From beach parties to gala dinners, here’s where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi
Let’s face it, 2025 needs a proper send off and Abu Dhabi knows how to do it. From barefoot beach parties to black-tie dinners and fireworks over the Gulf, New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi sounds like the best way to do it. Whether you want neon lights, live bands, a lavish buffet or dancing until sunrise, there’s a countdown with your name on it. Pick your vibe and let midnight take care of the rest. This is your guide to New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi.
Glow Party by the Sea
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Glow sticks, fire shows and neon visuals set the mood at this high-energy waterfront party, with front-row views of the Marsana fireworks. There’s a live DJ keeping things moving and the option to start the evening early with a gala dinner before the glow takes over. It’s loud, bright and built for dancing into the new year.
Location: Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat, Palm Pier
Time: 10pm to 1am
Cost: Free entry, Dhs199 per person for three-hour house beverages
Contact: (02) 691 0208
Liwa International Festival
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Celebrate the countdown surrounded by desert dunes at Liwa Village as part of the Liwa International Festival. The open skies and festive atmosphere make this a memorable alternative to the city. It’s simple, scenic and distinctly Emirati.
Location: Liwa Village, Al Dhafra
Time: Evening to midnight
Cost: Free entry
Mother of the Nation New Year’s Eve Celebration
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Mother of the Nation [MOTN] offers a lively, close-to-home way to ring in the new year along the Corniche. With live concerts, a waterfront setting and city views, it’s ideal for families and casual celebrations. Easy, festive and familiar.
Location: Abu Dhabi Corniche
Time: 4pm to 1am
Cost: from Dhs35
Marsana Night Beach
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Marsana Night Beach turns New Year’s Eve into a full beachfront experience, complete with fire shows, roaming performers and fireworks. The standout is the late-night swim under the stars, a first for the venue. Tickets are limited, so this one feels special from the start.
Location: Marsana East, Hudayriyat Island
Time: 8pm to 1am
Cost: Dhs200 adults, Dhs100 children aged six to 12. Kids under five free
Ticket: Platinumlist
Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa
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Fahid Beach Club keeps things barefoot and buzzy with DJ-led beats right on the sand. The energy is relaxed but festive, with food and drink packages to keep you going late. It’s a proper beach party with a midnight countdown.
Location: Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa
Time: 9pm to late
Cost: From Dhs500 per person
Contact: (056) 358 4458
New Year’s Eve Gala at Sim Sim
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Sim Sim ends the year with a generous international buffet, live music and an easygoing celebratory atmosphere. As midnight approaches, guests move to Nasma from 11:45pm for a refined countdown under the stars with DJ entertainment. It’s a polished night that still knows how to have fun.
Location: Sim Sim, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Cost: Dhs999 soft, Dhs1,250 house, Dhs1,450 premium, Dhs499 children. Kids under six dine free
Contact: (02) 697 0000 or (056) 994 8890
Saadiyat Beach Club’s Gold & Glam Gala Dinner
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This gala brings live music, a DJ and fireworks over the Arabian Gulf. The buffet is unapologetically indulgent, with seafood towers, carving stations and a dessert spread made for lingering. It’s a long, luxurious night that earns its midnight moment.
Location: Safina, Saadiyat Beach Club
Time: 8:30pm to 1am
Cost: Dhs849 soft, Dhs999 house, Dhs1,299 premium, Dhs399 children aged six to 12. Cabana packages from Dhs12,000
Contact: (02) 656 3500
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Alba Terrace
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Mediterranean flavours take centre stage at Alba Terrace, where the evening unfolds with refined dishes and live entertainment. Expect a relaxed but celebratory atmosphere that builds steadily toward midnight. It’s an elegant way to welcome the year without rushing the night.
