From Katy Perry on Palm Jumeirah to Argy at Dubai Harbour, here’s where to spend the last night of 2026.
In Dubai on Thursday, 31 December, your choice of dinner table could come down to what you want to hear at midnight. At CÉ LA VI, British swing group Jack Pack play against a backdrop of Burj Khalifa fireworks. On Palm Jumeirah, Katy Perry headlines the black-tie gala at Atlantis, The Palm. Prefer to spend the evening catching up over dinner? Jamavar’s wild mushroom galouti and truffle paneer tikka make a good case for staying at the table. Here’s FACT’s guide to New Year’s Eve in Dubai.
Above Eleven
Dubai’s midnight fireworks provide the finale to Above Eleven’s adults-only New Year’s Eve celebration. Before the countdown, guests can explore a four-course Nikkei sharing menu featuring premium seafood, sushi, sashimi, grilled specialities and desserts. Free-flowing Champagne accompanies dinner, while DJs, a saxophonist and a party band build the atmosphere throughout the evening. Choose a spot in the restaurant, lounge or on the terrace, then settle in for a rooftop celebration that keeps food, music and the city skyline firmly in focus.
Where: Above Eleven, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 8pm to 12:30am
Price: AED 1,611 (indoor restaurant seating), AED 1,711 (lounge seating) and AED 2,250 (terrace seating)
Contact:https://aboveeleven.com
Akira Back Dubai
Usher in the New Year at Akira Back Dubai with a memorable Japanese-Korean meal. Enjoy signature dishes, sushi platters, and a curated selection of beverages, all while W Dubai – The Palm’s in-house music curator sets the perfect mood for the night. The evening includes stunning entertainment and culminates with spectacular views of the midnight fireworks, offering a front-row seat to the city’s vibrant light show.
Where: Akira Back Dubai, W Dubai – The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 8pm
Price: AED 1,400 (bar counter seating), AED 1,500 (indoor private dining rooms and sushi counter) or AED 2,300 (outdoor seating)
Contact: www.akirabackdubai.com
Atlantis, The Palm
The UAE is turning up the volume for New Year’s Eve. Katy Perry will headline Atlantis, The Palm’s Gala Dinner on Thursday, 31 December 2026, performing beneath the stars before a midnight fireworks display across Palm Jumeirah. The global pop star, known for hits including “Firework”, “Roar”, “Teenage Dream” and “Dark Horse”, follows previous headliners Lionel Richie and Maroon 5. The black-tie celebration begins at 6pm with canapés, welcome drinks and live entertainment, followed by a lavish dinner featuring lobster, caviar, sushi and live cooking stations. Ticket prices start from AED 8,500, while premium packages include Golden Circle seating and private Sky Suites with butler service.
Where: Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026 from 6pm
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
At.mopshere
Masks await on arrival at At.mosphere’s black-and-gold New Year’s Eve celebration in the Burj Khalifa. The menu features oysters, caviar, seafood towers and meat platters, while a duo band entertains restaurant guests. In the lounge, a DJ, violinist and saxophonist keep the party moving towards midnight. Floral arrangements and a dedicated photo experience add to the masquerade theme, with two large lounge screens broadcasting the Burj Khalifa fireworks before dining and drinks continue into the first hours of 2027.
Where: At.mopshere, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026 from 6pm
Price: AED 2,000 (non-window tables) and AED 3,000 (window tables)
Contact: www.atmosphereburjkhalifa.com
AURA Skypool
Expect fireworks, feasting, and festivities, accompanied by 360-degree views of Dubai’s fireworks, this New Year’s Eve at AURA Skypool. Celebrations will unfold with a vibrant pool and lounge experience on AURA’s elegant deck, complemented by live performances from saxophonists, violinists, percussionists, singers, dancers and live DJs. Indulge in an exquisite selection of AURA’s signature dishes and savour free-flowing Laurent-Perrier NV Champagne at this multiple FACT award-winning venue.
