Cinnamon Life rings in 2026 with a Night to Remember
View(s):As 2025 draws to a close, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams prepares to welcome the New Year by transforming into one of Colombo’s most vibrant destinations for dining, music and celebration. With over a dozen restaurants, rooftop venues, poolside retreats, and grand event spaces, the landmark property offers a diverse range of experiences designed to suit every style of New Year’s Eve celebration.
The evening begins with a curated selection of dining experiences across Cinnamon Life’s signature restaurants. A Feast to Ring in 2026 at ‘Quizine’, Level 9, brings together a festive spread of classic carvery favourites and seasonal desserts, ideal for families and groups looking to celebrate in a warm, convivial setting.
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- Sohan Weerasinghe
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- Geoffrey Fernando
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- Flame
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- Damian Wickremathillake
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- AROH
For a refined culinary journey, Midnight in Tokyo at ‘Yoroko’, Level 23, serves an elegant six-course menu highlighting contemporary Japanese flavours. The experience features tuna tartare on crispy rice, shrimp fritters with yuzu, live hand-rolled sushi, grilled Hokkaido scallops, flambéed wagyu, and a delicate mochi ice cream finale.
At ‘Bistro des Marées’, Level 23, Seven Senses of New Year’s Eve offers seven carefully curated courses paired with fine spirits for a luxurious dining experience. Meanwhile, Seven Courses to Midnight at Staten Bar & Grill, Level 23, features dishes such as Scottish salmon terrine, lobster and prawn chowder, and U.S. Prime Beef Wellington, with the celebration continuing at the after-party at Gatz.
For a more social, share-style experience, Family-Style Festivities at ‘Sapphire Dragon’, Level 23, showcases Cantonese and Sichuan specialties served alongside a festive beverage package.
Adding a soulful dimension to the night, Qawwali Night: A Feast to Sing in the New Year at Indiya, Level 23, pairs six celebratory courses, from Shammi Kebab and Nihari Gosht to Zaffrani Paronthi Naan, with live Qawwali music, creating an atmosphere that is both vibrant and immersive.
Celebrating Beyond the table
Dancing Through the Decades at the ‘Lumina Ballroom’, Level 7, features live performances by celebrated Sri Lankan vocalists including Falan, Corrine, Clifford, Geoffrey, Rukshan, Damian, and Sohan, alongside powerhouse bands ‘Aroh’ and ‘Flame’. Hosted by Kumar De Silva, the evening spans iconic hits from past decades to modern favourites, complemented by raffle draws, exclusive prizes and a memorable midnight countdown.
At Level 23, Countdown at ‘Gatz’ invites guests to dance to live beats, enjoy exclusive beverage offers, and toast the New Year under the stars.
C’est la Vie at Pool + Bar 09, Level 09, transforms the poolside rooftop bar into a Mediterranean-inspired setting, with music and ambience curated by Uncle’s and Kaizen Productions.
High above the city, ‘Flux’ on Level 24 hosts a rooftop celebration set against sweeping skyline views, where DJ beats, open skies, and the city lights provide a striking backdrop for welcoming 2026.
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