The best ways to spend New Year's Eve 2024 in Jeddah and AlUla
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2024 has been a year. You can say that again. But now comes the time when we bid the 365 days that just passed adieu, and welcome in a promise of new beginnings with the entrance of 2025. To do that right, you need to plan the perfect celebration, and luckily for you, we’ve come up with a handy guide on how to spend New Year’s Eve 2024 in Jeddah and AlUla.
Jeddah
No party like a MDLBEAST party
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This New Year’s Eve, MDLBEAST is bringing back MOJA. Whether you’re a beach lover, a music enthusiast, or just looking to have a fantastic time with friends, this is the rave-party-on-a-beach you don’t want to miss. Look forward to sick beats and sea vibes in the perfect Jeddah weather. Ring in 2025 at the coolest beach party in Jeddah.
MOJA, OIA Resort, 9pm to 3am, last entry 2am. mdlbeast.com
The Golden Night
Picture this: It’s the final few moments of 2024, and you’re around your favourite people at Atallah Happy Land Park. The celebration is actually being called the biggest celebration of the year. Enjoy thrilling rides, electronic games, live music performances, dance shows, and circus acts across three stages which include the main, international, and Arabic stage.
The Golden Night, Atallah Happy Land Park, 9pm. Get your tickets starting at SAR287 here.
Hap Lounge x La Plage Beach
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This is the ideal New Year’s Eve extravaganza. Combining style and upbeat energy at the La Plage Beach Resort, the night is set up against a breathtaking beach backdrop and boasts an incredible selection of local and international DJs. The dress code is decent, elegant beachwear. The event kicks off at 9pm, continues until 3am into 2025, and promises electrifying vibes.
Hap x La Plage Beach, La Plage Beach Resort, 9pm to 3am. Book your SAR300 tickets here.
ROKA Jeddah
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Say hello to 2025 at ROKA Jeddah. The New Year’s Eve dining experience will feature the full à la carte menu, along with seasonal and premium tasting menus. The best part? The night will be filled with vibrant energy, with a live DJ and a percussionist. Guests can capture memories with a Polaroid camera, wear festive tiaras, hats, and glasses, and be surrounded by celebratory-branded confetti. For a personal touch, a 2025 message card will be placed on each table’s napkin. The night will also include a complimentary champagne toast from 11.30pm, leading up to an exciting countdown with the DJ as midnight approaches.
ROKA Jeddah, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz St, Al Khalidiyyah, 6pm to 11.30pm. SAR100 deposit required for reservations from 8pm & SAR500 deposit for reservations from 9pm. rokarestaurant.com
Siddharta Lounge
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When you think about it, welcoming in the New Year at a rooftop lounge might be one of the best ways to celebrate. Get ready for a night of white magic at Siddharta Lounge, tuck into exquisite cuisine, electrifying music, and a top-tier atmosphere. So pick your best white outfit, and ring in the new year in style.
A Night Of White Magic, Siddharta Lounge, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz St, Al Andalus, 8pm. @siddhartaloungejeddah
Zilos
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This is where you want to go to celebrate the old and the new. Head to Zilos for an iconic fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavours, in the heart of Jeddah’s Ash Shati District. Look forward to live entertainment, activities, and more.
New Year’s Eve at Zilos, District, H48G+Q2Q Le Prestige Mall, King Abdul Aziz Road Ash Shati, 9pm. @zilosksa
Niyyali
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It’s the time. The time to disco. And it’s all going down at Niyyali. the Lebanese outpost located inside Shangri-La Jeddah. Featuring a delectable set menu and an atmosphere buzzing with energy, all rounded off with Disco Beirut, where you can dance the night away, this offering makes for one of the coolest events happening that night at SAR800 per person.
Niyyali Jeddah, 3rd Floor, Ash Shati, Corniche Rd, 8pm. @niyyali.jeddah
Soleil Rooftop
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One of the best places to ring in 2025 for a spectacular New Year’s Eve event is Soleil Rooftop. With breathtaking 360-degree views of the Red Sea and the skyline, “The Resolution” is a spectacular night under the stars. The music for a night of live entertainment is provided by drummer Boris Drum and DJ Nika Semenova, two of Jeddah’s best performers. Dance the night away to their electrifying performance all for SAR650 per person.
Soleil Rooftop, Rosewood Jeddah, Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Corniche Street, 9pm. @rosewoodjeddah
Habsburg
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As 2024 comes to a close, Habsburg will be starting the new year off more casually with a sumptuous international buffet. Tuck into several dishes from all over the world and enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening for SAR350 per person.
