Ring in 2023 with 21 of the best New Year's Eve parties in Dubai 

End the year on a high note at Dubai Opera. Expect an evening of upbeat tunes by a stellar line-up that includes bands, DJs and performers who will be playing live all through the night. The popular Downtown venue will be transformed into a grand hall where guests can also enjoy a gourmet dinner with canapes of starters, mains and desserts. Good times are made of this.

Looking for a different way to celebrate this year? Consider boarding the Lotus Mega Yacht to enjoy New Year’s Eve at sea. Take in views of the Dubai skyline from the water as you pass by famed sights such as the Burj Al Arab, Bluewaters Island and Atlantis, The Palm while indulging in a five-star buffet with live cooking stations. This sprawling luxury yacht that sets sail from Pier 7 in Dubai Marina has it all, including multiple entertainment decks and an onboard swimming pool and kids cinema that's sure to keep little ones entertained. Book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

You won't get a more spectacular venue than this 54-floor high restaurant in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Dine on delicious Asian-accented fare, that you can order a la carte, with terrace tables directly overlooking the Burj Khalifa. A special guest star is promised, though no names have been revealed, and given this spot's already got a stellar reputation for providing a fun atmosphere on special occasions, on NYE they will be taking it up another notch.

Could there be a more quintessentially Dubai experience than spending New Year's Eve surrounded by undulating sand dunes? Luxurious Sonara Camp will be hosting a glamorous affair at its fairy-lit, all-white location complete with a gourmet dinner, live band, fire shows and an international DJ. This year Sonara is promising to reveal even more additional thrills on the night so its worth splashing out on this celebrity-favourite.

A laidback al fresco favourite, QD’s at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is pulling out all the stops for a New Year’s Eve party to remember. With prime views overlooking the waters of Dubai Creek and the city skyline in the distance, there will be plenty of delicious food to enjoy, live entertainment and signature sets from the resident DJ. Come midnight and all eyes will be on the fireworks displays lighting up the night sky.

Dine under the stars surrounded by lush lawns of the Emirates Golf Club which will host an upbeat night to remember with a New Year's Eve Gala dinner. Usher in 2023 and enjoy live entertainment all night long, including a show from an ABBA tribute act, the resident DJ and accompanying band. You'll be on your feet until the dramatic countdown featuring unmissable fireworks. Children are also welcome.

Get ready to bid farewell to 2022 in style at The Penthouse, one of Dubai’s most popular rooftop lounges. Located 16 floors up the FIVE Palm Jumeirah hotel, the hotspot has a night of revelry planned for 31 December. You'll be fuelled by modern Japanese cuisine, with plenty of live stations dishing out intricately-prepared plates. Get ready to feast on delicious food and groove to fresh beats while you admire both the marina-side and Downtown fireworks at midnight.

No ordinary celebration, the Ottoman-inspired setting of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray will play host to a beachside extravaganza. Enjoy a five-star feast before the skies light up with pyrotechnics in front of you with the resort's multitude of restaurants including Al Nafoorah and Mediterranean Plaj satisfying the pickiest of diners. You'll have front-row seats to a stunning display as we welcome 2023 in style.

If you're looking to catch the sunrise of the new year, then there's no more opulent spot to do so than from the iconic Burj Al Arab. SAL's open-air after-party kicks off at midnight, and lasts till late into the night, with a minimum spend of AED5,000 per person. Live entertainment will ensure the upbeat atmosphere is maintained while delicious bites are passed around to keep hunger pangs at bay. And, you'll be able to say that you ticked a bucket list experience off your list.

The world watches as Downtown Dubai counts down to midnight and now you can be in the heart of the action by booking a table at Jun's, which has a prime position on the boulevard. North American meets Asian cuisine at chef Kelvin Cheung's upmarket restaurant, where you can indulge in a choice of two menus from AED500 per person. From seared scallops to lobster with cheddar biscuits, and baked Alaska tiramisu mochi, you'll delight your tastebuds before watching the Burj Khalifa fireworks.