A dinner to remember

Flamingo Room by Tashas

Welcome 2018 with an international set menu at the newly opened chic restaurant in Umm Suqeim. You’ll be served a glass of bubbly on arrival, followed by delightful canapes. There’ll be live music by George Sax and DJ Kabelo.

Price: Dh1,500 per person

Where: Jumeirah Al Naseem, Umm Suqeim

Call: 04-244 7278

Asado

Sample a five-course Latin meal complemented by live music from an Argentine duo. You will also get to view the Dubai Fountain and the light show at midnight.

Price: Starts at Dh1,900 per person

Where: Palace Downtown, Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard

Call: 04-888 3444

Palace Terrace

Enjoy a royal buffet under the stars and dance the night away to the rhythms of The Talent -- one of the UK’s liveliest party bands.

Price: Dh2,750 (Dh1,375 for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years)

Where: Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

Call: 02-690 7999

Cabana

Enjoy an indulgent buffet, featuring lavish live carving and seafood stations, unlimited premium house beverages and a bottle of premium bubbly to be shared between two guests, as well as impeccable views of the Burj Khalifa. Chose between verdant terrace seating or access to a private cabana.

Price: Starts at Dh2,350 per person

Where: Address Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai

Call: 04-888 3444

7 Elephants

Feast on world cuisine at this uptown DIFC hotspot as you watch the light show on Burj Khalifa. 7 Elephants is the only restaurant in the city to serve seven different cuisines. Must-try dishes include the Cold Platter, char-grilled Lobster Tail and Sizzling Grilled Tenderloin among others. Soulmate Tributes, a Dubai-based band, will provide live music.

Price: Starting Dh380 per person

Where: Emirates Financial Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre

Call: 04 354 4354

Atlantis, The Palm

The gala dinner at Atlantis has become one of the most sought-after NYE events over the years. The evening begins with canapes and welcome drinks in Asateer before the venue opens at 8pm, where a 30-piece live band kicks off the night’s entertainment, playing through until 3am. The international buffet will remain open until 11.30pm with the bar operating until 3am.

Price: Starts at Dh2,900 per person

Where: Palm Jumeirah

Call: 04-426 2000

Beluga

Savour a sumptuous seven-course dinner with live music at this Mediterranean-inspired beach house. The patio and the rooftop, overlooking the Arabian Sea and Dubai skyline, offer an unobstructed view of fireworks display at the Burj Al Arab.

Price: Starts at Dh2,000 per person

Where: Crescent West, Palm Jumeirah

Call: 04-551 9863

Fish Beach Taverna

Celebrate the New Year with a set menu featuring authentic Aegean flavours with beverages and music all night long at the at this beachside restaurant. The place provides a great view of the Palm Jumeirah fireworks show.

Price: Starts at Dh600 per person

Where: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Al Sufouh

Call: 04 511 7373

At.mosphere

Wrap up 2017 on a high at At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa with its New Year’s Eve Brunch. The evening not only promises a memorable fine dining experience but also offers a chance to win prizes at the in house competition. There will be loads of entertainmet in the form of an illusionist and violinist.

Price: Starts at Dh2,700 per person

Where: Burj Khalifa

Call: 04-888 3828

Candypants

Savour a mega brunch and enjoy the spectacular views of the midnight fireworks on the Palm. The party then moves to the Terrace until 3am.

Price: Starts at Dh549 per person

Where: Habtoor Grand hotel, Dubai Marina

Call: 056 640 6161

‘A Night in Abu Dhabi’

Bid farewell to 2017 with an award-winning international buffet with dishes from around the world. The Cirque Du Soleil-inspired evening includes a special band performance, chair acrobats, a hula-hoop show and more.

Price: Dh725-Dh950

Where: Sofra BLD, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

Call: 02-509 8555