INDONESIA & SINGAPORE ASIA-PACIFIC

December 31 JAKARTA NIGHT FESTIVAL

Thousands of Jakartans will descend upon the iconic Thamrin Circle from 8 pm to join in the countdown to the New Year. There will be fireworks and musical performances, and Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Mandarin Oriental Jakarta and Keraton At The Plaza will all be joining in the fun.

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December 31 EARTH, WIND & FIRE EXPERIENCE WITH AL MCKAY

See in the New Year with the five-time Grammy Award winners. They will be performing at The Mulia Resort’s Grand Ballroom in Nusa Dua, Bali. Guests staying at the resort will receive free tickets for the big show.

December 11-14 SSO CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

Bask in the Yuletide cheer with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and its associated chorus and children’s choir, as they regale you with familiar Christmas carols and advent hymns at the Victoria Concert Hall.

December 3-5 UIM CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP

Regarded as one of offshore power-boat-racing’s major competitions, this Abu Dhabi event will see six C1 catamarans and seven V1 monohulls compete for the winner’s title.

December 7-14 ISAF SAILING WORLD CUP — MELBOURNE

Catch the world’s leading sailors at this annual sailing competition at Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay. The race has been touted as Australia’s most important Olympic and Youth Class regatta.

December 10-17 11TH DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Although a showcase for Arab cinema, the festival also features international films such as the Oscar-tipped The Imitation Game, starring Keira Knightley.