10 hottest New Year parties in UAE to ring in 2017

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10 hottest New Year parties in UAE to ring in 2017

Dubai - Whether or not you had a great last year, you can still bid adieu to 2016 in style.

By Curated by Nilanjana Gupta

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Published: Wed 21 Dec 2016, 11:35 AM

Last updated: Wed 21 Dec 2016, 1:25 PM

The countdown to 2017 has begun and if you haven't already made plans for New Year's Eve, there's little time to play catch up. UAE will be decked up in celebration with a string of amazing parties, accompanied with dazzling fireworks as the clock strikes twelve on the last day of the year.
Whether or not you had a great 2016, you can still bid adieu to the year that was in style. Here's a list of some of the most awaited New Year parties. 
1. Gala dinner at the Burj Al Arab
No New Year party in Dubai is complete without a view of the spectacular fireworks. This year you can dine right under its umbrella at the iconic seven star hotel Burj Al Arab. With live performances from musicians, acrobats and artists, it will undoubtedly be one of the best choices for a luxurious New Year's Eve setting.
Cost: Dh4,500 per person
Where: Gala Dinner Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Road; 8 pm onwards
Contact: +971 4 432 3232 or restaurants@jumeirah.com
 
2. Beach party at Atlantis, The Palm
Tucked away in the Palm island, overlooking Dubai's breathtaking skyline with stunning fireworks at the backdrop, the Royal Gala on Atlantis, The Palm, gives you plenty of reasons to pick it as your night out spot. The party starts as early as 7:30pm and goes on till you drop.
Cost: Packages start at Dh2,000
Where: The Palm Jumeirah
Contact: +971 4 426 2626 or restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com

 
3. Desert camp at Bab Al Shams
Away from the hustle bustle of the city, you can choose to welcome the new year at luxury desert resort Bab Al Shams' Al Hadheerah restaurant. Immerse yourself in some unbeatable traditional music, Arabic food, a horse-riding and a camel show.
Cost: Dh1,100
Where: Al Qudra Road, near Endurance City
Contact: +971 4 809 6100 or BAS.Restaurants@meydanhotels.com

 
4. Dine like royalty at The Palace
Perfectly positioned with breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa, make your evening truly special in the private palatial luxury of Al Bayt. When the clock strikes midnight, you might not even get a chance to bat your eyelid.
Cost: Dh25,000 for 10 people
Where: Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
Contact: +971 4 428 7888 or visit bit.ly/2fSBAsy  

5. Let the music play at Blue Marlin
If your favourite idea of partying is in Ibiza, you don't need to travel that far for New Year's Eve. Located on the beach of Ghantoot Al Jazira Island Hotel, Blue Marlin will have you covered. A full-blown beach party with some of the greatest DJ's from the Elrow family, starring Dennis Ferrer, Stacey Pullen and De La Swing, will keep you busy all night long.
Cost: Ladies from Dh500, gents from Dh650
Where: Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel & Resort, Ghantoot, 7pm
Contact: +971 56 1133400
 

 
6. Party at Nikki Beach
This luxury beach club will be celebrating New Year's Eve for the first time. Join the celebration with an enchanting evening under the stars, with sumptuous food and live entertainment.
Cost: Packages start from Dh550
Where: Pearl Jumeira, Jumeirah
Contact: +971 4 376 6162 or reservations.dubai@nikkibeach.com
 

7. Rooftop party at Level 43
Get unparalleled views of the sparkling city as you ring in the new year, standing tall at Level 43 at the Four Points By Sheraton on Sheikh Zayed Road. The festive feast and in-house DJ will set the right tone as you start the next year.
Cost: Dh1,450 per person
Where: Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact: +971 56 414 2213 or email mylene.cantos@fourpoints.com 
 

8. Go street style at Rove Hotel
If you just want to keep it casual, immerse yourself in a succulent selection of grills at a delightful backyard-style barbecue street festival at Rove Downtown Dubai. What more, you also get to enjoy front seats to the midnight fireworks at Burj Khalifa.
Cost: From Dh650
Where: Al Sa'ada Street, Zabeel 2, Downtown Dubai
Contact: +971 4 888 3444 or dine@rovehotels.com

 
 
9. Masquerade Ball at Atelier M
Dress to impress and put your mask on for the Black & White Masquerade Ball at Atelier M, in Dubai Marina. Dance your way to the new year with breathtaking views of sparkling skyscrapers and the marina below.
Cost: From Dh499
Where: Pier 7, Dubai Marina
Contact: +971 4 450 7766 or info@atelierm.ae

10. Party all night long at Ray's
Reminisce treasured memories of the year gone by against the glittering backdrop of the Abu Dhabi skyline at Ray's in Abu Dhabi.
Cost: Dh195 per person
Where: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Level 62; 5 pm onwards
Contact: +971 28115666 or email jadrestaurants@jumeirah.com
 
 
nilanjana@khaleejtimes.com


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