft drinks), Dhs250 (house beverages). Thu Dec 31 11pm-1am. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).
Olea
Celebrate the start of the New Year at Olea with dishes from live cooking stations and free flowing drinks until the party starts at the stroke of midnight.
Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs425 (house beverages). Dec 31, 7pm-midnight. The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 498 8888).
Stars N Bars
This top American sports bar is offering up both a three-course meal and nibbles this New Year’s Eve, making it a great after party spot if you’ve got dinner plans elsewhere.
Dhs249 (house beverages and nibbles), Dhs349 (premium beverages and nibbles), Dhs399 (three-course meal and premium beverages). Thu Dec 31 9pm-12.15am. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 515 0101).
Stock Burger Co.
If there’s one thing we’ve missed the most this year (other than our family and friends, of course), it’s definitely travel. Stock Burger Co. agrees, and is throwing a travel-themed New Year’s Eve countdown this year.
Dhs159 (food), Dhs185 (additional house beverage package), Dhs285 (additional premium beverage package). Thu Dec 31 7pm-2.30am. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, Airport Road (800 78625).
The Foundry
You can expect some top-notch food if you head to The Foundry this year, with a caviar and blinis station, a prime rib and salmon carvery, and a grape and cheese vault. There will also be plenty of live entertainment, too.
Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs545 (bubbly), Dhs795 (French bubbly). Thu Dec 31 8pm-midnight. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
The Observation Deck
Get one of the best views in the city of the fireworks on the Corniche on the 74th floor at The Observation Deck where you can enjoy drinks and nibbles.
Dhs200. Dec 31, 11.30pm-12.30am. Conrad Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, Corniche West (02 811 5555).
The Tavern
Countdown to midnight with friends at The Tavern and you can enjoy unlimited drinks before the big celebrations begin.
Dhs199 (house beverages), Dhs299 (bubbly). Dec 31, 8pm onwards. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, Corniche East (02 677 3333).
Up & Below
If you don’t want to commit to a brunch package or set menu, you should head to Up & Below, where you can enjoy a happy hour from 5pm until 8pm and then more drinks deals after that.
Dhs99 (two house beverages and selected food item), Dhs149 (bottle of bubbly and selected food item). Thu Dec 31 8pm onwards. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center (02 698 2222).
Velocity
Enjoy the countdown to midnight at this cool sports bar with a bar bite and some drinks as the countdown begins.
Dhs99 (one bar bite and three mixed drinks), Dhs199 (one bar bite and house beverages). Dec 31, 10pm-midnight. Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi (02 304 7777).
Zest All Day Dining
Al Ain Rotana’s all day dining restaurant will be serving up a lavish buffet this year.
Dhs299 (soft drinks), Dhs350 (house beverages). Thu Dec 31 7pm-11.30pm. Al Ain Rotana, Al Jahili (03 754 5111).
