1. Dubai
Dubai is a great city in Asia that has developed exponentially in the last two decades. This city has great hotels, resorts, beaches, shopping malls and a top choice for many people, especially in Asia to visit for New Year’s. Some of the top attractions in Dubai for New Year’s include chic and stylish parties at hotels like Atlantis The Palm, beachside parties and celebrations at Barasati Beach. The Dubai Opera has great plays and concerts during New Years and there are many places in the city where tourists can enjoy the fireworks display during New Year’s. Midnight Gala at Jumeirah, gourmet feasts at five-star hotels, and various dance parties make Dubai an ideal destination for New Year’s.
2. London
London is one of the best cities in the world and the capital of UK. The New Year’s Eve fireworks display on the banks of river Thames is truly spectacular and buying a ticket to watch this display from a great location is a top choice in London. Londoners and tourists can enjoy a special river cruise on the Thames for New Year’s or visit one of the famous rooftop restaurant parties with a view of the fireworks. There are many theme parties in the city and visiting the ice rinks and Winter Wonderland markets of the city is a great choice. There is a New Year’s Day Parade which is a must-visit for tourists visiting the city during new-year.
3. Singapore
The Civic District in Singapore which is near the stunning waterfront area has a Countdown at Marina Bay where many people assemble at midnight. The fireworks display in this area is truly stunning and the lights and projection displays on high rise building in this area are spectacular to watch. On Connaught Drive, there are great multi-cuisine food trucks for party goers and the Esplanade Park has some great New Year’s events. Parties at Sentosa and rooftop restaurants, beach BBQ parties, and lovely feasts at top hotels in the city make Singapore a must visit during New Year’s. There are “all you can eat” buffets at top hotels worth visiting during the New Year’s in Singapore.
4. Sydney
Sydney Fireworks display is one of the best in the world at New Year’s and people from all over the world visit the Sydney Harbor. There are great vantage points in the city to see this spectacle, The Sydney Opera House Gala, the parties at the Royal Botanical Garden, the Harbour Cruise parties on the Darling River, and the various parties in the city with a view of the harbour fireworks display make Sydney a great New Year’s destination. Sydney has top hotels like Shangri-La, Park Hyatt Sydney, and Pier One Sydney Harbour all have great parties and a top viewing area for the Harbour fireworks. New Year’s parties at Shark Island, Cockatoo Island, Barangaroo Reserve, and Clark Island are famous.
6. Berlin
Berlin is known for its nonstop parties at major clubs and bars in the city as the Berlin club scene is famous. Berlin has a beautiful fireworks display every year, as anybody can light fireworks on New Year’s and the fireworks are seen in all neighborhoods of the city. The city streets are filled with party goers and there are many rooftop parties planned in the city. At midnight, partygoers gather at the famous Brandenburg Gate and the Kulturbrauerei area of the city has many parties. The parties at Haubentaucher, Spindler & Klatt, Palais at Lake Tegel, East Side Gallery, Kino International, Silvester Club, and Spreespeicher are very trendy in the city.
7. Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the best place on the planet to enjoy a good party. The Las Vegas Strip has fabulous hotels like Bellagio Hotel & Casino, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, Stratosphere Casino & Hotel, The Mirage, Luxor Hotel and Casino and The High Roller are some great hotels where there are dance parties, all you can eat buffets, midnight New Year’s parties, concerts, and events. Las Vegas has the best restaurants and hotels in the country, and all these hotels mentioned above have great fireworks display. Top celebrities and music artists perform at special New Years events in the city and there are a literally hundreds of events in the city at this time of the year.
8. Miami
Many people travel to sunny Florida and especially to cities like Miami to celebrate their New Year away from the cold weather of the north. There are great parties at Bayfront Park, J Balvin and Alesso, Faena Miami Beach, Wynwood, and the Clevelander Hotel. Miami has some of the most fabulous DJs and the best dance parties. Some places to visit in Miami for a great New Year’s celebrations include Le Zoo, Juvia, Tamara’s Bistro, The Balcony Las Olas, Tea Room, rooftop restaurant Sugar, The Mondrian, The Craftsman, and Basement Miami among other such trendy places in the city. All the best restaurants and clubs have great parties organized for the New Year’s Eve.
9. Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand which is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Visiting the Central World shopping mall, going to rooftop parties in hotels like Vertigo and Moon Bar, Three Sixty, and Cloud 47 are great parties. Asiatique is an entertainment area in the city with cabaret shows, puppet shows, eateries, bar, live music and a night bazaar making it a perfect destination for New Year’s. Khao San Road, Chao Phraya River Cruise, Loy Naya River Cruise, and Royal City Avenue are great places for New Years. Clubbing in Bangkok is very popular and New Year’s parties at clubs like Route 66, Cosmic Cafe and Slim are a great choice for tourists and locals in Bangkok.
10. Cape Town
Cape Town is not just a top city in South Africa but one of the best cities in Africa. Fine dining feasts for New Years in restaurants like Constantia, Blanko and great parties with delicious canapés in places like Benguela Cove, Somerset West are places to visit for good food. Parties at HQ, The Village Idiot and on the Long Street in City Bowl are great places to be at during the New Year. Popular New Year’s parties at Alcazar, Harringtons, Shimmy Beach Club and Cape Point Vineyards are very popular. The Kinky Summer New Years Eve Festival is also very popular and famous in the city of Cape Town and also has a great fireworks display at night.
11. Goa
Goa is the party destination of India and the best place to celebrate the New Year’s Eve. Sinq at the Taj Village Hotel, Tito’s Club in Baga, Hill Top in Vagator, and Kamaki Club in Baga host the best New Year’s Eve parties in Goa. There are many restaurant style shacks on the beach in Goa where there are great parties at this time of the year. Goa has fireworks display, lanterns are let out in the sky and there are many bonfires and barbeques during New Years. Top beaches in Goa that have great New Years parties at beaches are Calangute, Dona Paula, Palolem, and Baga. Casinos and cruises in Goa are also popular at this time of the year.