The countdown is on. So, where are you going to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Jeddah? A new year is fast approaching, and the Red Sea celebrates are happening to ring in 2024. Whether you want a memorable New Year’s Eve set menu, are after epic views to watch the countdown show, want somewhere you go to where you can dress up or you want a mix of both, there are options across the city.
Keep checking back because we will be updating the list with all the best ways to enjoy new Year’s Eve in Jeddah. Happy almost 2024.
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Jeddah 2023
Cwtch
Ready for a fancy dress party? Recently launched European restaurant Cwtch is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration in Jeddah with the dress code “gold, luxury, pearls and feathers”. Get planning your outfit then head to the brasserie on Sunday December 31. Enjoy music and food as you say so long to 2023. There’s a minimum spend of SAR400 per head.
SAR400 (minimum spend per person). Sun Dec 31. From 7pm. Al Murjan, @letscwtch / cwtch.restaurant (55 510 167).
Fogo de Chao
To meat or not to meat? If you’re a carnivore, this is one of the ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Jeddah. Welcome 2024 with a feast of continuously served fire-roasted cuts at Fogo de Chao. The Brazilian steakhouse has a New Year’s Eve set menu where you can enjoy the full churrasco experience, market table, feijoada Station, soft drink and dessert for SAR279.
SAR279. Sun Dec 31. Al Zahra, @fogodechaoksa (92 000 6815).
Habsburg Restaurant
Bid farewell to 2023 with a feast at Habsburg’s dinner buffet. Roasted lamb, salmon Wellington and loads festive desserts (including a gingerbread house) is what you’ll get at this end of year buffet. Get ready to grab your plates and countdown the hours.
Sun Dec 31, 7pm-midnight. Ash Shati, rosewoodhotels.com (12 260 7139).
Niyyali
Want to add some Lebanese flavours to your New Year’s Eve? Join Niyyali for a grand celebration worthy of a red carpet entrance (no joke, you’ll be walking a red carpet). The eatery will pump up the glam with a set menu (SAR450 per person), a media wall, a big countdown and beats courtesy of DJ Chloe Kteily. You can enjoy it all in the seaview terrace starting at 8pm.
SAR450 (set menu per person). Sun Dec 31 8pm-1am. Ash Shati, niyyali.com / @niyyali.jeddah (800 440 8888).
Pampas
Foodies, enjoy a special set menu at Pampas to usher in 2024. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Jeddah with great food and unique city views, Pampas will provide both. The Argentinian steakhouse, which came highly commended for Best Americas at the Time Out Jeddah Restaurant Awards, has a special set menu on Sunday December 31. Keep checking back with us for more information. Bookings are now open.
From SAR400 (set menu). Sun Dec 31. Al Andalus, Assila, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Al Andalus, @assilahotel (59 420 2727).
Shang Palace
Celebrate the last day of 2023 with modern Chinese cuisine and live entertainment with DJ Leah Koah. You can either enjoy a set menu for SAR688 or get whatever dish you want for a minimum spend of SAR500 per person. The Shangri-La’s signature restaurant will also give each guest a special chocolate mooncake as part of the celebration.
SAR500 (minimum spend), SAR688 (set menu). Sun Dec 31 8pm-1am. Shangri-La Jeddah, Ash Shati, shangpalaceksa.com / @shangpalace_jeddah.
Siddharta Lounge Jeddah
Enjoy your New Year’s Eve in Jeddah 2023 in one of the city’s trendiest new restaurants. Siddharta Lounge has an extravagant Black and Gold-themed soirée with several live performances including a DJ, violinist, and captivating dance show. There’s a set menu for SAR1,350 for two. Be sure to dress to the black and gold theme and make a table reservations as they are are mandatory.
SAR1,350 (set menu for two). Dec 31. Assila, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Al Andalus, @siddhartaloungejeddah (12 231 9899).
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Sky Lounge
Are you ready to fly a wish balloon for 2024? If yes, Sky Lounge at the Rosewood Hotel Jeddah will have this and several other activities to look forward to as part of their New Year’s Eve festivities. You can expect live entertainment, confetti-throwing, a countdown show, flare-throwing and a live DJ spinning the decks. Foodies will enjoy the Club Lounge menu selection on the day, cold and hot beverages plus a glass of sparkling juice during the countdown.
Sun Dec 31. 9pm-1am. Ash Shati, rosewoodjeddah.com (12 260 7111).
Ukiyo by Zn
Three, two one, Happy New Year! That just might be you at Ukiyo by Zn ushering in the New Year while DJ BDR drops the beat. The Ash Shati eatery is now taking reservations for New Year’s Eve celebration. The fun begins from 8.30pm.
Sun Dec 31. From 8.30pm. Ash Shati, @ukiyorestaurant (53 006 6014).
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