You get the tickets. We've got the plan.
Still wondering what to do this New Year's Eve? There are plenty of places to celebrate - for the loaded and not-so loaded alike.
Fancy pants Jewel (37-43 Pottinger Street, Central. Tel: 2541 5988) has become a buzzword among Hong Kong's hippest elbow-rubbers. Hidden behind an 18th-century Indian door above the sloping steps of Pottinger Street in 2,000sqft of space, Jewel is an Asian lounge crafted in the tradition of London's famed Chinawhite bar.
To see in 2004 and the upcoming Year of the Monkey, Jewel is offering a series of deals. Table reservations for the entire evening for parties of eight cost $2,000, including two complimentary bottles of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Parties of four for the evening cost $1,000, with one complimentary bottle of bubbly. Without reservations, it's $200 a head, with a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot.
Up to the countdown and into the early hours of 2004 Jewel's resident DJ will be spinning groovy beats.
Keep it cheap For those who don't want to blow all their money before the year has even started, there are a few parties that won't leave your wallet too much lighter. At no cover charge, The Venue (15-19 Luard Road, Wan Chai. Tel: 3105 8990) is offering free Smirnoff Ice for women until 11.30pm. And to keep the sparkly stuff flowing, it's offering 'buy one, get one free' mini Moet. As well, there's a wide selection of special cocktails, while The Venue's DJ Darrel will be laying down funk and R&B.