- Sirene Beach by Gaia at J1 Beach offers either an à la carte option or a nine-course set menu, with music from a live band and DJ Deron, and seating that ranges from AED 500 to AED 4,500 depending on location.
- Formal gala settings headline at One&Only Royal Mirage, where a Garden Gala features oysters, caviar, a four-course dinner, an international band, and a midnight fireworks moment, starting at AED 4,000 per person.
- Chic dining continues at La Petite Maison DIFC with a White and Gold masquerade theme, minimum spend AED 1,000, while Gigi Rigolatto sets a high-glam Italian celebration with a minimum spend of AED 3,500.
Where to dine, party, and count down to 2026 in Dubai
New Year’s Eve in Dubai sits on another level this year. December 31, 2025 lines up a packed calendar of gala dinners, live music restaurants, beachfront parties, and skyline-view celebrations that stretch from Downtown to Palm Jumeirah and J1 Beach. From Michelin-selected tasting menus to late-night DJ sets and headline performances, the city rolls straight into 2026 with carefully planned experiences that stay sharp, social, and unapologetically festive. Reservations matter, dress codes matter, and timing matters, because these venues fill fast.
Fine Dining and Gala Nights
Luxury dining anchors a large part of Dubai New Year’s Eve 2025. Armani/Ristorante at Armani Hotel Dubai presents a seven-course Italian menu with oysters, caviar, white truffle gnocchi, and Wagyu Rossini, paired with live music and terrace views near the Dubai Fountain. Pricing sits at AED 1,685 per person.
At Jamavar Dubai, Midnight Majesty brings a six-course tasting inspired by Indian royal cuisine, priced at AED 995 per person, with an optional beverage package at AED 600. La Mar by Gastón Acurio at Atlantis The Royal offers Peruvian flavors with terrace seating and fireworks views, starting at AED 1,650.
Formal gala settings headline at One&Only Royal Mirage, where a Garden Gala features oysters, caviar, a four-course dinner, an international band, and a midnight fireworks moment, starting at AED 4,000 per person. One&Only The Palm hosts a separate gala curated by STAY by Yannick Alléno with live performances by Louisa Johnson and illusion duo Mind2Mind, also priced at AED 4,000.
Dinner Shows and Nightlife Energy
For guests who want dinner followed by a party, Dubai’s live-show venues go all in. Aretha at St. Regis Gardens delivers a 1960s and 1970s inspired dinner show, then switches into an after-party with late-night DJ sets. The Theater Dubai stages The Night of Wonders, featuring Valeriya, Egor Kreed, and Boney M, alongside a twelve-course festive menu.
Beach clubs and nightlife restaurants set a faster pace. Bâoli Dubai hosts its RISE New Year’s Eve with DJ Pablo Fierro guiding the evening from dinner through late hours. Sirene Beach by Gaia at J1 Beach offers either an à la carte option or a nine-course set menu, with music from a live band and DJ Deron, and seating that ranges from AED 500 to AED 4,500 depending on location.
Fireworks Views and Social Hotspots
Front-row fireworks views stay in high demand. Babel and Blume at Dubai Mall both sit near Burj Khalifa, with Babel starting at AED 1,500 per person and Blume’s Golden Caravans experience priced from AED 2,500. Ninive Beach promises fireworks visibility toward J1 Beach and Burj Khalifa with a minimum spend of AED 1,100.
Chic dining continues at La Petite Maison DIFC with a White and Gold masquerade theme, minimum spend AED 1,000, while Gigi Rigolatto sets a high-glam Italian celebration with a minimum spend of AED 3,500. Zuma Dubai keeps December 31 sleek with à la carte dining, starting at AED 1,500 in the restaurant and AED 2,000 in the lounge.
Dubai New Year’s Eve 2025 delivers a citywide lineup where food, music, location, and atmosphere drive every choice. Whether the night calls for a black-tie gala, a live-show dinner, or a beachfront countdown with DJs and fireworks, December 31 carries no shortage of options. Bookings lock in fast, plans run tight, and each venue brings its own take on how 2026 begins.
