Peyote
As all ardent foodies can tell you, a celebration just isn’t right without some gastronomic highpoints. Food is an important part of any celebration in all nations of the world, and if you’re in Dubai for New Year’s Eve, the emirate is the perfect place for culinary exploration without having to travel further. Home to over 200 nationalities, it’s not a surprise Dubai dishes up a real smorgasbord of world cuisine. And these seven restaurants, which offer flavours from different corners of the globe, prove how it is beginning to compete with the world's best food destinations.
French Flair At La Cantine Du Faubourg
Start the New Year in French style at La Cantine du Faubourg, the urban French dining destination with a pergola dining room, salon restaurant and garden terrace overlooking DIFC’s top landmarks. The Jumeirah Emirates Towers eatery that relies on sound, music, image, art and food, has concocted the perfect feast for your end-of-year celebrations.
Chic, fun and glamorous, the night promises to offer unforgettable delicious food, groovy tracks and omnipresent art expressions. While the set menu includes delicacies like Foie Gras Terrine, Gratinated Lobster Termidor and Mango Sorbet, a la carte items such as oysters and caviar can be added.
For reservations or more information, call +971 4 352 7105 or email [email protected]
Japanese Delights At Katsuya By Starck
Say goodbye to another year and ring in 2018 in style at Dubai’s Japanese culinary wonderland, Katsuya by Starck. As well as food by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck’s sleek and ultra-modern sultry interiors, the restaurant located in Jumeriah Al Naseem Hotel overlooks the gorgeous Arabian Sea and Dubai’s iconic landmark, the Burj Al Arab. This means guests can enjoy front-row seats to the world-renowned spectacle, the Dubai New Year’s Eve fireworks. Additionally, DJ Patchoulee will be on the decks, so the night is set to be full of appeal, entertainment and of course culinary panache.
The celebrations will begin with a feast of classic signatures and innovative sushi rolls. Guests can enjoy a carefully curated set menu of their favourite appetizers and mains accompanied by an array of free-flowing beverages and specialty cocktails. Treats like Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Nigiri Toro and Wagyu Fillet with Foie Gras can be found on the menu.
For Reservations or more information, call +971 4 419 0676 or email [email protected]
Peyote’s Mexican-Style Celebration
Peyote is also offering the perfect way to celebrate the New Year in style with their Evening Golden Brunch, which offers guests a food and beverage package in the buzzing atmosphere of DIFC. Artists DJ Karl, AliDJ, and DJ Moe promise a lively way to see in the New Year as well.
A variety of delectable dishes at Peyote, Dubai’s gateway to modern Mexican culture, located in DIFC’s Gate Village 2, means there is something to be enjoyed by everyone. The sharing dishes are perfect for socialising and celebrating with groups. Dishes include: Guacamole, Lobster Tacos, Cured Salmon Jicama and Chilean Seabass. Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in New Year Conchas, Mexican Pabloba and Chocolate Tamal.
For Reservations or more information, call +971-4- 521-6300 or email [email protected]
A Taste Of The Hamptons At Vida Downtown
Vida Downtown, the chic boutique hotel centrally located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, is making it possible to welcome the New Year in true Hamptons style at the contemporary 3in1 restaurant. As well as celebrating in the midst of a chic theme, you are guaranteed to have some of the best views in town. And that includes being able to watch Dubai’s signature fireworks display from 3in1’s trendy outdoor lounge.
It seems to be the perfect place for seafood lovers to embrace the New Year. There’s a mouthwatering spread of nautical favourites to appreciate while enjoying live entertainment.
For reservations or more information, call +971 4 888 3444 or email [email protected]
Awani’s Middle Eastern Feast
Awani, the authentic Levantine restaurant offering food with a contemporary twist, has come up with a set menu of gourmet Middle-Eastern inspired offerings especially for New Year’s Eve. You can dine al fresco or indoors, and if you choose The Dubai Mall venue, you can embark on the epicurean journey with a view overlooking the Dubai Fountains and the Burj Khalifa, enabling you to see the world-famous fireworks. Another option is their restaurant by the waters of the Arabian Gulf at The Beach JBR, where you can see the lights twinkling at the Palm Jumeirah.
The set menu includes traditional dishes and flavours that pay tribute to the popular Levantine style of cooking. However, they have been creatively re-imagined. Starters include Bomali Salad and Othmaliya Chicken Balls, while there are main course dishes not to be missed, for example the enticing Lamb Live Show. Then guests can sweeten the party mood with something like a homemade Cheese Kunafa.
For reservations or more information, call +971 4 4248082 or visit www.awani.ae
The Italian Way At Il Capo
Italians know their food, and they know it well. And while enjoying an authentic meal at Il Capo, your spirits will soar thanks to the charming festive atmosphere. The eatery, which can be found at The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City, is organising an extravagant New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring all the glitz and glam of a 20s inspired party. What’s better than Italian food, then swinging to the upbeat tunes of the live band, while enjoying stunning views of the exquisite Dubai Canal as it lights up in celebration of the New Year?
For reservations or more information about the different packages, call +971 4 437 3333 or email: [email protected]
Royal China Dubai’s Culinary Journey To The Far East
Royal China Dubai, the city’s award-winning restaurant located in the heart of the vibrant DIFC, has designed two delicate bespoke menus so you can mark New Year’s Eve in elaborate style. The two seasonally inspired three-course set choices, the Seafood Gourmet Menu and the House Dinner Menu, take patrons on a culinary journey to the Far East, enabling you to explore the rich festive traditions of Chinese cuisine.
As the hand glides towards midnight and the promise of a New Year dawns, guests are pampered with an array of succulent starters, main courses and desserts. Highlights include Crispy Aromatic Duck, Fresh Lobster and Deep-fried Fillet of Dover Sole. Popular favourites, including Mixed Seafood in Bird’s Nest, Lotus Leaf Rice and Sautéed Chicken with Red Chili Sauce, are also added in.
For reservations or more information, call +971 4 3545543 or visit www.royalchinadubai.com
