It's never too early to discuss one of Dubai's most extravagant occasions – Burj Khalifa's world-famous fireworks display and laser show. Several restaurants, hotels and other viewing spots around Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and the DIFC are already open for early-bird bookings, with prices ranging from Dh580 for a ticketed event at Burj Park to Dh10,000 for the Viewing Deck at the Palace Downtown hotel.
Burj Park
This week, Emaar announced its New Year's Eve gala at Burj Park, which arguably has the best uninterrupted views of Burj Khalifa's fireworks display. This option is relatively cheap compared to most others in the vicinity, with tickets costing Dh580 per adult (up from Dh300 last year) and Dh370 for children aged five to 12.
Visitors can access about 10 food and beverage stalls, as well as enjoy live entertainment and children's activities. The tickets include a Dh60 dining voucher for adults, and a Dh30 dining voucher for little ones. The open-air venue will be dotted with picnic tables and bean bags.
Tickers are on sale now, with the mandatory badge collection at Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall and Dubai Marina Mall from December 26 to 30. Road closures are typical during New Year's Eve, so check updates from the RTA for the best way to commute to the venue. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 5pm.
More details are available on mydubainewyear.emaar.com
The Restaurant
If booking a table for dinner is more your style, hotels around Burj Khalifa have several New Year's Eve packages at their restaurants – though most are pricier than Burj Park. The Restaurant at Address Dubai Mall is offering a buffet spread with international cuisine options, from 6.30pm to 1.30am.
Those who want to sit indoors will pay from Dh2,700 per person, inclusive of soft beverages, while terrace seating starts at Dh3,800. The pool deck is also accepting reservations, starting at Dh6,800 per person. Guests aged five to 12 get a 50 per cent discount.
The dinner is complemented with a live three-piece band, as well as a DJ spinning tracks later in the evening.
Reservations can be made on 04 428 7961
Al Bayt
Dinner at Al Bayt restaurant in Palace Downtown will start at 7pm and run until 2am. With a Middle Eastern sharing-style menu, the restaurant is ideal for families who prefer a laid-back meal with clear views of the show. Indoor pricing starts at Dh2,750 per person, while the terrace is reserved for a group of up to 15 people, and priced at Dh27,000.
Reservations can be made on 04 428 7961
Thiptara
Also at Palace Downtown, this restaurant is ideal for those looking for an Asian meal alongside the fireworks show. A five-course menu featuring Thai classics is on the cards, with dinner served from 7pm to 2am. Indoor seating starts at Dh2,700 for adults, inclusive of soft beverages, and Dh1,350 for children aged six to 11. For guests who want prime viewing spots outdoors, it's Dh4,700 for adults and Dh2,350 for the little ones.
Reservations can be made on 04 428 7961
Viewing Deck
With awe-inspiring vistas of Burj Khalifa and panoramic sights of the Dubai Fountain and Downtown Dubai at large, this spot is one of the most expensive for those willing to end the year on an extravagant note. The deck at Palace Downtown will offer a lavish dinner buffet plus live music to set the mood. Dinner will be served from 7pm to 2am, priced at Dh10,000 per person, inclusive of all-you-can-eat food and free-flowing drinks.
Reservations can be made on 04 428 7961
The Garden
The restaurant lounge in the lobby of Address Downtown offers Burj Khalifa views from both its indoor and outdoor seating areas. The venue will be adorned with festive decor, complete with a buffet and cooking stations, plus live performers. Indoor seating starts at Dh4,500 per person, inclusive of soft beverages, while the outdoor option costs up to Dh7,000. The party begins at 7pm and ends in the early hours.
Reservations can be made on 04 436 8888
Carluccio's
While the majority of stand-alone restaurants dotted around the Dubai Mall promenade have yet to finalise their New Year's Eve rates, this Italian restaurant is already taking bookings. Packages are divided into four categories, starting with bronze at Dh2,100 per person for a four-course set menu on an indoor table with partial views of Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. It goes up to Dh4,200 for platinum seats, along the promenade with front-row seats to the fountain show and clear views of the fireworks and laser show.
On the menu will be Italian classics such as risotto funghi, chicken cacciatore and burrata gnocchi topped with gold leaf.
Reservations can be made on 04 330 5990
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This year's theme is Great Gatsby and guests are encouraged to dress up in chic 1920s fashion. The venue will be decked in elegant black and gold, filled with roaming entertainment such as stilt workers. Expect plenty of feathers, pearls and masks, plus special food and drinks menus from the multiple kiosks on site.
