Keeping it local
Best place to be: If you are going to stay in the country (and there is absolutely no reason not to) The Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Atlantis, The Palm and The Palm Jumeirah are the hot-spots to base yourself for the night. What else is going on? The Royal Gala at Atlantis The Palm is an extremely fabulous affair – with a 30-piece band playing through the night until 3am you'll feast on lobster and caviar and of course unrivalled views of the glittering cityscape. Or how about escaping the crowds and embarking on a cruise of the Arabian Gulf while enjoying a buffet dinner, the shimmering coastline and the fireworks? If you’re looking for a high, how about beginning your New Year on a literal high – by dining on the 122nd floor of Burj Khalifa or at the luxurious Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
WHERE TO STAY: JUMEIRAH ZABEEL SARAY
One of the best places to find yourselves living in on New Year’s Eve. After the splendor of the fireworks, the parties and the dances, come back to your luxuriously comfortable lodgings. The Tali se Spa has a range of magical pot ions especially designed to begin your New Year with unabashed pampering.
RIXOS PREMIUM JBR
Offering a seamless view of the beach, Dubai skyline and the Dubai Eye, this 35-storey hotel is a majestic haven to call home on New Year’s Eve. An early morning refreshing swim, a sumptuous breakfast followed by pampering at the spa – how does that sound? New Year, new you as the saying goes.
AL BAITH SHARJAH
This gem in the heart of Sharjah has been raising the bar for luxury ever since it opened. This New Year’s Eve make it your home for the night and watch as fireworks light up the sky over Qasba. Better still, join in the gastronomous festivities and good cheer of the night at the resort.