New Year and Christmas in the Emirates are not only about palm trees with garlands and warm weather, but also opportunity to organize a dream corporate party, which will be remembered for a long time.

Yes yachts at Dubai Marina have long been a classic, especially for Russian-speaking companies. But if you want something unconventional, atmospheric and truly New Year — read our selection of ideas.

Fireworks at the Burj Khalifa — spectacular, but with traffic jams

The main New Year's classic is legendary fireworks in downtown Dubai, at the foot of the Burj Khalifa. It's a sight worth all expectations, but keep in mind:

• At the show hundreds of thousands of people come;

• Traffic jams may be prolonged for a few hours;

• Tickets and table reservations in establishments around you need to do preformed — back in November.

Advice: book VIP areas or views from the upper floors of Downtown hotels to avoid the crowds.

Desert Show: Arabic Flavor, Camels and Dancing

If you would like to add oriental magic to your corporate party, choose desert safari shows:

• You will be greeted at a Bedouin camp;

• There will be camel riding;

• Traditional dinner, Arabic music and belly dancing

• Instagrammable atmosphere with lanterns, rugs and costumes

Advice: it is better to choose for corporate events private tentsto have a zone only for your team.

Birch tree: are the old ones here?

Russian soul in an Emirati night. If you want to feel nostalgia for the homeland, atmosphere “Christmas trees”, Chiming clock et Olivier, then choose the legendary Berezka — a restaurant that has already become a cult among Russian speakers.

Here you can:

• Organize a theme evening;

• Order live music and presenter;

• Dance until morning to hits and toasts.

Hatta Lake — nature, tents and BBQ

For connoisseurs nature, stars and solitude — Hatta Lake and surroundings:

• Can be removed mountain cabins or glamping tents;

• Arrange New Year's bonfire, barbecue, kayaking and team building;

• People often go here IT teams, startups, small teams.

Advice: book very early — Hatta is especially popular in December.

Fishing and sunrise in the Fujairah mountains

Do you want peace and fresh sea air? Go away for 2 days at Fujairah:

• In the morning — fishing at dawn;

• During the day — spa, pool, yoga or canyon trips;

• In the evening — New Year's Eve dinner by the ocean;

• And no crowds or fireworks — just sea and mountains.

Alternative to yachts: TOP 3 ideas

Variant Description For Whom

Desert show Oriental fairy tale, interactive, cooking, music From 15 to 100 people

Burj Khalifa Grandiose, prestigious, noisy For the WOW effect and large teams

Hatta/Fujairah Nature, silence, team vacation For family groups, startups, leaders

Conclusion

New Year in the Emirates is not necessarily a yacht or a hotel table. There are dozens atmospheric, stylish and soulful formats, which are suitable for both a chamber group and a corporate party for 100+ people.

Need help organizing?

The Green City Real Estate team will help you:

• Book the best locations;

• Organize transfers, menus, shows;

• Set the mood for a million dirhams.