New Year’s Eve 2014 in Dubai is a spectacular experience from a glassy hotel overlooking the shimmering Gulf waters as the United Arab Emirates explodes its decade fireworks display. Dubai offers everything from beaches celebrations to night club based parties to incredible hotel galas or the chance to plan your own party from your private luxury suit. Hotels in Dubai also offer some great packages for all kinds of budget and tastes, from family affairs to singles parties. One great place to base your group is Jumeirah Beach which overlooks shimmering Gulf waters but is a short taxi ride from downtown Dubai.
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Residences
For families or private groups try the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Residences which is located on The Walk, one of the city’s leading shopping malls and offers guests a fully-equipped apartment and privacy just minutes the beach and downtown action.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Nearby, Jumeirah Beach Hotel has a striking contemporary wave design and is also right on Jumeirah Beach. This is a classic modern Dubai luxury hotel with lots of activities for families and the young at heart. You can reign in the New Year by a scuba diving, pool hoping (it has five swimming pools) and there is Sinbad’s Kids Club and the Hub for teens plus complimentary, unlimited access to the Wild Wadi Water Park.
Ramada Plaza Dubai
The brand new Ramada Plaza Dubai at the Jumeirah is surrounded by a string of glamorous outdoor restaurants, cafés, bars, as well as The Walk and Dubai Marina. All suits are luxuriously contemporary open planned studios and offer a kitchenette for self-caterers.
Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa
Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa is also adjacent to the magnificent Dubai Marina and the beach, and might be a choice for those planning to dance the night away in its trendy bars. It has 12 themed bars, many of them Arabic themed and a choice of indoor or outdoor dining with sea view or sky view dining- a simply stunning place for couple to enjoy the fireworks.
Burj Al Arab
For a quieter but no less memorable time the iconic Burj Al Arab comprises of Arabian-inspired sumptuous suites with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow the fireworks to flood into your room while you admire the spectacular city, ocean and fireworks. Facilities at the Burj Al Arab include a private beach area and the Assawan Spa. Guests will discount to the nearby Wild Wadi Waterpark.
Armani Hotel
And while you will probably choose to base yourself by the sea to lazy away the first day of the 2014, don’t forget to visit Burj Khalifa, and the world’s second biggest observation deck.
If it’s the view and the fireworks in Dubai that you’ve come to see and not the beach, the super luxury Armani Hotel is situated with the gigantic skyscraper. All the better if you can get a ticket to one of the exclusive New Year’s Eve party held on the observation.
