End of the uh-ohs

New Year’s Eve is undoubtedly offering tons of great parties across the nation, from the ultra-popular Rihanna in Abu Dhabi to the master of the mix Armin Van Buuren in Dubai.

It doesn’t matter where you are or how you decide to celebrate, just remember, keeping friends and family close at hand is always a good idea

Abu Dhabi

Rihanna live at Emirates Palace featuring DJ Green Lantern

Location: Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

The worlds most sought after performer will bring in 2010 at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Following what promises to be an explosive show, the La Rumba after-party begins headlined by the famed DJ Green Lantern.

Ticket category

VIP Concert Package (Dhs1,695): Access to the concert: Front Pit Standing, access to the concert: Flash VIP Platform, Free drinks pre-concert — 8pm to 10pm, access to La Rumba tent — Post concert, VIP Parking Pass (Minimum purchase two tickets).

Diamond Package (Dhs995): Access to the concert: Front Pit Standing, access to La Rumba tent — Post concert.

Pearl Package — East (Dhs595): Access to the concert: Grandstand Seating East Side, access to La Rumba tent – Post concert.

Pearl Package — West (Dhs595): Access to the concert: Grandstand Seating East Side, access to La Rumba tent – Post concert.

Coral Package (Dhs395): Access to the concert: General Admission Standing, access to La Rumba tent – Post concert.

La Rumba Package (Dhs295): Access to La Rumba tent — Post concert

Doors open at 8pm and close late. La Rumba opens at midnight. Rihanna live in concert and the La Rumba party will both take place on the lawns of Emirates Palace.

White New Year’s Eve Party aboard luxury yacht

Break in the New Year in style aboard the 97’ White Empros motor yacht located off Al Meena street. The party promises to be one to remember, and if you’re lucky you just might haggle your way into an overnight stay. Boarding on the luxury yacht begins at 9pm and entry costs only Dhs 750.

Contact: Colleen Robinson

Telephone: 050 125 1661

Travel: Meena Street

Entry: Dhs 750

DUBAI

New years eve @ sanctuary

Genre: House

Location: Sanctuary, Atlantis @ The Palm

Info: Dubai’s most advanced visual FX show kicks off at 10pm Featuring Steve Lawler

NYE with Peaches Geldof & Fif Brown @ Marina Restaurant

For the first time the Marina Restaurant opens it’s door strictly for DJ use, with Mr. Mr., Vas Floyd and Si Reid playing Nu Disco, Soul & House. It’ll be a transformation into a winter wonderland and FunKtion One sound system for the night!

Entry: Dhs 895

Contact: Tickets & info call 04 348 0000

NYE 2010 with Fat Joe @ Club400

Genre: Urban

Location: The 400 Club

Info: Lean back and do the Roc-a-way with Fat Joe and his special guest DJ. Get your squad and bounce over to The 400 for an iced NYE 2010 party!

Entry: Gentlemen Dhs1050 Ladies Dhs950 with open bar

Blackout with Armin Van Buuren

Genre: House

Location: Peppermint

Info: Peppermint Experience events have seen the world’s biggest DJ stars perform in Dubai and this year will end with no exception. The newly crowned World’s no1 Dj, Armin van Buuren will the headlining guest to see off 2009 and welcome in the New Year. For this NYE Peppermint will be hosting what is the first event of its kind in the Middle East - aA mystical night that combines a magical glow in the dark set up with magnificent performing acts. Artistic yet technical, mellow yet striking, relaxed yet stimulating… the creative team have put together an interior mood that will take Dubai dance Events by storm.

New Year’s Eve celebration @ Double Decker

Genre: Varied

Location: Double Decker

Info: For a truly adrenaline filled New Year’s Eve celebration, there is no other place to be with DJ Neil to keep you entertained, grand raffle draw and live entertainment surprise!

Alpha New Year Party

Genre: House

Location: Alpha

Info: DJ Zahra, Mike Ross & Matt Grieves playing all the best tracks from the 80’s 90’s and 2000’s.

Entry: Dhs 150 plus free glass of bubbly on entrance with canapés and h’orderves served throughout the night.

‘No.1 Desi Flava’ Imran Khan Performing Live

Genre: Asian

Location: Elegante

Info: Desi and Bollywood music with Imran Khan. Nominated for the best Asian night in Dubai by Masala, Elegante is proud to present a special Desi NYE part with Khan performing his hits ‘Amplifier’, ‘Bewafa’ and many more. DJ Hani, DJ Shadow and DJ Josh supporting.

Entry: Regular Dhs 200, Meet & Greet with Imran Khan Dhs 500

New Years Eve @ Waxy’ s

Genre: Varied

Location: Waxy’s

Info: See you in Waxy s for our New Year’s Eve Party 2010. No overpriced drinks or ridiculous entry charge. No place in Dubai gives you the freedom to enjoy like Waxy’s, so why not get to us for an unrivaled NYE bash? No pretentiousness, no silly prices. Just simple and unique good old-fashioned fun at your best option. After all the festive season is a party, and we know how to party!

Entry: Free!

