Put your best foot forward this New Year’s and start 2025 on a high with some of the UAE’s most dazzling New Year’s Eve spectacles, elegant gala dinners, and live entertainment followed by a series of epic feasts on New Year’s Day
Out with the old and in with the new, New Year’s is all about fresh starts and plenty of celebrations. As we turn the page to the next chapter of our lives, we look back on a year full of memories and make our New Year’s resolutions – whether we stick to them or not! As 2024 draws to a close, get ready to dive into the most dazzling celebrations with Katch’s ultimate guide, showcasing elegant soirées, star-studded performances, and mouthwatering feasts to start the year on a high - Cheers!
High-Energy New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Rixos Premium Dubai invites you to bid farewell to 2024 with a night to remember as this stunning property lights up JBR with a sparkling music festival. Showcasing chart-topping international acts Dr Alban, Jonas Blue, Willy William, and Fedde Le Grand, over 1,200 music lovers will be captivated during a night of nonstop entertainment. Kicking off at 9.00 pm on New Year's Eve, the venue will feature a stylish lounge where guests can relax in between plenty of dancing or tuck into a delectable selection of finger food and sip on free-flowing beverages.
Down the coast, Address Beach Resort is gearing up for a legendary bash with ZETA Seventy Seven’s fire-and-ice-themed celebration. Perched on level 77 beside the world’s highest outdoor infinity pool, guests will be captivated by the contrasting elements of cool elegance and fiery festivities, complete with bottomless light bites, scintillating beverages, and live DJs, during a night that sizzles with energy. As midnight approaches, enjoy a front-row seat to a spectacular fireworks display, illuminating breathtaking views of the city below.
Alternatively, add a little mystery to your New Year’s Eve as Al Habtoor Polo Resort presents ‘Glamour Unmasked’, a chic masquerade gala dinner at the Andalucia and Polo Terrace. Dress to impress and enter an evening of intrigue where every corner holds a new surprise. Boasting a sumptuous international buffet, live cooking stations, and decadent festive desserts, guests can indulge to their heart’s content while the countdown approaches. Sip on bottomless drinks, dance through the night, and start 2025 the glamorous way, unveiling a celebration that’s nothing short of spectacular.
Intimate New Year’s Eve Festivities
Those in search of something a little more intimate are invited to make their way to Address Dubai Mall’s elegant Starry Night Soirée. Set in the stylish Tea Lounge, an enticing spread of cold, hot, and sweet canapés complemented by sparkling grape will be the real stars of the show. Presenting a feast for the senses, a live pianist will be on hand to set the mood with enchanting melodies as you share memories and laughter with your nearest and dearest.
Perfect for families, JA Ocean View Hotel’s lively Italian hotspot Motorino is the ultimate locale to celebrate ‘buon anno’. Serving up a mouthwatering four-course feast, guests can relish delightful antipasti, hearty pasta dishes, scrumptious pizzas, and generous helpings of Motorino’s signature creamy tiramisu. Surrounded by spinning pizzas from the lively open kitchen, Italian fare with delicious dashes of parmesan, plenty of Aperol, talented guest singers, and captivating dancers, join the festivities as you create precious moments that will last a lifetime.
For a night filled with magic and wonder, step into a midnight winter wonderland at ALAYA, where twinkling lights and falling snowflakes set the stage for an unforgettable, food-fuelled celebration with friends. Dressed in your finest white and silver attire, dive into a menu bursting with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours, all paired with an eclectic mix of drinks to keep the good vibes flowing. As the clock strikes twelve, get ready for a magical snowfall and capture the moment at the outdoor photo booth, making sure every laugh, toast, and twinkling memory is frozen in time for a night you’ll never forget.
New Year’s Day Feasts
Start 2025 as you mean to go on: surrounded by people you love and lots of delicious food. Providing the perfect remedy to refuel from last night’s festivities, JA Hatta Fort Hotel is grilling up something special with a mouthwatering New Year’s Day BBQ at Palm Tree Garden. Featuring flame-grilled meats, juicy burgers, and smoky vegetables, it’s the perfect way to unwind with loved ones and set a chilled yet flavour-packed tone for the year ahead.
If you’re looking for an even grander affair, kick off the new year with a feast fit for royalty at Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek’s Heritage Brunch – your New Year’s diet can start tomorrow! Showcasing 200 tantalising dishes from around the world, dig into all your favourites from Aseelah, Minato, Fish Market, Shabestan, and The Pub as you sip on your choice of beverage pairing. Meanwhile, the little ones can look forward to fun activities, allowing you to relax with live entertainment or take advantage of pool access for a refreshing start to the year.
As the year comes to a close, the UAE bursts into a dazzling spectacle of lights and festivities, offering the perfect backdrop to celebrate new beginnings. Embrace the excitement, savour the moments, and step into the new year surrounded by those who matter most. Here’s to making 2025 your best year yet!
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