Live shows and concerts
Watch Alicia Keys perform under the stars at Saadiyat Nights
Ring in the new year at Saadiyat Nights as Alicia Keys returns to Abu Dhabi for a special New Year’s Eve concert on Saadiyat Island. The 17-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist will bring her soulful sound to the open-air stage, performing some of her most well-known hits. The New Year’s Eve performance will set the scene for a memorable night under the stars, with festivities continuing into midnight.
Spend New Year’s Eve with John Legend at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Celebrate the final night of the year at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental with an exclusive gala dinner and a live performance by John Legend. Set within one of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic locations, the evening combines fine dining and live music for the perfect New Year’s Eve celebration.
Celebrate with Arabic pop performances by Haifa Wehbe and Nassif Zaytoun
Welcome the new year with live performances by Haifa Wehbe and Nassif Zaytoun at Space 42. The evening brings together popular Arabic music and an energetic atmosphere, creating a vibrant way to mark the occasion with friends and fellow fans.
Gala dinners and dining experiences
Ring in the new year at Hilton Yas Island, Yas Bay Lawn
Celebrate by the waterfront at Yas Bay Lawn with an evening of dining, live music and samba dancers. The celebrations will even continue past midnight with an after-party, making it a lively option for those looking to stay out late.
Mark the occasion with live music at Bab Al Qasr
Welcome the new year at Bab Al Qasr with a gala evening featuring live music, a midnight countdown and a DJ after-party. Set along the Corniche, it offers a classic New Year’s Eve celebration close to the heart of the city.
Celebrate in the Liwa desert at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Experience a special New Year’s Eve at Qasr Al Sarab, with an open-air majlis set beneath the starry desert sky. The evening includes before and after-party festivities, offering an exciting and memorable desert escape to welcome the year ahead.
Enjoy a family-friendly gala at Erth Abu Dhabi, Al Fayy Garden
Celebrate together at Erth Abu Dhabi’s Al Fayy Garden with a gala dinner designed for all ages. The evening features a live band, dedicated kids’ activities, a midnight countdown and a DJ to keep the celebrations going.
Visit Liwa International Festival and celebrate in the heart of the desert
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Liwa Village as part of the Liwa International Festival. Set in the Al Dhafra region, it offers a festive countdown surrounded by dramatic desert dunes and open skies, creating a memorable way to welcome the new year in a uniquely desert setting.
Countdown to midnight at Mother of the Nation’s (MOTN) New Year’s Eve Celebration
Head to Mother of the Nation (MOTN) for a New Year’s Eve celebration along the Corniche. With the city skyline as its backdrop, it offers an easy, close-to-home way to welcome the new year in a lively, family-friendly setting.