Where: AURA Skypool, The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026 from 8pm to 1am
Price: From AED 3,750 per person
Contact: auraskypool.com
Banyan Tree Dubai
Cannes and Monte Carlo inspire Le Grand Réveillon at Alizée, where seafood displays meet live caviar, truffle and carving stations. The Mediterranean sharing dinner features pâté en croûte, foie gras with caramelised fig, Black Angus Chateaubriand and pistachio-crusted lamb, followed by a buffet of French pâtisserie. Riviera-inspired entertainment accompanies dinner at Banyan Tree Dubai. As midnight approaches, the celebrations move to Casa Playa, the resort’s Latin-inspired beachfront restaurant, for fireworks over Bluewaters and a DJ after-party to welcome 2027.
Where: Alizée, Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters, Dubai
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 7pm to midnight
Prices: AED 1,850 (soft beverages) and AED 2,650 (Champagne)
Contact: www.banyantree.com
CARBONE Dubai
CARBONE Dubai brings a touch of Manhattan to Atlantis The Royal for the final dinner of 2026. Dress for the occasion, settle into a booth or take a table on the terrace, then order spicy rigatoni and veal parmesan from the Italian-American restaurant’s New Year’s Eve à la carte menu. Families are welcome to stay for the midnight fireworks. For diners aged 21 and over, the invitation extends to an exclusive after-party at Ling Ling.
Where: Carbone, Atlantis The Royal, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 7pm to midnight
Prices: AED 2,450 per person (minimum spend, indoor seating) or AED 5,000 (minimum spend, front-row terrace seating)
Contact: www.atlantis.com
CÉ LA VI Dubai
British swing group Jack Pack supplies the soundtrack to CÉ LA VI Dubai’s New Year’s Eve gala, with live performances leading into the countdown to 2027. Executive Chef Wai Mon’s modern Asian à la carte menu anchors the evening, giving diners the freedom to choose their celebratory feast. Festive décor dresses the rooftop restaurant for the occasion, while views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks promise a memorable midnight moment. Gather your favourite people for dinner, music and celebrations high above Downtown Dubai.
Where: CÉ LA VI Dubai, Address Sky View Hotel, Downtown Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm
Price: AED 5,000 per person (redeemable against food and beverages)
Contact: https://dxb.celavi.com
Ciel Dubai Marina
Ring in 2027 at Ciel Dubai Marina, the world’s highest hotel. Settle in for a sophisticated celebration at East 14 with sweeping vistas across Palm Jumeirah and the Marina skyline. The evening features a lavish spread of Western and international favourites paired with free-flowing beverages, plus live entertainment that builds to the countdown and fireworks.
Where: East 14, Ciel Dubai Marina, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Marina
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 6pm
Price: AED 999 (house beverages) and AED 1,400 (premium beverages)
Contact: www.sevenrooms.com
City Social
Welcome New Year’s Eve in Dubai with style at City Social’s New Year’s Eve Gala. Expect free-flowing drinks, a live DJ, and sweeping skyline views as fireworks light up the night. The experience centres on a woodfire-inspired sharing menu featuring Aged Wagyu Beef Tartare, Oak Smoked Burrata, Wood Fired Native Lobster with Chilli Crab Sauce and Wagyu Tenderloin. End the night with a Chocolate Basque Cheesecake or Strawberry and Yuzu Eton Mess. Available on Wednesday, 31 December from 8pm. AED 1,500 (soft beverages), AED 2,200 (sparkling) or AED 3,000 (Champagne)
Where: City Social, Grosvenor House Dubai, Dubai Marina
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to 2am
Price: AED 2,200 (indoor seating), AED 2,500 (outdoor seating) and AED 3,000 (window seating)
Contact: www.sevenrooms.com
Fi’lia
Burj Khalifa fireworks provide the finale to New Year’s Eve at Fi’lia, where dinner comes with a vantage point high above Dubai. Live entertainment accompanies the evening, giving guests a soundtrack as they settle in for the final meal of 2026. Choose between indoor and outdoor tables, with window seating offering the clearest outlook for the midnight spectacle. Children’s packages make this an option for families too, so the whole group can gather for dinner and toast the year ahead.
