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To see the New Year in the capital with a bang just head to any of these locations:

Al Maryah Island, Promenade

The fun starts here at 6pm. Pre-midnight attractions include a winter market, live music, and food trucks to warm up taste buds. An interactive earth globe at the Global Market Square will be lit up every time a new country welcomes 2016, with live broadcasts flashing on the screens. Spectacular fireworks will cap off the bonanza. Visit almaryahisland.ae/celebrate

Emirates Palace

Troop to the beach for added drama and watch the fireworks fill up the open sky at midnight. Plus you might as well make the most of the celebrations by visiting the hotel restaurants or cafes to mark your first meal of 2016.

The Corniche

Make your way here with friends and family, and relish the fireworks in a laidback setting. The huge area means there’s plenty of space to accommodate an expected mass turnout of revelers but get there in the early evening to avoid gridlock.

Relax@12

The outdoor panoramic view will offer uninterrupted sight of the fireworks happening around the city. Get the party started as DJs will take turns playing music from the 80s and 90s. Buffet and unlimited drinks will be there to keep the night going. From AED 700. Aloft, ADNEC Khaleej Al Arabi Street. Contact: 02 654 5115, aloftabudhabi.com

Le Méridien

Take your pick from the hotel restaurants then venture to the pool gardens, beach and outdoor plaza to see the live fireworks display. There will be live music too for added entertainment. AED 100 entry fee with drink. Al Zahiyah. Contact: 02 644 6666, lemeridienabudhabi.com

Skylite

The rooftop lounge gives unlimited view to the fireworks happening around the city. Chill under the skies and stars, and countdown the hours leading to 2016. Access is free but drinks are not, so make sure to bring your wallet. Yas Viceroy, Yas Island. Contact: 02 656 0600, viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

Giornotte

Celebrate with a beach backdrop complete with dancing, live music, bubbly, and array of food – and fireworks, of course. The merrymaking moves to Sorso Bar after the midnight display, so expect to party even more. From AED 950. The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Contact: 02 818 8282, ritzcarlton.com