These 10 Spots Sure Know How to Do New Year’s Eve Dinner in Dubai Right
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always had this belief that if I ring in the New Year right, I’d be able to enjoy good luck for the rest of that year.
So whenever the holidays come around, I always make sure to plan New Year’s Eve right away and book a restaurant where my entire family can spend a great New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai.
Now, if you’re planning to do the same this year, don’t worry because I got you covered with my favourite spots in the city.
At.mosphere
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Website: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/atmosphere
Address: 122nd Floor – Burj Khalifa – Downtown Dubai
Contact details: +971 4 888 3828
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 8:00 PM on 31 December
Price: $$
When I think of the most luxurious New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai, only one restaurant comes to mind – At.mosphere.
Being the highest restaurant in the world, At.mosphere offers you the best seat to Dubai’s many fireworks extravaganzas. This includes the highlight of the city’s celebration, the Burj Khalifa fireworks, where the restaurant is located.
But the real celebration happens before the countdown as you’re treated to a nine-course gala dinner prepared by esteemed Executive Chef Yannis Sgard.
The experience starts with a canapé reception upon your arrival, after which you will be led to the main dining room where the feast awaits you. They even have impressive entertainment lined up to make your celebration extra festive.
Pro tip:
Don’t hold back and treat your partner to the best New Year’s Eve dinner of her life in At.mosphere for AED4,250, including a bottle of vintage bubbly.
Ce La Vi
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Website: https://dxb.celavi.com/
Address: Level 54 – Tower 2 – Address Sky View Hotel – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
Contact details: +971 4 582 6111
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 8:00 PM on 31 December
Price: $$$
Ce La Vi has always been a hotspot for dining and partying in the city. So it’s definitely no stranger to organising the best New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai.
The rooftop restaurant has both indoor and al fresco dining, offering panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks and the rest of downtown.
You also get a restaurant, lounge, and bar in one place. You can ring in the new year and party until the wee hours of the morning without moving places.
Ce La Vi offers a full feast with a menu carefully curated by the restaurant’s executive chef. And when you’re ready to let loose and dance the night away, you can move on to their lounge and bar for some drinks and live music.
Pro tip:
Ce La Vi’s New Year’s dinner is a fully formal event. So make sure that you wear your best formal outfits to get inside the restaurant.
Dhow and Anchor
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Website: https://www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/jumeirah-beach-hotel/dining/beach-hotel-dhow-and-anchor
Address: Lobby Level – Jumeirah Beach Hotel – Jumeirah Road – Umm Suqeim 3
Contact details: +971 800 323 232
Price: $$
If your idea of a New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai involves lobster thermidor and beef Wellington, then you’ll love ending the year at Dhow and Anchor.
Standing out among the restaurants in Jumeirah, Dhow and Anchor offers classic British favourites done right. The gastropub has also become a favourite spot for many locals to celebrate the New Year, especially those looking to enjoy a classic English meal.
Think delicious beef wellington and other dishes paired with free-flowing beverages while you wait for midnight to come. You also won’t be bored with their live entertainment and festive atmosphere that lasts until the big fireworks display.
Pro tip:
Dhow and Anchor’s outdoor dining area is a much-coveted spot for New Year’s Eve dinner. So if you want to secure the best spot in the house, make sure that you book as early as now.
Mimi Kakushi
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Website: https://mimikakushi.ae/
Address: Four Seasons Resort – 23A Street – Jumeirah 2
Contact details: +971 4 379 4811
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 8:00 PM on 31 December
Price: $$$
Whenever I crave good Japanese food, I always find myself going to Mimi Kakushi. So to know that they also offer a special New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai, I was excited.
The famous Japanese spot in Jumeirah isn’t only known for its traditionally crafted dishes but also for its vibrant atmosphere that combines both modern and traditional aesthetics.
And when the new year rolls around, Mimi Kakushi knows how to treat its guests with a luxurious meal. It offers an option between a la carte and a sharing style set menu.
If you opt for the latter, you’ll be able to enjoy premium dishes including their famous seafood gyozas, caviar, Japanese Pacific oysters, and king crab.
To keep with the relaxing ambiance, a pianist will be playing in the background as you enjoy some signature drinks. The grand fireworks show at Burj Khalifa is also visible from the restaurant, so all the more reason to drop by!
Pro tip:
Mimi Kakushi knows exactly how to treat you to a luxurious Japanese culinary experience. You can enjoy their weekend brunch. Yushoku dinner and Minami Jazz Nights.
Saffron
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Website: https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/dining/saffron
Address: Ground Level – West Tower – Atlantis the Palm
Contact details: +971 4 426 2626
Price: $$
When locals think about the best buffet brunch in Dubai, they think about Saffron. So you know that this restaurant will also serve you the best New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai.
Located at Atlantis the Palm, Saffron offers the perfect spot for the city’s fireworks display. But before the clock strikes midnight, you can enjoy a massive feast with dishes from all around the world.
Just imagine treating the family to a buffet with live cooking stations, a massive spread of food, and free-flowing drinks to last until the wee hours of the morning.