Where: Fi’lia, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 8pm to midnight
Price: AED 990 (indoor seating), AED 1,200 (indoor window seating), AED 2,950 (outdoor seating) and AED 3,250 (outdoor window seating)
Contact: https://slshotels.com
Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
Take the countdown to the rooftop at Luna Dubai, Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre. Panoramic city views frame an evening of specially curated dishes, creative cocktails and energetic live entertainment, with the celebrations continuing well beyond midnight. The setting suits friends gathering for a final toast to 2026, whether they choose a table outdoors or a spot inside. This celebration is exclusively for guests aged 21 and over, with minimum spends varying according to arrival time and seating.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, Gate Village 9, DIFC, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to midnight
Price: AED 500 (from 8pm to 11pm), AED 1,500 per person (high table from 11pm to 3am) and AED 3,000 (low table for up to four guests from 11pm to 3am)
Contact: www.fourseasons.com
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
French cabaret meets beachfront glamour at Four Seasons Resort Dubai Jumeirah this New Year’s Eve. Begin with Champagne and canapés at Jou Jou Brasserie before heading shoreside for a gala buffet beneath the stars. Cabaret dancers and live musicians provide the soundtrack, with the Arabian Gulf as the backdrop and uninterrupted views of the midnight fireworks. Once the countdown concludes, guests aged 21 and over can continue the celebrations at Mercury Rooftop, where complimentary entry keeps the evening going.
Where: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to midnight
Price:AED 3,100 (soft beverages) and AED 4,500 (house beverages)
Contact: www.fourseasons.com
Gigi Rigolatto
A live trio gives way to resident DJs at Gigi Rigolatto, taking New Year’s Eve from dinner into a late-night celebration. Guests can order from the regular à la carte menu or explore festive suggestions, with fireworks adding to the occasion. The changing soundtrack keeps the evening moving, offering music lovers a reason to linger after the plates are cleared. Gather your party for a celebratory meal, enjoy the live performance and stay for the DJs as the new year begins.
Where: Gigi Rigolatto, J1 Beach, Jumeriah, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 9pm until late
Price: AED 2,000 minimum spend per person
Contact: https://gigi-restaurant.com/
HANU
The contemporary Korean restaurant at St. Regis Gardens invites you to welcome 2027 with an evening of refined gastronomy, music and celebration. For New Year’s Eve, HANU will present a special à la carte menu by Chef Kyung Soo Moon, featuring dishes created especially for the occasion. Don’t miss the restaurant’s most distinctive feature: Hoengseong Hanwoo, prized Korean beef cooked over bespoke charcoal grills at the table. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy live DJ performances and spectacular views of the fireworks from the terrace.
Where: HANU, St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeriah, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 7pm until late
Price: AED 1,000 per person (minimum spend, indoors), AED 1,200 per person (minimum spend, outdoors)
Contact: www.sevenrooms.com
Jamavar Dubai
Coastal seafood, tandoori cooking and richly spiced curries shape Jamavar’s final feast of the year. The non-vegetarian menu features Karwari soft-shell crab, Konkan scallops and char-smoked chicken tikka before a choice of Malabar prawn curry or Taar Korma. Vegetarians can explore wild mushroom galouti and truffle paneer tikka, followed by stuffed morels or Aloo Bukhara Kofta. Both menus include dal, vegetable sides, rice and breads, finishing with chocolate fondant and cinnamon ice cream or Winter Berries Rasmalai for a sweet farewell.
Where: Jamavar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 7pm
Price: AED 995 (soft beverages) or AED 1,595 (house beverages)
Contact: https://jamavarrestaurants.com
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Fire dancers, DJ sets and fireworks frame Nuska Beach’s farewell to 2026. Head Chef Hasan Kayabasi’s six-course menu showcases coastal ingredients through Oscietra Caviar Toast, Gillardeau Oyster and Lobster Burrata Bites, alongside Dry-Aged Rubio Gallega Steak and White Truffle Garganelli. A sharing dessert selection includes Chocolate St Honoré, Strawberry Financier Tatin and Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle. Premium beverages accompany the beachfront celebration, which builds towards fireworks around Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, giving guests a striking backdrop for their first toast of 2027.