New Year’s Eve at Habsburg, Rosewood Jeddah, Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Corniche Street, 7pm. @rosewoodjeddah
Maritime
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Maritime, helmed by renowned chef Cédric Vongerichten, is The Jeddah EDITION’s signature all-day restaurant. The menu skews heavily towards pan-Asian flavours with a modern French flair, inspired by his Bangkok childhood and years of experimenting with Indonesian flavours. Here, guests can enjoy sharing-style dishes, and for New Year’s, you can look forward to a four-course menu plus a countdown until the ball drops at SAR460
Maritime Jeddah, 7044 Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Ash Shati, Jeddah, 7pm to 1am. @maritimejeddah
The Roof
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The Roof at The Jeddah EDITION, a dreamy Mediterranean beach club-inspired escape, on the fourth floor is where you want to be to enjoy stunning views of the Red Sea, countdown festivities, and food stations (buffet-style) at SAR575.
The Roof, The Jeddah EDITION, 6pm to 1am. @jeddahedition
Mirror Festival
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Another beach party for NYE? Count us in. Welcome to the Mirror Festival, where you can come to celebrate Latin Night. The dress code asks you to show up dressed in your best white, red, and gold outfits to enjoy quality dancing, including salsa and bachata. Music genres throughout the night will include techno, house, and afro. Mobile phone cameras will be covered throughout the event, so there will be no videos or photos. Ticket prices start at SAR200 for ladies, SAR300 for men, and SAR400 for couples.
Mirror Festival, BOA The Beach, 9pm. Book your tickets here.
AlUla
Banyan Tree
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Celebrate the new year in the true Banyan Tree manner as you welcome 2025 amid the breathtaking Ashar Valley scenery. Enjoy a spectacular retreat in one of the tented villas followed by a memorable Gala Dinner outdoors. Starting at SAR 8,100 per night, the New Year’s Package includes the following:
breakfast at Harat, followed by a two-person gala dinner, free biking facilities throughout your stay, and access to the iconic pool, plus free yoga and meditation classes for groups.
If you don’t want to go for the full stay package, you can still enjoy NYE, Banyan Tree-style. You can either opt for a five-course dinner at Saffron, where you can enjoy everything from scrumptious seafood and wagyu to creative vegetarian dishes, while dining under the starlit desert sky. The evening comes alive with vibrant entertainment and a live DJ, creating the perfect ambiance for an unforgettable NYE celebration in AlUla, all at SAR2,100.
Banyan Tree AlUla, Road, Wadi Ashar Tabuk, 8pm to 2am. Book your SAR2,100 here.
Cloud 7 Residence AlUla
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Cloud 7 Residence AlUla is hosting an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration. This unique event is the ideal way to start 2025 since it provides an evening of style, fun, and entertainment. Wear your finest black and gold outfits, and have a memorable evening by the pool against the breathtaking backdrop of AlUla. Look forward to a delectable set menu, live DJ music, and entertaining activities, such as a festive photo booth. The New Year will begin with a spectacular countdown as the clock strikes midnight, all for SAR499.
New Year’s Eve at Cloud 7 Residence, AlUla, 9pm. @cloud7alula
Ducasse
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Ring in 2025 with an enchanting evening at Ducasse in AlUla. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with sparkling decorations and captivating performances underneath the starlit palm tree oasis amongst the grand wonders of AlUla. The set menu features incredible dishes like chicken and foie gras, marinated hammour fish, sea scallops, and more, all at SAR900.
NYE at Ducasse, Jabal Ikmah, DAGA4589، 4589, 8pm. Book your table here.
SASS AlUla
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Ring in the New Year at SASS Cafe AlUla. Indulge in exquisite cuisine and enjoy a night of live performances featuring a resident DJ, and a percussionist, complete with a set menu including paired beverages. And with the live musicians both setting the perfect vibe to dance your way into the New Year, it truly is one of the coolest events happening this NYE, all at SAR500.
SASS Cafe, MW7W+8X, AlUla. @sasscafe
Habitas AlUla
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The New Year’s Eve celebration at Habitas begins with welcome mocktails on the Ashar Deck, followed by a mesmerising Flame & Flow fire show. As the night unfolds, guests can enjoy dinner at Tama, where Saudi and Middle Eastern cuisine combine, before the energy shifts with a live DJ set by DJ Ab, delivering a mix of beats to keep the celebrations alive well into the evening. As midnight approaches, gather under the stars for a magical countdown to welcome 2025 in true Habitas style at SAR2,100
Habitas AlUla, Ashar Valley, 7pm. ourhabitas.com