The best Christmas party venues in Dubai for corporate end-of-year parties are Barasti Beach for a relaxed beach party, Zero Gravity for a beach club bash, CÉ LA VI for rooftop views of Burj Khalifa, The Irish Village for a big casual night, and Atlantis The Palm for a festive brunch.
Dubai's classic laid-back beach bar.
Barasti at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi has a big sandy beach, bars and live music, and handles large groups.
Relaxed and fun on a winter evening.
Good to know: Book a reserved area for groups.
Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE
A beach club with a pool, DJs and event packages.
Zero Gravity's beach, pool and restaurant host big parties and private events with views of the Marina skyline.
Good for a lively team celebration.
Good to know: Ask about private-hire packages for December.
Al Sufouh, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE
A rooftop restaurant and bar facing Burj Khalifa.
CÉ LA VI at the top of Address Sky View has terraces with close-up views of Burj Khalifa, and private dining for groups.
Dramatic at night.
Good to know: Book a terrace area for the best view.
Address Sky View, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
A huge, much-loved pub garden for big groups.
The Irish Village has been a Dubai favorite since 1996, with a large garden, live music and space for big company parties.
Casual and easygoing.
Good to know: Book garden areas ahead for December weekends.
Aviation Club, Garhoud, Dubai, UAE
Festive brunches and big event spaces.
Atlantis The Palm's restaurants and ballrooms host corporate holiday parties and Christmas brunches, with an underwater-themed backdrop.
Packages for every size of group.
Good to know: Speak to the events team about group packages.
Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
By September or October for December weekends. Many companies hold year-end parties in early December, when the weather is ideal.
As a rough guide, venue packages with food and drinks start around AED 300 to AED 500 a head; exclusive beach-club or hotel hire costs more.
Yes, at licensed venues such as hotels, bars and beach clubs. Drinking in public outside licensed venues isn't allowed.
A beach party at Barasti or Zero Gravity, sunset drinks on a rooftop, or a festive brunch make the most of December's weather.