New Year’s Eve in Dubai feels electric. Plans lock in, group chats start pinging, outfits are chosen and reunions fall into place. If your December 31st calls for glamour, style and a clear sense of occasion, the New Year’s Eve Gala at Origins in Vida Emirates Hills is a perfect fit, with a programme built to carry you from the first welcome to a glittering countdown to 2026.
A setting that looks like New Year’s Eve
Origins sits in one of Dubai’s most handsome neighbourhoods. Inside the picturesque Vida Emirates Hills, the terrace looks across lawns and palms to the emerald sweep of the Emirates Hills golf course, with the Dubai Marina skyline on the horizon where some of the world’s tallest residential towers rise in clear view. As evening moves in on December 31st, the terrace lighting and the distant city backdrop make it feel purpose built for the last night of the year.
How the evening is designed
The Gala runs from 9pm to 1am. The evening is built around the moments that make New Year’s Eve sparkle: a considered welcome, a celebratory multi-course gala, a soundtrack that climbs toward midnight and a camera-ready setting from terrace to table. Service pacing is planned so glasses are refreshed on cue, courses arrive exactly when they should, and the energy builds to the countdown.
The gala revolves around an international buffet in true Origins style, set across stations so you can build the night your way. Familiar global favourites sit alongside seasonal touches that nod to the date, with celebratory roasts at the carving board, bright winter salads for balance and plenty of warm, comforting sides that feel right on New Year’s Eve. The idea is a generous choice without clutter, a table that looks celebratory and tastes like an occasion.
One of the advantages of this destination is the outdoor space. The terrace looks over landscaped greens with the Marina skyline in the distance, which gives guests a natural spot for photographs, a quick call to relatives in other time zones or a moment to take in the view between courses. It is part of the evening’s design, not an afterthought, and it gives the gala a sense of place that reads clearly in person and on camera.
Why This Night Belongs Here
Emirates Hills brings stature to a night that deserves it. As one of Dubai’s most lavish districts, it surrounds the hotel with fairways, water and wide horizons. From the terrace you look onto open green while the Dubai Marina skyline holds the horizon with real drama. The mix gives New Year’s Eve a sense of scale you can feel. The programme focuses on the touchpoints that matter on December 31st: a considered welcome, an Origins international buffet with festive twists, a soundtrack that builds toward midnight and a countdown coordinated for the room. It reads like a true Dubai New Year, shaped for celebration rather than routine.
Planning your night
Reserve early if a terrace table or a specific view line matters to you. Share any dietary preferences or access needs when you book so the team can set the table correctly. Aim to arrive close to the 9 pm start to enjoy the full arc of the evening. Getting there is straightforward too. Emirates Hills sits away from the main NYE choke points, with easy access from Marina, JLT and nearby communities, and it is far less likely to be affected by road closures that slow the city’s busiest hotspots.
Packages
Pricing is structured so you can align the night with the tone you want for your table.
- AED 699 per person with soft beverages
- AED 949 per person with house beverages
- AED 1,199 per person with sparkling
- AED 1,999 per person with champagne
Each package is planned to pair with the gala menu and the timing of the evening, from the first glass to the midnight toast.
Details
Date: December 31st
Time: 9pm to 1am
Venue: Origins, Vida Emirates Hills
Reservations: +971 4 872 8888
Email: hithere.hills@vidahotels.com
Book your table and bring the people you want beside you when the year changes. The rest is planned.
