Enjoy a sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner (from $180) at Stellar, then head over to the James Bond-themed celebration at the rooftop gallery (from $68), which gives everyone a license to dress to kill while champagne and 00-cocktails (in line with the James Bond theme) flow through the night.

Fill up on fresh seafood, mains and desserts at the traditional New Year’s Eve buffet dinner (from $158). This also includes entry to the Gold and Vintage Countdown Party ($80) at The Rooftop.

Start with an elegant four-course dinner ($158) at the restaurant. Afterward, party away to the sounds of DJ Kaye at the Sky Lounge ($1,000 for up to 4 persons) and two bottles of your choice of bubbly or spirits.

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A 10-course dinner ($488) puts the spotlight on fresh premium seafood ingredients inspired by Spanish culture. Non-diners can go straight to the rooftop party (from $98) where DJ Heffny will be spinning 2015’s chart-topping tracks to close out the year.

Gather your family and friends for festive feasting at Oscar’s with a sumptuous buffet spread (from $98) or tuck into modern Cantonese cuisine with six-course set menus (from $98) featuring Golden Peony’s signature dishes.

The penthouse countdown starts at Sear Steakhouse’s semi-buffet (from $238), with a choice of signature steak or Angie’s catch of the day, as well as signature sides like lemon rosti. After dinner, head to Empire Rooftop Ultra Lounge (from $98) and take in the fireworks from the outdoor patios.

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Enjoy snacks, ciders and music with friends ($188 for up to 4 persons), kick back on hammocks at the premium alfresco section ($68 per person), or gather a group of six and have a private champagne party in your own thematic cable car ($488 per cabin). No matter the choice, party-goers can relish in a sensational fireworks display courtesy of

Herald the New Year at Post Bar ($118) with its signature Fullerton Slings and champagne cocktails and experience The Fullerton Hotel’s traditional grand finale to the year – when 15,000 balloons drop from 100 feet into the elegant lobby. Alternatively, toast to the New Year at The Fullerton Bay Hotel’s stylish rooftop bar Lantern ($140) and dance to pulsating beats by the poolside.

Choose from a four or six-course set dinner (from $138) with artfully crafted Japanese-inspired dishes before indulging in a countdown drinks package ($650 for up to 6 persons) on the rooftop of Customs House.

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Bask in the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood-themed party ($398) at the height of the Marina Bay Financial Centre. Enjoy a welcome drink with canapes before dinner, and then nibble on snacks while imbibing in free-flow craft beers and selected wines all the way till the clock strikes midnight.

Reserve your tickets ($188) to the SkyPark observation deck and be entertained by CatsineCradle while you toast to the New Year with a complimentary glass of Piper Champagne. Or book a VIP table (from $2,088 for up to 8 persons) and enjoy a bottle of Remy XO or Patron and that exclusive view.

Pick from the a la carte Italian snack menu at Bay@5 (from $38) or indulge in free-flow canapes, cheese, oysters, sweet treats and endless amounts of champagne, wines and beer from Axis Bar & Lounge ($298).

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Dine at Table by Rang Mahal’s dinner buffet of fine Indian cuisine ($128) and top up S$38 to gain access to the party at Cloud 9, inclusive of free-flow canapes and drinks at the rooftop infinity pool and bar (above). Alternatively, book a room package (from $600) which includes a night’s stay, the dinner buffet at Table by Rang Mahal and access to Cloud 9’s party for two.

From 70 floors up, Equinox restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a divine eight-course dinner ($428) complemented with a glass of Dom Perignon. The excitement builds one floor above at New Asia (above), where international DJs will be spinning explosive hits as partygoers toast to the New Year ($70).

Located on the rooftop of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay together with the control centre for the fireworks display puts Orgo right in the thick of the action (above). Enjoy a 6-hour free flow package ($388) comprising a specially crafted menu and cocktails concocted just for the occasion.

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The four or seven-course fine dining fusion menu (from $145) promises to be a feast for both the eyes and the stomach. The open-kitchen concept restaurant and lounge also delivers exceptional views of the fireworks.

Gather around the table with a four or six-course set dinner (above; from $88) perfect for seafood lovers, then stay on and watch the fireworks unfold at the Pelican Deck at One Fullerton. Non-diners can enjoy the bubbly with a celebration package ($650 for up to 6 persons).

Colony, the new buffet restaurant inspired by Singapore’s colonial past (above), invites guests to partake in unlimited servings of heritage cuisines, desserts, champagne and more ($328). Welcome 2016 at the ensuing countdown party ($68) with live DJ beats and a balloon drop at midnight.

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Mark the bar’s maiden NYE celebrations with an aptly named 2016 Package ($2,016 for up to 6 persons) that includes the cover charge, bar bites and four bottles of champagnes. Alternatively, the Walk-About Package ($188; no seats) offers three glasses of your choice of wines, champagne and beer.

Dig into a buffet spread boasting a large variety of fresh seafood, cheeses, desserts and free-flow Taittinger Champagne at Kwee Zeen (from $138). Post-meal, adjourn to Le Bar, where you can bid 2015 au revoir with a drink from the free-flow selection in hand while grooving to live music.

With not one but two countdown parties happening simultaneously, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Head to Flow18 (above) for free-flow desserts and drinks ($120) or party up the night with a drink in hand at Laugh ($25). If you plan to get plastered, book one of the NYE staycation packages (from $550 per night).

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Take a lift up to the tallest Supertree at Gardens by the Bay and indulge in a sumptuous six-course dinner menu ($280) starting with a range of Bamboo Platter Tapas and ending off with the exotic Vietnamese Civet Coffee Creme Brulee, accompanied by free-flow wine, beer and spirits till midnight.

Dine on fine Chinese cuisine in this revolving restaurant at OUE Tower and be transported back to the glamourous 1920s. Relish in the set dinner ($308) comprising dishes like Salt-grilled Handpicked Kagoshima Wagyu Beef with Wild Truffles and Seasonal Mushrooms.

The dinner buffet (from $238) at Seasonal Tastes on level 32 is the perfect place to celebrate the year’s milestones before heading one floor up to Cook & Brew (above) for elegant cocktails ($15) and festive bar snacks (from $12).

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Enjoy a five-course menu (from $348) of contemporary Italian cuisine including a bottle of Mumm Champagne and entry to the Sky Countdown Party (from $98) at the outdoor Terrace Lounge on the 43rd floor of Ocean Financial Centre, where revellers can dance the night away with DJ MalcolmX.

The Atrium transforms into a fairy-tale fantasy where guests can enjoy New Year’s Eve packages tailored for parties of two to 16 (from $398 for up to 2 persons). Included: canapes and champagne against the backdrop of a DJ spinning fresh hits, on-site photo booth and prizes to be won.

Partake in a festive buffet lunch or dinner at AquaMarine (from $$68) before revelling in the countdown party (from $98) that boasts an extravagant balloon drop in the tallest atrium in South-east Asia.

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Whether you pick the Glitter Remix Dinner Buffet at The Kitchen Table or the Glam It Up Set Dinner at Skirt (both from $148++), you’ll enjoy decadent dining and complimentary admission to the W New Year’s Eve Countdown Revelry (from $199).

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Boogie your way into 2016 with a Jessie J tribute act and DJ Inquisitive while enjoying a selection of thrilling Universal Studios rides and attractions throughout the night. The climax of this family-friendly event (from $48) will surely be the fireworks over Lake Hollywood.

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An adapted version first appeared in Silverkris. 

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