New Year's Eve Hot Spots

 Places to make your New Year's resolutions

 by Nada Baraka

  Another year has come and gone, and tonight's your last chance to say your goodbyes to this year. Still haven't decided where to spend it? Make your farewell to 2013 a memorable one at one of these hot happenings.  

CAIRO

Discreet: End Of An Era 2009 – 2014 Tamarai, Nile City Towers, Cairo Closing its doors in January, Tamarai wants to go out with a bang. The end of year/end of an era party has an oriental feel with Hamdy Batchan, a belly dancer show, DJ Lyon Avakian and capping the night with Gawdat who will offer Classico. Be there: 10pm-4am, Tamarai, Nile City Towers 2005 B, Corniche El Nile. Reservations: (012) 2456-6666 or reservations@tamarai-egypt.com Tickets: LE 600 general entry; LE 1000 for a small table, LE 1500 for a high table, LE 2000 for a lounge and LE 3000 for a private bar.   A Golden Age and a New Dawn Alchemy and Cairo Jazz Club Dokki's Alchemy is not only going retro for NYE, but doubling your party options. Once you get your fill of the open bar and exclusive set menu at Alchemy's Golden Age bash, head over to the Cairo Jazz Club by 2am for its New Dawn party, featuring DJ Omar Sherif from London and DJ Zalat. Be there: 7pm-3am. Alchemy, 8 Amman Sq, Dokki, Giza; Cairo Jazz Club, 197, 26th July Street, Agouza Reservations: (010) 9777-5719   This is Hollywood Fairmont Nile City Ring in the new year like the star you are with a Tinseltown-themed party at Fairmont Nile City's O Bar. DJs Michael Gray and Jon Pearn take the night into a whole new level of Hollywood style. Be there: 10 pm to 3 am, Fairmont Nile City, Nile City Tower – 2005 B Corniche El Nil Dress to impress: Red carpet chic Reservations: (012) 8618-8880 Stay the night: Room rates start at LE 1,350. Call or check out www.fairmont.com/nilecity for availability.  

ALEXANDRIA

Bollywood night Pyramid Hills Compound Welcome 2014 with fun food, dances and colors at Pyramid Hills Compound at the Alex-Desert Road. The subcontinental party features Indian Drummers, DJ Amado jamming Indian music, Indian Belly Dancers, Fire shows, a Bhangra show, and many more activities. Be there: 7pm-2am. Pyramid Hills Compound, Km 19 Cairo/Alexandria Desert Rd Reservations: (012) 2882-2231or (012) 2538-4506 Admission: Mixed groups or couples only. LE 200 (hors d'oeuvres only) or LE 400 (open buffet).   New Year’s Eve Party at the San Stefano Ballroom Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano The Four Seasons Hotel promises an elegant night of great performers and even greater food. The entertainment will include famous singer Hossam Habib, DJ Johnny and belly dancer Galila. The countdown will accompany a fire show that will definitely put you in the mood for the New Year. Be there: 10pm-2:30am, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, 399 El Geish Road, Alexandria Reservations: alx.catering@fourseasons.com Admission: LE 600 per person for a high table, LE 700 per person for a round table, LE 200 corkage fee per bottle.

EL GOUNA

Great Gatsby New Year's Eve Ancient Sands Resort, El Gouna Still rolling with The Great Gatsby kick, Entertainment Beyond in collaboration with Pier 88 and Club 88 bringing back the 1920s with the glitz and glamor of the 21st century. Featuring hip DJ’s, singers and performers, this party promises to be nothing less than something Jay Gatsby would throw himself. Dress to impress: Put on the ritz with 1920s pizazz and sequins. Be there: 10pm-4am, Ancient Sands Resort, El Gouna Reservations: (012) 7527-6042   Bring Back the Night Paladium, Arena Inn Moods Club and 1984 entertainment consultants are bringing in world-renowned DJs Sharam Jey and Ashibah, local DJ MIST and a surprise show. When you wake up on New Year’s Day with your ears still full of music, you'll definitely wish you had the night back. Be there: 10pm-5am, Paladium, Arena Inn, Downtown, El Gouna Reservations: (02) 2519-9058 or (010) 1666-6360