FACT’s top picks for a memorable New Year’s Eve in the capital.
Where do you want to be when the clock strikes midnight on Thursday, 31 December? If dinner is the main event, NIRI is serving Wagyu skewers and sashimi by the beach on Saadiyat Island. If you’re bringing the children, Sahha pairs tableside beef Wellington with a magician and activities for younger guests. And if you’re here for the fireworks, the 23rd-floor pool deck at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is a good place to look up. Celebrations in the capital will include fireworks displays, gala dinners and singing Auld Lang Syne – here are FACT’s picks for the best places to spend New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi.
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant
The stunning 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant offers front-row seats to the spectacular fireworks show over Al Maryah Island this New Year’s Eve. An enticing menu will be served featuring 99’s delightful signatures, such as 99 Jewel Maki, Toro Flambé Nigiri and Kaluga Caviar and Foie & Maguro Zuke. Dinner will be paired with free-flowing premium beverages until midnight with a DJ and live entertainment. Available on Wednesday, 31 December, from 8pm until midnight. AED 1,399 (dining room), AED 1,799 (window seat) and AED 2,199 (terrace seating).
Where: 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 7pm to midnight
Price: AED 1,399 (dining room), AED 1,799 (window seat) and AED 2,199 (terrace seating)
Contact: www.99sushibar.com
Alba Terrace
For a lantern-lit dinner overlooking Al Bateen Marina, take a seat beside the reflection pool at Alba Terrace. The Mediterranean menu opens with vitello tonnato and a salad of burrata and grilled courgettes for the table. Pan-seared sea bass keeps things coastal, while roasted beef tenderloin and mushroom pappardelle round out the choice of mains. A Saint-Honoré pastry follows, and a saxophonist and DJ pick up the tempo as the countdown to 2027 draws closer.
Where: Alba Terrace, The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 7pm to midnight
Price: AED 495 (soft beverages), AED 695 (house beverages) and AED 725 (bubbles)
Contact: www.marriott.com
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
Freshly shucked oysters and an entire dessert room set the tone for More Than Midnight at Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi. The evening opens at Cyan Brasserie with Perrier-Jouët Champagne and a live saxophonist, followed by signature dishes and interactive cooking stations. After dinner, guests head to 18 Degrees Terrace, where a DJ takes over the soundtrack and the countdown approaches. With dining and dancing across two venues, the celebration offers plenty of reasons to linger into the new year.
Where: Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 6:30pm to midnight
Price: AED 455 (soft beverages), AED 555 (house beverages) and 655 (Champagne)
Contact: www.hyattrestaurants.com
Catch at St. Regis
Bid farewell to 2026 with a glamorous five-course dinner. The evening features shareable luxury seafood, including Oscietra Royal caviar and Obsiblue prawns, before a main of lobster medallion and Wagyu tenderloin with yellow chanterelles, potato cone and veal jus. Dessert is the Forest Jewel, layered with dark chocolate, almond nougatine and chestnut gel. As the evening reaches its crescendo, welcome the new year beneath a spectacular display of midnight fireworks, surrounded by an atmosphere of celebration and coastal elegance. A live duo sets an elegant tempo for midnight toasts.
Where: Catch at St. Regis, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to midnight
Price: AED 1.045 (soft beverages), AED 1,350 (house beverages) and AED 1,650 (bubbly)
Contact: www.catchatthestregis.com
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Ring in the New Year at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers with luxurious celebrations and stunning views. Step back in time and celebrate the New Year with a Roaring 20s Gala Dinner under the stars. Set against the hotel’s poolside, enjoy a night of culinary elegance, live entertainment, and vintage charm as you welcome the new year in true style.
Where: Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 7pm to midnight
Price: AED 750 (soft beverages), AED 950 (house beverages) and AED 1,150 (bubbly)
Contact: www.hilton.com
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
The best reason to stay for the countdown at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is the view from the 23rd floor. The evening begins downstairs at the SkyDome, where guests can explore the culinary stations as a solo vocalist performs live. As midnight arrives, step onto the Breeze Pool Deck for sweeping city views and panoramic fireworks. A cash bar on the deck serves drinks for the first toast of 2027.
