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New Year’s Eve at W Dubai – The Palm

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Countdown on the Palm with a spectacular Fireworks display

December in Dubai builds to the ultimate celebration: the final night of the year. At W Dubai – The Palm, that countdown reaches a whole new level. The hotel transforms into a multi-venue celebration zone, with each space showcasing its own atmosphere, energy and personality as midnight approaches. New Year’s Eve here is not a single event. It is an island wide journey of sound, light, flavour and movement that welcomes you straight into 2026.

Below is the complete lineup of New Year’s Eve happenings at W Dubai – The Palm.

Festive Escape Stay

A New Year Weekend Designed Around Celebration

For those chasing a year end that feels extraordinary, the Festive Escape Package delivers a long weekend shaped around the biggest night of the year. The experience begins the moment you step into one of the hotel’s expressive rooms or suites. Playful colours, glass tiled walls and urban inspired artwork give each room a bold personality, creating an immediate sense of arrival that prepares guests for the festive celebrations waiting across the hotel in signature W style.

Each morning starts with an indulgent breakfast at LIV. The buffet features an expansive spread of pastries, global flavours and live stations that introduce the day with a sense of occasion. The atmosphere builds naturally, giving a sense of momentum before they step into the day’s activities.

Across the stay you have access to the hotel’s signature spaces. The private beach stretches into calm winter mornings, giving time to ease into the day before the celebrations ahead. FIT, the hotel’s state of the art fitness space, provides advanced equipment for those who want to stay sharp and energised for the evening. WET Deck shapes the daytime mood with its neon accents, poolside layout and relaxed beachfront energy, becoming a natural gathering point as the countdown approaches.

The highlight arrives on New Year’s Eve, when  W Dubai – The Palm hosts its grand beachfront Gala Dinner. The evening brings extravagant buffet stations, live entertainment and striking views of the Palm Jumeirah fireworks from one of the best vantage points on the island. It is the hotel’s most anticipated night of the year, where every moment of the Festive Escape experience immerses you in the celebrations.

Package Details

Akira Back New Year’s Eve Dinner

31st December, 8 PM to 12 AM

Akira Back turns New Year’s Eve into a full-scale dining spectacle, built around an exclusive menu crafted only for the night. Expect dishes such as Braised Wagyu Short Rib with sweet potato and wasabi braising jus, Grilled Octopus prepared with sharp detail and a fresh Truffle Salad layered with Parmesan and cherry blossom vinegar. Every plate reflects the restaurant’s bold culinary identity while pushing the indulgence expected from a night of this scale.

The entertainment is world-class from the moment you arrive. Powerful Taiko drumming sets the beat , followed by live DJ sets and captivating dancers who drive the energy toward the countdown. Akira Back’s striking lighting, curved architecture and open terrace views intensify the experience, creating the kind of electricity people travel for on New Year’s Eve. When midnight approaches, the terrace becomes a front-row seat to the Palm Jumeirah fireworks, delivering one of the most striking views of the night.

It is the New Year’s Eve choice for those who want high-impact cuisine, exceptional entertainment and a celebration that captures the full intensity of Dubai stepping into 2026.

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WET Deck New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

31st December, 8 PM to 12 AM

WET Deck turns New Year’s Eve into a beachfront celebration shaped by a spectacle and the unmistakable energy the venue is known for. You can expect a lavish buffet that stretches across the space, featuring Charcuterie and Antipasti boards, a Seafood and Sushi Bar, a Dim Sum Station and a Live BBQ Station serving freshly grilled favourites throughout the night. A live band and saxophonist bring rhythm to the open-air setting, with the poolside lights and beachfront layout giving the evening a vibrant flow from the moment you arrive. As midnight approaches, WET Deck becomes one of the island’s best vantage points for the Palm Jumeirah fireworks, offering a front-row view of the display that lights up the coastline. It is a New Year’s Eve built for those who want scale, spectacle and a beachfront countdown that feels unmistakably Dubai.

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SoBe New Year’s Eve and After Party

31 December, 8 PM to 12 AM
After Party until 3 AM

SoBe delivers one of Dubai’s most distinctive New Year’s Eve settings, celebrating the night from a Miami-inspired rooftop with uninterrupted 360 degree views across Palm Jumeirah and the city skyline. Expect a vibrant evening shaped by upbeat house and Latin music, open-air energy and a sharing-style menu that adds flavour and movement to the celebration. Sea Bass Ceviche, Patatas Bravas, Ricotta and Spinach Empanadas, festive flavoured macarons are paired with signature drinks in a menu crafted for an evening of celebration by the terrace.

As the countdown approaches, the rooftop becomes a striking spot for the Palm Jumeirah fireworks, with the full skyline stretching out from every angle. When midnight hits, the celebration continues with SoBe’s adults-only after party, extending the night until 3 AM. With its views, music, outdoor setting and late-night momentum, it is one of the most atmospheric New Year’s Eve experiences on the Palm.

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Olivino New Year’s Eve

31st December, 8 PM to 12 AM

Olivino offers a New Year’s Eve shaped by Mediterranean warmth, perfected flavours and a family-style dining experience centered on its most celebrated dishes. A vibrant spread of starters, including Beef Carpaccio and fresh Burrata is followed by rich mains such as Spaghettoni Con L’astice and Grilled Baby Chicken, served in true sharing style. Each dish showcases the simplicity and depth of Mediterranean flavours while leaning into the celebratory spirit of the night.

A live singer duo brings a soulful soundtrack to the evening, complementing the restaurant’s relaxed yet elevated atmosphere. As midnight approaches, Olivino’s panoramic views reveal the Dubai skyline illuminated by fireworks, giving the night a sense of occasion without losing the venue’s warm and inviting character. It is the New Year’s Eve option for guests who want a smooth, flavour-driven celebration with music, atmosphere and views that complete the experience.

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LIV New Year’s Eve

31st December, 8 PM to 12 AM

LIV marks the year’s end with a New Year’s Eve dinner shaped by festive flavour and a bright, celebratory atmosphere. You can look forward to a sumptuous buffet featuring European cheeses, fresh salads and cold appetisers including Soy-Cured Tuna Tataki with mango and Mediterranean Octopus Salad. Free-flowing drinks add to the evening’s momentum, creating a social setting for families and friends welcoming the New Year together.

Live entertainment adds movement to the night, leading toward the countdown while the contemporary setting provides the perfect space for groups to gather and celebrate. If you are seeking a relaxed yet lively New Year’s Eve with generous dining and a festive mood, LIV offers a setting that brings people together as the city steps into 2026.

The Insider Middle East Verdict

As fireworks illuminate the Palm and the first sunrise of the year spreads across the horizon, W Dubai – The Palm stands as one of the city’s most exciting festive destinations. Every venue amplifies the celebration with its own personality, merging design, entertainment and dining into a season that feels unmistakably Dubai. This is the festive season at W Dubai – The Palm: bold, luxurious and created for those who want to welcome the New Year the W way.

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