There's always something to do in Doha; and in the lead-up to New Year's 2017, Qatar comes to life with a host of events to help you ring in 2018 with a bang. So, without further ado, we say 'Out with the old, in with the new' as we present to you our comprehensive guide to the city's best and most fun New Year's activities! With celebrations galore and ample opportunities to celebrate with family and friends, we've got you covered so you don’t miss out on anything!
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Gather with friends at the Westin Doha's Mix Bar and countdown to 2018 in style! Table packages are available, and those dining in the hotel's other venues enjoy complimentary access to the terrace.
Location: The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, Doha, Qatar
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Ticket Purchase: At the door
Phone: (+974) 3359-8514
Email: [email protected]
Bubbalicious at the Westin Doha is the place to be this Hogmanay as they ring in the New Year in true party style. Expect even more fun, entertainment, and festivity in a special NYE Bubbalicious special!
Location: The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, Doha, Qatar
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Ticket Purchase: Online
Price: QR 695
Phone: (+974) 3359-8514
Email: [email protected]
Gather with friends for a Thai twist on New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Westin Doha's Sabai Thai restaurant. Start with a welcome drink followed by a Thai-style sharing menu featuring all of your Sabai Thai favourites. Finish with a glass of fizzy to toast in the New Year alongside some surprise entertainment throughout the evening!
Location: The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, Doha, Qatar
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Ticket Purchase: Online
Price: QR 490
Phone: (+974) 3359-8514
Email: [email protected]
For a more sophisticated New Year’s celebration, sit down to a set menu Hunters-style at the Westin Doha's Hunters Room & Grill. As the New Year comes in, raise a toast while enjoying the sounds of a violinist alongside their resident DJ.
Location: The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, Doha, Qatar
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Ticket Purchase: Online
Price: QR 550
Phone: (+974) 3359-8514
Email: [email protected]
Start 2018 in style with a one-of-a-kind party at the Doha Marriott Hotel! Have a surreal social experience, partying with headphones on and choosing which DJ you want to listen to at Qatar's very first Silent Disco New Year's Eve celebration!
Location: Doha Marriott Hotel
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ticket Purchase: At the door
Price: EARLY BIRD OFFER - QR 399, REGULAR ENTRANCE - QR 499
The Grand Hyatt Doha has moved everyone’s favourite brunch to New Year’s Eve and paired it with the Santa Monica Breakfast Club’s Californian style to bring you a special SoCal throwdown.
Eat and party the night away amongst international performers strutting their stuff, live cooking stations showcasing irresistible dishes, and entertainment courtesy of special guest DJs and their house band - all determined to keep the dance-floor rocking until the early hours.
Location: Grand Hyatt Doha
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: QR 499 for food & special beverages (Midnight French bubbly extra charge). Dress to party!
Contact: Call 4448-1195 or 3029-3748, or email [email protected].
Stay overnight in Grand Hyatt Doha for QR 500 for two incl. breakfast, subject to availability
Step into 2018 with Chris Willis, the voice of David Guetta and the best live drums, violin, and saxophone performance at the W Doha's Wahm!
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Location: Wahm, W Doha
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Phone: (+974) 4453-5135
Email: [email protected]
Get ready to party with DJ Melody Kane from the U.K. and don’t miss out on Qube’s New Year bash at the Radisson Blu Doha that's guaranteed to be a night you’ll never forget.
Join them as they bring in the New Year, spinning the decks into the early hours of 2018.
Ladies have free entry until 9:00 p.m., QR 50 after 9:00 p.m. (inclusive of one beverage); Gents pay QR 130 entry (inclusive of one beverage); Ladies/Gents VIP Area (Upper level) is QR 160 (inclusive of one beverage).
Tickets available at the door on Sunday, December 31. Over 21’s only. Original Qatar Resident Permit or original passport required for Qube membership ID.
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ticket Purchase: At the door
Price: QR 50/ QR 130/ QR 160
Email: [email protected]
There's no better time to visit and celebrate New Year’s at Nobu. An evening to remember, indulge with a specially-crafted, seven-course menu and unbeatable views of the glittering Doha skyline. Then, welcome in 2018 at the roof-top lounge with the countdown celebration!
Location: Nobu Doha, The Four Seasons
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: QR 700 for 7-course set menu, QR 795 for 7-course set menu with a glass of bubbly
Contact: Call 4494-8600, or email [email protected].
