8 perfect places to celebrate New Year’s Day in Dubai
New year, new start!
Kick-off 2024 in style with brunches, lazy lunches or perhaps a party. Here are the best options to spend New Year’s Day in Dubai.
Hutong
Hutong’s New Year’s Day brunch pays homage to the grandeur of the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast, a legendary banquet from the Qing dynasty. Welcome the new year in style with an array of starters and exquisite dim-sums, followed by main courses and a medley of sweet sensations that will leave a lasting impression. Monday 1 January, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. AED 388 (soft beverages), AED 488 (house beverages) and AED 748 (premium beverages).
GO: Visit www.hutong-dubai.com for reservations and more information.
Lola Taberna Española
Begin the new year with a relaxed and authentic Spanish lunch at Lola Taberna Española. Indulge in Lola’s homemade vermouth aperitivo as you relish an assortment of shared Iberian dishes, paellas, and delightful churros. Monday 1 January, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 249 (soft beverages), AED 299 (house beverages), AED 399 (Estrella package) and AED 99 (children aged six to 11 years).
GO: Visit www.lolataberna.com for reservations and more information.
Mimi Kakushi
Renowned for its captivating interiors and lively atmosphere, Japanese hotspot Mimi Kakushi invites guests to revel in the spirit of 1920s Osaka on New Year’s Day in Dubai. Tuck into signature maki rolls, spicy salmon tataki, black cod and prawn gyozas, yakitori chicken, and Angus beef strips with shiso mayo. The main courses will heighten the festive cheer with black cod with a citrus sauce, grilled salmon with green chilli sauce, roasted corn-fed baby chicken, and grilled Angus fillet with sweet garlic soy. Monday 1 January, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 475 (soft beverages), AED 630 (house beverages) and AED 840 (Champagne).
GO: Email book@mimikakushi.ae or call 04 379 4811 for reservations and more information.
Nonya
Head to Nonya at Taj JLT for a refreshing start to the New Year. The New Year’s Day Detox Brunch is crafted to kick off the year with a revitalising atmosphere, offering diners an ideal beginning to a promising year ahead. Monday 1 January, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 199 (soft beverages), AED 249 (house beverages), AED 449 (bubbly) and AED 649 (Champagne).
GO: Email tjsdubai@tajhotels.com or call 04 574 1111 for reservations and more information.
Park Hyatt Dubai
Extend the excitement beyond New Year’s Eve as you transition from an enchanting evening to a serene brunch on the waterfront terrace at Park Hyatt Dubai. The New Year’s Day edition of the Traiteur Brunch allows guests to continue the celebrations with exquisite cuisines, mesmerising views, and a lively ambience. Monday 1 January, from 1pm to 4:30pm. AED 495 (soft beverages), AED 695 (sparkling beverages), AED 825 (Champagne), AED 925 (premium Champagne) and AED 242 (children aged six and 12 years).
GO: Email festive.parkhyattdubai@hyatt.com or call 04 602 1814 for reservations and more information.
The Ritz Carlton, Dubai
Celebrate New Year’s Day in Dubai poolside at La Baie, where an al fresco brunch awaits. Gather your friends and family for a celebratory feast and raise your glasses to new beginnings. Indulge in live stations such for ceviche, sushi, and seafood, as well as a pasta and risotto station, festive carvery and charcoal grills. This event promises live entertainment and an international DJ spinning the decks, setting the mood for a memorable day. Monday 1 January 2024, from 1pm to 4pm. Prices from AED 450 per person.
GO: Visit www.ritzcarlton.com for reservations and more information.
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Bring your loved ones together to start the new year in style with the New Year’s Day Brunch at Mina’s Kitchen. Expect a magnificent family brunch full of festive favourites that provide the perfect way to extend the festive spirit into 2024. Monday 1 January, from 1pm to 4pm. Prices from AED 585 per person.
GO: Call 04 511 7373 for reservations and more information.
Zuma
Situated in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre, Zuma Dubai redefines the Japanese izakaya dining experience with a sophisticated twist. The contemporary festive menu, while authentic, deviates from tradition, presenting bold and intense flavours across dishes crafted in the restaurant’s three kitchens: the main kitchen, sushi counter, and robata grill. Monday 1 January, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Prices from AED 595 per person.
GO: Visit https://zumarestaurant.com for reservations and more information.
