PUBLISHED December 22nd, 2013 03:02 pm | UPDATED May 18th, 2020 04:33 pm

Whether this year has been a good one for you, or you’re happy to see the back of it, leave 2013 behind and step into the New Year with style! Here are our picks of New Year’s Eve happenings in Singapore whether you’re up for a large one, plan to be a little more sophisticated this year or want a bird’s eye view of the fireworks…we’ve rounded up the best.

And wherever you are, Happy New Year Nomads, see you in 2014!

Rooftop Revelry

1-Altitude

For a spectacular view of the revelry head up to Stellar at 1-Altitude and dine in lofty style. Then head to the roof top bar and club, where entry costs $68 inclusive of two drinks (or entry from 9pm to 12am is for $200 for free flow) and usher in the New Year with a Carnival themed party and a prime view of the fireworks, carnival games plus a line up of exciting performances!

You can find more information about Carnivale here.

CÉ LA VI

CÉ LA VI is synonymous with luxury and extravagance, so if you want to see in the New Year in swanky style and on top of the world…head up to The Royal Ball themed party at CÉ LA VI Club Lounge where it’s a party fit for royalty! Herald the start of 2014 celebrating like kings and queens. The most magnificently dressed stands a chance to win a magnum bottle of Louis Roederer champagne.

You can find more information about The Royal Ball NYE Countdown Party here.

Level 33

Have a party of a lifetime as they usher in the new year at exalted heights with an unparalleled view of Marina Bay’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display to boot!

You can find more information about NYE at Level 33 here.

Party on the beach

Siloso Beach Party

Let the sand be your dance floor and end the year at Siloso Beach’s 12 hour dance party. With 5 party zones to choose from, a huge lineup of DJs, a foam pool stage (??!!!), Tron dancers (again, ??!!!!) and coloured liquid jets… let colours rain down on you to the beats of trance, house and electronica as the party gears up for the last minutes of 2013.

Find out more about Siloso Beach Party here.

Brand New Day at Tanjong Beach Club

See in the New Year in at Tanjong Beach Club to the sounds of Jon White and Darren Dubwise. Expect beach balls, floating lanterns, fire-twirlers, confetti and the usual TBC hedonism.

Find out more about Brand New Day at Tanjong here.

Decadent Dinner

A Journey to British India

Da Paolo Bistro Bar is teaming up with Hendrick’s to put together a very special soiree to wrap up 2013. Prefer to spend New Year’s in a private destination away from the clubs, traffic and overpriced champagne, then head to this lavish tea-party at the lovely hideaway that is Da Paolo Bistro Bar in Rochester Park. Ring in the new year in all that is linen and fine while clinking with G&Ts and old world concoctions amongst only the fabulous. Think Hendricks served from old fashioned bathtubs, an impressive feast complete with glorious free flow, an exclusive after party and they’ve even taken care of your transport out of Rochester Park with a complimentary shuttle service…nice touch. Dinner and free flow package (inclusive of full festive spread and dessert bar, beer, wines, prosecco, gin cocktails and soft drinks): $250.00++ but Nomads receive a 15% discount.Find out more about A Journey to British India here.

Kinki

With a fab view of the fireworks and a modern Japanese New Year’s Eve menu that includes Winter ‘Chinmi’ with oyster, octopus and monkfish ankimo tofu, Miso Beef Tenderloin and Hokkaido pumpkin cheesecake, all washed down with a complimentary glass of Moet & Chandon. Then head up to the party on the rooftop and keep the revelry going!

Find out more about NYE at Kinki here.

Menagerie By Midnight at The Rabbit Hole

Head to The White Rabbit early for a delicious 4-course festive feast of epicurean proportions, specially created for the occasion by Head Chef Benjamin Tan. 1st Seating (6 to 8pm) – $118 per person. 2nd Seating (8:15pm to closing) – $138 per person (includes amuse bouche). Then head out to the twilight soirée in their garden amidst creatures curious and delightful, all gathered for a night of glorious merrymaking to the heady tropical disco-house beats of Viceroy.

Find out more about Menagerie By Midnight at The Rabbit Hole here.

