Ez and MC Creed guest, plus regulars Masterstepz, Schooly, Brooklyn and Shero

Expect a festive setup, visits from Santa and Christmassy beats from Tim Cheddar, Smokingroove and David Craig

A free night of comedy kicks, hosted by Nitin Miran

International DJs Pronsato and Jonson are backed up by JC Pinto and Adam Rahmen, plus urban from Dany Neville on the terrace

Enjoy dinner at one of the hotel’s high-end venues, plus a grandstand view of Atlantis’s famed NYE fireworks at midnight

Head to ‘New Year Under the Stars’, for unrivalled views of the firework displays

A grand buffet of festive dishes, with jazz guitar mastermind Kamal Mussallam providing the evening’s soundtrack

Treat your palate to an à la carte selection of canapés, pastries and chocolates while enjoying the live pianist, then head out to the terrace at midnight for the fireworks. From 9pm. Guests below 21 years old not permitted

The special beachside tent will feature tantalizing delicacies with live entertainment from tanoura dancers, belly dancers, fire performers and a magician. Dhs3,900 including bubbly, grape and soft beverages); half price (children aged four to 12); free (children under four). 7pm onwards

High On Heels, DJ Mustafa Sarikaya, DJ Firat Radi and dance shows From Group Harem on New Year’s Eve at the White X Beach & Lounge

Just a few weeks after Hot Creations boss Jamie Jones gigged at Blue Marlin, his crew are in town to see in NYE, with Burnski, Robert James and Mark Jenkins all behind the decks, plus guest vocalist Alex Mills

Hosted by BBC Radio One's Zane Lowe, award-winning music festival Sandance presents a star-studded line up for New Year's Eve, including Ellie Goulding in concert, Rita Ora live on stage, Roger Sanchez, Paul Van Dyk and an unforgettable firework display at midnight

Private booths are available, where guests can sample bubbly, gourmet Japanese fare and caviar

A 1920s-themed party with a five-piece jazz band. Guests are expected to dress retro

Enjoy sundowners at this trendy beach bar, nestled on the Palm

The award-winning house night welcomes German DJ duo Amé

Hear respected Brit decksmith Pearson, who has worked with the likes of The Revenge and The Rapture – and claims to have turned down Shakira. Warm-up comes from Hoolz and JC

Experience the fusion of a live performance and DJs with Natalie Di Luccio, DJ Shadow and DJ Blaze

Chilled beach vibes with Canadian singer Natalie Di Luccio

Bong Event Management in association with Nasimi Rocks & BME Entertainment presents world number 6 DJ – Hardwell

Superfreq’s Mr C and Pierre Ravan guest tonight, plus warm-up from Iran Ange, and urban from Dany Neville on the roof

Aussie dance duo TV Rock and hotly tipped newbies Rave Radio headline Nasimi’s Australia Day celebration

After a lengthy wait (and a private party a day earlier), Beirut nightclub MusicHall opens to the public for the first time tonight

Chilled beach vibes at this new weekly desi beach party, with a special guest performance from Indian Ocean

A bill of five local comics perform at this monthly night