Where better to see in the New Year than Dubai, a place that always celebrates in style and with glamour!  Once the family festivities of Christmas are over, we all look forward to a fabulous ‘grown-up’ night where we can let our hair down and party until dawn.  And to help you decide where to do this, British Mums have curated the best that our amazing city has to offer.

New Year’s Eve Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai JBR

No one does celebratory occasions quite like The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai JBR and their New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner is the ultimate way to ensure friends and family see in 2021 in a truly memorable way.  Set amongst the spectacular gardens of the resort on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, you will start with an oyster reception followed by an elaborate dinner buffet including a caviar bar, antipasti and variety of live stations that are guaranteed to satisfy your culinary cravings. To create a true party ambience there will be classic tunes from a live jazz band and a DJ.

If you would like a more intimate celebration, you can reserve the Lobby Lounge terrace, a beautiful private setting where you can enjoy a six-course meal with a private butler, live entertainment and delicious French sparkling wine. The celebrations will continue well into the night at the after party hosted poolside at La Baie. As the clocks strikes midnight, witness a magical firework display over the Dubai Eye and The Palm.

The reception begins at 7pm and the evening wraps up at 12.30am. The dinner buffet is AED 1,850 per person with soft, house beverages and Champagne.  Teenagers from 12 to 16 years are AED 995 with soft drinks and children aged 6 to 11 years are AED 500. Children 5 and under dine free.  The exclusive private Lobby Lounge Terrace is AED 4,000 per person with premium beverages and French sparkling wine.

For more information please call 04 318 6150, email festive.dubai@ritzcarlton.com or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/dubai.

New Year in the Hills

For a fabulously fun but relaxed New Year’s Eve there is nowhere better to celebrate than in the gorgeous surrounds of Dubai Hills Golf Club where you will be entertained in The Duck Hook and Hillhouse Brasserie restaurants. You will feast on a variety of delicious food, delight in free-flowing festive drinks and be entertained by a live music line-up.  And whilst you are thus engaged, your little ones will be kept busy with various kids’ entertainment.  All of this plus a view from the gorgeous terrace of Downtown Dubai promises a wonderful evening.

The evening runs from 8pm to 1am, with the dinner buffet priced at AED 395 with soft drinks, AED 595 with house beverages and AED 695 with bubbles. Children aged 4 to 12 are charged at AED 95 and the little ones under 4, join in the celebrations free.

For more information please call 800 666 353, email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com or visit www.makeitadecembertoremember.com.

Journey by Abra to Celebrate New Year in style at Pai Thai

For a wonderfully decadent Thai gala you need look no further than the opulent setting of Pai Thai.  Truly one of Dubai’s most fantastic dining experiences, this gorgeous restaurant offers a New Year’s Eve to remember.  First take an abra across the waters where you will land dockside to take in this gorgeous Thai setting.  Dinner promises to be a Thai feast with free-flowing drinks, you will be entertained by a DJ and of course with a Thai drum and later on in the evening you can watch the Burj Al Arab fireworks and welcome in 2021!

The evening runs from 8pm to 11.45pm, before you head out for the fireworks. The gala dinner is priced at AED 950 with soft drinks, AED 1,250 with house beverages and AED 1,450 with premium drinks. Children aged 4- 12 are AED 350, whilst the little ones under 4 join in for free.

For more information please call 800 666 353, email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com or visit www.makeitadecembertoremember.com.

Celebrate with a bang at Besh

To party at the height of style join guests at Besh in Sheraton Mall of the Emirates for a fabulous four course dinner with live entertainment and amazing views of the city.   The evening promises to be truly sensational as you can continue to party on the rooftop where you will experience a 360-degree view of Dubai’s New Year firework displays that are sure to take your breath away. What a way to welcome in 2021.

The evening is from 8pm to 12.30am, with the set menu priced at AED 349 with grape and house pouring spirits and AED 299 with soft drinks. Children aged 7 to 12 years are AED 175. You can continue the party on the rooftop (children not allowed) and prices are AED 549 with house wine, house spirits and sparkling wine and AED 450 with soft drinks.  Canapes will be served throughout the evening. There is also the option to bundle the packages in one with AED 750 for house wine, house spirits and sparkling wine and AED 650 with soft drinks.

For more information please call 04 377 2353, email besh.dubai@sheraton.com or visit https://www.beshdubai.com.

Felice Anno Nuovo…. Or Happy New Year Italian Style at Trattoria

For a fabulous Italian twist to your New Year celebrations you can party the night away at Trattoria. This restaurant has all the Italian atmosphere you would expect as well as a wonderful ambience as it is nestled on the water’s edge of Souk Madinat.  You can choose between a delicious Gala Dinner of six exquisite Italian courses on the terrace or delight in the slightly lighter three course offering with shared antipasti to start at the indoor rosticceria. There will be live entertainment throughout the evening and of course the finale of being surrounded by Dubai’s world-famous midnight fireworks to welcome in the New Year.

The evening runs from 8pm to 1am, with two options for dining. The Terrace Gala Dinner is AED 550 with soft drinks, AED 650 with house beverages, AED 850 with premium drinks and AED 950 with premium seating and drinks. Children aged 4 to 12 are AED 250, whilst the kids under 4 join in for free. Alternatively, the indoor Rosticceria Dinner is AED 295 with soft drinks, AED 395 with soft and house drinks and AED 495 with premium drinks. Children aged 4 to 12 are AED 150, whilst children under 4 join in for free.

For more information please call 800 666 353, email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com or visit www.makeitadecembertoremember.com,

New Year’s Eve Party Packs from The Duck Hook

If, like us, you’ve got small humans that tend to limit evening social excursions, you can pick up these excellent New Year’s Eve Party Packs from The Duck Hook, which will ensure you have a fab celebration, even if you are spending it on your couch! Tuck into a Great British Roast Beef Takeaway with Yorkshire puds, horseradish cream and all the Christmas trimmings! There’s also the choice of chicken or a vegan option, and if you’re not fed up of turkey, that’s available too! Alongside all the delicious food, there will be a NYE party pack complete with poppers, streamers and hats to welcome 2021 and they’re even throwing in a Bloody Mary mix to ease any sore heads the next morning!

Prices start at AED 449 for 2, AED 749 for 4 or AED 999 for 6. If you’re celebrating with a few close friends, then you can get the larger sets for AED 1,299 for 8 and AED 1,499 for 10 people.

For more information please call 800 666 353, email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com or visit www.makeitadecembertoremember.com.

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