Zinc Nye - Live On Radio 1

Genre: House

Location: Zinc

Info: Zinc NYE will be broadcasting live on Radio 1 featuring Greg Stainer, Rohann Nunez, David Newsum (Discover Music) & Emtee (Creepers). House, R&B and party Anthems all night.

Sanctuary NY 2010 Party

Genre: House

Location: Sanctuary

Info: One of the most exciting and glamorous nights in the world is upon us! New Years Eve is traditionally a time to reflect back on the year while looking forward into the year ahead. A time to celebrate with friends new and old, all united as one as you raise your glasses at the stroke of midnight! This year Sanctuary presents Dubai’s most exclusive event, a night to be remember long after you’ve stepped out of the club! In the Main Room taking you into the early hours of 2010 will be the man behind the chart hits ‘U Don’t Know Me’, ‘Flowerz’ and ‘My My My’ – Armand Van Helden. Resident DJs are in support alongside Sanctuary’s glamorous artistic performers plus a handful of surprises as the clock counts down the last seconds of 2009 and well into the morning of 2010!

Entry: Dhs 500

Rekkord @ Apartment

Genre: House

Location: The Apartment

Info: Audio Inn presents the deepest, darkest, sexiest underground house every Thursday. Topped up with an explosive line up of resident house DJs and guests.

New Year at Sho Chos

Location: Sho Chos

Info: DJ Elie playing live music with fireworks at midnight.

Entry: Dhs 900-1300 for open bar and dinner tickets

New york, New York

Location: Pergolas

Join us this New Year Eve for a magical journey that features a fabulous Gala Dinner buffet with live cooking stations, glitzy New York ambiance, superb live entertainment, international DJ, seductive street performers which herald the spectacular fireworks displays during countdown.

Entry: 525dhs

Quantum’s NYE 2010

International superstar DJ Thomas Gold and Sebastien Ray, Nick Tohme, Amir BoomBucks and Marya Thrust.

Location: Club Quantum

Entry price: 295dhs (single) 495dhs (couple)

We are Chi NYE

Yes, it’s literally raining money on New Year’s Eve for thousands of lucky clubbers. And one winner will walk home with the ‘CUBE OF CASH’ containing Dhs 5,000!

Location: Chi @ The Lodge

Entry price: 200-250dhs

New Year’s Eve on the Rooftop ft. Pierre Ravan

Location: The Rooftop, Madinat Jumeirah

Description: Bring in 2010 with OHM Events and Pierre Ravan at the Rooftop, Madinat Jumeirah. Thursday, December 31st we celebrate the welcoming of a new year with the spiritual sounds of KaRavan and Sam Fariso

Entry price: Dhs750 with open bar, 3,000-5,000 tables

‘New Years Day’ Nasimi Beach Party

The biggest ‘New Years Day’ beach party in Dubai with 27 top DJ’s playing back to back.

Event: ‘New Years Day’ Nasimi Beach Party

DJs: 27 of Dubai’s top DJs

Date: Friday 1st Jan 2010

Venue: Nasimi Beach at Atlantis, The Palm

Entrance: Doors open at 3pm. Free entry until 9pm, Dhs 100 thereafter.

Promotions: Beach BBQ till 11pm. Complimentary Bull Shots and Bloody Marry from 2 – 4pm on the beach. Happy Hour 4-6pm

Info: Guests aged 21 years & older. Normal club policies apply, with couples receiving preference. Management reserves the right to refuse entry.

Directions: To avoid disappointment, arriving by taxi is strongly suggested; however, complimentary self-parking is available at West Car Park.

Tables: For table bookings call Shauna on +97156 603 5713 or email info@infusion.ae

The Breakdown:

27 of Dubai’s top DJs playing back2back

BBQ on beach until 11pm

Complimentary Bull shots and Bloody Mary’s from 2-4pm

Happy Hour from 4-6pm

Free Entrance until 9pm

Desi options

India Club New Year’s Extravaganza 2009

DJ Blaze will be performing at the India Club New Year’s Eve with highlights of the evening including a multi-coloured glass dance floor, laser effects and confetti machine. Complimentary welcome drink will be served to all members and their guests.
A multi-cuisine lavish buffet dinner has been arranged with exotic salads, Indian, continental cuisines with live cooking.
 The event will take place at the club’s open-air auditorium.

Entry: Tickets are priced at Dhs100 for Members and Dhs150 for Guests. Complimentary entry for kids below 5 years.
Bookings and reservation of tables to be done by calling the Club reception at 04-3371112.

Goan band New Generation set for Grand New Year’s Eve Ball at Renaissance Hotel

A highly entertaining all Goan band named New Generation (Sixth Sense) will be seen live in action at the Grand New Year’s Eve Ball scheduled to take place on at the Renaissance Hotel in Deira, Dubai. The six piece band will play extensive music that will cater to all types of music lovers for dancing pleasure. Along with the band, there will be also be yet another attraction in Lady DJ Kim who has a reputation of being one of the finest in the music business. Kim will play the latest Bollywood remixes including bhangra, baila and the like. It will be a night of non-stop music and dancing with plenty of spot prizes as well.

The ticket entry includes a lavish international buffet and unlimited beverages. Tickets are limited for the show and for more details you may contact 050-6586675 quickly.

Email: kadry@khaleejtimes.com