New Year’s Eve 2021 is around the corner, and the whole city is gearing up to slap on our party hats and wave hello to 2022.
If you’re anything like us, you’re a proud foodie – no event is complete without the perfect plate. You might look up from your fork to watch the fireworks or take a break so your mouth isn’t full during the countdown – but the food is the real main event.
Luckily for all of us, New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi 2021 has loads of foodie events and parties to celebrate the start of 2022. From live cooking stations to set menus and from à la carte brunches to gourmet baskets, you certainly won’t be going hungry this New Year’s Eve.
Ready to dig in?
Aqua
Live fish carving and barbecue stations, sound good? If you’re looking for a bougie plate this New Year’s Eve, you can’t go wrong with Aqua. This all-day dining restaurant is situated in the elegant Rosewood Abu Dhabi. There is also a four-and-a-half-hour free flow of drinks and an outdoor terrace with prime seating overlooking the fireworks display in Al Maryah Island. With tunes from GLO, you’re set to ring it in.
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Dhs788 (house beverages), Dhs988 (premium grape and bubbly). Fri Dec 31, from 7pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5588).
Benjarong
Benjarong at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is serving up a five-course dinner menu with authentic Thai cuisines this New Year’s Eve. The set menu will cost you Dhs260 and includes a glass of bubbly.
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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
Another five-course menu can be found at Cho Gao, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi. You’ll get to sample an array of Asian dishes and soft drinks for Dhs199. We’re full just thinking about it. You can also upgrade to unlimited house beverages until 1am and access to the Level Lounge or Heroes parties for Dhs299, or get unlimited bubbly and access to Level Lounge or Heroes parties for Dhs399.
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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).
Cyan Brasserie
Fancy some fine French food? How about nine whole courses of it? Whoa. This chic French-Arabic brasserie at the Andaz Capital Gate is pulling out all the stops this year with (we repeat) a nine-course menu. We’re planning to arrive hungry.
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Dhs495 (soft drinks), Dhs695 (French grape), Dhs795 (bubbly). Fri Dec 31 7pm till late. Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, next to ADNEC (056 544 8158).
Dai Pai Dong
Dim sum, duck rolls, and plenty of Chinese specialties? Then Dai Pai Dong is an easy choice for ringing in the New Year in true foodie style. Chopsticks at the ready.
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Dhs565 (house beverages), Dhs655 (bubbly). Fri Dec 31, 7.30pm-midnight. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5588).
Dino’s Bistro Italiano
If you’re after an à la carte brunch this New Year’s Eve, check out Dino’s Bistro Italiano. This fun Italian restaurant is serving a New Year’s Eve special à la carte-style brunch featuring an antipasti station, cheese and cold cuts, artisan breads and turkey carving. There will also be a live artist performance for the evening.
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Dhs300 (soft drinks), Dhs350 (house beverages). Fri Dec 31, 7pm-12.30am. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Rawdah (02 307 5551).
Hawksbill Restaurant
Did someone say unlimited barbeque? If you’re a meat lover you’re going to want to check out the NYE event at Hawksbill Restaurant. Countdown to midnight with friends and family at Dolphin Lawn in Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and enjoy unlimited barbecue and a gourmet basket full of surprises alongside beverages from Dhs285. Families are welcome.
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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).
Li Jiang
Hamachi ceviche, tuna tataki truffle ponzu, grilled black cod and more. If you’re looking to begin 2022 with a bang, this five-course set menu at Li Jiang certainly sounds like a winner. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal is stunning, too, if you can take your eyes off your plate.
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Dhs395 (soft drinks), Dhs695 (grapes and hops), Dhs995 (bubbly). Fri Dec 31, 7pm-midnight. Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 818 8203).
Spaccanapoli
Wondering where to spend New Year’s Even in Abu Dhabi? How about a New Year’s Eve gala dinner with your family and friends at this longstanding Italian restaurant featuring a special five-course festive menu along with free-flowing house beverages.
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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).
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