XL Beach Club is getting in on the Mayan action with a fancy dress party

The quaint bar at the Habtoor offers a selection of fun, festive drinks and classic jazz tunes this Christmas Eve

Three free drinks for ladies, plus canapés and a festive feel at this special one-off night

Celebrate with an international, family-friendly brunch

Rita Lombardi is at the piano

Wavebreaker will offer a party on the beach, with one bottle of refined bubbly included, while at the SkyBar, guests can enjoy Rita Lombardi at the piano. Dhs2,150 (BiCE SkyBar); Dhs3,000 per couple (Wavebreaker)

Expect ambience and entertainment at this bar. There’s a resident DJ on the decks as the clock ticks down to midnight

DJ Nicholas Sechaud gets behind the decks, plus Asian-inspired dishes, with views over the marina

This sports bar gets into the spirit with daily retro nights, playing ’80s and ’90s club classics – and Christmas tunes

Toast to good times on New Year’s Eve at The Observatory or AZ.U.R. with a four-course meal. Dhs1,200 (The Observatory); Dhs350 (AZ.U.R. including soft beverages and Dhs150 for children)

DJ Dezarate will provide the tunes, plus there’s a four-course menu featuring modern European food available at Kitchen 45, and you can then watch the fireworks at midnight

Celebrate with a wide selection of house beverages and seafood including sushi and sashimi. Dhs999 (including unlimited Russian beverage brands)

XL Beach Club presents a special edition of REHAB with Flo Rida and Yves Larock

‘La Dolce Vita’-themed party with a buffet, main course, resident band and DJ

Hear a range of grooves from resident DJ Dimi El and more. Price includes open bar and tapas

Celebrate in a graceful atmosphere with a pianist and a three-course dinner menu

This JBR venue presents a carnival-inspireddinner with mixed drinks stations and live band

Guests can taste cuisine from multi-award-winning celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval

ive DJ, theatrical service, dance and fashion shows and fireworks at this new exclusive beach club

Live DJ, fashions shows and fireworks at this new exclusive beach club. Reservations only

A beach party at this laid-back al-fresco bar

The line-up for this month: Stephen Grant, Stuart Goldsmith and Steve Shanyaski

The line-up for this month: Stephen Grant, Stuart Goldsmith and Steve Shanyaski

The long-standing Brit house duo guest after dark

Talented Lebanese drummer Afif leads his quartet through lively renditions of bop standards