Where: Nuska Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 8pm to 3am
Price: AED 6,000 per person
Contact: www.jumeirah.com
KIRA
Dinner comes with a show at KIRA, where a live band, dancers and a DJ share the bill for the final night of 2026. The restaurant at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is keeping the menu à la carte, so everyone at the table can order their favourites. As the countdown gives way to midnight, look to the sky for the fireworks welcoming 2027. If you already have evening plans, KIRA is also open for lunch.
Where: KIRA, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 8pm
Price: AED 2,200 minimum spend per person
Contact: https://kira-restaurant.com
La Petite Maison Dubai
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Dubai at La Petite Maison’s Masquerade Gala. Expect an à la carte menu showcasing Riviera favourites and celebratory specials. Entertainment comes courtesy of a live duo and a resident DJ, delivering live music all night. Expect polished service, flowing Champagne, and joyful countdown revelry as glasses clink at midnight and the new year begins. Guests are encouraged to arrive in elegant white and gold. Available on Wednesday, 31 December, from 6pm. A minimum spend of AED 1,000 per person applies.
Where: La Petite Maison, Gate Village Building 8, DIFC, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 6pm
Price: AED 1,000 minimum spend per person
Contact: www.sevenrooms.com
L’Amo Bistro del Mare
L’Amo Bistro del Mare invites guests to welcome 2027 in glittering style with an evening of sophistication, sparkle and celebration by the sea. Set against the backdrop of Dubai Harbour, the night blends Italian dining and live entertainment with front row views of the city’s fireworks. Roaming performers and a four-piece band will keep the tempo high throughout the evening.
Where: L’Amo Bistro del Mare, Dubai Harbour
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 7pm
Price: AED 2,500 per person (minimum spend, indoor seating) and AED 3,000 per person (minimum spend, outdoor terrace seating).
Contact: www.sevenrooms.com
Le Piaf
Le Piaf gives the final night of the year a Parisian accent with La Nuit est à Nous. Designed as one continuous evening, the celebration takes guests from dinner through the countdown and into 2027 without changing venues. The chef’s festive suggestions complement the regular à la carte menu, allowing diners to choose their own route through the meal. Settle in with friends, order a favourite dish or something seasonal, and make the restaurant your base for the night’s celebrations.
Where: Le Piaf, Jumeriah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 9pm until late
Price: AED 2,000 minimum spend per person
Contact: https://lepiaf-restaurant.com
Maison Revka
Choose between the dining room and terrace for New Year’s Eve at Maison Revka, where an à la carte dinner allows guests to shape their own celebratory meal. The regular menu is complemented by festive suggestions, offering familiar favourites alongside dishes created for the occasion. Fireworks add a spectacle to the evening as diners welcome 2027. Whether gathering a group or booking a table for two, the celebration centres on dinner, conversation and a setting suited to dressing for the occasion.
Where: Maison Revaka, Delano Dubai, Bluewaters Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 8pm to midnight
Price: AED 2,000 (minimum spend on the terrace) and AED 2,500 (minimum spend indoors)
Contact: https://maisonrevka.com
Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai
Seafood takes the spotlight at NOIA by the Pool’s golden New Year’s Eve celebration. The Mediterranean sharing menu features Athenian king crab salad and grilled seafood, including Boston lobster, langoustines and scallops, served against panoramic Dubai views. Shimmering gold details bring a festive touch to the Aegean-inspired setting, while a three-piece band and DJ keep the evening moving. Gather your favourite people, work your way through the spread and watch the skyline light up with fireworks as the countdown welcomes 2027.