And when you’re done with dinner and want to welcome the New Year with a bang, you also get access to En Fuego’s iconic New Year’s afterparty.
Pro tip:
While Saffron has a casual dress code on ordinary days, they require guests to wear formal outfits for their New Year’s Eve dinner party.
The Spaniel
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Website: https://www.thespanieldxb.com/
Address: Bluewaters Island
Contact details: +971 4 554 3728
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 8:00 PM on 31 December
Price: $$
I love The Spaniel for several reasons – their chic brasserie vibe, their delicious food, and their amazing views facing Ain Dubai. The restaurant also serves one of the best New Year’s Eve dinners in Dubai with its “The Spaniel Mystery Night” celebration.
The Spaniel’s six-course tasting menu is inspired by all the culinary events in Agatha Christie’s stories, so you’d love it here if you’re a fan. The restaurant even goes as far as transforming its space to look like scenes from these novels.
Head Chef Will Stanyer and his team take you on a unique culinary adventure with dishes like beef and porcini tea with sausage roll, beef Wellington, and Atlantic cod fillet.
With a minimum spend of AED1,000, you’ll have all night to enjoy the food and beverages in the restaurant before watching the fireworks with Ain Dubai in the background.
Pro tip:
You don’t need to wait for the New Year to enjoy The Spaniel’s food. Treat your family to a classic Sunday roast lunch at the restaurant.
Qamar
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Website: https://www.anantara.com/en/world-islands-dubai/restaurants/qamar
Address: Anantara World Islands Resort – South America – The World Islands
Contact details: +971 4 567 8777
Price: $$
Qamar is where you go to have an extravagant New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai. From the stunning location to the massive feast, this is the place to treat your family and friends to a celebration they’ll remember for years.
The restaurant is located in “South America” right on The World Islands, a pretty exclusive part of the city that offers front row seats to downtown’s fireworks.
And while you’re waiting for the skies to light up, you’re treated to a luxurious buffet gala dinner highlighting Indian and Arabic cuisines while live entertainment plays in the background.
When it’s time to ring in the New Year, just head out to the balcony and enjoy the spectacle with your family and friends.
Pro tip:
You can only access Qamar through a special boat that will take you from Jumeirah 4 to The World Islands. You will need to pay an additional AED150 per person for a round-trip ride.
Jara by Martin Berasategui
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Website: https://www.dorchestercollection.com/dubai/the-lana/dining/jara-by-martin-berasategui
Address: The Lana – Dorchester Collection – Marasi Drive – Business Bay
Contact details: +971 4 541 7755
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 8:00 PM
Price: $$$
Every now and then, I want to try something different, and I instantly fell in love with Basque cuisine. So when I heard that Jara by Martin Berasategui serves New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai, I knew I had to book a table.
Chef Berasategui curates a special four-course New Year menu using the best ingredients from the Iberian Peninsula.
Being the world’s third best chef and the only Spanish chef with the most Michelin stars in Spain, you can expect nothing but the best from this restaurant. They also have a live band to keep you entertained while you eat and wait for the countdown.
For AED6,000 for front row seating and bubbly included, a dinner at Jara may be on the more expensive side. But I promise you every dirham you pay will be worth it.
Pro tip:
Don’t just dine at Jara. Book yourself a New Year stay at The Lana – Dorchester Collection, where the restaurant is located.
Mott32
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Website: https://mott32.com/dubai
Address: Al Mamsha Street – Dubai Marina
Contact details: +971 4 278 4832
Operating hours: Dinner starts at 9:00 PM
Price: $$
Who says you can’t have Chinese food for New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai? When you’re at Mott32, you won’t mind having Peking duck and dim sum for dinner.
Named “A Night on the Silk Road,” you can expect a celebration of flavours from the most awarded Chinese restaurant in the city – from their handmade dimsum to their Wagyu beef.
From the moment you step inside the restaurant, you’ll be treated to a luxurious celebration filled with high-quality food, live performances, and the most spectacular view of the city’s fireworks to ring in the new year.
Pro tip:
Mott32 has a minimum spend charge for its special New Year’s Eve dinner, depending on where you’re seated. Regular dining starts at AED2,000 per person and up to AED4,000 per person for first row tables.
Apricot Dubai
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Website: https://www.apricotdubai.com/
Address: Al Manzil – Old Town – Downtown Dubai
Contact details: +971 4 433 9792
Price: $$
Apricot is one of my favourite little secret restaurants because it’s very near downtown but still discreet enough that not a lot of tourists know about it.
Located in Al Manzil, Apricot offers a perfect vantage point for the Burj Khalifa fireworks. But it’s still not as crowded as the other restaurants, making it a great place for New Year’s Eve dinner in Dubai.
A delicious four-course dinner will be served on the open-air terrace, so you can enjoy the view of the fireworks while enjoying your meal. You even have the option to book a table at the front or back terrace to secure the best seats for the New Year’s show.
Pro tip:
On a regular day, Apricot is one of the best European eateries in town to enjoy a massive all-day breakfast. I especially love their massive Bodrum Breakfast Board that can feed the entire family.