Nobu NYE Set Menu: Chu toro with Black Goma Dressing, Jalapeño Jelly and Caviar; Lobster and Fennel Salad with Dry Miso and Black Truffle; Nobu Sushi Selection; Foie Gras Three Ways; Pan-Seared Scallops with Miso Butter; Brick-Oven Roasted Japanese Beef; Alaskan King Crab with Balsamic Teriyaki; Chocolate Mousse with Chestnut and Roasted Pineapple.
This New Year’s Eve, Doha’s finest address will host the most exquisite and luxurious gastronomic experience in the city. Celebrate the arrival of 2018 with an unforgettable party! Discerning gourmets will be treated to a bespoke 4-course dinner, where they can relax and enjoy the live entertainment and alluring tunes of celebrity singer Faras Karam. Dance the night away as the evening culminates with the awaited countdown.
Location: The St. Regis Ballroom | Ground floor
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: QR 1,000 per person all inclusive, or QR 1,200 per person for VIP table
Contact: Call (+974) 4446-0000, or email [email protected].
Celebrate like there's no tomorrow and get ready to remix the New Year your way at the W Doha's All That Glitters gala! Rub shoulders with Doha's glitterati and groove to the beats of their 12-piece world-class party band from London, iPop!
Location: W Doha Hotel & Residences
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 08:00 pm - 02:00 am
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: QR 995
Contact: (+974) 4453-5135
Morimoto Doha
Morimoto Doha will serve a 6-course dinner set menu for QR 550 with food only, and QR 750 with enhanced beverages including a DJ playing throughout the evening.
Guests who book at CUT or Morimoto will also have the option to buy the Black Orchid Bold Package for an additional QR 450 per person that extends the New Year celebrations to Black Orchid nightclub, which includes live entertainment, DJ, and exciting drinks to ring in the New Year!
Cut by Wolfgang Puck
On New Year’s, CUT by Wolfgang Puck will serve a 5-course dinner set menu for QR 465 with food only and QR 695 with enhanced beverages along with live music.
Hudson Tavern
Hudson Tavern, the first authentic New York downtown-style American bar in Qatar will offer an open consumption for QR 350 per person serving a selection of enhanced beverages with a DJ playing all night.
Rise
Inspired by its sister venues in uptown New York, and the glamour of Hollywood in Los Angeles, Rise will offer an open consumption as well for QR 350 per person, serving a selection of enhanced beverages, with a DJ playing all night.
Black Orchid
Bold Package: (Bar/Standing) for QR 500 per person including standard enhanced beverages.
Daring Package: (Table for up to 6) for QR 4,500 per table including standard enhanced bevarages, in addition to one bottle of bubbly at midnight, and a fixed QR 750 per premium bottle menu available.
Brave Package:(Table for up to 10) for QR 7,000 per table including standard enhanced beverage package, in addition to 2 bottles of bubbly at midnight, and a fixed QR 750 per premium bottle menu available.
Adventurous Package: (Table for up to 15) for QR 11,000 per table including standard enhanced beverage package, in addition to three bottles of bubbles at midnight, and a fixed QR 750 per premium bottle menu available.
Location: Mondrian Doha
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Contact: (+974) 4045-5555
Celebrate the New Year with family and friends as at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha as they recreate the glamour of The Great Gatsby.
Their chefs will create an array of festive dishes inspired by the fascinating 1920’s era, while the little ones will be mesmerized by a special entertainment conceived for this unique occasion.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Venue: Lagoon Restaurant
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: QR 420 per person, with soft drinks
QR 640 per person, with enhanced beverages
QR 110 (Kids ages 5-12 year-old)
Kids under 5 years - complimentary admission
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+974) 4484-8000
Immerse yourself in joyous festive tunes from their Bouzouki Duo this New Year's Eve at Mykonos while enjoying a sumptuous 4-course menu. And ring in 2018 with bang in a traditional plate-smashing ceremony at midnight, as well as a special gift, and 'Vasilopita' cake for the lucky winner!
Location: InterContinental Doha Hotel & Residences
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: QR 450, Per adult; QR 225, Per child (6 to 12 years old)
Phone: (+974) 4484-4919
Bid farewell to 2017 in one of the best spots in Doha! Join the fun at Paloma's this New Year's Eve for a night you won't forget. Let Chef Salvador present you with a delightful 4-course menu, set to a great live music performance by Paloma resident band, Dynamix.
Location: InterContinental Doha Hotel & Residences
Date: 31 December - 1 January
Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: QR 375 per adult for 4-course dinner. Special beverage packages available.
Phone: (+974) 4484-4919
How will you be ringing in the New Year? Let us know in the comments below and let's make 2018 the best one yet! Also, don't forget to like and share this article!
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