New Year Celebrations in Dubai

The people of Dubai are used to seeing Bollywood stars at New Year celebrations. Eminent stars and singers like Amisha Patel, Vasundhara Das, Atif Aslam, and Shaan have performed before on the occasion of New Year celebrations.

But this year, in addition to the stage performances, people are looking forward for excitement that has gone beyond the likes of these singers and performers. New Year celebrations in Dubai are going to be even more exciting and fun filled.

Desert safari, parties at popular hotels, and setting off for weekend breaks is the trend this year. Hotels and tour operators are organizing end-of-the-year tour packages. Let us know what these packages actually include and whether these packages are affordable.

New Year celebrations at JW Marriott Hotel Dubai

JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai has lined up several events to welcome 2011. So, you can be part of these events too. Given below is a list of options you can go for if you are interested in taking part in the celebrations.

A particular package that has been worked out especially for the food lovers include a New Year package that starts at Arab Emirates Dirham 500 per guest. The package includes a welcome soft drink, winter dinner in typical Bavarian style, musical and dance performances.

Welcome 2011 in a grand way. Tap your feet to the rhythm of hip hop, reggae, and jazz and wait for a new day of a new year. The dancing floor is at Town Square, situated inside the hotel.

Enjoy steaks at JW’s Steakhouse. It is one of the attractions at JW Marriott.
If you are interested in traditional style of celebration, you can settle for Cucina, an ethnic corner in the hotel.

Other places in the hotel where you can take part in the New Year celebrations include Bamboo Lagoon, Piano Lounge, and Awafi. Starting from 7.30PM in the evening, celebrations will continue until 3AM in the morning.

Celebrations at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club

Legends, Aquarium, and The Boardwalk are few New Year packages that you can buy. Most of these packages include food and regular beverage. You can book these packages in groups too. There is one advantage of group bookings, you are in a better position to enjoy discounts and freebies owing to the fact that the bookings are made in bulk. Other hotels where New Year parties are held in Dubai are Jumeira Beach hotel and Sheikh Zayed Road (Four Points Sheraton).

Desert Safari Eve 2010 in Dubai

Setting off for a desert safari on New Year eve is one way of making New Year celebrations in Dubai memorable. While others are dancing to the hip hop numbers in the hotels and resorts, try something different. Let the twinkling stars in the starlit sky give you company on New Year Eve. The desert safari tour packages include the following –

Pickup from hotel
Drive to the sand dunes, which will be the destination for the night and early morning
Photo stop at strategic locations
Camel rides with Kehwa (coffee)
Traditional dance performances by Arabian dancers
Dinner
All night party
Sleeping bags and camps
Breakfast in the morning
Cost of the package USD$180/person (all inclusive)

The following morning, you will be taken back to your hotel.

 

Last updated on 8/12/2010