Wine. Dine. Let your hir down. Your options are aplenty as New year's eve draws near. The Guide makes life easier with this handy, fold-and-keep Guide so you don't miss out on the best, biggest and edgiest parties, no matter where you choose you to park yourself. Happy 2011!

Mykonos Midnight at dome, intercontinental
You don't need to carry a passport along to this party even though it promises to transport you to Greece. Depending on your mood, you could dance to the upbeat music by DJ Emaan or just lounge around by the pool deck. Keeping with the theme of the evening Mediterranean appetisers and the Med Martini Bar will be the highlights of the party.



At 135, marine drive.
Entry Rs 9,500 per person
Call 39879999

Mumbai My Darling party at valhalla
The party people loved Valhalla's Mumbai My Darling-themed party so much that it's back again this year. Dig into Mumbai ishtyle hors d'oeuvres as the pulsating beats by DJ Kiran, DJ Addy, Mona Darling, Robert, Micheal and the Loin Gang keep up the heat on the dance floor.

At Valhalla, first Floor, East Wing, Eros Theatre Building, Churchgate.
Entry Couple -- Rs 7,000 Stags -- Rs 4,000 (guys),
Rs 3,000 (girls)
Call 67353535

New year festivities at Vivanta by Taj
Vivanta By Taj President gives you interesting options to choose from. At Trattoria Alfresco, enjoy a lavish assortment of dishes from a buffet dinner. At the award-winning Thai restaurant Thai Pavilion & Konkan Caf ufffd,u00a0 order your meal from a festive a-la-carte menu. If you want to dance the night away, then head to the high energy bar Wink, which is offering an unlimited select bar and starters.

At GD Somani Road, Cuffe Parade.
Entry Trattoria Alfresco - Rs 2,200, per person; Thai Pavilion & Konkan Caf ufffd - Rs 3,500 per person; Wink - Rs 5,500 per person
Call 66650808

New year's eve at dio's
The in-house DJ has a special list ofu00a0 Bollywood and Retro music ready for the New Year's Eve party at Dio's. Your evening will also include a lavish, multi-cuisine buffet along with Indian and imported liquor.

At Konarkshram, fifth Floor, Behind Everest Building, Tardeo.
Entry Rs 2,500 per person
Call 23526753u00a0

Celebrate at Bombay Presidency Radio Club
The Radio Club has celebrations planned in three different zones. Pier (the grand zone) will have an explosive DJ, fun and games. Harbour View will be an exclusive teenagers zone with a separate DJ. Lastly, the Paradise Lawn (the quiet zone) is for those who don't want the loud music to drown out their thoughts. The three zones will have a large variety of beverages and food will be available at the stalls against cash coupons to be purchased separately.

At Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba.
Entry Rs 700 per person,
Rs 450 for members
Call 22845025

Lollipop new year's eve at pollyesther's
This nightclub promises endless liquids -- cocktails and mocktails, multicuisine starters and dinner all through the night and until the early hours of the morning. A DJ from the House of DJ Akhtar will make sure
you don't leave the dance floor.

At The Gordon House Hotel, Battery Street, Apollo Bunder.cost Rs 5,000 per couple (no stags)
Call 22890444 / 51 /u00a0 52

South Mumbai
It's a neon new year's eve at prive
Prive has undergone a complete makeover to to bring in the New Year in style. At the Blackout Party at Prive prepare for the ultimate ultraviolet effect. See the club in a completely new light as it flaunts the city's only ultraviolet-neon party while DJ Dasu belts out the best in House, Commercial and Hip-Hop music. The package on offer includes an unlimited beverage list (consisting of premium imported liquor, wine, shots, cocktails and mocktails) and starters from Tetsuma.

At Monrepos, Ground Floor, Minoo Desai Road, Colaba.
Entry Rs 3,200 per person
Call 9967244222 / 9819000078

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