Where: NOIA by the Pool, Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 8pm to 1am
Price: AED 900 (set menu), AED 1,100 (house beverages) and AED 1,200 (Champagne)
Contact: www.mandarinoriental.com
MiMi Mei Fair
MiMi’s Masquerade pairs Chinese dining with Burj Khalifa fireworks for a New Year’s Eve celebration at MiMi Mei Fair Dubai. The four-course menu features dim sum, smoked Chilean seabass and signature apple wood-fired roasted Peking duck, alongside black pepper Wagyu beef and Long Life Noodles. Finish with MiMi’s Fortune Favours or sticky toffee pudding, with a vegetarian menu also available. A resident DJ sets the mood at Moon Bar, while the Garden Terrace offers uninterrupted views of the midnight display.
Where: MiMi Mei Fair, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 7pm
Price: AED 998 (indoor with soft beverages), AED 1,588 (indoor with hosue beverages) and AED 2,627 (garden terrace)
Contact: https://mimimeifair.com
Mott 32
The FACT award-winning Mott 32 ushers in 2027 with a New Year’s Eve celebration inspired by the grandeur of ancient dynasties. Step into a world of imperial elegance, where ornate masks and Mott 32’s signature interiors set the scene for an evening of opulence. The night features exquisite Chinese cuisine, including dishes such as Sichuan-Style Fried Aromatic Duck and Australian Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, with Live Crab Two-Way available for pre-order. Handcrafted cocktails, captivating live entertainment, and DJ sets will build the energy leading into the countdown.
Where: Mott 32, Address Beach Resort, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 7pm
Price: Indoor seating from AED 950 per person, outdoor seating from AED 3,000 per person
Contact: https://mott32dubai.com
Observatory Lounge
See out 2026 from the 52nd floor of Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, where Observatory Lounge and Prime52 Steakhouse join forces for a New Year’s Eve gala. The menu combines signature steakhouse dishes with South American and Asian flavours, accompanied by handcrafted cocktails. DJs, saxophone performances and soulful vocals keep the evening moving towards midnight. With Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah stretching below, the celebration culminates in a countdown overlooking the Palm’s fireworks as guests raise a glass to 2027.
Where: Observatory Lounge, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai Marina
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to 1am
Price: AED 1,000 (Dubai Marina view, soft beverages), AED 1,400 (Palm Jumeirah view, soft beverages), ED 1,400 (Dubai Marina view, house beverages), AED 1,800 (Palm Jumeirah view, house beverages), ED 1,800 (Dubai Marina view, Champagne package) and AED 2,200 (Palm Jumeirah, Champagne package)
Contact: https://www.marriott.com
ROKA
Welcome 2027 around the robata at ROKA Business Bay, where Japanese cooking meets views towards the Burj Khalifa fireworks. Choose the premium tasting menu or à la carte favourites, with highlights including yellowtail sashimi with yuzu truffle dressing and black cod marinated in yuzu miso. Wagyu, T-bone steak, oysters and caviar add celebratory touches, while champagne and gold decorations dress the restaurant for the occasion. Polaroid portraits offer a personal keepsake of the evening as guests gather for the countdown.
Where: ROKA Dubai, The Opus by Omniyat, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 6pm
Price: AED 600 (mimimum spend per person at bar high tables), AED 800 (minimum spend per person indoors) or AED 1,200 (minimum spend per person on the terrace)
Contact: www.rokarestaurant.com
Smoki Moto
Charcoal grills and premium Wagyu take centre stage at Smoki Moto’s New Year’s Eve celebration on Palm West Beach. A Champagne and oyster reception opens proceedings before a four-course sharing feast of Korean signatures. Guests can choose interactive tabletop grilling, terrace dining with skyline fireworks views or a seat in the lounge. Premium Champagne flows throughout the celebration, with DJs and a live performer supplying the soundtrack as dinner gives way to the countdown and the first celebrations of 2027.