Saint Pierre

If you’re looking for a quiet sophisticated entry to 2014 you can’t go wrong with Emmanuel Stroobant’s 9-course Perrier-Jouët New Year’s Eve dinner menu. For S$188++ per person. the menu includes taste sensations such as Poached Kumamoto Oyster, Seared Diver Hokkaido Scallop, Raw Mushroom Salad, Roasted Pine Nuts and Vodka Sorbet, Vanilla, Caviar, all washed down with plenty of champagne.
Find out more about the Saint Pierre NYE dinner here.

District 10

Get into the celebratory swing with the “Longest Happy Hour” in town and a 4-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu  ($68++ per person). Expect dishes like Wild Scottish Salmon Carpaccio served with Tiger Prawns, and Herbs Oil and Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Portobello Mushroom and Foie Gras Sauce. Then dance the night away to the beats of the resident DJ.

Find out more about NYE at District 10 here.

NYE Party @ Kith Park Mall

Good food, happy drinks, great music and even better company. Dj Bay-B will be spinning throughout the night at everyone’s favourite neighbourhood hang out. $60 ++ per person (Incl. 1 glass of bubblies)

Find out more about NYE Party @ Kith Park Mall here.

Party Hard

Gem Bar NYE 2014 with DJ Sarah Love

Known as the First Lady of UK Hip Hop, Sarah Love hosts the Hip-Hop Mix Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra – for those that don’t know that’s the UK’s major urban music station. On NYE Gem Bar will be kicking off with the best in Hip Hop beats and unlimited Piper-Heidsieck champagne from 9pm to 2am for $65. If you like shaking what your momma gave you to awesome hip hop, it’s a no brainer.

Find out more about Gem Bar NYE here.

Clarke Quay New Year’s Eve Countdown Party

Usher in the New Year with dazzling lights, bustling energy, pumping music and a line-up of stellar performances at Clarke Quay Annual New Year’s Eve Countdown Party (then pass out on the bridge after!).

Find out more about Clarke Quay New Year’s Eve Countdown Party here.

Good Times NYE

Expect a quality mix of hip-hop, house, dancehall, grime, boogie, garage, funk, and jungle as Good Times take over all 3 floors of Blu Jazz in their bad-ass round up to 2013. Tickets are just $20 at the door and come with a free standard drink which is pretty awesomely cheap for three floors of good vibes, so head down for some serious party.

Find out more about Good Times NYE here.

Zouk New Year’s Eve 2013 pres. ‘Together in Electric Dreams’ at Mambo Jambo feat. Adam Low

Making a special return is the original Mambo Jambo godfather, founder and DJ himself, Adam Low, so expect some of the most timeless tunes (and dance moves) from the past few decades. One of the longest-running (and dearly beloved) club nights in the world, Mambo Jambo never fails to please!

Find out more about Zouk New Year’s Eve 2013 Mambo Jambo here.

New Year’s Eve! Space Invaders

May the force be with you in 2014! Bring in the new year at the Vault listening to an eclectic blend of house and nu-disco at this Star Wars-inspired party.

Find out more about New Year’s Eve! Space Invaders here.

Stay Gold NYE! feat. Supernova

Italian duo Emiliano Nencioni and Giacomo Godi together are Supernova, an Italian DJ and production duo that are known for their distinctive DJ style comprising of live instruments and decks.

Find out more about Stay Gold NYE feat. Supernova here.

Red Carpet – New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Party

KPO, Chroam & Matteblacc join forces to bring you the best in R&B, hip hop, dancehall and house, and transform KPO into a red carpet event for a swish ol’ New Year’s party…a Magnum of Mumm Champagne is on offer for rocking the best look!

Find out more about Red Carpet here.

And if none of that floats your boat, how about bringing in the New year in the company of a hunky celebrity…

Rain with Nine Muses

Celebrate the New Year with South Korean superstar Rain (cue a thousand girls scream!). Best known for his smouldering hot dance moves and sexy vocals, Rain will be performing for the first time in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands at the Sands Grand Ballroom, supported by Korean girl group Nine Muses.

Find out more about Rain with Nine Muses here.

Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, wishing you a wonderful new year from all of us at City Nomads! x

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Written by Heh Zee