New Year’s Eve 2025 – Where you Can Choose Your Night & Choose Your Mood

TomDecember 16, 2025

Beach parties, rooftop glamour and unapologetic indulgence.

Dubai doesn’t welcome the New Year, it announces it in epic style. Louder, shinier and more extravagant than the year before, December 31st in this city is less of a celebration and more of a full-scale production. With fireworks that rewrite global records, champagne that never stops flowing, and menus designed to seduce, there’s a reason why this is residents’ favourite night of the year.

This year expect beach clubs to transform into barefoot playgrounds beneath exploding skies, while rooftops become front-row seats to the world’s most dramatic fireworks displays, and ultra-luxury dining rooms roll out tasting menus. Whether you’re craving toes-in-the-sand revelry, skyline glamour or black-tie decadence with caviar on cue, this city delivers New Year’s Eve with unmatched confidence and scale.

Read on for our ultimate NYE listings…

Beach & Open-Air Celebrations

Bal Harbour Beach New Year’s Eve Beach Party

A toes-in-the-sand countdown on Palm West Beach, combining live beach grills, fresh seafood, flowing drinks and DJ energy. Fireworks over the Palm skyline seal the deal at midnight.

Maui: New Year’s Eve Beachfront Celebration

Tropical glamour meets late-night luxury at Maui, with beachfront dining beneath the stars. For groups, private cabanas offer an ultra-exclusive way to welcome 2026 with Champagne, caviar and curated menus.

31 December 2025 | 7pm–3am | Maui, Sofitel Dubai The Palm | From AED 26,000 per cabana (10 guests) | +97144556677

Ilios: NYE Gala Dinner

A myth-inspired Greek celebration on Al Hudayriyat Island, blending white-linen elegance, live bouzouki, sax, DJs and a sharing-style feast. A Champagne fountain at midnight keeps the energy flowing long into the night.

Palm Tree Garden New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

Dress up and settle in for a classic gala-style countdown under the stars at Palm Tree Garden. The evening unfolds with a generous buffet of Italian bites, Arabic mezzeh and a standout seafood spread, followed by live carvery stations serving herb-crusted beef, braised lamb shoulder and confit duck.

Rooftop Views & Fireworks Focus

Above Eleven: NYE Carnaval

Above Eleven turns the volume all the way up for its biggest night of the year with NYE Carnaval, a high-energy Peruvian-Japanese celebration played out high above the city. Expect bold Nikkei flavours, premium pours and nonstop music as the venue transforms into a sky-high party playground. Guests can dance alfresco on the terrace to a live DJ and saxophonist, or settle indoors where the Ritmo Arriba trio sets the rhythm, all leading to front-row views of the fireworks at midnight.

31 December 2025 | 8pm–12.30am | Above Eleven, Palm West Beach | Restaurant: AED 1,500 per person (set menu, soft beverages, premium spirits & champagne, live band) | Lounge: AED 1,700 per person (set menu, soft beverages, premium spirits & champagne, DJ) | Terrace Bar: AED 2,250 per person (set menu, soft beverages, premium spirits & champagne, DJ) | Bookings | WhatsApp: +971 (0)54 990 613

Horizon 42: A Sky Full of Stars

An elevated rooftop celebration with uninterrupted Burj Khalifa views, unlimited premium beverages, Champagne, oysters, caviar and live gourmet stations, soundtracked by a DJ-led countdown.

Smoki Moto: Smoke, Soul & Seoul

A high-octane Korean steakhouse countdown with wagyu, lobster, truffle galbi and live-grill theatre. Choose between grill tables, terraces, lounges or private rooms, all paired with DJs, live vocals and fireworks views.

Mama Shelter Dubai: Flashback NYE Party

A throwback-themed rooftop-adjacent celebration where every hour jumps decades. Expect Champagne, big beats, Burj Khalifa fireworks views and a playful à la carte menu featuring Wagyu tomahawk and lobster thermidor.

31 December 2025 | From 8pm till late | Mama Shelter Dubai | AED 695 minimum spend per person

Ultra-Luxury, Statement & Black-Tie Nights

The Banc: Dubai Masquerade Celebration

A black-tie, masked New Year’s Eve of Champagne, oysters, caviar and late-night decadence. The night begins with refined indulgence before transforming into a high-energy afterparty until 3am.

The Lana: High Society Krug Champagne Dinner

An ultra-exclusive rooftop affair at The Lana, pairing rare Krug vintages, panoramic Burj Khalifa views and a refined, intimate setting for a truly once-a-year celebration.

31 December 2025 | High Society, The Lana, Dorchester Collection | AED 8,888 per person | 21+ only | Book here

Palazzo Versace Dubai: Retro Rewind After-Dinner Party

A glittering after-party around the Central Pool with fireworks, headline performances and VIP tables offering Champagne, five-course menus and free-flow beverages. Guests dining at Giardino, Enigma, or Vanitas also enjoy complimentary access to the after-party.

31 December 2025 | From 11pm | Palazzo Versace Dubai | From AED 30,000 per VIP table

Rixos Premium: Red & Silver New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

A full-scale resort gala with cocktail reception, world-class buffet, live band, DJs, fire shows and a family-friendly kids’ celebration running in parallel.

31 December 2025 | 6.30pm–3am | Saadiyat Island | AED 2,950 per person (outside guests) | RHAUH.DineinPremiumSaadiyat@rixos.com or call +971 02 492 2222

Refined Dining & Stylish Send-Offs

Cucina The Palm: Signature Italian New Year’s Eve

A loud, joyful Italian farewell to 2025 with a multi-course sharing feast, flowing drinks, live entertainment and plenty of animated table talk.

Riviera by Jean Imbert at The Lana: New Year’s Eve Dinner

A South-of-France-inspired dinner overlooking Marasi Bay Marina, pairing a six-course French-Mediterranean menu including foie gras and vacherin with free-flow Pol Roger Champagne.

31 December 2025 | Riviera, The Lana, Dorchester Collection | AED 1,950 per person | Book here

Jun’s: New Year’s Eve Dinner

Chef Kelvin Cheung hosts an intimate four-course celebration with flexible seating options across indoor dining, bar seating or Boulevard-side terrace tables.

31 December 2025 | 8pm–12am | Jun’s, Downtown Dubai | From AED 700 per person

Podium: New Year’s Eve Dinner

An intimate, group-friendly countdown at Renaissance Business Bay featuring an international buffet and beverage packages, available for bookings of 30 guests and above.

31 December 2025 | 8pm–11pm | Podium, Renaissance Business Bay | From AED 315 per person | +971 55 381 6629

SAMBAZONIA Abu Dhabi: NYE Party

A high-energy, Latin-charged celebration with samba dancers, DJs, live saxophone and two seating options including early dining or a full late-night countdown.

31 December 2025 | From 6pm | SAMBAZONIA | Minimum spend applies | reservations@sushisambaabudhabi.com

Arcade Eatery & Bar NYE Celebration

A lively, accessible countdown with buffet dining, live music and indoor or poolside terrace seating, ideal for groups, families and colleagues.

31 December 2025 | Evening onwards | Arcade Eatery & Bar, Aloft Me’aisam | From AED 269 per person | +971 4 248 7099