Ring in 2025 with 11 of the best New Year's Eve parties in Dubai

It's time to celebrate all night long with global music icon Lionel Richie at Atlantis, The Palm's New Year's Eve Gala, and sing along to hits like Hello, All Night Long, Easy and Brick House. Accompanied by stunning fireworks displays, you can feast on a decadent buffet throughout the evening, from lobster and sushi to live cooking stations and handcrafted desserts. This year, Atlantis, The Palm will also be introducing 20 VIP Sky Suites, offering the ultimate experience with a private butler, distinctive dining options and spectacular views.

Nothing says Dubai like a party on the beach, with Barasti set to welcome the new year with DJ Nicky Romero, known for hits such as Toulouse and I Could Be the One. With remixes and collaborations featuring the likes of Afrojack, David Guetta and Rita Ora, the DJ's deck will keep the crowd moving until the early hours of 1 January. That's not all: Barasti's resident DJs CN Williams, Tom Higham and Ro Nunez will be spinning all night, while award-winning band Sweet Chilli Jam will keep you on your feet.

Culinary hotspot Time Out Market Dubai will be hosting a grand Great Gatsby-themed celebration with delectable dishes served up from 17 of the city’s best homegrown eateries, while you dance your way into 2025. With stilt walkers, roaming acts and a glamorous mix of feathers, pearls and masks, usher in the new year with an exclusive front-row view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks and laser show. Packages start from AED1,000 per person, and each ticket has a pre-loaded card worth 50 per cent of its value.

Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at Terra Solis, where world-class music will take you into 2025 amid the dunes. Celebrate with Belgian sensation Lost Frequencies, known for hits like Are You With Me and Where Are You Now, and dance all night to his feel-good beats. Also on deck, Italian electronic duo Agents of Time will deliver an immersive set blending melodic techno with cinematic sounds. Don’t miss this celebration; general admission tickets are available now for AED150.

Welcome 2025 at Rixos Premium Dubai's New Year's Eve celebration, with music, bites and dazzling fireworks over JBR and Palm Jumeirah. Dance all night to music from Dr Alban, known for global hit It’s My Life, alongside Dutch house DJ Fedde Le Grand, best known for his chart-topping track Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit. Also taking the stage is Jonas Blue, the English DJ behind 2015 tropical house hit Fast Car and the chart-topping single Perfect Strangers. Rounding out the night, French DJ and producer Willy William will perform record-breaking tracks Ego and Mi Gente.

Step into a world of glamour and mystery at Raffles The Palm Dubai’s Royal Masquerade Ball this New Year’s Eve. The black-tie gala offers a night to remember with a grand dinner and mesmerising performances by an eight-piece pop band and other acts. After midnight, the celebration continues at the Sola Jazz Lounge afterparty.

Get ready for a New Year’s Eve like no other at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, where Italian duo Mathame will bring their NEO production to Dubai for a night of electrifying beats and surreal visuals. Known for hits like Nothing Around Us and Skywalking, brothers Amedeo and Matteo Giovanelli will take you on a journey that blends live electronic music with immersive digital art.

Parents and little ones alike will have a ball at Emirates Golf Club's gala. Set at The Lawn, which boasts spectacular views of the Dubai Marina skyline, everyone can enjoy a delicious meal, live tribute acts of Bruno Mars, George Michael, Robbie Williams and Pink, plus and a fireworks show to light up the night.