This New Year promises to be bigger and better than ever before in Abu Dhabi, with a host of exciting celebrations and entertainment choices. There’s spectacular firework displays, glamorous gala dinners, live music events, and so much more that you’ll be totally spoilt for choice. So, if you’re looking for things to do in Abu Dhabi this New Year’s Eve, we’ve teamed up with Best Bites Abu Dhabi to put together our top picks of the best events around the Capital…
NYE Countdown Village
This New Year’s Eve, Abu Dhabi is upping the ante with the region’s only NYE Countdown Village. Spanning the length of Breakwater, Corniche, there will be with dozens of activities, games, shows, food outlets, live events, and performances for families to enjoy. The village will be open from December 28 until December 31. On December 31, Village visitors will wave goodbye to 2017 with a spectacular show of fireworks and live music performances by Tamer Husni and Hussein Al Jassmi
You can find out more information about NYE’s Countdown Village by clicking here
Fireworks
Spectacular firework displays will light up the skies across Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve. There are stunning displays to enjoy with the whole family taking place at Emirates Palace, the St Regis Saadiyat, the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, Al Maryah Island, and Yas Island.
For unrivalled views of the fireworks and delicious food, why not book a table at one of our recommended restaurants below:
The Terrace on the Corniche, 7pm – 1am, from AED350 per person
Café Milano, 7pm until late, from AED600 per person
Sambusek, 8.30pm until late, from AED495 per person
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, 7pm-2:30am, from AED1,600 per person
Something special...
If you’re look for something extra special this year, Emirates Palace are hosting a New Year’s Eve Gala dinner from 7pm until 3am. Held on the Palace Terrace, this promises to be the party of the year, and will definitely be a way to see in the New Year in style.
Be amazed by the breath-taking fireworks display on the beach and party the night away under the stars with live music and entertainment.
Tickets are AED2750* per adult and AED1375* per child (between the ages of 6 and 12 years)
A complimentary open bar with selected beverages will be available until 1am, then chargeable upon consumption thereafter. Elegant evening attire is essential. Arabic National Dress is acceptable for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children.
For more info or bookings, please call +971 (0) 2 690 7999 or email [email protected]
Something different...
It wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without a party, but this year you’ll be able to experience the weird and wonderful with a Mad Hatters party at Bu! or step back in time at Butcher & Still.
Mad Hatters party at Bu!
Take a magical trip down the rabbit hole as you adventure to the surreal world of the Mad Hatter and his eponymous tea party, where nothing is quite what it seems. From 8pm until 3am, don your hats and join Bu! for an evening of madness, hosted by the Mad Hatter himself, with a live entertainment and a host of DJs. Packages start from AED295 per person.
For bookings or more information please call 02 666 8066
Great Gatsby Party at Butcher & Still
Take yourself back to the Prohibition Era of 1920’s Chicago at Butcher & Still with a Great Gatsby party. After enjoying dinner from the much loved a la carte menu with exclusive specials, select from one of the After Dinner Drinks Packages available from just AED 250++ per person. From 7pm until 3am.
For bookings or more information please call 02 333 2222
Leave your resolutions until the 2nd January...
Forget your resolutions until January 2nd and join Hickory’s at Yas Links for their family-friendly New Year’s day brunch. With the bouncy castle and plenty of space for children to run around, this is a lovely and relaxed way to start 2018! Brunch packages start from AED225 per adult and AED125 for children between 6 – 12 years. Children under 6 are free
For bookings or more information please call 02 810 7710
