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They say “good food is good mood”, and there’s no better way to kick-off the New Year than with a fully belly and high spirits on the shores of the Arabian Gulf. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai at The Walk JBR, has put celebrations… firmly on the menu, with three of the hotel’s restaurants offering food and festivities to welcome along 2019.

Amaseena

Amaseena’s Bedouin tents make for a romantic al fresco evening under the stars. Traditional Middle Eastern specialties will be served from the mandi oven and live cooking stations, with hot mezzeh including lamb fatayer and falafel, and a special seafood barbecue with lobster, shrimps, calamari and salmon. Arabic performances and a wide shisha selection will keep you entertained long after you’ve finished your meal.

8pm to 12.30am, Dhs1,500 including premium drinks, Dhs1,250 for ages 12 to 16, Dhs750 for children aged six to 11, children under five dine free.

Splendido

It’s all about authentic southern Italian flavors and live jazz music at this sophisticated yet lively restaurant. Guests can choose to dine indoors amidst chic Mediterranean decor, or out on the rustic Tuscan-style terrace surrounded by gardens. The five-course menu reads like the perfect evening on the Amalfi Coast, with oysters, franciacorta dressing, and lemon granite to start, followed by the likes of confit lobster, almond cream and crispy artichoke. Each course is expertly paired with a grape beverage.

7pm to 11pm followed by a midnight toast at Palm Grill, Dhs1,500 with premium drinks, Dhs1,250 for ages 12 to 16, Dhs750 for children aged six to 11, children under five dine free.

Palm Grill

Watch the last sunset of 2018 at Palm Grill, where you can sip on mixed drinks and fill up with a range of international dishes at this beachside celebration. The casual experience will be followed by a “feet-in-sand” afterparty with entertainment until the early hours.

A la carte available 5pm to 3am, NYE package with light bites, house beverages and a toast at midnight, 10pm to 2am, Dhs550 for adults, Dhs250 for children aged six to 11, children under five dine free.

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR, Tel: (04) 318 6150, email festive.dubai@ritzcarlton.com. ritzcarlton.com/dubai

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