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Romantic ideas for New Year’s Eve 2024-25 in Dubai
Thu, November 14, 2024
Stunning views, spectacular fireworks and beachside thrills make Dubai an incredibly romantic place to welcome the New Year. Here are a few ideas for your special night.
Stunning views, spectacular fireworks and beachside thrills make Dubai an incredibly romantic place to welcome the New Year. Here are a few ideas for your special night.
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Dreamy dining at Ossiano
A favourite for couples in Dubai, Michelin-starred Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm has something memorable planned for New Year’s Eve. Chef Gregoire Berger's fine dining tasting menu includes a succession of intricate dishes that not only look stunning but taste delicious too. The occasion will be elevated even further by the restaurant’s unforgettable underwater setting where you can spot stingrays, sharks and fish gliding right past your table. Prices start at AED 2,950 per person.
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Luxury escapes with Jumeirah
Dubai's Jumeirah neighbourhood is home to some of the world's most luxurious resorts, including Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Al Naseem and Jumeirah Beach Hotel just to name a few. Head to the Michelin-starred Al Muntaha in Burj Al Arab for an intimate six-course meal on New Year's Eve, priced at AED6,500 per person (excluding beverages). Jumeirah Al Qasr is another excellent choice. Its palatial setting makes guests feel like royalty and the hotel is home to one of the city's most renowned spas for couples. For the festive season, guests can make the most of special menus, themed treats and new pampering packages, so book your stay soon.
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Panoramic Palm vistas at AURA Skypool
An elegant dress code is on the cards for the New Year's Eve celebration at AURA Skypool, one of the season's hottest spots. With incredible 360-degree views of Dubai, and delicious pan-Asian bites to savour, you're sure to be entertained all night long starting at AED2,500 per person. The venue promises a line-up of live entertainment and resident DJs, and at 210m in the air, this is a level up from the ordinary. At midnight, take your pick and look towards Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina or Downtown Dubai as fireworks light up the sky and usher in a brand new year. You can also spend New Year's Day at AURA Skypool – priced at AED625 per person, expect a relaxed and refreshing experience from 12pm to 7pm.
4
Sky-high chic at City Social
Ring in 2025 with unmatched views of the Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour and Palm Jumeirah skyline, from the 43rd floor of Grosvenor House Dubai. Watch dazzling firework shows while enjoying modern European cuisine influenced by Japanese flavours, created by celebrity chef Jason Atherton. With its Art Deco interiors, low lighting and a live DJ that evening, it's a stunning spot to welcome the new year with your loved ones. Prices start at AED2,200 per person.
City Social
Food & Drink
- Grosvenor House Dubai, Tower 2, Al Emreef St - Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Magical moments in Hatta
Plan a road trip to the serene mountain town of Hatta. An exclave of Dubai, Hatta offers one of the most picturesque settings for any celebration. Skip traditional hotel rooms to pitch up a tent and sleep under a blanket of stars. The entire town is very well signposted so, if you feel like socialising, there's even a dedicated camping area complete with food trucks, barbecue facilities, showers and more. Wake up early to go trekking together along the mountain trails, watching the sun rise on 2025.
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Scents, sea and supper
Make this New Year's Eve one to remember with mini adventures around Dubai. Start with a private perfumery session at Oo La Lab in Alserkal Avenue, a craft fragrance lab where you can create your own bespoke scents. Afterwards, wander around the area and explore the creative hub's many contemporary art galleries. At sunset, there's no better place to be than the beach. Dubai's public beaches are all free to access, so pick up a few takeaway goodies and dine by the shimmering shores. And it's no secret that, come midnight, beaches across the city such as Kite Beach also offer the best views of the fireworks displays.
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Blissful vibes at Pierchic
It's known as one of the most romantic restaurants in Dubai, but on New Year's Eve Pierchic is even more special than usual. With a theme of 'Rose Gold Serenata' for 2024-25, couples can book a table for two on the terrace and be treated to chef Beatrice Segoni's spectacular seven-course fine dining experience plus a live band. You'll also be overlooking the iconic Burj Al Arab, with incredible views of the hotel's fireworks as well as those lighting up the sky on Palm Jumeirah. The experience is priced at AED6,500 per person.
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Live jazz at Prime68
A favourite among the city's meat lovers, Prime68 steakhouse promises a night of top-notch food, music and vistas. The restaurant on the 68th floor of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Business Bay, has a five-course menu plus music from a funky jazz act and elevated views for guests to watch the fireworks. Prices start at AED1,495 per person.
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