Dubai has emerged as the most expensive place to party on New Year’s Eve 2016, a new study has found. But if you are game to shell out the big bucks and dance the night away, there are several options for you to choose from.

Our sister magazine Hype has compiled a list of the best NYE parties in town this year. Here are the top 10.

1. Zero Gravity

British disc jockey Pete Tong and DJ and producer Duke Dumont will keep the music running late into 2016 at Zero Gravity.

Location: Skydive Dubai Drop Zone, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai

Timings: 5pm to 3am

Ticket prices: Dhs 390 (regular) and Dhs 490 (early bird)

2. Meydan

Young Dutch musician Martin Garrix will headline Meydan on New Year’s Eve and will be joined by Julian Jordan, Justin Mylo and Jay Hardway.

Location: Meydan Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

Timings: 6pm to 3am

Ticket prices: Dhs 350 ( general admission), Dhs 1,250 (deluxe) and Dhs 1,800 ( Sylvester dining experience)

3. Peppermint Experience

French super producer David Guetta will play to a (no doubt) sell-out crowd at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre as part of his Listen Tour 2015.

Location: Meydan Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

Timings: 6pm to 3am

Ticket prices: Dhs 495 (regular) and Dhs 750 (VIP)

4. Blue Marlin 2016 Spirit Odyssey

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE will host an exclusive celebration with ‘fairy-tale-like performances’ and music from DJs Luciano and Davide Squillace.

Location: Ghantoot Al Jazira Island Hotel, Dubai

Timings: 7pm to 4am

Ticket prices: Dhs 650 (ladies), Dhs 850 (gents)

5. Groove on the Grass

The annual event will present English-born Canadian DJ Richie Hawtin alongside John Acquaviva this year.

Location: Emirates Golf Club, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Timings: 7pm to 3am

Ticket prices: Dhs 375

6. Q43

Dubbed the king of house music, DJ David Morales will keep the party spirit high at the Q With A View NYE party.

Location: 43rd floor, Office Tower, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City

Timings: 7pm to 3am

Ticket prices:Dhs 399 (early bird), Dhs 699 (VIP Club Experience) and Dhs 899 (Restaurant Experience)

7. WHITE Masquerade

A masquerade ball, amazing performers, a light show and music by Anthony Bassoulou and Devon Kosoko are set to keep guests entertained throughout the night.

Location: Meydan Racecourse Grandstand Rooftop, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

Timings: 9pm to 4am

Ticket prices: From Dhs 1,000 onwards

8. Story Rooftop Lounge

Promising stunning firework views, the party will feature music from Rone Jaxx, DJs Val, 3GK and RJ/DJ Sheena Kay.

Location: Holiday Inn Express, Dubai Internet City

Timings: 9pm to 3am

Ticket prices: Dhs 399 (regular) and Dhs 499 (VIP)

9. Eden Beach Club

Australian electro/progressive house duo NERVO will be making their debut appearance in the United Arab Emirates on NYE at the Eden Beach Club party.

Location: Rixos The Palm, Eastern Crescent, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Timings: 8pm to 4am

Ticket prices: Dhs 200 (ladies), Dhs 350 (gents)

10. Purobeach Oasis Del Mar

Dubai’s newest beach club, Purobeach Oasis Del Mar, opens at JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort on December 31, 2015 and will have a glittering launch with fireworks and flamenco dancers, and music from DJs Nina Kay, Chris Roberts and Baldovi.

Location: JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai

Timings: 10pm to 4am

Ticket prices: From Dhs 300 onwards