The hospitality sector in Doha is bursting with offers to guarantee residents a good time during the holiday season. From white parties, to high etiquette balls, there are options for all tastes to welcome the New Year. These are some of the options.
W Doha
The W Doha offers three packages from QR950 to QR1,750 per person. On December 31, it will host the evening in its ‘Great Room’, where Festive Mibely band, one of the most sought after bands in Paris, will set the scene for a night to remember.
For QR950 per person, the Gala Dinner Package includes canapés before experiencing a four-course meal by celebrity chef Jeans-Georges Vongerichten. After dinner, guests can hit the dance floor to welcome in the New Year where Festive Mibley will set the soundtrack.
The ‘New Year’s Amplified’ package allows guests to open their eyes on 2013 with a dazzling view of the sunrise over the sparkling Arabian Gulf. For QR2,500 for two people, this option invites attendees to finish the weekend with a breakfast in-room or at Market restaurant.
Lastly, the ‘2013 Magnified’ package (QR3,500 for two people) includes a ride to the hotel in a state-of-the-art limousine before getting ready for the Gala Dinner in a ‘Cool Corner Suite’. Guests opting for this package will be invited to a gourmet New Year’s Brunch and a ‘Detox and Refuel’ session for two at the hotel’s Bliss Spa.
The Ritz-Carlton
At the Ritz-Carlton, the Holiday package starts at QR1,099 and 50 percent savings on second room or second night. Guests that stay for three nights will get a complimentary buffet breakfast until January 12.
On New Year’s Eve, the hotel offers a Mediterranean dinner at Porcini hosted by Chef Ricardo, from 8pm for QR 620 per person for a six-course menu excluding beverages. The other option is a romantic dinner with a view at La Mer overlooking the gulf and Doha skyline hosted by French Chef Olivier Catora. For QR750 it starts at 7,30pm per person for six-course menu excluding beverages.
Last, but not least, Ritz-Carlton will also host a grand international dinner at The Lagoon with a widespread buffet which starts at 6,30pm for QR240 per person. Kids under the age of four can dine for free and children from four to 12 can dine at QR120 per person.
Grand Hyatt Doha
Las Vegas singer Miss Avis Ellis will blend the music of Rihanna, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Nicky Minaj and Motown with the Brazilian tunes and Samba rhythms of Portuguese Keyboard player Juan Pestana at Dunes Lounge for QR200 on December 31.
On the other hand, award winning restaurant Isaan brings in the New Year in authentic Asian style with an all you can eat concept courtesy of Chef Naphapak, complete with traditional Thai lanterns released at midnight for QR 300 per person and QR150 for children.
Grill restaurant will have a live entertainment act for a set menu of QR300 per adult and QR150 for children. While Rocca restaurant bids farewell to 2012 and heralds the arrival of 2013 with good food and music by the poolside with DJ Santiago from Argentina. This option is QR600 per person including live cooking stations.
Grand Heritage
Blue restaurant at Grand Heritage Hotel will have a special four course meal for QR350 with live serenade. The activities begin at 6.30pm and conclude at 1am. Children under five years eat for free and from six to 12 will pay only half price.
Four Seasons
They will host a New Year’s Eve ‘White Sensation...is Back’ party on December 31 in the Al Mirqab Ballroom. Guests are invited to welcome the New Year with everyone else in white suits and gowns. The party begins with a buffet with live cooking stations that bring together flavours and delicacies from all over the world. The New Year will be welcomed with dancing to the performance by a live DJ. Festivities begin at 8.30pm and will continue into the wee hours of the morning.
Intercontinental
Intercontinental encourages guests to bring in the New Year at any of their restaurants, where they can dine, enjoy live music and DJ entertainment. Among the options is Coral restaurant, which will welcome 2013 with a buffet featuring delicacies from around the globe with live entertainment, and Paloma, where there will be a three-course menu to the music of The Smart Casual Band and DJ Shadi. Year 2013 can be welcomed with an intimate New Year’s Eve at Lava lounge with Resident DJ Paul Mendez as well.
Crowne Plaza Doha–The Business Park
Aramede restaurant will have a Live Band and live cooking stations for Mediterranean cuisine starting at QR290. Misturado and Rodizio will transport guests to Brazil, with the tunes of the Copacabana performed by the live band.
Le Cigale
Le Cigalon will host a buffet dinner on December 31 and a lunch on January 1 themed ‘New Year’. With a guest DJ, Le Central will have a four-course Mediterranean set menu while Di Capri will feast with the live musical performance of Carlo Alberto and an Italian 4-course set menu.
Madison Piano Bar features Lebanese singer ‘Grace Deeb’ along with one-man-show ‘Chadi El Basha’. Club 7 opens the door to a New Year party with DJ Roger Choueiry and Sky View will host a party-mix of the VJ/DJ Tony Schweiry.
Marriott
Crossroads, Ipanema, Cucina and New York Steakhouse restaurants will have special offers to receive the New Year. Dinner in Crossroads features live cooking stations, party packs and countdown for QR255. At Ipanema dinner will be QR310, while Cucina and New York Steahouse will offer an a la carte menu with festive dishes. Tickets for Champions club for December 31 are QR150, including two drinks, party packs and countdown with a DJ.
Hilton
Trader Vic’s restaurant has organised a special menu that can be enjoyed while dancing the night away to the lively tunes of the Cuban band. Guests can enjoy the tropical countdown to 2013 for QR350. For couples, La Sahtaine has a special menu on New Year’s Eve for QR350.
The Peninsula
