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New Year’s Eve at The Courtyard, Vida Creek Beach is set for an evening of good food, drinks, and festive energy, with plenty of time to celebrate through to midnight. From 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM on 31 December, settle in for a lively evening and count down to the start of 2027. The Classic Package is AED 550 per person with food and soft beverages, while the House Package is AED 750 per person with food and house beverages. Kids aged 6–11 can join for AED 275 per child. Come for dinner, stay for the countdown, and welcome 2027 at The Courtyard.

October 2026: This Halloween, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre invites guests to embrace the spooky season with a thrilling line-up of festive dining, live entertainment, and family-friendly celebrations across Yalumba and Jules.

A Christmas Lunch to Gather Around

Christmas Day gets a relaxed Emirates Hills twist at Origins, where a festive lunch buffet brings everyone together for an easy afternoon of good food and good company. Set against the laid-back atmosphere of Vida Emirates Hills, it’s made for gathering around the table, going back for seconds and letting the afternoon unfold at its own pace. The Christmas Lunch Buffet takes place on 25 December. 

The WET Deck Winter Series returns to W Dubai – The Palm on Sunday, 4th October, with guest DJ Maryo kicking off the new season. From 1PM to 4PM, guests can enjoy soulful house rhythms and feel-good grooves alongside drinks and poolside bites at the Palm Jumeirah destination. Entry is priced at AED 150 per person, fully redeemable on food and beverages.

With Dubai’s cooler season right around the corner, October marks the return to longer outdoor days, leisure gatherings, and new ways to experience the city. Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk brings together a considered mix of dining, movement and relaxation, from the return of Business Lunch Rendezvous at Brasserie Boulud and Friday Quiz Nights at The Nine, to elevated skyline dining at La Vue on 51st and new wellness experiences with Sofitel Fitness and Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane. Whether it’s making time for a midday meal, gathering with friends or taking a moment to reset, guests can ease into the season at their own pace.

This October, Ginori Terrace at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai turns its Afternoon Tea experience pink. Set against the backdrop of the Dubai Water Canal, the Pinktober Afternoon Tea is served daily from 2pm to 6pm, with every sweet and savoury creation on the menu named after a woman whose story still inspires.

Atlantis, The Palm announces that international music icon and GRAMMY® nominated artist Katy Perry will headline the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Featuring a setlist of chart-topping hits and fan favourites, guests can look forward to an unforgettable countdown to 2027 against one of the region’s most iconic backdrops.

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and CITYVIEW Developments, a premier Dubai-based developer, announce the signing of Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City, marking a new milestone in their growing partnership and the continued evolution of Dubai’s branded residential sector.

A few more beach days are always a good idea. This September, Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG invites guests to stretch out the last of summer with its Infinite Escape, a laid-back stay designed around sunshine, sea views and plenty of time to switch off.

One of Rome’s most popular culinary names has made its way to Dubai. Bonci is now bringing a full Italian dine-in experience to Chef’s Society at City Centre Mirdif, with Gabriele Bonci’s celebrated Roman pizza al taglio remaining at the heart of the concept. Brought to the UAE by Culinary Loft Restaurant LLC, Bonci Dubai expands the experience for the local market with freshly prepared pasta dishes, Italian main courses, breakfast, starters, salads and desserts.