A list of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve this year in Abu Dhabi for citizens, expatriates, and visitors.
Where to go in Abu Dhabi on New Year's Eve 2023 to have the best time
On New Year's Eve, everything is pretty much the same, When you party too much, you tell yourself you'll never party again, and then you do it again and again. We want to tell you that New Year's Eve in the capital is so much fun that you won't want it to end. Happy New Year!
99 Fish House & Sushi Bar
99 Sushi is inside the Four Seasons Hotel and has a 14-course menu with 99's most popular dishes, like the 99 katsu sando with Kobe A5. The meal comes with unlimited drinks until midnight, when each person will be given a free glass of champagne to toast the fancy after-party.
At the Four Seasons Hotel on The Galleria Al Maryah Island, a dining room costs Dhs 1,199, a window seat costs Dhs 1,499, and the patio costs Dhs 1,999.The numberr to call is (0)2 672 3333.
The Al Raha Beach Hotel
This year, the New Year's Eve party at La Piscine Restaurant & Pool Bar on Al Raha Beach has a fancy costume theme. There will be live cooking areas and lots of flashy entertainment, like a light show, belly dancers, and a Cuban band. There's also a champagne glass to raise a toast at midnight.
From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Al Raha Beach is Dhs 575 soft and Dhs 775 house. Kids ages 5 to 12 get 50% off, and kids under 4 get in for free. Alrahabeach Hotel can be reached at (0)56 545 0145.
Etihad Towers at the Conrad Abu Dhabi
End the year 2023 in style with a dinner at José by Pizzaro. You can enjoy tasty snacks and Spanish wine. Enjoy free access to Abu Dhabi's highest viewing deck, 300, as the countdown to 2024 starts. From there, you can see stunning views of the city as we say goodbye to the year that was.
From 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., you can get José by Pizzaro at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers for Dhs 500. Call 02 811 5666 or email conradetihadtowers.
Hotel Four Seasons Abu Dhabi
A delicious set meal at Café Milano is a great way to welcome 2024. Foods like carpaccio di cernia and caviar, roast wagyu beef, and more are on Chef Delfino Chiarello's bold five-course menu. On the patio after dinner, everyone is looking up at the sky for the fireworks.
Hotel Four Seasons Abu Dhabi Al Maryah, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., Dhs890 inside, Dhs990 outside, and Dhs440 for kids ages 6 to 12. The number to call is (0)2 333 2222.
There is a Grand Hyatt in Abu Dhabi.
At the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi's masquerade-themed gala dinner in the Grand Ballroom, everything is glitz and glitter. Get ready for a night of live music and a beautiful fireworks show to welcome in the New Year.
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Dhs600 soft and Dhs800 house. The number to call is (0)2 510 1234.
Hilton Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
This New Year's Eve, the popular Yas Island hotel is having a dinner with a Roaring Twenties theme by the pool, where you can get a great view of the fireworks over Yas Bay. Along with the nonstop entertainment, hot food is served.
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., for Dhs700 (soft), Dhs900 (premium), and Dhs375 for kids ages 6 to 12. Get in touch with Hilton Abu Dhabi Islands at +2 208 6900.
The resort on Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island
White, a fancy restaurant that serves food all day, has a fancy New Year's Eve buffet dinner in both its indoor restaurant and its outdoor patio. Eat at a foreign buffet with live stations and drinks that flow freely. As the clock strikes midnight, be amazed by live entertainment.
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Dhs 1,200 soft, Dhs 1,300 house, Dhs 1,400 premium, and Dhs 600 for kids ages 4 to 11. Kids under 4 stay free. Call (0)2 811 4342 or visit jumeirah.com.
The Lexx Grand Hyatt
The Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi is having a New Year's Eve cocktail party on the patio at Lexx. Guests can raise a glass to 2024 and enjoy the view of the West Corniche. The New Year's Eve party is only for adults and has a dance floor, live music, and seats with views of the Palace.
Ten p.m. to two a.m. at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi for Dhs 1,100. Call (0)2 510 1234 or email lexx.abudhabi.
Lock, Stock, and Barrel
Lock, Stock & Barrel Abu Dhabi is getting ready for an epic send-off full of live music, crazy pranks, and nonstop fun. On the last night of the year, this legendary bar is throwing a big party with free drinks, food, and front-row seats to the epic fireworks show on Yas Bay.
