99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant
We’re huge fans of sushi and Japanese food in general, and if you book 99 Sushi Bar this year you can try a whole range of dishes thanks to the 14-course spread. Once you’ve finished stuffing your face, there will be an after party until 2am.
Dhs1,199 (premium beverages). Thu Dec 31 8pm-midnight. The Galleria Four Seasons – Al Maryah Island (02 672 3333).
Buddha-Bar Beach
Celebrate the start of the New Year with your choice of canapes or a four-course meal alongside free flowing drink. There will also be a live saxophonist and DJ.
Dhs750 (canapés and house beverages), Dhs950 (four courses and house beverages). Dec31 8pm-2am. The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 498 8888).
Butcher & Still
You can expect plenty of 1920s elegance at this à la carte dinner.
Dhs690 (minimum spend indoors), Dhs790 (minimum spend outdoors). Thu Dec 31 4pm-midnight. The Galleria Four Seasons – Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).
Café Milano
When it comes to New Year’s Eve, you can’t beat dinner with a view, which is what you’ll get at Cafe Milano. You’ll also enjoy a four-course set menu filled with top-notch Italian dishes, and live entertainment.
Dhs650 (indoor), Dhs750 (outdoor), Dhs325 (kids six to 12). Thu Dec 31 6pm-midnight. The Galleria Four Seasons – Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).
Hakkasan
See out the year in style at this beautiful Chinese restaurant at Emirates Palace with a special menu featuring roasted Peking duck salad, charcoal-grilled Chilean seabass and more on the countdown to midnight.
Dhs688 (soft drinks), Dhs788 (house beverages). Dec 31, 6pm-midnight. Emirates Palace, Corniche West (02 690 7739).
La Salle
You should start the New Year as you mean to go on, and eating your way through Provence’s coastal cities is definitely on our things to do list in 2021. While you won’t get to actually leave the UAE, you will get to feast on a seven-course set menu before enjoying the mesmerising fireworks above Saadiyat Island.
Dhs799 (drinks pairing). Thu Dec 31 7pm-midnight. Saadiyat Beach Club, Saadiyat Island (02 656 3535).
Le Méridien Village
Take your place at the village at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi and start the countdown early from 5pm with dishes and drinks from NRG Sports Café, The Captains Arms and Pappagallo until the wee hours.
Dhs600 (outside with four drinks). Dec 31, 5pm onwards. Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Zayiha (02 644 6666).
Saadiyat Beach Club
One of the best things about living in Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly the beaches, and luckily for you, Saadiyat Beach Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve event this year. You’ll enjoy sharing style international dishes before the fireworks show as the clock hits midnight.
Dhs599 (soft drinks), Dhs699 (house beverages), Dhs899 (premium beverages), Dhs199 (kids seven to 12). Thu Dec 31 7pm-midnight. Saadiyat Island (02 656 3500).
The Cove
Settle in for a sophisticated New Year’s Eve with a five-course meal at The Cove accompanied by free flowing drinks and a view of the fireworks on the Corniche at midnight.
Dhs1,421 (house beverages), Dhs599 children from six to 12. Dec 31, 8pm-12.30pm. Radisson Blu Hotel and Resort Abu Dhabi, Corniche (02 681 1900).
Turtle Bay Bar & Grill
This year, Turtle Bay Bar & Grill will be offering up a five-course meal filled with seasonal dishes. Make sure you get a spot on the outdoor terrace to make the most of the glorious UAE weather.
Dhs690 (soft drinks), Dhs990 (house beverages), Dhs1,350 (premium beverages), Dhs345 (kids six to 12). Thu Dec 31 8pm-midnight. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).
Zaya Nurai Island
Enjoy a gala dinner at Frangipanni on New Year’s Eve with free-flowing beverages, a live band, raffles with prizes, a countdown ceremony and an after-party with a DJ.
Dhs1,100 (Soft drinks), Dhs1,650 (house beverages. Dec 31. 8pm-1am. Zaya Nurai Island (02 506 6229).
