Fireworks over Palm Jumeirah - think chrysanthemums and Roman candles galore. A Winter Palace theme - think Russian royal court meets Garden of Eden. A gala dinner at the original Atlantis - think lobster, Wagyu and good old shawarma. An intimate concert by one of the world’s most popular bands – think Maroon 5 playing to a crowd of 4,000.
As far as New Year’s Eve parties go, it does not get more upscale than that. Even before frontman Adam Levine kick-started the Maroon 5 concert on Wednesday night, the stage had been set for a scintillating start to the New Year.
The night opened with a lively set from a 30-piece band, belting out the best of Madonna, Rihanna, even Frozen's Elsa, much to the delight of younger guests. At 10.30pm, Levine burst onto stage, dressed in a studded leather jacket, diving straight into the band’s breakout
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