Looking for the best New Year’s Eve party in Abu Dhabi?
If there’s one night each year when you have full permission to splash out, it’s New Year’s Eve. And if you’re anything like us, you’re hoping to ring in the New Year with a whole bunch of pizzazz – not to mention fab food and drinks.
These NYE parties in Abu Dhabi might be a tad expensive, but when else will you be dropping so many dirhams on a night out? It’s been a long year, you deserve it.
Aqua
A night out at Rosewood Abu Dhabi is always elegant, but especially on New Year’s Eve. This all-day dining restaurant situated in the Rosewood Abu Dhabi offers a four-and-a-half-hour free-flow dining experience with live fish carving and barbecue stations. Did someone say bougie? You can also take full advantage of the brilliant weather on the outdoor terrace. There’s prime seating overlooking the fireworks display in Al Maryah Island with steady tunes from GLO.
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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).
Café del Mar
Fancy a trip to Ibiza? Café del Mar is a famous Ibiza entertainment venue that has just landed in Abu Dhabi. The New Year’s Eve gathering will feature beachy party vibes, sharing platters, live seafood stations and fresh oysters. Dance and mingle with crafted beverages and free-flowing bubbly. Prices start at Dhs700 and reservations are mandatory.
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Dhs700 (New Year’s Eve party). Fri Dec 31, 2021. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island cafedelmarabudhabi.com (050 402 2283).
Dai Pai Dong
If you’re looking for a foodie New Year’s Eve, Dai Pai Dong has you covered with a lush New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Chinese specialities such as dim sum and duck rolls. It’s time for the countdown.
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Dhs565 (house beverages), Dhs655 (bubbly). Fri Dec 31, 7.30pm-midnight. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5588).
Garage
Bigger is always better when it comes to New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi, and this year Garage says it will be hosting the B.I.G.est party to end 2021. You can expect a huge feast here before heading over to WET Deck after midnight. Bring on the party.
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Dhs398 (soft drinks), Dhs598 (house beverages), Dhs798 (sparkling). Fri Dec 31, 8pm-1am. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000).
Hidden Bar
One of our biggest priorities when choosing a New Year’s Eve party – the view. Ring in the new year at Hidden Bar with lounge-style food and beverages from Dhs565 with the perfect view of the Arabian waters and city skyline.
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Dhs565 (house beverages), Dhs655 (bubbly), Dhs988 (premium grape and bubbly). Fri Dec 31, 8pm-midnight. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5588).
Li Jiang
Begin 2022 with a bang (of flavour) at Li Jiang. There you’ll find a five-course set menu including hamachi ceviche, tuna tataki truffle ponzu, grilled black cod and more. Beautiful location? Check. Enough food to fill your boots? Check. We’re bringing our party hats.
There’s a blockbuster New Year’s Eve concert happening at Al Maryah Island. Click here to learn more.
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).
WET Deck
More than ready to wave goodbye to 2021? This trendy poolside club at the iconic W Abu Dhabi Hotel is the ideal spot. Get ready for the countdown while enjoying your favourite tunes along with bar bites and unlimited house beverages.
Fancy a trip to Dubai for New Year’s Eve? Time Out Market has a massive party and stellar dishes to try. Click here to read more.
Dhs688 (sparkling), Dhs5,000 (minimum spend VIP table). Fri Dec 31, 10pm-1am. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000).
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