From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Yas Bay on Yas Island costs Dhs 550. This is the number to call: (0)4 423 8308.
LPM Dubai
People who want to celebrate with delicious food and stunning views of Abu Dhabi's Al Maryah island are welcome to party at LPM and eat from its à la carte menu. This year's party is called "Titanic Extravaganza," and the fun starts at 6 p.m.
From 6 p.m. on, the Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi has a Dhs1,000 minimum spend indoors and a Dhs1,200 minimum spend outdoors. Check out lpmrestaurants.com/abu-dhabi or call (0)2 692 9600.
A Park Hyatt in Abu Dhabi
For New Year's Eve, the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi dresses all in white. The resort has resident DJs who play exciting music, dance shows, and a foreign buffet. Remember to wear white everything.
The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island is open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and costs Dhs1,700 for adults and Dhs1,000 for kids ages 6 to 11. Kids under 6 get in for free. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi. Phone: +2 407 1234.
Rotana Park
At Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, you can spend New Year's Eve outside under the stars. Get together with your friends by the pool and eat from a spread that has a sushi and sake bar, a carvery station, an oyster and caviar bar, and a huge selection of sweets. Signature cocktails and house drinks are served with it, and a live band and DJ Frankey play music.
You can party at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. for Dhs 649 or Dhs 799 if you want to be a VIP. Rotana.com or call (0)2 657 3335
This is the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara.
You can say goodbye to 2023 at a beautiful party in The Courtyard under a blanket of stars. Throughout the evening, a live band plays while people eat. There is a special place for kids to play that will be fun for everyone all night.
After 8 p.m., at the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, soft drinks cost Dhs 1,200, expensive drinks cost Dhs 1,550, bubbly costs Dhs 2,024, and kids aged four to twelve cost Dhs 600. Call (0)2 895 8700 or visit anantara.com at
The Rosewood Abu Dhabi
At its fancy gala dinner, Aqua at Rosewood Abu Dhabi asks guests to start a journey into the new year. With a delicious brunch idea and several live stations, such as a raw fish bar, a cold seafood station, a carving station, and a buffet, as well as four and a half hours of free-flowing drinks,.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi is open from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. and costs Dhs855 for a house and Dhs955 for a sparkling. You can reach rosewoodhotels.com at (0)2 813 5520.
The golf club at Saadiyat Beach
A New Year's Eve gala will be held at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club to ring in 2024 in style. You can fill your boots at the dinner buffet, which has live cooking areas and a wide range of drinks from the free-flowing menu. At midnight, enjoy a free glass of sparkling wine to toast the new year while dancing to the classic hits of a Michael Bublé cover band.
The Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is open from 7 p.m. to midnight and costs Dhs350 for soft drinks, Dhs599 for house drinks, Dhs175 for kids ages 5 to 12, and free for kids under 4 years old. Call (0)56 660 8780 or visit viyagolf.com/festive/sbgc.
Stay at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi.
You can have a small, private New Year's Eve party at Catch in a fancy restaurant. Enjoy a five-course sharing meal of signature dishes while taking in the beautiful views of the marina. Having live entertainment adds another touch of luxury to an already beautiful evening.
From 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi, soft drinks cost Dhs 800, house drinks cost Dhs 1,100, and sparkling drinks cost Dhs 1,500. Kids under 12 get 50% off. Please call 02 694 4553 or visit catchatthestregis.com.
Shimmer and shine is the theme of Sontaya's New Year's Eve party, which is a popular place for people from all over Asia. Enjoy the rich tastes of the East, drink as much as you want, and dance to the beats of DJ Nurai.
From 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, soft drinks cost Dhs600, house drinks cost Dhs700, soft drinks cost Dhs800, and kids aged six to twelve cost Dhs250. Check out sontayaabudhabi.com or call (0)2 498 8443.
Turtle Bay Grill and Bar
At the Turtle Bay restaurant at the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, there is a five-course set meal and live music from a band and a DJ. You can keep the party going at Hamilton's Gastropub or Nasma Beachfront Bar after midnight.
Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.; Dhs975 soft, Dhs1,250 house, Dhs1,550 premium, and Dhs450 for kids ages 6 to 12. Call 02 697 0000 or email Saadiyatrotana.
