Three NYE Parties, Three Completely Different Vibes: Where to Spend Your Midnight Mayhem in Dubai

From fire-kissed Korean glamour to Italian long-table luxe and rooftop Latin energy, your 2026 countdown starts here.

New Year’s Eve in Dubai comes in many flavours, but this year three venues are serving distinctly different experiences — each with its own personality, pace and party style. Whether you want smoke and spectacle, dolce-vita dining, or sky-high beats, here are the NYE celebrations to book before the city fills up.

Smoki Moto — A High-Voltage, Fire-Driven Countdown

Vibe: Dramatic, bold, luxe, energetic

If NYE for you means theatre, fire, and a bit of culinary flexing, Smoki Moto’s Korean steakhouse celebration is the night to beat. Think smokeless grills igniting across the room, chefs carving wagyu with samurai precision, and a luxe four-course menu stacked with caviar, lobster, truffle galbi and premium cuts.

Add a DJ, a live vocalist, Palm Jumeirah fireworks and that deliciously rowdy steakhouse energy, and this becomes the NYE for people who want the night to feel big. This is not a quiet dinner because this is the statement celebration.

Perfect for: Groups, couples who love a vibe, foodies who treat NYE like an event
Expect: Fireworks, live entertainment, premium wagyu, champagne, buzzy crowd

31st December 2025, 8pm – 12:30am. Packages: Small Live Grill Table (min. 2 pax) – AED 1,850; Small Live Grill Table — Window -AED 2,100; Large Grill Table (min. 4 pax): – AED 1,850 per person; Indoor Lounge – AED 1,350; Outdoor Terrace – AED 1,650; Outdoor Terrace — Front Row – AED 1,900; Private Dining Room – AED 2,026 (all include set menu + soft, house & champagne beverages.)
For bookings email reservations@smokimotodubai.com or call +971 4 666 1417.

Cucina The Palm — An Italian Feast with Slow-Luxe Energy

Vibe: Warm, intimate, elegant, dolce-vita comfort

Wave goodbye to 2025 the Cucina way, with big flavours, bigger laughter and a table overflowing with dishes meant to be shared, fought over and bragged about. This year’s ten-course New Year’s Eve feast is a glorious parade of Cucina signatures, each crafted to be passed around, tasted, and followed by someone loudly declaring “No, THIS is the best one.”

Chef Marco brings all the festive flair, the spritzes keep flowing, and live entertainment adds that unmistakable Italian sparkle. It’s warm, it’s indulgent, it’s a little chaotic (in the best way)… and absolutely the kind of NYE you’ll still be talking about in February.

Perfect for: Couples, close-knit groups, lovers of Italian food and cosy luxury
Expect: A polished but relaxed evening, beautiful plates, heartfelt toasts, mellow elegance

31st December 2025, from 8pm – 12:30am. Packages: AED 1,500 per person (four-course dinner + house beverages); AED 1,700 per person (four-course dinner + house beverages + champagne); AED 1,200 for teens aged 12–20; AED 595 for children 11 and under. For bookings email reservations@cucinadubai.com or call +971 4 666 1408.

NYE Carnival at Above Eleven — A Rooftop Party with Latin Heat and Peruvian-Japanese Flair

Vibe: Rooftop glamour, Latin-Japanese rhythm, big energy, skyline magic

Above Eleven’s NYE Carnaval isn’t just a dinner — it’s a full-blown, altitude-powered celebration that mixes Peruvian-Japanese flair with Dubai’s favourite rooftop sparkle. This will be the venue’s biggest night of the year, and every corner is set to pulse with colour, music and seriously good energy.

Guests can choose their party style:
Alfresco on the terrace, where a live DJ and saxophonist will build momentum right into the fireworks…
or
Indoors with the iconic Ritmo Arriba trio, bringing infectious Latin rhythm to the dining room.

Wherever you sit, expect an elevated set menu loaded with bold Nikkei flavours, premium drinks, crafted cocktails and that signature Above Eleven buzz. And when the countdown hits, you’ll have front-row views of Palm Jumeirah’s NYE fireworks from one of the best rooftops in the city.

Perfect for: Party crews, couples who want atmosphere, anyone who wants to dance into 2026
Expect: Electric Latin energy, rooftop glamour, Nikkei tasting menus, premium pours

31st December 2025 from 8pm to 12.30am. Restaurant: 3-piece band – AED 1,500 per person inclusive of curated set menu, soft beverages, premium spirits and champagne. Lounge | DJ – AED 1,700 per person inclusive of curated set menu, soft beverages, premium spirits and champagne. Terrace Bar | DJ – AED 2,250 per person inclusive of curated set menu, soft beverages, premium spirits and champagne. For bookings visit their website or call +971 (0) 54 990 613.

In Short, Your NYE Personality Determines Your Venue

Love fire, wagyu and big-night energy? → Smoki Moto
Prefer slow luxury and a long-table feast? → Cucina The Palm
Want skyline beats and Latin heat? → Above Eleven Dubai

Three venues. Three completely different moods. One unforgettable Dubai NYE — whichever vibe you choose.