Location: Alba Terrace, The Abu Dhabi Edition
Time: 7pm to 12am
Cost: Dhs495 soft, Dhs695 house, Dhs725 bubbly
Contact: The Abu Dhabi Edition
New Year Under the Stars at Turtle Bay
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Turtle Bay offers a five-course dinner by the water, paired with live music and a DJ as the night progresses. The mood is intimate and romantic, with a countdown that feels calm rather than chaotic. Ideal if you prefer your celebrations unhurried.
Location: Turtle Bay Bar & Grill, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Time: 7pm to 10:30pm
Cost: Dhs1,150 soft, Dhs1,450 house, Dhs1,650 premium, Dhs575 children aged six to 11. Kids under six dine free
Contact: (02) 697 0000 or (056) 994 8890
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
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This family-friendly gala blends a generous buffet with live entertainment and throwback hits from the 80s and 90s. There are kids’ activities on hand, making it easy for everyone to stay out until midnight. A relaxed option with plenty happening.
Location: Dolphin Lawn & Terrace, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Time: 9pm to 2am
Cost: Dhs390 soft, Dhs599 house. Dhs175 for kids aged five to 12. Kids under five free
Contact: (056) 660 8780
Yas Links
Yas Links sets the scene for a dressed-up night on the lawns with live cooking stations and free-flowing drinks. Entertainment builds toward a fireworks display as the new year arrives. It’s polished, social and very much a night out.
Location: Yas Links Abu Dhabi Lawn, Yas Island
Time: 9pm to 2am
Cost: Dhs495 soft, Dhs825 house. VIP packages from Dhs659. Dhs195 for kids aged five to 12
Contact: (02) 404 3077
Barbossa New Year’s Eve Night Brunch
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Bold Latin-Mexican flavours and free-flowing drinks set the tone at this high-energy night brunch. Music, colour and a lively countdown carry the celebration well past sunset. It’s classic Barbossa, turned up for New Year’s Eve.
Location: Barbossa, Yas Bay
Time: 8pm to 12:30am
Cost: Dhs499 soft, Dhs799 house, Dhs999 elite
Contact: (050) 185 8068
The Forge
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The Forge welcomes the new year with a six-course dinner focused on premium cuts and polished presentation. The atmosphere is refined and unhurried, with an emphasis on good food and good company. Dress up and settle in for the night.
Location: The Forge, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: 7pm to 12am
Cost: Dhs699 soft, Dhs899 house, Dhs1,099 premium
Contact: (02) 818 8203
Li Jiang
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Li Jiang pairs contemporary Asian flavours with DJ entertainment and sweeping mosque views. The six-course menu builds toward a lively midnight moment without losing its sense of elegance. It’s festive, stylish and beautifully set.
Location: Li Jiang, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: 7pm to 12am
Cost: Dhs599 soft, Dhs799 house, Dhs999 premium
Contact: (02) 818 8203
New Year’s Eve at Giornotte
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This glamorous evening spills from the dining room onto the promenade, with a buffet designed for long, indulgent grazing. Live stations, music and flowing drinks carry the celebration through to midnight and beyond. It’s big, festive and full of sparkle.
Location: Giornotte, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: 8pm to 12:30am
Cost: Dhs950 soft, Dhs1,150 house, Dhs1,350 premium
Contact: (02) 818 8203
New Year’s Eve at Erth Abu Dhabi
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Erth Abu Dhabi blends heritage-inspired elegance with a lively festive atmosphere. Expect dining, live entertainment, fireworks and activities for kids, all wrapped into one seamless celebration. It’s an easy choice for groups and families.
Location: Erth Abu Dhabi
Time: 8pm to 1am
Cost: Dhs499 soft, Dhs699 house, Dhs899 premium, Dhs199 children aged six to 12
Contact: Erth Abu Dhabi
Sorso New Year’s Eve After Party
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Sorso takes over once the clock strikes midnight, with a DJ-led after party that runs into the early hours. It’s sleek, energetic and perfect if you’re not ready to go home just yet. A stylish way to start the year.
Location: Sorso, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: 12am to 4am
Cost: À la carte
Contact: (02) 818 8203
