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<div style="text-align: center;">Abu Dhabi attracts a lot of visitors at New Year, attracted to its sandy beaches and great weather. But what are the best things to do and venues to visit on NYE? Let <a href="https://www.abudhabinight.com/abu-dhabi/mag/mag,29.html">Abu Dhabi Night</a> help you find a place to party with friends or family at the most glittering night of the year. Whether it is a large public gathering for all the family, a live concert, lively bar or more exclusive venue, Abu Dhabi Night has you covered for great places to go on NYE.<br />
Many of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s islands are holding their own celebrations for NYE. If you are a fan of large pyrotechnical displays then there are a few spots where you can go and see fireworks including Emirates Palace, Le Deck, the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Chameleon, Grand Canal and the Ritz Carlton.</div>

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<strong>Fairmont Bab Al Bahr</strong>&nbsp;</div>

<div style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.fairmont.com/abu-dhabi/dining/chameleonterrace/">hotel</a> is serving up a delicious buffet dinner on NYE, with food from around the globe. Also its Chameleon Terrace is a fantastic place to watch the fireworks.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Al Maryah</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;">This Abu Dhabi <a href="http://www.almaryahisland.ae/en/see-and-do/new-year/">island</a> attracts a lot of business and socialite people, keen to see and be seen. They are holding some festivities at New Year including Arabic music from Balqees and Kadim Al Sahir, who are performing on the waterfront Promenade.&nbsp; There will also be food trucks selling festive eats, five star dining opportunities, family activities and a firework display at midnight. They are showing live streaming from other countries of their celebrations on NYE to add to the excitement.&nbsp;<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Katy Perry Live Show</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;">World-renowned US singer, Katy Perry is playing a massive end of year <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.ae/artist/katy-perry-tickets/41451?gclid=CKmwwt2_mNgCFY7MGwod6iAPBA&amp;gclsrc=ds">concert</a> at du Arena in Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s Yas Island. You will enjoy hearing a selection of her biggest hits as well as new songs before Katy leads the countdown at midnight to welcome in 2018.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jazz &amp; Fizz</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;">For a more laid back alternative to New Year&rsquo;s Eve celebrations, this jazz <a href="http://www.sofitel.com/gb/destinations/united-arab-emirates/luxury-abu-dhabi-city-guide.shtml">bar</a> at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi is perfect. It also offers a great view of the fireworks across the city at midnight.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>McGettigan&rsquo;s</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;">Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s famed Irish <a href="http://www.mcgettigans.com/">bar</a> is holding a New Year&rsquo;s Eve party with live music from DJ Rob Forrest and The Brass Tacks Band. They are also offering a pre Katy Perry gig drinks package to get people in the mood before they head to the concert.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Cipriani</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cipriani.com/restaurant/?loc=abu-dhabi&amp;type=info">Cipriani</a> on Yas Marina is always a stylish venue offering beautifully cooked food in an elegant atmosphere, with a great view of the fireworks.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Aloft</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;">Partygoers have more than one option at Aloft as they are hosting a special New Year&rsquo;s Eve dinner at Dine Restaurant with lobster and turkey in addition to a rooftop party at Twelve. This is set to be a perfect viewing spot for Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s NYE fireworks and will offer an Asian buffet along with house drinks on a special NYE package along with live DJ sets until the wee hours.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Velocity</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marriottdowntownabudhabilife.com/dining/velocity">Velocity</a> at the Marriott Downtown has a relaxed vibe, where people can enjoy drinks until midnight, when they can dance to tunes from the live DJ. This venue has a Studio 54 funky vibe, perfect for those who want to party late into the night.</div>


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