The main event is the Burj Khalifa spectacle directly across the terrace, offering guests front-row views of the display. Ticket prices range from Dh1,000 per person for indoor seating to Dh4,500 per person for terrace slots.
Reservations can be made on 054 375 2421
Kata
Located in the Dubai Mall promenade area, Japanese restaurant Kata will serve a five-course meal. Several seating options are available, including its most premium offer at Dh3,000 per person. This package includes tables on the promenade, so guests will have full views of the Burj Khalifa show. Terrace seats, with partial views of the fireworks, have a minimum spend of Dh1,000. Indoor seats are available with a Dh500 minimum spend.
Reservations can be made on 04 273 3800
Five Guys
The Dubai Mall branch of this popular burger chain offers stunning views of the fountain and Burj Khalifa. The package, starting at Dh1,750, includes unlimited food such as burgers fries and shakes. For those seeking something extra, a VIP experience is also available, featuring secured prime seating in the restaurant's outdoor area.
Reservations can be made on 04 380 4117
Nando's
The South African chicken chain will serve a set menu for New Year's Eve, coupled with front-row views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks. Four packages are available, differing only by seat location. Guests paying Dh4,000 per head will be seated on Dubai Mall's promenade. The cheapest package, at Dh2,500, offers terrace seating with still-decent views of the pyrotechnics. The menu includes restaurant signatures, such as a choice of flame-grilled meat towers and gourmet burgers.
Reservations can be made on 600 542525
99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant
A 14-course menu will be served at this Japanese spot, featuring premium ingredients such as oysters, caviar, truffle, uni and Kobe beef. Drinks will be free-flowing, and there will be an after-party until 2am, complete with a live DJ set to end the party on a high note.
Seats in the outdoor 99 Lounge are priced at Dh9,000 per guest, while terrace seating is Dh7,000 per person. The main dining room is also available to book at Dh5,000 per guest or those who spend the same amount via the a la carte menu. It is Dh1,900 for diners under right.
Reservations can be made on 04 547 2241
Ce La Vi
Although set a bit further away from the world's tallest building, Ce La Vi in Business Bay sits on the 54th level of Address Sky View Hotel, which still has stunning views of the New Year's Eve display. This is reflected in the price, which stands at Dh5,000 minimum spend per person. British swing group Jack Pack will provide entertainment during the countdown party, and guests can order from the a la carte menu, with predominantly Asian classics such as braised beef bao buns, duck salad and a variety of sashimi, nigiri and maki.
Reservations can be made on 04 582 6111
Bull & Bear
Also in neighbouring Business Bay, the venue offers decent views of the Burj Khalifa spectacle. A three-course set menu will be served, with dishes such as warm potato scones and barbecue lobster. Live entertainment will be on hand and guests can indulge in a special gold dessert to cap the year on a sweet note. The service costs a minimum spend of Dh1,200 per person.
Reservations can be made on 04 515 9888
Tatel
Partial views of the fireworks can be seen at Tatel. The restaurant at Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection will host a party with a theme inspired by Studio 54, the nightclub that defined New York in the 1970s. A set menu will be served with dishes such as hot seafood cream with crab, shrimp and lobster; and grilled red snapper fillet served with a silky fennel puree; as well as wagyu rib-eye served with a non-alcoholic red wine reduction and more.
The main dining room is available to book starting at Dh1,500 per person. For terrace seats with partial Burj Khalifa views, prices start at Dh1,750 per guest.
Reservations can be made on 04 215 2121
Roberto's
The Italian restaurant in the DIFC still has good views of Burj Khalifa from its terrace. It will host a full-on party, complete with live DJ sets and dazzling dancers. The a la carte menu will have dishes including Wagyu beef carpaccio with truffle and homemade fettuccine with Canadian lobster. Prices start at Dh1,950 per person for a space at the bar and go up to Dh4,950 for the outdoor patio seating.
Reservations can be made on 04 386 0066
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What is graphene?
Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged like honeycomb.
It was discovered in 2004, when Russian-born Manchester scientists Andrei Geim and Kostya Novoselov were "playing about" with sticky tape and graphite - the material used as "lead" in pencils.
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At the time, many believed it was impossible for such thin crystalline materials to be stable. But examined under a microscope, the material remained stable, and when tested was found to have incredible properties.
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- Be honest and transparent: It is always better to own up than be found out. Tell your partner everything they want to know. Show remorse. Inform them of the extent of the situation so they know what they are dealing with.
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