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Al Dana
A five-course meal for QR440 including a glass of bubbly and DJ, from 6.30pm.
Sharq Village and Spa (4425 6666).

Al Liwan
An overnight feast starting at 7.30pm for QR290 or QR145 for kids under 12.
Sharq Village and Spa (4425 6666).

Al Mirqab Ballroom
A special dinner buffet, with tunes from a live DJ, for QR750 including red and white vino from 8.30pm-3am. Watch out for the huge white balloon drop at midnight!
Four Seasons (4494 888).

Bentleys Grill
Start 2012 with old-school steak as part of Club Bentleys, for QR360.
Ramada Plaza Doha (4428 1428).

Choices
A buffet with live cooking stations along with band, lightshow and countdown to midnight for QR390, including access to the after party with DJ and welcome drink.
Oryx Rotana (4402 3333).

Cucina
Celebrate with an Italian meal at one of Doha’s newest hotspots.
The West End at the Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel (4419 6100).

Di Capri
A four course set menu of Italian dishes to the soundtrack of the resident DJ for QR350, including one glass of Prosecco.
La Cigale (4428 8840).

Fish Market
Get a four course set menu for QR595 including live entertainment from the Doha Steel band.
InterContinental (4484 4444).

Il Teatro
A five course Italian meal from 7pm-11.30pm for QR600, including a glass of bubbly to toast with.
Four Seasons (4494 8888).

Ipanema
Head into 2012 with a Brazilian Masquerade dinner at Qatar’s newest churrassco restaurant.
The West End at the Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel (4419 6100).

Isaan
A Thai set menu from 7.30pm-1am, QR450 with beverages or QR750 including Möet & Chandon, plus traditional Thai lanterns released at midnight.
Grand Hyatt Doha (4448 1250).

La Maison du Caviar
Ring in the new year with a French dinner including champagne sauce.
W Doha (4453 5353).

La Mer
A six-course New Year’s menu for QR650, including a welcome glass of bubbly and access to Habanos or Admiral’s Club at midnight.
Ritz-Carlton Doha (4484 8000).

Lagoon
Enter 2012 under the sea with a seafood buffet, including live cooking stations for QR320 from 7.30pm-10.30pm.
Ritz-Carlton Doha (4484 8000).

Le Central
Enjoy a four course set menu along with music by a live DJ for QR350, including a glass of Prosecco.
La Cigale (4428 8772).

Le Cigalon
Get a dinner buffet including Lebanese, Japanese and more, QR250.
La Cigale (44428 8698).

Maxims
Ring in 2012 with Parisian style cuisine for QR360.
Ramada Plaza Doha (4428 1428).

Mykonos
Celebrate Mediterranean style with a three-course set menu for QR395 and entertainment by Dimas Duo.
InterContinental (4484 4444).

Market by Jean-Georges
Grab a set menu for QR395, including a performance by Doha Jazz from 6pm-midnight.
W Doha (4453 5353).

Parisa
The whole family is invited to one of Doha’s newest restaurants for a Persian meal from 6.30pm onwards. QR390 also includes entry to the countdown at midnight.
Sharq Village and Spa (4425 6666).

Pier 12
Chef Jurgen presents a special menu for QR340.
Ramada Plaza Doha (4428 1428).

Porcini
QR620 gets you a six-course meal plus a welcome glass of bubbly, as well as access to Habanos or Admiral’s Club at midnight.
Ritz-Carlton Doha (4484 8000).

The Café
Get ready for the new year with a buffet of dishes for QR395 from 7pm-midnight.
InterContinental (4484 4444).

The Grill
Start celebrating early with brunch to the sounds of singer Avis Ellis and pianist KC Cousin, playing a soundtrack of jazz, swing and soul. From 12.30pm-4pm, for QR300 or QR450 including bubbly, QR150 for kids.
Grand Hyatt Doha (4448 1240).