The Country Club Hotel Dubai
What Player's Lounge, the ultimate English sports bar in town, well-known for English and international cuisine and live resident English band Off the Rails, spreads out a sumptuous set menu, four-course dinner.
When December 31
How Dh299 per person including beverage, or Dh499 per person with unlimited servings of selected house beverages. Call 04 398 8840 or email playerslounge@countryclubdubai.com
Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel
What The brave, bold kitchen brigade at the Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel in New Dubai have banished the buffet and created pan-to-plate food that is sure to have inquisitive diners filling its 300-plus seats morning, noon and night.
When December 31
How Dh650 per person. Call 04 444 0000
West 14th, Oceana Beach Club, The Palm
What West 14th, a New York-influenced Grill and Bar is offering a special New Year's Eve dinner with a five-course set menu and live music. West 14th will be serving the finest grilled delights including US Black Angus Beef reared on nine pastures of a family-owned Nebraskan farm, free-range poultry and fresh seafood from the Arabian Gulf.
When December 31
How Dh750 per person (beverage not included) or Dh1,500 per person including premium beverages. For more information call 04 447 7601 or email west14th@moevenpick.com
Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa
What Celebrate the last evening of 2010 in Mexican style at MAYA by Richard Sandoval. The party kicks off with a sharing menu and soothing sounds from The Bottom Line band followed by a fireworks extravaganza lighting up the beach at midnight.
When December 31
How Dh1,900 per person. Call 04 316 5550
Armani Hotel Dubai
What Combining the elegant sophistication of Armani with a luxurious theme to usher in the New Year, Armani/Privé's ‘Mysterious Seduction of Dark Passion' will enhance your senses through stimulating visuals, heightened decor, performances and a complementing menu.
When December 31
How Dh500 per person. Call 050 856 1865 or email info@armanihotels.com
Grosvenor House Dubai
What Michelin starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes' five-course menu paired with beverages will tantalise and surprise you at Rhodes Mezzanine. Toast the New Year at midnight. The after party continues in Buddha Bar or Gallery Bar if accompanying children. Or, try one of GH's many other offerings.
When December 31
How Dh1,900 per person. Call 04 317 6000
Qamardeen Hotel Dubai
What Indulge in the rich culinary delights of Italy with a dinner buffet and à la carte menu at Esca Restaurant's New Year's Eve Dinner which promises a grand finale to the year.
When December 31
How Dh195 to Dh345 per person. Call 04 428 5888 or email restaurants@southernsun.ae
Mango Tree, Souq Al Bahar
What Dine on delicacies like Krathong Thong (a mix of vegetables in a crispy golden cup), Tom Yum Talay (the famous Hot and Sour Soup with mixed seafood), and Khao Niew Dam (Thai black sticky rice with taro and sweet coconut cream) among many select dishes.
When December 31
How Dh450 per person. Call 04 426 7313
Four Points by Sheraton ShAikh Zayed Road, Dubai
What If serenity and candlelight come to mind for your New Year's Eve dining experience, head over to Luigi's for an extravagant four-course dinner full of flavours to set off your New Year with a bang.
When December 31
How Dh250 to Dh350 per person; Call 04 316 9726 or email reservations.restaurants@fourpoints.com
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media
What Go for gold without breaking the bank at one of the city's best value New Year's Eve parties complete with a Robbie Williams tribute at Al Nada Ballroom, Radisson Blu Hotel.Canapés on arrival... and a lavish buffet dinner.
When December 31
How Dh695 per person
The Address Dubai Mall
What Ring in the New Year in the chic environs of Ember Grill and Lounge, soothed by the tunes of saxophonist Willy G, no relation to Kenny G as far as we know. Enjoy the culinary delights of a specially prepared, sumptuous four-course dinner.
When December 31
How Dh799 per couple; Call 04 438 8999 or email dine.dubaimall@theaddress.com
Irish Village
What With ample outdoor seating and a spectacular array of food stations laden with festive specialties, Irish Village has a lot to offer. Dance all night and enjoy midnight fireworks to welcome the New Year.
When December 31
How Dh250 if purchased before December 25 and Dh300 after that date.
The Cellar, aviation club
What Elegant setting for a festive ambiance, a spectacular buffet dinner and a selection of fine beverages. After dinner, guests are welcome to join the dance party at The Irish Village. And at 2am The Cellar will be serving a traditional English breakfast.
When December 31
How Dh950 net per person, including dinner, drinks and breakfast.
Renaissance Dubai Hotel
What Do the countdown to the New Year with friends and family at Spice Island with its Cold buffet, Cold Turkey Breast, Smoked seafood platter, Oysters on ice with condiments, Shrimp pyramid, Oriental salads, soups and main courses.
When December 31
How Dh399 to Dh599 (children Dh109). Call 04 262 5555 or email rendubai@emirates.net.ae
Sofitel Dubai, Jumeirah Beach
What New Year's Day Brunch at AOC French Brasserie with a special Kid's buffet. An extensive selection of candies and activities will be provided for the children including a clown act and face painting.
When January 1
How Dh275 per person, or Dh350 including beverages. Dh175 (Children from four to 12 years). Complimentary below four years old. Call 04 448 4848
Certo Souq Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi
What Welcome the New Year, Italian style! Celebrate with a five-course fine-dining menu, unlimited premium beverages and a live DJ.
When December 31 at 8pm
How Dh850 per person. Call 02 558 1160 or email certo@atlashospitality.ae
Millennium Abu Dhabi
What A Lavish Moroccan Buffet from the award-winning chef at Marakesh Restaurant along with regular and premium beverages.
When December 31 at 8pm
How Dh950 per person; Call 02 614 6000
Sheraton Abu Dhabi
What A sumptuous bubbly brunch at Flavours Restaurant on New Year's Day! Unwind in a relaxing atmosphere and enjoy a complimentary beverage while chilling out. A music duo will complement the lavish buffet brunch, which features wonderful breakfast and lunch choices, a large variety of cold and warm dishes, all served in a festive environment.
When January 1 from 12:30pm until 3:30pm
How Dh225 net per person with 50 per cent discount for children below the age of 12. Call 02 677 3333
Pullman Dubai MoE
What A starlit New Year's Eve celebration at Dubai's newest rooftop venue - the Sanctuary Pool Bar. Packages include a gourmet gala buffet dinner in Pullman Dubai MOE's signature restaurant Sanabel followed with a rooftop pool party at Sanctuary Pool Bar with a DJ. You'll also see some fireworks.
When December 31
How Dh550 per person. Call 04 377 2000 or email h7337-re@accor.com
Grand Millennium Dubai
What Be it a traditional feast or Belgian BBQ, Italian brunch or international buffet, seafood spread or Asian dinner, the culinary team at this hotel is all set to take you and your family on a tantalising gastronomic adventure at any one of its several venues.
When December 31
How Prices vary by venue and offering. Call 04 429 9999 or email reservations@grandmill-dubai.com
Wafi Pyramids
What Wafi's New Year offerings include a lavish Vegas-style dinner buffet and complimentary house beverages until midnight. The evening will feature an assortment of Las Vegas-style entertainment such as Vegas showgirls and table magicians as well as a host of wheel of fortune prizes.
When December 31
How Dh395 per person. Call 04 324 4100, or visit www.wafirestaurants.com
