Catalan
Stuff yourself silly with a seven-course gourmet menu of foie gras, smoked salmon terrine, crispy oysters with avocado chutney and grapefruit mousse at Catalan in Rosewood Abu Dhabi. The meal will be complemented by festive Spanish beverages 8.30pm-11pm. Once your dinner’s settled, head to the hotel’s open-air lounge, Glo, for a glass of celebratory bubbly at midnight. Dhs1,400. You can also eat Italian cuisine at Aqua for Dhs950.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Sowwah Square, Al Maryah Island. Email AbuDhabi.Reservations@rosewoodhotels.com (02 813 5555).
Bocca
On New Year’s Eve why not dine on a five-course dinner at Hilton Abu Dhabi’s star Italian restaurant? Start with pumpkin cream, candied lemon and veal bacon mousse, then ditch tradition and opt for pheasant tortelli with aubergine cream. 7pm-1am. Dhs495.
Hilton Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, www3.hilton.com (02 681 1900).
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
End 2013 at a buffet dinner and dance at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club. A DJ will provide the latest beats from 7pm onwards. At midnight, head to the landscaped pavilion which overlooks Abu Dhabi and you might catch fireworks going off around the city. Dhs175 kids, Dhs444 adults, with drinks.
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, 19th Street, Al Mushrif, www.adcitygolf.com (02 445 9600).
PJ O’Reilly’s
Head to PJ O’Reilly’s, the Irish pub in Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi for a relaxed night out. DJ Scott B, Sweet Chili Jam and special guests will provide entertainment as you dine at live cooking stations around the pool. Later on, make your way around themed mobile bars – one even sells adult-only ice cream. Dhs50 in advance, Dhs75 on the door, includes one barbecue item. Tables cost Dhs1,000 including one premium bottle, a bucket of hops and six tickets. Kids not allowed. 7pm-3am.
Le Royal Méridien, Sheikh Khalifa Street, email restaurants.lrmad@lemeridien.com (02 695 0413).
Jazz Bar & Dining
Mmm, Canadian lobster and mango or oxtail and foie gras terrine? That’s a dilemma TOAD would like to be in on New Year’s Eve. Transit will provide live entertainment as you make your way through a four-course meal at Jazz Bar & Dining. 7pm-2am. Dhs499.
Hilton Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, www3.hilton.com (02 681 1900).