Where: Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Al Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 8:30pm to midnight
Price: AED 400 (soft beverages) and AED 620 (house beverages)
Contact: www.dusit.com
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Make the final dinner of 2026 a gathering around the table at CuiScene. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s international restaurant will serve an extensive buffet of global favourites and festive specialities, offering plenty of choice for a group celebration. The emphasis is on generous dining and good company as the countdown to 2027 approaches. Choose a beverage package to suit your plans, revisit your favourite dishes and spend the evening catching up with the people joining you for the year’s farewell.
Where: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al Maqta, Rabdan, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to midnight
Price: AED 495 (soft beverages), AED 665 (house beverages) and AED 865 (champagne)
Contact: www.fairmont.com
Partner Listing: Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Bring the family together for Sahha’s NYE Social Club, where a generous spread and live entertainment set the scene for the final evening of 2026. Start with oysters and caviar, visit the live lobster station, then move on to tomahawk steak, beef tenderloin and local specialities. Filet Wellington served tableside adds a little theatre to dinner, while live music and a magician keep the evening moving. Younger guests have their own activities, giving parents time to settle in and enjoy the celebrations. With packages spanning soft drinks, house beverages and Champagne, there’s an option to suit your group’s festive plans.
Where: Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 6:30pm to midnight
Price: AED 455 (soft beverages), AED 595 (house beverages) and AED 695 (Champagne)
Contact: www.hyatt.com
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Ring in 2026 at the Samba Soirée New Year’s Eve Gala on Yas Lawn, where vibrant beats, dazzling performances and front row views of the fireworks set the tone for an unforgettable night. Guests can savour chef-led live cooking stations, festive bites and signature sips in a lively, family-friendly setting. With tailored packages for adults and children aged six to 12, and complimentary access for little ones under six, it is a celebratory experience for partygoers of all ages.
Where: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Bay, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 7:30pm to 1am
Price: AED 950 per person
Contact: www.hilton.com
InterContinental Abu Dhabi
A five-piece live band leads the celebrations at InterContinental Abu Dhabi’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Gather friends for a festive meal as the evening moves from dinner and live music towards the midnight countdown. With a DJ also on the entertainment programme, the party continues into the first hours of 2027. Whether you are planning a celebratory dinner or an evening that stretches well beyond the final toast, this hotel gathering gives you time to enjoy both.
Where: InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 7pm to 2am
Price: AED 550 (soft beverages), AED 750 (house beverages) and AED 950 (champagne)
Contact: www.abudhabi.intercontinental.com
NIRI Restaurant & Bar
Japanese cooking and the beachfront setting of Mamsha Al Saadiyat shape NIRI’s final feast of 2026. The sharing menu features salmon with ginger ponzu and corn tempura before grilled octopus, Wagyu skewers and prawns take their turn. A sashimi and maki platter follows, with Sesame Soya Beef and broccolini completing the savoury selection. Save room for Kinako Pistachio Cheesecake with caramel nuts and sour cherry compote, then settle into the evening with cocktails, music and the countdown to a new year.
Where: NIRI Restaurant & Bar, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 9pm to midnight
Price: AED 400 per person for five courses (minimum two guests)
Contact: www.nirirestaurant.com
Oak Room
Lobster agnolotti is one reason to book Oak Room for the final dinner of 2026. The filled pasta features in the opening courses alongside amaebi crudo and carrot tatin, before diners choose between a duo of beef and Dover sole. Muscat grape serves as a palate cleanser ahead of the Black Forest dessert. A live singer accompanies the meal, making this a good choice for anyone who wants to spend the countdown at the dinner table.
Where: Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 7pm to midnight
Price: AED 695 (soft beverages), AED 795 (house beverages) and AED 895 (bubbles)
Contact: www.marriott.com
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
Sequins, metallics and black tie set the dress code for Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi’s Shine Like a Diamond celebration. The New Year’s Eve gala pairs dinner with live entertainment and free-flowing Champagne beneath the stars, giving guests every reason to dress for the occasion. Gather your favourite people for the final meal of 2026, then raise a glass as the countdown welcomes 2027. With children also welcome, families can make the evening their final shared celebration of the year.
Where: Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 8pm to 1am
Price: AED 1,900 (adults aged 18 and above)
Contact: www.hyatt.com/
Partner Content: Rosewood Abu Dhabi
At Rosewood Abu Dhabi, AQUA and GLO welcome 2027 with a gala dinner that gives guests the freedom to set their own pace. Start with a tour of the festive buffet, stop at the live cooking station to watch the chefs at work, then return to the table with your pick of the evening’s dishes. A live performance accompanies dinner as the countdown approaches, and a dedicated children’s package makes the gala an option for families celebrating together.
