Roman Abramovich prepares for £5m New Year party on luxury island

It is only Roman Abramovich’s New Year’s Eve party, a glittering celebration on which the Russian billionaire is spending more than £5million with plans to eclipse even last year’s sparkling event.
Mr Abramovich, 45, is back on the island of St Barts with his 30-year old partner Dasha Zhukova for the annual bash which is one of the most sought-after party invitations on New Year’s Eve.
The event will run from 10pm until at least 4am at the Chelsea football club owner’s £58million estate in the hills overlooking the exclusive Gouverneur Beach.
Guests have been told the dress code is ‘island chic’ and warned that security will be tight to ensure only those on the list will be able to get in.
Last year, Mr Abramovich’s £5m party included a performance by the Black Eyed Peas and was attended by celebrities such as Demi Moore, actress and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, model Stephanie Seymour, comedienne Ellen DeGeneres, movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and Star Wars creator George Lucas.
In 2009, Mr Abramovich spent £3m treating guests such as Orlando Bloom and Kanye West to performances by Prince, Gwen Stefani and Beyonce.