Say Adios to 2025 with dazzling fireworks shows, sumptuous culinary offerings, and live entertainment to keep you company all through midnight.
As the curtains close in for 2025, the F&B scene presents an array of parties and dining experiences to finally bid farewell to the year and prepare you for the joyous memories to follow in the New Year. Without further ado, here’s a quick rundown of all the ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the UAE.
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
New Year’s Eve at W Lounge sets the scene for a night that feels electric from the start. The space shimmers in silver and neon, made for big entrances, bigger toasts, and a soundtrack that builds from smooth grooves to a full-throttle celebration. As midnight nears, the lights pulse, the beats sharpen, and glasses of bubbly wait for the Silver Rain countdown. With inventive concoctions, top-shelf pours, and an atmosphere that refuses to slow down, this is where the new year begins on a high.
31 December, from 10pm-2am. Beverage Package at AED290 and Bubbly Package at AED550. Call +9712 656 0000, WhatsApp 971 50 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com.
Anantara World Islands Resort
Ring in 2026 with a night to remember at Helios and Qamar. Start with drinks and live saxophone at Helios, then head to Qamar for a gourmet gala dinner. Be entertained by a magician, a live band, and a DJ under the stars. Enjoy delicious food, live performances, and music that keeps the party going straight through midnight and into the New Year.
AED3,250 per adult, including house beverages, AED2,000 per adult, including soft drinks, and AED1,000 per child, aged 6 – 12 years old. Call +9714 567 8777 or email reservations.awid@anantara.com. Visit website.
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
Celebrate the New Year with a spectacular beachfront dinner and fine bubbly. Enjoy live music by Brent Harris and Thee Jam Band, dazzling fire performances, and lively DJ sets. As midnight approaches, raise your glass for the final toast and welcome the year ahead.
7pm–12am. AED3,000 per person including bubbly and premium beverages. Early bird rate AED2,500 per person (book by 30 November). AED4,000 per person including bubbly, caviar, and premium beverages. 50% off for children aged 5–11 years old, and complimentary for children aged 1–4 years old. Call +971 720 42222 or email rasalkhaimah@anantara.com. Visit website.
Above Eleven
Ring in 2026 at Above Eleven with NYE Carnaval, a Peruvian-Japanese celebration of Nikkei cuisine, crafted concoctions, and live music. Guests can party alfresco on the terrace with a DJ and saxophonist or dine indoors to the rhythm of the Ritmo Arriba trio while enjoying premium drinks and a curated set menu. Take in stunning fireworks at midnight and welcome the New Year in style.
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 8 PM to 12:30 AM. Restaurant 3-piece band AED1,500 per person, Lounge DJ AED1,700 per person, Terrace Bar DJ AED2,250 per person. Includes curated set menu, soft beverages, premium spirits, and bubbly. Book here or WhatsApp +971 54 990 613.
Cucina The Palm
Celebrate the end of 2025 the Italian way at Cucina with generous sharing plates, flowing drinks, and festive cheer. Guests can enjoy a ten-course menu designed to be shared and savoured with friends and family, featuring seasonal ingredients and Chef Marco’s signature dishes. Live entertainment adds to the festive atmosphere while house beverages or bubbly packages provide the perfect toast at midnight.
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 8 PM to 12:30 AM. AED1,500 per person four-course dinner with house beverages, AED1,700 per person with house beverages and bubbly, AED1,200 for teenagers 12–20 years, AED595 for kids 11 years and under. Book here, call +971 4 666 1408, or email reservations@cucinadubai.com.
One&Only Royal Mirage
Ring in 2026 at Jetty Lounge with a seaside celebration by the Arabian Gulf. Guests can enjoy handcrafted concoctions, unlimited beverages, and a selection of gourmet canapés while a live DJ sets the mood. As midnight approaches, fireworks light up the sky above the water, creating a magical coastal atmosphere for an adults-only evening.
Jetty Lounge, The Palace. Wednesday, 31 December 2025, from 8 PM to 2 AM. AED1,750 per person inclusive of unlimited drinks and canapés. For bookings, click here.