The way you start the New Year is just as important as how you end the old one—so make it memorable! From a 16,000-balloon drop to an Alicia Keys concert, and a beach party under the stars, here are the five countdown parties on our list:
1. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore's Courtyard countdown
Expect: A 16,000-balloon drop at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore's Courtyard and celebrations, lavished with lots of tipple, to go on till wee hours of the morning. This is best enjoyed after eating to your heart's content at the New Year's Eve dinner buffet at the Town restaurant.
Price: $249 / $399 with free-flowing champagne, wines and cocktails
To book: https://www.fullertonhotels.com
2. Rock On! 2017 at The Float @ Marina Bay
Expect: 12 top music acts including the Taiwanese chanteuse Rainie Yang; Singaporean singer-actress Joy Chua; rock maestro Shin; and headliner, Grammy-award winning soul queen, Alicia Keys who will be hitting the stage during the final hour of 2016.
Price: $48-$218
To book: http://imclive-group.com/concert/rock-on-2017
3. CÉ LA VI's Mask & Mirrors New Year's Eve party
Expect: A modern Venetian-themed masquerade ball, a plethora of Dom trains and party hits spun by DJs YA5TH, Suren, Deepak and Styluxtakut—plus, the most sensational view of the fireworks above Marina Bay.
Price: $198
To book: sg.celavi.com/nye
4. ZOUK Singapore's New Year's Eve party with Hong & Lincey
Expect: A dance extravaganza fuelled by DJs Lincey and Hong who will be spinning electro and EDM gold till 4am. Get ready, and get dressed, for a rave illuminated by intergalactic-like lights in Zouk's newly minted abode at Clarke Quay.
Price: $45 for non-members
To book: www.zoukclub.com/events
5. Tanjong Beach Club's Brand New Day parties
Expect: A 2-day New Year Beach Extravaganza starting with the NYE party under the stars with DJ Stephen Day's underground discos and 80s electro tunes, lots of bubbly and some serious beach party action. Then, on New Year's Day, be sure to book your daybed for lounging with a tropical tipple in hand after a hearty brunch with the friends and family.
Price: From $600 for 4-6pax (comes with bottles, a luxury car ride home and daybed)
To book: / 97505323
Adios, 2016!
Dana Koh
xoxo