Where: Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 7.30pm
Price: AED 690 (soft beverages), AED 890 (house beverages) or AED 990 (Champagne)
Contact: www.rosewoodhotels.com
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Black tie meets open-air celebrations at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club’s New Year’s Eve gala. Set across the Dolphin Lawn and Terrace, the evening features an extensive buffet, live cooking stations and free-flowing beverages. Live musical entertainment sets the mood before a DJ takes the party through the countdown and into 2027. Children have activities of their own, making this a celebration for the whole family. Dress up, explore the food stations and gather your favourite people for the final toast of the year.
Where: Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 10pm to 2am
Price: AED 449 (soft beverages) and AED 689 (house beverages)
Contact: www.viyagolf.com
SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi
Ring in the New Year at the FACT award-winning SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi with a high-energy celebration featuring eclectic DJ sets and the electrifying sounds of a live saxophonist. As midnight approaches, the energy reaches new heights with spectacular performances from Samba dancers, bringing the spirit of Brazil to life as the countdown to 2027 begins. Guests are invited to soak up the vibrant atmosphere, sip creative cocktails and celebrate the New Year in true SUSHISAMBA style.
Where: SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 9pm until late
Price: AED 500 per person (minimum spend at the bar, cocktail tables or sushi counter) or AED 1,000 per person (minimum spend for dining tables)
Contact: www.sushisamba.com
Taparelle
Slow-cooked Wagyu cheeks Bourguignon anchor Taparelle’s New Year’s Eve sharing menu, accompanied by grilled mushrooms, pearl onions and celeriac mash. Before the main event, explore burrata, charcuterie, crispy calamari with piment d’Espelette and warm prawns with tarragon oil. Lemon ricotta tortellini with crispy sage and wood-fired Diavola pizza add Italian touches to the feast. A warm chocolate tarte with fior di latte gelato completes a dinner that keeps the focus on good food and conversation as guests see out the year together.
Where: Taparelle, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 9pm to midnight
Price: AED 400 (house beverages)
Contact: www.taparelle.com
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Palm trees frame the final feast of the year as Giornotte’s gala dinner extends onto the promenade at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Fresh seafood, oysters, Wagyu beef and foie gras feature across the buffet, alongside live stations preparing dishes to order. Resident performers supply the live soundtrack, setting the mood for dinner and the countdown to 2027. When the meal ends, the celebrations carry on at Sorso, where a DJ keeps the after-party going into the new year.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to 12:30am
Price: AED 980 (soft beverages), AED 1,180 (house beverages) and AED 1,380 (premium beverages)
Contact: www.ritzcarlton.com
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Garage returns to party mode on New Year’s Eve with a gala dinner overlooking the Yas Island fireworks. Alaskan king crab with truffled thermidor sauce and Oscietra caviar, foie gras terrine with fig marmalade, and beef tenderloin with lobster mousse feature on the menu. The Swan dessert combines strawberry, basil and mousse, before the countdown welcomes 2027.
Where: Garage, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 9pm to 1am
Price: AED 600 (soft beverages) and AED 799 (house beverages)
Contact: www.marriott.com
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Dinner, live music and a midnight countdown set the agenda for New Year’s Eve at Yas Links Abu Dhabi. On the lawn, a celebratory buffet and live cooking stations give guests plenty to explore before a DJ takes over later in the evening. For a different perspective, choose the Sunset Terrace overlooking the festivities below, with a premium option offering VIP seating and bubbles. Whichever setting you select, the party continues beyond the countdown and into the first hours of 2027.
Where: Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 9pm to 2am
Prices: AED 570 (lawn soft package), AED 949 (lawn house package), AED 758 (sunset terrace soft package) or AED 1,208 (premium sunset terrace package)
Contact: www.viyagolf.com
Zuma
Oysters with Japasaco and caviar open the New Year’s Eve tasting experience at Zuma Abu Dhabi. Crab salad, chu toro tuna tartare and a selection of sushi, sashimi and maki follow, before roasted lobster with shiso ponzu butter and mushrooms with garlic and soy butter. A deluxe dessert platter completes the feast, with à la carte dining also available. DJs, musicians and a light show build the atmosphere as the restaurant at The Galleria Al Maryah Island welcomes 2027.
Where: Zuma Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Thursday 31 December from 7pm to midnight
Price: AED 1,000 per person for the set menu
Contact: https://zumarestaurant.com