Where: Smoki Moto, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to 1am
Price: AED 1,350 (indoor lounge), AED 1,850 (signature grill) or AED 2,100 (premium table grill)
Contact: www.smokimotodubai.com
SUSHISAMBA Dubai
Ring in the New Year at dizzying heights with the return of SAMBAZONIA, SUSHISAMBA Dubai’s legendary all-white celebration in the sky. Inspired by the mystique of the Amazon rainforest and Brazil’s vibrant Réveillon tradition, the night promises live entertainment, elevated Nikkei and Latin-inspired dishes, and signature cocktails that set the tone for a spectacular send-off to 2025. As the clock strikes midnight, raise a glass to new beginnings against panoramic views of Dubai’s fireworks.
Where: SUSHISAMBA Dubai, The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 9pm
Price: AED 2,500 per person (regular table) AED 3,500 per person (window table)
Contact: www.sushisamba.com
Tasca by José Avillez
Dubai’s midnight fireworks provide the finale to Ano Novo at Tasca, where dinner comes with front-row views of the display. Before the skyline lights up, guests can work their way through a celebratory set menu at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, accompanied by a live band. The musicians lead the countdown, while the premium drinks package brings Portuguese wines, sangria and Champagne to the table. It’s an evening that combines the restaurant’s Portuguese hospitality with one of Dubai’s biggest annual spectacles.
Where: Tasca by José Avillez, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 8pm to 1am
Price: AED 3,250 (soft beverages) and AED 4,500 (premium beverages)
Contact: www.mandarinoriental.com
The Lana – Dorchester Collection
High Society crowns The Lana with a rooftop pool and lounge offering sweeping views of Downtown Dubai, including Burj Khalifa. Guests are invited to welcome 2027 with an elegant night of music, cocktails and sky-high glamour. Expect panoramic fireworks to frame a memorable New Year’s celebration. The High Society Soirée carries a minimum spend of AED 1,000 per person.
Where: High Society, The Lana – Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 5pm
Price: AED 2,000 minimum spend per person
Contact: www.sevenrooms.com
Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience
Argy will headline Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience on New Year’s Eve, bringing his immersive NEWORLD concept to Dubai on 31 December 2026. The Greek DJ and producer will combine melodic techno, cinematic visuals and large-scale production for a show designed to blur the lines between club night and audiovisual spectacle. Chloé Caillet, Hardt Antoine and Solance will also perform, with doors opening at 7pm. Argy joins a strong 2026 line-up at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, which also includes Black Coffee, Adriatique and ARTBAT. Known for tracks such as “Tataki” and “Aria”, Argy has become a major name within the global melodic techno scene. Tickets currently start from AED 150.
Where: Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Dubai Harbour, Dubai
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
ZETA Seventy Seven
Oysters, sushi and skyline views set the scene for New Year’s Eve at ZETA Seventy Seven. Overlooking JBR and Ain Dubai, the open-air restaurant serves a celebratory spread featuring a live oyster station, seafood bar, and sushi and ceviche bar, followed by a choice of main course and individual desserts. As the countdown approaches, attention turns to the coastline for the midnight fireworks. Seating options range from the bar and upper deck to front-row tables, sunken seating areas and cabanas.
Where: ZETA Seventy Seven, Address Beach Resort, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026 from 8pm to 1am
Price: Prices from AED 977 per person
Contact: www.addresshotels.com
Zuma
Oysters, caviar and robata cooking take centre stage as Zuma Dubai welcomes 2027 across its restaurant, bar and upstairs lounge. Two tasting menus showcase dishes including grilled Japanese scallops with mentaiko and truffle, king crab tempura, roasted lobster and miso-marinated black cod. Premium sushi, sashimi and maki feature in both, with a deluxe dessert platter providing the finale. Families can book the early restaurant seating, where a glitter artist entertains children, before later sittings shift the focus to celebrations for adults.
Where: Zuma, Gate Village Building 6, DIFC, Dubai
When: Thursday 31 December 2026, from 7pm until late
Price: Set menus cost from AED 1,000 per person (available for the whole table). Upstairs lounge, AED 2,000 per person; bar high tables, from AED 4,000 per table
Contact: www.zumarestaurant.com