New Year’s Eve Midnight Sparkle at Emirates Golf Club

About New Year’s Eve Midnight Sparkle at Emirates Golf Club

If you would rather see in 2027 on a sweeping lawn under the open sky than squeeze into a crowded bar, we think Midnight Sparkle at Emirates Golf Club is one of the most appealing New Year’s Eve plans in Dubai this year. The club’s New Year’s Eve Gala takes over The Lawn on Thursday 31 December 2026, with the party getting under way from 7pm and running all the way through to the midnight countdown and beyond.

Emirates Golf Club is one of the city’s most established sporting and social venues, home to the famous Majlis course and its distinctive Bedouin tent inspired clubhouse. On New Year’s Eve the grass becomes a glittering outdoor ballroom, and the club has built the whole evening around a simple idea: dress to shine, eat well, sing along to some of the biggest pop songs of recent years and count down to the New Year beneath the Dubai skyline.

What to expect

The evening opens with a bubbly reception, accompanied by a live Teddy Swims tribute performance to set the mood as guests arrive. From there you settle in for a gala dinner on The Lawn, while the entertainment builds through the night.

Music is very much the heart of the programme. The club has lined up tribute performances celebrating ABBA, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, so expect plenty of familiar choruses and a dance floor that fills up quickly. Between sets there is a fire dance and laser show, adding a bit of theatre to the outdoor setting once darkness falls.

As midnight approaches, everyone gathers for the countdown beneath the Dubai skyline, followed by a midnight celebration to welcome the New Year. The club describes the dress code as “Midnight Sparkle”, and encourages guests to embrace the sparkle and dress to shine, so sequins, metallics and a touch of glitter are entirely in keeping with the theme.

Here is a quick summary of what is included according to the club:

• Bubbly reception with a live Teddy Swims tribute
• Gala dinner on The Lawn
• Live tribute performances celebrating ABBA, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry
• Fire dance and laser show
• Midnight countdown and celebration

Who it is for

Midnight Sparkle is a genuinely family-friendly New Year’s Eve option, which is not always easy to find in Dubai. Children aged five to 12 have their own reduced price, and little ones aged four and under dine free, so it works well for families who want to celebrate together rather than book a babysitter.

It will equally suit groups of friends who love a sing-along, couples who prefer an outdoor gala to a nightclub, and golf club members and their guests looking for a relaxed but glamorous way to end the year. If you enjoy big pop anthems and a party atmosphere without the late-night club scene, this is a strong choice.

How to book

Bookings are made through the Emirates Golf Club website, where the event page has a Book Now button that takes you to the club’s online reservation system. You can also contact the events team directly by emailing events@dubaigolf.com or calling 04 417 9999.

Prices published by the club are as follows:

• Guests: AED 1,200 per person
• Members: AED 1,100 per person
• Children aged 5 to 12: AED 500 per child
• Children aged 4 and under: free, but they must be included in the guest count when booking

Tip: New Year’s Eve tables at outdoor venues with family pricing tend to be snapped up by groups, so if you are planning to bring a large party it is worth enquiring early to keep everyone together.

Good to know

The celebration takes place on The Lawn at Emirates Golf Club, so the evening is held outdoors. Tip: December evenings in Dubai can feel noticeably cooler after sunset, so a wrap or light jacket that goes with your sparkly outfit is a sensible addition.

Remember to include any children aged four and under in your booking numbers, even though they dine free, as the club asks for them to be counted in the guest total.

Tip: New Year’s Eve brings heavy traffic and road closures in parts of Dubai, particularly around Downtown, so plan your journey to and from the club in advance and consider pre-booking a taxi or arranging a designated driver.

The club does not list a finishing time for the evening on its event page, so if timings matter for your family, we suggest checking with the events team when you book. Whatever time you head home, we think the combination of open-air dining, live tribute acts and a countdown under the stars makes Midnight Sparkle a lovely way to say goodbye to 2026.